Disaster Prep Series – Suburban Planning

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1. I will add some of my own preparations here (and I wonder if we should have a “Forum” topic on this one). Some 15 years ago our group got serious about disaster preparation. Since then the topic receded a bit so some of the following may be slightly out of date. But the ideas may still be good.

   1. James of course has covered all important points already.

      1) Food – 3-month package of ultra-durable food per person
      (like this one from a EU supllier, which can come as “vegetarian”; https://innova-sicherheitstechnik.com/produkt/60-tagepaket-mit-fleisch_02/)

      Also long-lasting bread like the German Pumpernickel: https://innova-sicherheitstechnik.com/produkt/pumpernickel-dosenbrot/

      And the emergency protein food that humanitarian aid groups use in disasters: https://innova-sicherheitstechnik.com/produkt/bp-er-notration/

      We have this for each person. Ideally in 2 places, the current home as well as a most likely shelter/refuge in another location.

      2) Water — I live by a lake, so water may not be an issue, but it will most likely not be clean water. Therefore a professional water filter system is paramount. I have this: https://www.katadyngroup.com/de/de/8016389-katadyn-expedition~p6743 and this: https://www.katadyngroup.com/de/de/8020860-katadyn-gravity-befree-10l~p6808 in addition to silver tablets for conservation.

      3) Cooking: I am thrilled by my “Storm Kettle” that provides hot water in almost every weather or fuel situation: https://www.kellykettle.com/

      But also a self-made “Solar Cooker” may be a good idea to have or construct for fun. Here is someone who did this in Canada in the winter. So not only for the southern regions: https://youtu.be/7Ix36JtLBrU

      4) Shelter — learning to build cheap emergency shelter may be a good idea. Back then we looked into this idea of sandbags as bricks, called “Superadobe”: https://www.calearth.org/learn-overview

      5) Tools — Living by a lake and possible flooding, I decided to invest into a chest wader. Love it: https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoors/g37223215/best-waders/

      Of course, there is great websites out there that have much much more.

      What I still need to implement, (hopefully), is this “Aquaponics” which seems to be a great way of having food when supermarkets are empty:
      https://youtu.be/0QQA5BpWKec

2. For those of a biblical believing/prophetic word hearing kind, I strongly recommend searching for John Paul Jackson’s “Perfect Storm” & “Headlines” videos on YouTube. Keep in mind he passed away in 2015 and his prophecies are spot on. Just thought I’d share for those interested.

   PS I’ve also lived to witness loss of power for a month + and national guard outside empty grocery stores. People turn to animals VERY quickly

   1. Thanks, Andrew. If you have any materials you would recommend on how to navigate the such a power loss, do post. Will check out Jackson.

   2. Thank you for the recommendation. Very interesting.

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