Earthquake/Survival Kit - do it and finally cross it off your list!
my own little PSA of sorts...
Have had "Build earthquake preparedness kit" on my to do list forever (you know, living in San Francisco this is a nagging "to do" for all of us).
Finally just decided I wouldn't get around to building it, so I bought one. Surprisingly not as expensive as I expected (though I'm sure pricier than if you build it on your own) - $95 for a good one that has pretty much everything for 2 people.
Anyway, I got one for my home and for my car, and will modify it a bit (add prescrip medicines, dog foods, a little cash supply, that sort of stuff).
If it's been on your list like it's been on mine, just suck it up and buy it. I hate the idea of something happening and finding myself feeling like an ass for not having done it...
http://www.quakekare.com/index.asp?P...ATS&Category=1
I'm glad this topic came up
I'm glad the topic of being prepared has come up.
Preparadness is something this government-will-take-care-of-me, just-in-time, consume-don't-save society has all but foregotten about.
New Orleans was a great example of how relying on big organizations in government in time of crisis can be a huge mistake.
Now you have the government coming and saying flat out "This will be too big for us to handle, don't count on us" when it comes to a bird flu pandemic.
There are so many things that could go wrong. Everyone could experience in their area severe weather, blizzard or flood, industrial accident, quarantine, riots, chemical spill, the list goes on and on and on.
For some people, earthquakes, hurricaines, tsunamis, volcanoes, avalanche, terrorism, and tornadoes are potential issues.
It really isn't hard to prepare for most of these in some way at least. It is all simpler when you look at what problems these disasters cause. Usually it is one or more of the following:
1. interrupted food supply
2. interruptions in utilities: gas/electric/water purification
3. overwhelmed hospitals and public safety services
4. unsafe/obstructed/restricted travel
The best way to prepare for the vast majority is to have a supply of food, water supplies, sanitation supplies, and first aid for you and your family. Second, it is good to have a plan on what to do if you have to leave your home.
If the Shit Hits The Fan, there are pretty much two scenarios: you stay home, or are ordered to stay home (governemnt plans call for SHIP-SHelter In Place). Your local super markets have enough food for your community for less than 3 days without being restocked. That is assuming you can leave your house to get there.
Do you have enough food? Do you have water and know how to purify it? Without electricity? Do you have a first aid kit and a sufficient supply of critical prescriptions? Do you have the ability to maintain sanitation if your plumbing doesnt work? Can you protect yourself and your family if there is civil unrest?
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Originally Posted by watersnowdirt
you just reach a point where you realize that it's just silly not to be ready and at least be a bit prepared.
Definitely not a worst case scenario person, but you can't live in one of the most earthquake prone cities in the world and bury your head in the sand pretending it won't happen.
Congratulations! You are not a sheep! :)
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Originally Posted by Tippster
They were very popular in Iowa and Nebraska. Seriously.
The fact that people think they're next despite living in the Ass end of nowhere just makes me wanna cry.
Don't believe the hype, Steve - those kits don't do shit. They even took the temp. masks out of the WH briefing room because they're useless.
You know what? Sure the masks are mostly useless, but the rest of the kits it is good for them to have. Food, water, medical, sanitation... lots of things can go wrong. If their fear of terrorism causes them to prepare for other potential issues, then let them prepare!
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Originally Posted by bryanthebold
My mom came back from the local ward house a couple weeks ago with some 72 hour kits. They are a great idea anywhere. The way I see it is I don't want to be on top of my roof with a sign reading "HELP US" because I couldn't be prepared in the least bit. Being prepared for anything like that is something every person should do. Especially if you have a family.
Awesome! LDS is pretty on top of the preparation business. If you want to prepared, they will help you. I've been told they will help non LDS types as well.
