TSHTF

 Subject: Bring in case of disaster
 Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010 11:01 AM

 COPIED and MODIFIED FROM A YAHOO GROUP

  In the Event of a Disaster, the Following is Provided
  So You Will Know What is Expected of You
  Should You Decide to Come to My House


  YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

  1. CLOTHING -
 Nothing fancy - just good, sturdy, easy care clothes.
 We might have to wash by hand and dry on a line, so
 plan accordingly. There will be no dry cleaning available.
 Also, bring rain gear. You might be working outdoors in
 the rain.

  2. PLAIN BLEACH AND OTHER CLEANERS -
 Plain bleach will be used in water purification as well
 as general cleaning. More people means more cleaning
 to keep a healthy environment.
 

  3. FOOD and WATER-
If you want to eat, bring food and water. If you have  allergies, or can't stand    certain foods, bring food that you can or will eat.

  4. BEDDING OR SLEEPING BAG AND TENT OR CAMPER -

I have a little floor space - not much and no bed space. I also have inside AND outside cats,  dogs & livestock! They are my kids...DEAL WITH IT! Plenty of room for your tent or camper.
 
  5. WEAPONS, AMMO, FISHING GEAR -
 There will come a time when we will have to hunt
 and fish for our food. Weapons and ammo will be
 locked up for safety.

  6. PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE(S), FIRST AID
  SUPPLIES -

You will need your medicines even more, after a
 disaster. Bring every pill or potion you have at
 home. Just pack all the meds (in the original
 labelled bottles) into a bag of some kind. Bring
 the old and expired meds, too. They are still good.
 It may be a long time before any pharmacy reopens.
 Bring all your first aid supplies even if it is
 just a box of band aids.

  7. PAPER TOWELS, TOILET PAPER, TRASH
  BAGS -

No explanation needed.

  8. SOAP, SHAMPOO, TOOTHPASTE, ETC. -

You will need to keep yourself clean.
 
  9. BOARD GAMES, CARDS, BOOKS -
These will be used during a little downtime before
 bed or during any other free time that may come
 available. There may not be any electricity, so don't
 plan on just watching movies or playing video games.
  
 10. YOUR ANIMALS
If you bring your animals you will be responsible to bring 
their food and water. 

 11. LANTERNS-OIL LAMPS-GRILLS-MANUAL ITEMS
We will need lanterns...oil lamps...grills... manual items 
like can openers...grinders...etc. Lamp oil... propane tanks...
batteries...coleman fuel...etc. 

 12. ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF TO
  HELP MAKE LIFE AFTER DISASTER A LITTLE
  MORE ENJOYABLE.



Other Things you may want to bring from home

  • Any and all food/beverages: Including half-empty cans of coffee, open boxes of crackers and the stray apple in the bottom of your fridge. ANYTHING edible should be salvaged. Don’t forget your supply of spices and herbs.
  • Generator/Solar Battery Chargers/Other Solar Items
  • Booze/alcoholic beverages: This can be used for trade/barter, disinfecting wounds, or simply drinking.
  • Pots/pans: Particularly cast iron, large stew/soup pots, and frying pans. We’ll be cooking for more people now, and often over an open fire.
  • Food containers: Plastic or glass, especially those with lids. Look for anything that can be used to store dehydrated foods.
  • Bundles of old newspapers: Newspaper has multiple uses, including twisted tightly to make logs for burning and crumpled for toilet paper.
  • Matches, lighters, other fire starting implements: We will need these for the woodstove (to keep us warm) and for cooking fires.
  • Charcoal: If you have a charcoal grill, bring that along, too. We may have to use this for cooking if electricity ceases to be available.
  • Any camping equipment: Including camp stoves, propane tanks, tents, sleeping bags, cook sets, etc. Consider that we are basically “roughing it” right now, so bring anything you have to make the experience more pleasant.
  • Candles: Bring your fancy scented candles, as well as any other candles you may have (tea lights, birthday candles, etc.). These can provide light, warmth and a small cooking surface if necessary.
  • Flashlights and lanterns: If the power goes out, these will be our primary light source.
  • Batteries: Pilfer all working batteries from electronics. We’ll need them for flashlights and lanterns.
  • Medical supplies: Including band-aids, bandages, antibiotic ointments, Pepto, cough syrup, pain relievers, thermometers, hot water bottles, cold packs. Anything that can be used for either minor or major injuries should be acquired.
  • Sewing supplies: Such as needles, threads, extra fabric, scissors, yarn, crochet hooks, etc. We may very well have to repair our clothing or make our own at some point in the future.
  • Plastic bins/tubs: These can be used to catch rainwater if necessary. They can also be used for storage.
  • Plastic bags: Including plastic grocery bags, plastic garbage bags, etc. If you have tarps, bring those, too. These can be used for everything from trash to personal waste disposal.
  • Wagons: Even kid’s wagons are welcome. These can be used for hauling water, wood, soil, rocks, etc.
  • Hand tools: Don’t forget things like an axe, nails/screws/etc. and work gloves. Anything that can be used to repair buildings around the house, shore up home security, or build fences will be useful.
  • Gardening supplies: Such as gardening tools, gloves, seed packets, pots, extra bags of soil, etc. We will be gardening to replenish food supplies.
  • Paper products: Bring your supply of toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, paper plates, paper cups. The more paper products we have, the less water is wasted doing dishes.
  • Hygiene/Cleaning products: Including soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, dish detergent, laundry detergent, bleach and other cleaning products. Bleach can be used to purify water, and proper cleaning of items will help reduce illnesses in the household.
  • Clothing: Bring clothing for yourself, but make sure to bring extra socks, shoes made for work, and clothing that can be layered for cold weather. We don’t know how long this crisis will last, and during this time you will be working hard.
  • Blankets and pillows: We simply do not have enough bedding for everyone.
  • Rope: Including all types of string, rope and line. Anything that can be used to bundle or tie is useful.
  • Firearms/Ammo: Don’t forget about your hunting rifle or your shotgun. Any type of firearm would be welcomed. Bring it even if you don’t have ammo. Someone else may have ammo for your gun, or we may be able to obtain it through trade/barter.
  • Entertainment: Board games, card games, books, puzzles and such. You may find the nights get long without television to entertain you.
 
  PLEASE NOTE: EVERYTHING EXCEPT CLOTHING,
  BEDDING AND PRESCRIPTIONS WILL GO INTO
  HOUSE STORES FOR EVERYONE'S USE.
 
  YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK FOR
  THE HOUSE EACH DAY. THE FOLLOWING LIST IS TO GIVE 
  YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF EACH 
  PERSON. THE WORK INVOLVED WILL DEPEND ON THE
  NEEDS OF THE HOUSE.

1. DAILY CHORES - These will include, but not be
  limited to, cooking the meals and cleaning up afterward,
  washing clothes and hanging out to dry, sweeping the
  floors, cleaning the bathrooms.
 
  2. HUNTING AND FISHING, AS NEEDED -
  This will also include cleaning the kill or catch, filleting
  as needed, and preparing for cooking. The hides will
  also have to be scraped, salted, and stretched to tan.
  Sewn together, even small hides can be used to make
  clothes.
 
  3. GARDENING, AS SEASON ALLOWS - This will
include, but not be limited to, starting seeds inside in
late winter, tilling ground, planting outside, weeding,  watering, and harvesting. We may even can or dry any extra vegetables should the crop be good.
 
  4. HAUL WATER AND PURIFY IT -
  The water will need to be purified before it
  can be used.
 
  5. CHOP OR GATHER FIREWOOD -
  When the electric runs out, we'll cook outside on an
  open fire, weather permitting. We will have to heat
  our water this way for washing dishes, general
  cleaning, bathing, etc.

  6. HELP TEND THE LIVESTOCK.

  AND ANY OTHER TASK REQUIRED TO HELP
  THE HOUSE SURVIVE.
 
 
  
REMEMBER - NO WORK - NO EAT - NO EXCEPTIONS!!
THIS IS SURVIVAL - NOT CLUB MED!


FIRST AID KIT

Wound Care


  • Isopropyl Alcohol (topic cleaner)
  • Hydrogen Peroxide (topical and dental cleaner)
  • Zinc oxide and/or petroleum jelly (diaper rash, chaffing, protects skin)
  • Hydrocortisone Cream (relieves minor skin irritations, insect bites, poison ivy)
  • Anti-fungal Cream (athletes foot, jock itch, nail fungus)
  • Anti-fungal Foot Powder (proper foot care is essential)
  • Triple Antibiotic (treats and prevents infections on skin from minor cuts)
  • Iodine (topic cleaner)
  • Saline Solution (eye wash, wound care)

Over-the-Counter Medications

  • Ibuprofen (reduces swelling, pain reliever, fever reducer)
  • Benadryl (relieves allergy symptoms, soar throat, airway irritation, motion sickness)
  • Tylenol (relieves pain from headaches, muscle aches, and other aches and pains)
  • Aspirin (relieves minor aches and pains, especially from arthritis)
  • Muscinex and Muscinex DM (breaks up chest congestion before infection sets in)
  • Imodium (anti-diarrhea)
  • Metamucil (laxative)
  • Pepto-Bismol (upset stomach)

Bandages

  • 4 x 4 sterile gauze
  • 3 x 4 sterile pads
  • Non stick pads
  • Band-Aids (assorted sizes)
  • Butterfly Kits (wound closure)
  • Feminine Pads (wound care)
  • Sterile gloves (place in ziplock bag after opening)
  • Ace Bandages (assorted sizes)
  • Medical Tape (waterproof is best)
  • Mole skin (blisters)

Tools

  • Flashlight
  • Lighter
  • Water bottle with filter
  • Multi Tool/Knife
  • Suture Kit (or needle with waxed thread)
  • Surgical Kit
  • Thermometer
  • Tweezers
  • Nail clipper
  • Scissors
  • Pliers
  • Canning magnet lid lifter
  • Magnifying glass
  • Duct Tape

Miscellaneous

  • Zip Lock bags
  • Heat Packs
  • Cold Packs
  • Space blankets

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