Are you Prepared?

[PurpleChicken]

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I wonder how all those folks who built extensive bomb shelters preparing for that felt say, June, 1990?

They would make great underground coops.

Has anyone seen the missile silos the gov has sold off that people turned into underground condos? Some of them are very cool. The heating and cooling bills are very low.

 

[WalkingWolf]

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Before stocking up on gas(kinda dangerous) you all should look into wood gasification, you can run your generator and you can run your vehicle on it. If you have the means to dry and pellet your chicken poop you can run your car and generator on the poop.

 

[Scoop]

I've stashed lots of rice, one of the few things that takes a long to get bugs in.

TerriLacey - I've heard that putting bay leaves in things like rice and flour can help keep bugs out.

Wifezilla - That's a great idea with the water jugs.

 

[WalkingWolf]

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I wonder how all those folks who built extensive bomb shelters preparing for that felt say, June, 1990?

They would make great underground coops.

Has anyone seen the missile silos the gov has sold off that people turned into underground condos? Some of them are very cool. The heating and cooling bills are very low.

Good thing, because it is darn cold where those silos are located. brrrrrrrr

 

[Mahonri]

Sometimes, preparation needs to have a spiritual component as well...

"The heavyweight prizefighter who climbed into the ring had been anointed a "contender" by the boxing pundits and wags. He possessed all the tools required of a world champ — power, speed, footwork and a deep-pocketed entourage of managers, trainers and promoters.

The boxer's opponent that night enjoyed no such resource or acclaim. He'd been dubbed a "seasoned journeyman" by the bout's gate-savvy matchmaker. But anyone who followed the sport accepted that generous euphemism with a wink. No, the outcome of this fight seemed a foregone conclusion — a safe opportunity for the contender to pad his impressive record with another win and, most likely, another early knock-out.

The contender and his people had their eyes locked on future treasure and an inevitable title shot for the championship belt.

Still, it was evident to all at ringside that the promising boxer had neglected his training. His shoulders had rounded some since his last bout. His belly looked a bit softer. No one seemed concerned. The talent gap between the contender and the journeyman was simply too wide. Few allowed the underdog even boxing's proverbial "puncher's chance" to win.

The first two rounds passed as expected. The contender danced about his slow-heeled opponent, scoring with quick shots to the head and body. He seemed in no hurry to finish the bout. Why not give the ticket-buying fans a show? Whenever the journeyman gamely stepped in close to throw a few punches of his own, the contender utilized his superior reach to brush back his attacker with a stiff jab to the nose.

But as the bout wore on a few of the veteran writers in attendance caught a flaw in the contender. Each time he threw his powerful right jab, his left glove dropped an inch or two below his face, leaving his jaw open for a split-second. With each passing round, the contender's 8-ounce gloves appeared to grow heavier. His poor fitness had left him unexpectedly vulnerable.

Tiring and anxious to end the fight, the contender attempted to stagger his opponent with a flurry of punches. Then it happened. At the moment the big man flicked what would be his final right jab, the journeyman threw all his weight behind a right hook that landed true and heavy on the contender's exposed chin. The contender's knees buckled. He collapsed to the canvas. The referee, momentarily stunned, paused before counting, one, two, three, four. The fallen man was still down when the referee reached 10.

The contender-who-would-be-champion had entered that ring believing his fortune and fame were certain. The newspapers would report his path to the title was waylaid by a desperate man's right hook. Truthfully, it was the contender's failure to prepare that spoiled his vast potential.

So it may be with each of us when we fail to prepare for the battles of our own lives. Few must ready themselves for a prizefight, but every person will be battered by life's certain trials.

Our preparation — our spiritual and provident fitness — begins when we follow the teachings of The Master. The Master likened those who follow His counsel to the wise man, "which built his house upon a rock;

"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

"And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand;

"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it" (Matthew 7: 24-27).

Their are daunting difficulties and challenges facing the world. But when God is at our side, We cannot fail. We will not fall. We will be victorious. Such victory will come from being spiritually fit and providently prepared.

Are we prepared for our journey through life? The pathway can at times be difficult. Chart your course, be cautious, and determine to study diligently, pray fervently and follow The Master by living righteously.

We should never despair, The Master shapes the back to bear the burden placed upon it.

Today is the best day to prepare for powerful temblors that will drop the spiritually and providently unfit.

We don't know when or how earthquakes will hit us. Perhaps it won't be literal shakings of the earth … but rather quakes of temptations, sin, or trials such as unemployment or serious sickness.

Right NOW is the time to prepare for when that type of quake comes. Today is the time to prepare — not during the crisis. What are we doing today to engraven in our souls the gospel principles that will uphold us in times of adversity?"

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[WalkingWolf]

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Store dry goods in clean 5 gallon frosting buckets from the store. The buckets are sealed and bugs can't get in, put rice in the bottom of all storage buckets to absorb moisture content in the stored items.

 

[Prettiest Frog]

mom'sfolly :

I'm with you PC. Anything that would disrupt the conditions where I live long enough for me to need the kind of emergency preparedness that is being talked about here, is something that would end up killing me if I managed to live through the event.

Central Texas has very little year round surface water, and the aquifers are fast being depleted. Agriculture is fairly marginal here, and without irrigation, almost impossible. So if there is a major world altering event, I want to go in the first rush. If I lived somewhere else, this might be different. There are places with plenty of food available, easy to access water and low population. If I was in an area like that, I might think differently.

Honestly, spending an afternoon picking up trash along the beach would do far more for long-term survival of the human species than any amount of stockpiling.​

 

[PaulaJoAnne]

I am not into stocking for end of the world junk.
My reasons are as follows.
Major Earthquake
Flood
Power outage for lengths of time
Blizzard
Death of the main provider in the family

Never just stash one or two food items.
Your body will absolutely rebel after just a few days of just eating rice and beans,

So, here is the list.

Master Preparedness List from www.cookingtf.com

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This is a master preparedness list that I have made based off of the ideas I have gathered on-line and through some e-mail loops.

This list covers everything from a temporary disaster like a hurricane to ideas to deal with a long drought and economic collapse. Please post your ideas below, and I will merge them into the master list.


To do:
-- Make a list of all of the items in your home you would need to take with you in an emergency, in order of importance. This way, if you had to evacuate in 15 minutes, you could just grab the list and go down it in order instead of having to think and make mistakes in a panic.
-- Copy all important paperwork, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, health and life insurance cards and policies, and seal it in a waterproof or ziplock bag. Place it in the front of your home safe or in another secure location.
-- Back-up all important electronic documents onto a digital key.
-- Create a "bug out bag" or BOB for each member of the family should you have an emergency that requires you to just 'grab and go' with three days worth of food and clothing. Don't forget making a BOB for your pets.

Preparedness Food Items to Stock
Ghee/Butter
cheese
Coconut Oil
Palm oil
Tallow/lard
olive and sesame oil
Rice
honey/rapadura
white sugar and tea for making kombucha
Peanut or other nut butters and nut meals
Beans- pinto, kidney, black, garbanzo, lentils, navy, northern, etc...
Dried or Freeze-dried fruits and veggies
Grains- amaranth, quinoa, oats, rice, corn, sorghum, wheat/spelt, teff and a way to grind them
cornstarch/arrowroot/tapioca/potato starch
xanthan or guar gum if gluten free
Home or commercial canned or frozen salmon, chicken, turkey, pork and beef
Home or commercial canned or frozen fruits and vegetables
Home or commercial canned or frozen stocks/bone broths
Coconut milk
beef jerkey
Pemmican
Sprouting seeds
Vegetable and fruit seeds for gardening
Quality salt
1 gallon of water per person per day, plus extra for washing dishes, bathing and cleaning.
molasses
maple syrup
bottled lemon juice
Nutritional Yeast
Garlic powder
onion powder
black pepper
other often used spices
baking powder
baking soda
comfort foods such as quality chocolate
Needed food for any of your livestock

How much to stock
Per adult per month on a non-SAD, traditional foods diet, you want to stock:
grains- 30-35 pounds
beans- 5 pounds
fat-1 quart or more
salt- 10 or more ounces
meat- 17 pounds
dairy- 3-4 calcium servings per day

How much do people eat?
Based on the stocking amounts listed above prepare for
an adult male to eat the listed amount
a female adult to eat .8 times as much
a male teenager to eat 1.4 times as much
a female teenager to eat .95 times as much
a male child to eat .95 times as much
a female child to eat .75 times as much
a 1-3 year old to eat .50 times as much

Supplements to have on hand:
Herbs- boneset, nettles, Red Raspberry Leaf for women, etc.
Iodine
Oil of oregano
Sodium ascorbate
Various Essential oils- tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, oregano, clove bud, peppermint
Various homeopathics- arnica, oscilliococcinum, etc....
Cod Liver Oil
Calcium in case you don't have access to dairy
Milk thistle and dandelion for liver support in case of toxin exposures
Pascalite Clay/Charcoal
Cold and flu herbs- slippery elm, licorice, elderberry, etc...


Needed Items:
Spare pair of glasses or contacts, needed cleaning supplies
Prescription or OTC meds, if you use them
Disposable baby diapers, if needed
Copies of personal documents (insurance policies, birth and marriage certificates, etc...) sealed in water-proof bags
Cash and change
Blankets and sleeping bags for each person
Water purification equipment (estimation is to need 1 gallon per person for drinking, extra for washing dishes and bathing)
First aid kits, extra gauze and bandages, non-latex gloves
traditional thermometer
Single-edge razor blades
Hand-crank grain mill
35% H2O2, rubbing alcohol
Fels naptha or other laundry soap, washing soda, borax for making laundry detergent
Bar soap for bathing, brushing teeth, cleaning
Bleach
medicine dropper
matches
Liquid soap for washing dishes, cleaning
Vinegar for cleaning
Baking Soda for cleaning and personal care
Rain barrels/cisterns
Gardening tools
Fencing
Fire extinguisher
Pet supplies
Clothespins
Wool blankets
Drying racks
Heating wood
Appropriate pots for outdoor cooking
Cleaning rags
Items to replace toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, baby wipes, etc…
Manual well pump
Grill or other devices for cooking outside in summer
Passive solar cooker or water heater
Woodstove to cook and heat inside in winter
Flashlight, batteries
Tarps, rope and duct tape
Oil lanterns or other light sources
Radio- battery or hand-crank
NOAA weather radio
Clothing appropriate for the climate
Fuel source
Dust masks
Ax/hatchet
generator and fuel
Walkie Talkies if you have a large property
Baby wipes, plastic ties and garbage bags for sanitation
Wrench or pliers for turning off utilities
Manual can opener
Local maps
female sanitary items

How will you:
Cook meals?
Wash dishes?
Wash laundry?
Bathe?
Clean the house without electricity?

 

[Goose and Fig]

what is a 5 gallon frosting bucket? Did it actually have frosting in it? Like cake frosting? Do you have to eat all that frosting first?

Seriously though- are they different than the 5 gallon buckets from Home Depot?

 

[saddina]

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it's made from food grade plastic. Go down to your local bakery, and ask if you can buy a frosting bucket from them, usually about $1.