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Originally Posted by Daniel
Good point. I'm coming up with a list of Priorities and things needed in case of a large disaster. For me time will be a big issue because I live in a heavily populated area near the city and if something went down it's not the place I want to be. I'm thinking of leaving my stockpile at my parents place because I'm pretty confident that I could get there via back roads and they have a much better setup for a long term stay then I do. I'll post my check list and plan when I get it together.
on another note I found this and I think it looks pretty interesting... Free Plans To Build your own Bicycle Generator Pedal Power Station
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What would you consider a large disaster? The answer to that question will help you create your plans and implement them. If a large disaster consists of a heavy snowfall where your current vehicle-pool is unable to get from home to the store to work to school, then we can help you plan that out (BTW: I saw the news about Washington DC being under a little blanket of snow and Obama freakin' over it).
If a large disaster consists of power-outtages, we can help you plan alternative energy systems where the neighbors might be without lights and you will still be able to watch your favorite shows.
If a large disaster consists of Mutant Zombie Biker Gangs (MZBG) running rampant causing no end of grief for you and your loved ones, well, we can help you plan for that as well.
Finally, is the large disaster something that was portrayed in a movie (Day after Tomorrow, 2012, 28 Days Later, WaterBorne, etc) and it got you thinking that what was shown in the movie could possibly happen and you want to prepare for that kind of world-wide-disaster?
Each step that you take to preparing will lead you towards another step.
- get food
- make shelves
- get water cooler
- make more shelves for bulk water-bottles
- test cook food
- purchase several different cooking appliances
- make more shelves for camping gear
- go camping, decide that a different camper would be needed
- build RV-pad in yard to park trailer
- figure the Subaru isn't going to tow the trailer easily, purchase Jeep Commander
- try new winter-sports. Need snowmobile
- purchase utility trailer to haul snowmobile. Doubles as winter travel vehicle when snows become so deep that Jeep Commander can no longer drive with out roads being plowed
- purchase big truck with snowplow. City isn't taking care of snow removal fast enough
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You are planning the first step which is a good thing ... I am sitting around #11 right now .. some others are up to #33 already and think that there is a long way to go still
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