Being Prepared Without Being a Prepper

[Hopbuilt]

Already great stuff mentioned. The list can get too long very quickly but I would certainly recommend a power brick that is kept charged at all times.

Being able to keep your cell phone on during a prolonged power outage can be invaluable.

Yes. I keep one in all of my bags and a solar one in my truck tool box.

 

[Hopbuilt]

I will also add, and you may cover this during the potential lecture you'll give on the subject:

Being prepared is not entirely about the stuff you have on hand, but your mindset in general.

Keeping up with current events, knowing when and where to go certain places. Knowing about severe weather before the day of. Keeping more than a quarter of a tank of gas in your vehicles at all times. Things like that will get you through significant events successfully more often than a locked and loaded AR or satellite radio will.

Very true.

 

[Hopbuilt]

There is actually a lot of good information and basic kit information here.

Build A Kit | Ready.gov

These resources teach you to build an emergency kit filled with the items you need to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for...

www.ready.gov

Survival Kit Supplies

Learn what to include in a survival kit should an emergency or disaster occur. The Red Cross lists what you should have at a minimum as well as other additions.

www.redcross.org

I'll check these out.

 

[Hopbuilt]

If they're dependent on prescription medication nothing else matters.

Exercise and be healthy. Go to the dentist and get checkups. Eat well and take care of yourself. That's what matters most for all of us, especially seniors.

Great point. I love all the people that have all of the expensive gear but can't walk 25 yards without being out of breath. Kinda defeats the purpose. I have actually started an exercise routine because of the hurricane. I sat in an office for the two years prior to the hurricane and dang near died when we started clearing the road the next morning so people could get get out to get supplies.

 

[Hopbuilt]

My advice...talk to and get to know some Mormons. Emergency prep runs deep in our roots. Here's a good source to start with links to other resources as well: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/tips-for-making-an-emergency-plan?lang=eng

thanks. I'll check it out.

 

[Medic1957]

Those little dynamo hand crank flashlights work pretty good. I have a few stashed in different places. Also the same emergency radios are great.

 

[Spas-12 Owner]

Here's some pretty decent list to work off off..

FN

 

[hamburglar3]

The key is to think creatively. Find multi uses for everyday things. Umbrellas can shed water but they can also catch water effectively

Powdered cleaning soap or bar type human soap is great. Keeps forever

 

[David and Goliath]

We keep at least 6 gallons of water on hand. Sam’s has is packaged buy 5 get one free essentially. Dried beans & 5 lbs of rice along with multiple cans of canned meats. This alone will last a few weeks/ months when coupled with the few cases of Mountain House freeze dried foods we have. This isn’t a huge investment but well worth the fact we don’t have to run out & get anything other than bread & beer in an emergency.

 

[LARGO9]