Earthquake preparedness thread - post your suggestions or questions

byke

byke

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Wanted to mention that replacing any battery powered items with hand crank items is a good idea, or maybe in addition to. They're annoying to use because the caps in them are too small, but they can be priceless if you don't have batteries. Also, being that they're little generators, they may be a good starting point for hacking to charge other items. Of course, everything needs fuel to operate, so hand cranking for an hour won't be much fun if you haven't eaten for a few days.
 
SteelerFanatic

SteelerFanatic

TEAM BARF-MW2
For those that sleep in the buff, it's seriously advisable to have a robe near by. In case it starts getting shakey you don't want to have to wake up the kids and get stuff going in the nude.

Ask me how this one came up. :facepalm


:laughing
 
Obscura

Obscura

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I have multiple Go-Bags laying around, each one usually has some form of Quik Clot/Rudimentary Medkit, Matches sealed in Wax, Firestarter, Canister filled with Vasaline coated lint, Knife, Notebook and usually enough space to fit a couple "high capacity" magazines for a couple firearms.

Food and water are stored in other containers, my Go-Bags are generally built for quick evac, everything else can be picked up at a later time once I figure a building is cleared for reentry or I feel the need to go all Fallout Scavenger.
 
ARB

ARB

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I posted this info in another thread, but thought it was worth reposting again. You can buy premade kits at this bay area based business/web site. I bought several and pretty happy with them.

http://earthshakes.com/products.php?cat=8

I also like the water is smaller containers, see below. I used to have five 10 gallon water bottles in the garage, but switched because I feel these would survive a big quake better and last 5 years.

http://earthshakes.com/products.php?cat=29
 
canyonrat

canyonrat

Veteran Knee Dragger
I do seismic retro fits and can say these two things.

You can't stand in a doorway during a big quake. Crawl to the hallway because there is no furniture to bounce on top of you. Buildings rarely "pancake".

Emergency food/water. Have enough for you and your family and EXTRA for your friends. You will feel terrible when a friend with hungry children asks you for food and you don't give them any.

After Catrina we all know it can take up to 10 days for help to arrive. Be ready for 10 days of fending for yourself.

Keep 5 gallons of gas/petrol around. That will get you 100 miles to where the gas stations are working and the destruction in minimal.

Keep some emergency cash around. SMALL BILLS! 1's 5's' 10's.

A gun is helpful, real or not. People get panicky and you can use it to keep them away from you and your stuff. People intent on hurting you will do so anyway, it's the neighbor that has "lost it" for the moment that you need to keep back and you really don't want to hurt them.
 
matt fe2o3

matt fe2o3

Banned
What he said, sans the guns.

You really don't need them. If everyone had 10 gallons of water for each person and food for 10 days, we will get to you, esp in urban areas.

Firearms only add to frustration and fear unless your hunting for deer, and I would bet that one in 10,000 or less in the bay area even know how to unzipped them and male quick work of it. Probably less.

Be prepared, share, hold tight. Radio is good to have.
 
RRR70

RRR70

Attack Helicopter
matt fe2o3 said:
What he said, sans the guns.

You really don't need them. If everyone had 10 gallons of water for each person and food for 10 days, we will get to you, esp in urban areas.

Firearms only add to frustration and fear unless your hunting for deer, and I would bet that one in 10,000 or less in the bay area even know how to unzipped them and male quick work of it. Probably less.

Be prepared, share, hold tight. Radio is good to have.
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Right. Because there is no looting going on when SHTF.
 
YanaBanana

YanaBanana

Speed Safely!
I have about 8-10 one-gallon water bottles around all the time and rotate 'em. Easier to share if needed too.
The 10-gallon ones sound good, but not practical if you only need a glass of water - unless it has a pump or spigot thingie.

I housesit often so I have an overnight bag in my trunk with toothbrush, toothpaste, and other travel-size toiletries good for a day or three.

Car trunk's gymbag has T-shirt, sweats, socks and sneakers (and moths, lol :facepalm).
Foil reflective blanket, smaller water bottles, lasting granola bars...

Good idea about a cash stash - and in smaller bills. :thumbup And sweats or robe near the bed.

Stock and rotate Tuna, Spam (jk), those foil-pouch Indian dinners, etc. Manual can openers!!

If your cell gets busted or lost, will you have the contact info for your family/friends? How many numbers do you know by memory? Write 'em down someplace and update annually.

:teeth
Yana:banana
 
Lil Los

Lil Los

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This isn't a bad idea....could probably make your own Just-In-Case bag:

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=28

I think if you have a dual sport/dirtbike....or even a horse you would be able to travel even if the feds shut down the roads, highways, etc. Maybe a mountain bike to get back and forth to the store/gas station, etc.

People commuting across bridges and through tunnels need to be aware, you could be stuck for days without being able to reach your loved ones. So, having a bag in your car for you and one at home for your family is vital. You may need to take special steps to prepare if you take public transportation to work as well.

Ladies: Pack tennis shoes and extra clothes in your bag (in your car or at work). You don't want to be stuck in your high heels and skirt for days on end.
 
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V4

V4

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
whole lotta shaking going on today...

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2012-08-14 03:13:39.4 71.35 N 47.52 E 10 mb 6.1 A: BARENTS SEA SC3

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2012-08-14 02:58:16.1 45.89 N 147.70 E 25 mb 7.0 A! KURIL ISLANDS NEWS
 
RRR70

RRR70

Attack Helicopter
V4 said:
that's what xgambit said..:twofinger
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