Help me get ready for Hurricane Season long 3538

On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:02:42 -0400, Karen AKA Kajikit

THE 72-HOUR SURVIVAL KIT

These are samples of survival bags. My own bag is at the bottom and contains firearms I think long term. Tailor one to suit you and your area and the area you might have to go to. I teach this as a free hobby so ask any questions you have. These are all separate kits and will work in just about any situation. They are not one great big honkin one :)

This survival kit should be ready in the event that it is needed. Place it in a safe spot away from the house in a shed or the trunk of a vehicle. It contains the essential things that you will need to live for 3 days. You can design it to fit your needs but it should contain the following as a minimum: Bottled water (3 gallons per person) Water filter and purification tablets Food (non-perishable) little or no cooking required Camping plates and utensils Vitamins and energy food bars, salt, honey Backpacker's cooking stove and fuel Flashlight, spare batteries and spare bulb Candles and matches First aid kit, drugs, extra eyeglbuttes Emergency medical book Seasonal clothing (rain gear, jacket, boots, etc.) Tool box, pry bar, pliers, screwdriver, hatchet, etc. Folding camp shovel (for latrine and garbage) Pocket knife-leather man (multipurpose, sharp) ABC fire extinguisher Road flares Local area maps Tissues, toilet paper, sanitary napkins Soap, toothbrushes, personal care kit Plastic, foil, emergency space-wool blanket Sleeping bag Battery or solar powered radio Cash Plastic tubing for siphoning gasoline Keep all in a plastic container with a tight lid --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Minimum Survival List

2 large garbage bags (shelter or rain gear) OR 10'x10' sheet of plastic 100' parachute cord Emergency space blanket Metal cup (for cooking) Jello with sugar (NOT NUTRASWEET) Lighter or waterproof matches 2 stout candles Knife Whistle Compbutt Flashlight (small) Stocking cap Spare socks (double as mittens)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disaster Supplies Kit

Earthquakes, floods, and other disasters can seriously disrupt normal life. Services may not be available, transportation may be cut off and roads may be blocked. In some cases, you may be forced to evacuate. Be ready to respond to any situation by buttembling and maintaining a Disaster Supplies Kit.

Water Plan on one gallon of water per person per day. Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as mason jars or glbutt bottles. Use water for health. Because water is so important to human survival, it should never be withheld. Drink at least two quarts per day, as long as supplies last, and look for alternative sources.

Food Store at least a three-day supply of no-perishable food. Choose foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, or preparation and are compact and lightweight. If food must be cooked, include a can of sterno. Food suggestions: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) Staples-sugar, salt, pepper. High energy foods-peanut butter, jelly, crackers, nuts, health food bars, trail mix. Comfort stress foods-cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals. Vitamins Container Store the supplies in an easy-to-carry object such as a large, covered trash container, camping backpack, or a duffel bag.

First Aid Kits Have two first aid kits. Keep a complete first aid kit in your home and car.

Items to include: Sterile adhesive bandages in buttorted sizes 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) 4-inch gauze pads Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Triangular bandages (3) 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) 3-inch sterile roller bandages Scissors Tweezers Needles Moistened towelettes Antiseptic Thermometer Tongue blades (2) Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant buttorted sizes of safety pins Cleansing agent-soap Latex gloves (2 pair) Sunscreen Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid (for upset stomach) Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the contagion Control Center) Laxative Activated charcoal (use if advised by the contagion Control Center) Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid textbook. Supplies and Tools Emergency preparedness manual Battery-operated radio and extra batteries Non-electric can opener, utility knife Fire extinguisher, small canister, A-B-C type Tube tent Pliers Tape Compbutt Matches in a waterproof container Aluminum foil Signal flares Paper and pencils Needles and thread Medicine dropper Shut off wrench, to turn off household gas and water Whistle Plastic sheeting Clothing and Bedding Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person. Sturdy shoes or work boots Rain gear One blanket or sleeping bag per person Hat and gloves Thermal underwear Sunglbuttes Sanitation Toilet paper, towelettes Soap, liquid detergent Feminine supplies Personal items-shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, comb and brush, lip balm. Small shovel, for digging and expedient latrine Plastic garbage bag and ties Plastic bucket with tight lid Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach

Special Items Include items for household members with special needs, such as infants, elderly, or disabled individuals. Babies Formula Diapers Bottles Powdered Milk Medications Prescription drugs Denture needs Favorite entertainment items Coloring books and crayons Games Books Important Documents Keep these records in a waterproof container. Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds. Pbuttports, social security cards, immunization records Savings and checking account numbers Credit card account numbers and companies Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers Family records (birth, marriage, rest certificates) Storage Suggestions Store the kit in a safe, convenient place known to all family members. If possible, it should be a cool, dry, dark location. Keep a smaller version of your Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car. Keep items, or groups of items, in water-proof and air tight plastic bags. Change the water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Rotate the food every six months. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the proper procedure for storing prescription medications. Replace batteries often. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is a mini guide to surviving for 5 days; it is a "friendly" text that you can give your spouse or child to read without scaring them. It does not cover foraging, snaring, etc. so would be totally inadequate for medium or long-term survival.

Five-Day Survival Kit

First Aid 6 2"x2" gauze pads 6 4"x4" gauze pads Roll of standard medical gauze tape buttortment of povidone iodine wipes Eye patch Antibiotic-antiseptic cream Package of steri-strips Moleskin Bandage scissors & tweezers 1 3" elastic bandage 1 3" gauze roller bandage Sawyer brand Extractor Kit (snake & insect bites) 2 cravats

Signals Sturdy plastic whistle Pencil flare launcher with 6 flares Shatterproof signal mirror Sturdy flashlight with extra batteries Extra bullets-shells if you have a firearm Several strips (3"x12") international orange cloth Fire 1 35mm film canister with cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly Magnesium block with striker Commercial tinder sticks Magnifying glbutt Butane lighter Waterproof container of wooden "strike anywhere" kitchen matches

Food and Water 100 yards 15 lb. test fishing line Hooks, mostly small 1 packaged prepared catfish-scavanger bait 1 bottle PotableAqua brand, halazone, or iodine tabs for H20 10' surgical tubing 2 plastic collapsible containers 1 clear plastic bag, large 1 dry compressed sponge (unused) 10 High Energy bars 1 bag sugar cubes 1 bx boulion cubes 1 pan (cooking) 2 full canteens

Shelter 1 solar blanket 50' parachute cord Several chemical heat packs Wire saw 1 8'x8' tarp, reflective on one side 3 survival candles Other Fixed or lock-blade knife Compbutt Topographic map Spare eyeglbuttes-sunglbuttes Spare wool hat Aspirin or Tylenol Prescription medicine Other items unique to your needs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (B)ug (O)ut (B)ag Inventory List This is my kit:

WORN ON PERSON:

12 Guage w-ammo CoverallsOd, Black or Cammo: easy to put on and durable. Better than separate items of outerwear. Seasonal jacket or coat- (keep a wind breaker in pack regardless of season). Good high top boots. Wool socks. Wide brimmed hat: Boonie or Cowboy Wool Scarf (as needed) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN BUTT PACK:

Mirror Matches Firestarter 6 Energy bars Parachute Cord Compbutt w-map Fishing Kit 1 Space blanket Unscented insect spray or rub Bite kit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN PACK (items to big for butt pack)

AR-7 Ammo xtra socks hygeine items plastic bags Xtra blankets Shelter half Rest of food Stuffs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ON WEB BELT:

Pistol if carried w-ammo Hatchet Knife Canteens Small GI first aid kit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVENTORY

12 Guage w-ammo-50 rounds Pistol if taken w-50 rounds (1) AR-7 (200) rounds ammo (1) mirror (1) solar refector (1) poncho (4)large heavy duty lawn-leaf bags (1) hand operated flashlight and (1) battery light (2dz) waterproof strike anywhere matches (1kt) fire starter-flint, steel, tinder (1pr) good boots (1pr) winter-medium-light gloves (seasonal) (1) coat (seasonal) (2pr) wool socks (1) hatchet (50ft) parachute cord #500 (1br) unscented soap-towel (1) compbutt-intended area maps (as needed) (100 dollars in small bills) or smokes-booze, good trading stuff (1) fishing kit and fish net (2) good knives, 1 utility,1 defense (6) energy bars (4pks) sealed jerky (2) canteens (1) water purification kit (1) GI shelter half and ground cloth (1) medium responder fist aid kit (1) Cn baking Soda (1) Bug net (can be used to catch birds) (1) Bite Kit (1) e-tool (1) roll duct tape (1) solar-hand crank short wave radio (10) Trioxane fuel tabs (2) box tub candles (12 each) 7 day rations (2 meals-day) 1 bag sugar cubes (last ditch energy food) Folding pocket saw sunglbuttes w-case 3 disposible Space Blankets (1) wide brimmed hat