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by Mystere on 29 December 2010 - 22:12

I keep a couple days' supply of kibble and/or freeze dried raw for the dogs in the car at all times, along with at least 2 gallons of water. Copies of their vaccination records are kept in the glove compartment, just in case. First aid supplies. There is a commercial emergency kit in the car for me.

I have freeze dried dog food and multiple 5 -gallon bottles of water outside for quick retrieval, in the event we need to evacuate. One of the commercial emergency kits is with those supplies, as well. First aid and other medical supplies.

Assuming we don't need to actually evacuate, I have a sleeping bag, portable digital tv, LOTS of flashlights, LOTS of batteries, guns and ammo, a laptop and 2 netbooks.

by PowerHaus on 30 December 2010 - 01:12

Tess, My husband works for Homeland Security :)

Vickie
www.PowerHausKennels.com

by PowerHaus on 30 December 2010 - 02:12

Well, today he told me to start a stash of supplies in the basement. Hubby is not a doom/gloom type of person and I have known him for 20 years and he has always been in the Air Force or in Law Enforcement. He has never said told me something like this before.....at first I had a hard time taking him seriously but.....what would it hurt to go ahead and do it? He said there is some chatter going around and we need to prepare but not in a frenzy either.

So, I was thinking for the family I would have the following on hand for 30 days of survival type living:

2 rain barrels

5 gallons of water a day for a 30 day supply (150 gallons)
4 large boxes of matches
5 propane canisters-full
1 case of TP
8 tubs of baby wipes
First Aid stuff
2 months supply of all my RX's
4 unwaxed/unflavored dental floss (can be used for stitches if necessary)
1 500ct bottle of Amoxi
tons of candles
tooth paste
deodorant
hand sanitizer
4 bottles of bleach

We would eat the beefalo that is in our freezer untill it gets to the point we have to throw it out because it is spoiled. Then I guess we would stock up on

peanut butter
tuna
spam
spaghetti o's
canned beans
ramen noodles in a cup
crackers
honey
canned soups

For the dogs I already keep a month's supply of dog food on hand so would just need water for them more or less. One rain barrel above for us and one rain barrel for the dogs. Leashes, tie outs and extra fur savers.........

Can you guys think of anything else?

Vickie
www.PowerHausKennels.com

by sable59 on 30 December 2010 - 02:12

powerhouse, so does my sister.

by PowerHaus on 30 December 2010 - 02:12

And of course pleanty of guns and ammo!

I am assuming we would hunker down in our house so bedding and all the normal stuff for a house is a given.

What things could you stockpile to use for barter if needed?

Vickie
www.PowerHausKennels.com

by alboe2009 on 30 December 2010 - 04:12

Not to cause alarm, but when an individual (depending on rank, title or position) in the "Public Safety" realm drops a tidbit (read between the lines kind of thing) most of the time for behind the scenes reasons one can not say what they really would like to say. But since hubby stated something that usually has never been said before then take heed.

Even if nothing drastic comes from this, THANKS, because better to be proactive then reactive!

For any disaster there will be two scenarios; stationary and mobile. Stationary no matter how you size it up will be the easier of the two. Mobile will be work if not life and death situation. It's nice to have or even say you have all those things. Carrying them on your back is IMPOSSIBLE. Not saying it would be impossible but the average everyday person it will be very hard to accomplish. Even military, ex-military, law enforcement, ex-law enforcement or public safety, etc. etc it'll be hard work. Strength in numbers.

The buffalo, make a pit underground and cook that slab. Then it won't spoil. Don't feed the dog food til the slab is totally gone. Then you'll have a months' supply. For bartering. As long as you can protect it, the essentials that everyone else needs, the basics. Someone said gold/silver or money, Can't remember? But those won't do diddly. It's back to the basics. Each geographical location will have it's own set of rules to play by but if you can remember the days of camping/hiking (and if you still do those things) just think of them LONG TERM.

by VonIsengard on 30 December 2010 - 05:12

Just an idea...what about vitamins and/or supplements for the dogs? Worse case scenario, could you get away with feeding them less than their normal ration with a multivitamin? Don't forget them for yourself, either.

I'm a little creeped out right now, not gonna lie.

by MaggieMae on 30 December 2010 - 06:12

What if we cannot go outside because of the type of attack -- can't breathe the air -- biological warfare, chemical, nuclear. Do you have Masks with the appropriate type Filters that will be needed? I don't. I don't even have a gun. Also, the dogs could not be outside. Money would be useless. Phones would be dead....no way to communicate.....would need an emergency radio and, and..........oh, this is so depressing.

by BabyEagle4U on 30 December 2010 - 06:12

I'm ready for anything over here. Bring it. I've spent the last 3 years a survivalaholic extraa cash wise. Crazy. I'd prefer stationary, with all the investments in solar panels. But, mobile is duable for the first 100 miles or so. Either way, the gold and silver, guns, bamboo and ammo is safe !!! LOL

by Rookabadooka on 30 December 2010 - 13:12

Something else to consider. If you have family (children, parents etc.) who are out of state it is good to decide where your meeting point would be. Would they try and come to you when they could? Would you go to them? Having a "If the defication hits the oscilation" come here when you can and bring this is a good idea.

~Rooka
Oh and P.S. Ensure or other nutrtion shakes are a good thing to stock pile....

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