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former-republican

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60. My property has a well also so if power goes out
Fri Nov 2, 2012, 12:57 AM
Nov 2012

no water , I have 13000 watt generator hard wired in my breaker box.
It makes it nice to pick and choose what you want to run but with the size of my generator it runs the whole house.

Only disadvantage is fuel consumption with a generator that big. I have a 30 gallon roll away portable fuel tank and eight
5 gallon fuel cans plus the 15 gallons in the generator. If I run the generator sparingly the fuel will last a while.
Food we have mostly can goods putaway that would last my wife and I for months.

Disaster Preparadness [View all] nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 OP
Great simple and a good idea for everyone. defacto7 Nov 2012 #1
you eat all those beans abd youhave methane to power the stove to cook them. loli phabay Nov 2012 #2
I've been playing with solar panels for a couple of years now... defacto7 Nov 2012 #64
ive been toying with the idea of getting a wind turbine as we always have wind on the ridge were i l loli phabay Nov 2012 #65
It should be noted that the duration of supplies depends on the disaster jeff47 Nov 2012 #3
a couple of years back we had the horrific snow storms in the mountians of VA loli phabay Nov 2012 #11
Yup, but dealing with the bare minimum crowd nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #36
+1. Add a box of powdered milk, 2 boxes of cereal, and a bunch of bananas. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #4
Extra blankets. Skidmore Nov 2012 #71
I have enough canned goods in my pantry to feed me for a month at least. RebelOne Nov 2012 #5
I made the same mistake with bottled water many years ago slackmaster Nov 2012 #8
If you're planning for a predictable disaster, you don't need long-term storage jeff47 Nov 2012 #13
I live in San Diego and plan mainly for earthquakes slackmaster Nov 2012 #16
toilet tanks also former-republican Nov 2012 #39
lol, im lucky in that we have a natural spring fed pond on our property and a couple of other wet loli phabay Nov 2012 #51
That's nice I live on a natural fed spring lake with no motor boats allowed former-republican Nov 2012 #53
id probuably not drink from the pond but use it for washing etc, its only 500 gallons or so loli phabay Nov 2012 #55
My property has a well also so if power goes out former-republican Nov 2012 #60
my generator is propane fueled, i worked out we could run it for a month and a half on a full tank loli phabay Nov 2012 #61
got to watch out former-republican Nov 2012 #62
ive found if you plan for zombies it covers you for anything loli phabay Nov 2012 #66
If you have a pharmaceutical company in the area, look for colonoscopy prep solution bottles. politicat Nov 2012 #52
Needs more water Chuuku Davis Nov 2012 #6
Dealing with the bare minimum three days is a tough bar to meet crowd. nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #35
Actually, a couple of days without food wouldn't hurt most healthy people. defacto7 Nov 2012 #54
We did more than that DainBramaged Nov 2012 #7
Oh my goodness!!! I'm rural so I'm usually supplied for a month but you are in it now! riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #19
i think being rural is a big advantage in that we are more prepared for stuff like this due to it loli phabay Nov 2012 #21
The advantage of being in a city is relief efforts are usually nearby jeff47 Nov 2012 #23
i see that as a disadvantage not an advantage, as you are relying on others to get that food to you loli phabay Nov 2012 #25
Except they aren't. jeff47 Nov 2012 #26
another reason why i prefer the country to the city, you have room do be prepared loli phabay Nov 2012 #28
The biggest disadvantage is too many people needing the same things former-republican Nov 2012 #45
good point, i wouldnt like to be one of thousands looking for the same stuff when it gets desperate loli phabay Nov 2012 #50
When Rita and Ike hit Texas there were several locations put in place where you could pick up PATXgirl Nov 2012 #22
That's why FEMA and other relief agencies are there. jeff47 Nov 2012 #24
Our county is not part of the disaster area even though we are fucked DainBramaged Nov 2012 #30
Contact your local media nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #34
PLEASE get the DU community to HELP you!! PM someone so we can work on your behalf! riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #37
I am just dealing with the...having three days crowd is a tough and high bar to meet nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #33
This time around, it's galvanized me into a sense of urgency... Earth_First Nov 2012 #9
Hey Nadin. After I reread my post, it sounded critical and I didnt intend that. rhett o rick Nov 2012 #10
We lost power Monday, our week is up Sunday, what should we do eat leaves and bark? DainBramaged Nov 2012 #14
I said one week as a minimum. I hope you prepared for longer. My best wishes. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #18
Occupy Sandy has some info...Hope one of these links helps... midnight Nov 2012 #48
Not a problem nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #40
I wasnt thinking about them and I should as I volunteer at a foodbank. rhett o rick Nov 2012 #70
We pretty much realize we have a major event nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #72
Seriously, I need to ChazII Nov 2012 #12
In my rig I also carry fire gear .. DemoTex Nov 2012 #15
Before I totalled the truck...entrenching tool nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #31
I first read that as, Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #46
I like your suggestions sendero Nov 2012 #17
EOC recommends 72 hours nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #32
Awesome sendero Nov 2012 #68
One BIG thing to add to your list jeff47 Nov 2012 #20
Oh absolutely nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #29
Get a year ahead with your canned goods, and rotate them, I am still eating Tuna from 2004. braddy Nov 2012 #27
Not mentioned but have a way to protect your self and family former-republican Nov 2012 #38
Only if you know how to use it nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #41
It doesn't have to be a firearm former-republican Nov 2012 #42
Or a quarter staff nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #43
sure , anything other than harsh words former-republican Nov 2012 #44
get a 12 gauge pump action, its easy to use and everyone knows the sound and what its for loli phabay Nov 2012 #56
Yea , I was former-republican Nov 2012 #57
Good info. midnight Nov 2012 #47
Take into account this is as bare bones of a list as it gets nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #49
Considering the economy, most people will only be able to have on hand the bare bones... midnight Nov 2012 #59
If you plan you can have more nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #63
The Mormons in my neck of the woods defacto7 Nov 2012 #58
If you are using your fireplace for heat... EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #67
Pretty much covers it. hobbit709 Nov 2012 #69
They just disregarded all warnings binie Nov 2012 #73
It's not that folks disregarded them, it happens every disaster nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #74
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