Preparing for an Emergency...
March 22, 2013
My friends and I have just recently finished watching a post-apocalyptic show, and it got me thinking. Having lived through 2 tornadoes and three icy storms which knocked out power, I know the importance of being prepared for an emergency. So I have been asking myself, what would any one, not just a homesteader, but any good goth need to be prepared, in case of bad weather, earthquakes or other disasters?
Preparedness Checklist:
Candles (the 24-72 hour prayer candles work will and come in glass)
Oil lamps and oil
Matches, Lighter, and Fire Strikers
Glow Sticks
Flash Lights and Backup Batteries
Radio with Backup Batteries
Weather Radio with Backup Batteries
Sleeping bags
Pillows
Blankets (Wool and Cotton - for winter and summer)
Sturdy Clothing (Wool, Denim, Cotton: lighter color for summer - gray?)
Sturdy Work Boots (No heels)
Walk shoes or Moccasins
Food (enough for at least 72 hours, preferably 1 month - my goal 6 months to 1 year)
Coffee and Tea (especially herbal medical teas)
Hand Operated Can Opener (only kind my family uses)
Water (1-3 gallons per person per day - try to have 72 hrs to 1 weeks supply)
Cast Iron Skillets
Wooden/Bamboo Kitchen Tools
Camp Stove and Fuel
Wood Burning Stove (if codes allow...most apartments don't, but some have wood fire places
Ax and Saw
Fire wood
Black Plastic Trash Bags (can be used for multiple things, check Pinterest for more info)
Hand Sanitizer (can also be used as fire starter, if run out of that)
Large Family Sized First Aid Kit
Hygiene Kit (soap, sanitary wipes, combs, nail clippers, deodorant, lotion)
Bug Repellent
Sewing Kit (needles, thread, buttons, snaps)
Eye Glasses Repair Kit
I am sure there is more, but that is what I can come up with right now. What would you all add?
~ Morria