Home Survival

I just moved up to the mountains and have already lost power 2x due to bad weather! Im not use to this kind of weather and the locals all tell me that I need to have a emergency kit for home for when the real "bad" weather comes in for winter! So a little help please ?

well, i live in west virginia, and when a real cold weather storm comes, it's good to have candles, matches, blankets, a cell phone, a battery powered heater, flashlight, and a battery powered radio. you may also need food/ water, possibly an x-tra change of clothes.

hope i could help ya!

2009-10-16 13:02:04 by Sam M

Essential supplies to stock up on while you still can. Anything can happen in these uncertain times. It#39;ll happen when you least expect it ...

I just want to see if I have all I need in mine Thanks.

Several 5 gallon jugs of water ready. 1 jerry can of gas
Box 1 gear, a week of food, wind up flashlight, wind up radio, serious first aid kit inc. antibiotics, codine and small surgical kit, emergency blankets, rain gear, camp gear, blankets, knives, saws, axe, fuel, gas stove, lantern, 2way radios, maps of the region and something my father gave me years ago, some gold coins totaling several ounces (silly maybe, but it was his idea).

Box 2 arms, 1 AK, 2 SKSs, 750rnds 7.62x39, 2ea. 9mm Brownings and 250 rnds 9mm, .357 ammo and 12gauge assorted.

All can be in the back of my off road ready suv in about 10 minutes, with the wife, some clothes and dogs, plus the .357 and 12 ga from my bedroom.

I added the SKs rifles as I have 2 young brothers-in-law nearby that would likely be part of any bugout scenario. They are trained on the use of these rifles, although they do not know why, they are teenagers and think it's fun. The wife is a great shot, as we go out shooting for sport.

2007-05-10 18:38:45 by saywhat?

Price: $17.00

Either: a) a co-operative with land, bunkers (or may build a bunker) , food, agricultural tools, sustainable energy. Preferably located at least 900 metres above sea level in non volcanic region. Shared labour/preservation of technology/information
b) join a like minded group fo individuals who are interested in survival..

First of all, the actual date that the Mayan Calendar starts and finishes is disputed and refuted,
But let's assume that 12-12-2012 is generally the accurate date the 13th b'ak'tun will end.

"But the Mayans said nothing about anything beyond that date!!!"
No, they were aware of the 14th b'ak'tun.

In fact, the Mayans knew of previous cycles, (and ones to come)
as the Long Count calendar was actually sort of short for them, calendar wise.
They had different calendars to make up for this.

Now, assuming December 2012 is the end of anything even though it's unlikely,
the Mayans speak of 2012 as the beginning of a new golden age.
That doesn't sound so bad, does it?

The Mayans we're an amazing people, they made an amazing calendar, and their stargazing and solar mapping is awe inspiring.
But they never talk about "cataclysms" or "end times", it's all about rebirth baby, yeah baby yeah.

The guy behind the doomsday nonsense is José Argülles, he started this end of the world rubbish.
The Mayans did not predict the end of the world, José Argülles did!


So before you build a bomb shelter and buy a bunch of assault rifles, remember:
4772 October 12 AD (the non translated Mayan date that might be December 2012)
is not the end of anything friends, but maybe the beginning of something better, if you choose
to believe in any of this silliness.

So it's win/win!

2008-07-01 15:46:17 by S

Price: $89.99

Rechargeable battery can be powered by dynamo hand crank, or included AC or DC power adapters
Includes AM/FM radio reception, a clock with an alarm function, and a 3-LED flashlight
Emergency radio with 22 GMRS/FRS channels and all 10 NOAA weather channels with alert function

My family and I have to travel for the upcoming holidays. We need to know what we need to take with us and the kits are too pricey. So what do you put in a winter weather survival and road side kits???

This is a subject I know very well as I write on,
lecture on, and teach survival for the average
person.

The real problem in what to put in a kit you build
is the knowledge you have as to how to properly
use such a kit.

Also, since there can be limited space for a kit,
and/ or that you might have to carry it by hand,
the quantity of the bulk and the weight is an issue.

What you must always remember is that there
are four things you must provide for in any type
of survival situation: Food, Water, Shelter,
and Protection. The first three are self-explanatory.
However, Protection means much more than
the typical, first impression. It is a very complex
provision because it means; Protection from the
elements of nature, AND the nature of man.

Protection means clothing sufficient to handle
whatever weather that might be encountered.
It means the proper mental preparedness of
how to cope with a sudden misfortune of any
type. It also means supplies that would be
necessary to provide for what you might need
if the misfortune could last for a long while.
It doesn't mean you must carry a firearm, or
any other type of weapon (other than a good
knife). But, it does mean you must be as
prepared mentally for any type of hazard that
can possibly befall you. I always teach,
"Expect the Best! Prepare for the Worst!
Take what comes!"

The largest problem with people today is
that we have become so used to living in
a protected society that the imagination
does not let us even consider just how
bad our situation can become in the turn
of a moment. We all have a will to survive;
to continue to live on. However, we just do
not imagine enough of the worst type of
situation. We never consider the possibility
to be very great. We confuse 'possibility'
with 'probability'. Just remember that the
possibility of anything is always 50/50.
It is the probability that may be very low,
but the possibility is still 50/50. Our own
preparedness must remember, and heed
this.

I will give you a list of things that you can
choose from to take. You, however, must
decide what you would most likely need
to take. I make kits for people all the time,
but I always have to take into consideration
of their level of skill, knowledge, and training.
I make small kits, but further suggest larger
types of 'pack kits'. Even the small ones
that can be placed, or carried anywhere must
be developed for the individual. Each item is
carefully selected so as to provide the way
for a person to survive most anything, but
the skill, knowledge, and training is very
critical. I use many examples of where some
have had everything they needed to survive
a situation, but have died. They may have
had everything tangible, but lacked the
mental preparedness to survive.

I very highly commend you for thinking of
this issue in advance. Most people do not.
I do suggest that you get a copy of a Boy
Scout Field Book as a good guide if you
lack the training for this type of situation.
There are many books out there, even one
that I have written, but the Scout Field Book
covers much to be a great help. I still use
mine a lot.

Disaster Supply Kit
(As suggested by the National Hurricane Center)

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for
3 to 7 days
Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
— foods for infants or the elderly
— snack foods
— non-electric can opener
— cooking tools / fuel
— paper plates / plastic utensils
Blankets / Pillows, etc.
Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
Special Items - for babies and the elderly
Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
Flashlight / Batteries
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra
battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards
- Banks and ATMs may not be available for
extended periods
Keys
Toys, Books and Games
Important documents - in a waterproof container
or watertight resealable plastic bag
— insurance, medical records, bank account
numbers, Social Security card, etc.
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
Vehicle fuel tanks filled
Pet care items
— proper identification / immunization records /
medications
— ample supply of food and water
— a carrier or cage
— muzzle and leash


The above kit supplies can be trimmed to fit the particular
circumstances.

For a small 'Kit in a Can' to keep with you
at all times, the following can be put into a
one, or three pound coffee can. (Keep in a
pack, at work, at home, under the rear se

2009-10-06 17:31:24 by Mandie

Ok I have a real pine from Canada. They sell it here at Puerto Rico every december since people don't get to see this pine here and of course almost everyone here loves the smell.

Now I bought a the pine tree at the supermarket for 20 dollars measuring 8 ft. Now is inside my house of course is a christmas tree. The three is yellow. I will like to know how to revive the tree or nurish or make it look healthy.

Is there any home ingredient to make the tree greener???

If this tree is a fresh "Cut" christmas tree, and it has turned yellow, I'm sorry to say it is gone. Next all the neddles will fall off.

Be safe and remove the tree....it may become a fire hazard.

If there are any "Fresh" ones available at the supermarket, it's not too late to put up a new one.

Merry Christmas and say safe!

2007-12-21 06:21:36 by Yay Me!!!!