Some Useful Resources

[Eleventhhourworker6]

I thought I might share some of my online resources, so far as tracking the imminence of some natural disasters with some of you folks. I hope that these are of help to you. Iris is for tracking earthquakes and Space weather should help you determine if there is an imminent geomagnetic storm that will cause you to be going without power for awhile.

SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

Seismic Monitor. A colorful, interactive map of the latest earthquakes and much more.

 

[SpiritSong]

I will add that I just got a book out of the library today entitled PREPARE FOR ANYTHING SURVIVAL MANUAL, 338 ESSENTIAL SKILLS. It is by Tim Macwelch and the editors of OUTDOOR LIFE.

 

[Eleventhhourworker6]

I will add that I just got a book out of the library today entitled PREPARE FOR ANYTHING SURVIVAL MANUAL, 338 ESSENTIAL SKILLS. It is by Tim Macwelch and the editors of OUTDOOR LIFE.

The title reminds me of something my Dad always said as a joke. "I'm prepared for everything...except for emergencies!"

 

[drjean]

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival ...

Bug Out Bag (1 per adult, min.)
❏
Your BOB of Choice
Water & Hydration
❏
Drinking Water (3 Liters)
❏
Collapsible Water Bottle
❏
Hard Water Bottle
❏
Metal Water Bottle / Canteen
❏
Water Filter / Purification System
❏
Water Purification Tablets (Qty 3)
Food & Food Preparation
❏
Protein / Energy Bars (Qty 6)
❏
MREs / Dehydrated Meals (Qty 3)
❏
Spork
❏
P-51 Can Opener
❏
Metal Cooking Pot
❏
Metal Cup
❏
Pot Scrubber
❏
Portable Stove
❏
Stove Fuel (Qty 8 Tablets)
Clothing
❏
Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt
❏
Pants
❏
Underwear
❏
Wool Hiking Socks (Qty 3 pair)
❏
Medium Weight Fleece
Clothing continued...
❏
Hat w/ Flex Brim
❏
Work Gloves
❏
Rain Poncho
❏
Shemagh / Head Neck Scarf
Shelter & Bedding
❏
Tarp
❏
Hammock
❏
Sleeping Bag / Bivvy
❏
Ground Pad
❏
Wool Blanket
Fire & Fire Starters
❏
Ignition Source
(Qty 3 types)
❏
Tinder
(Qty 3)
❏
Waterproof Storage
First Aid
❏
First Aid Kit
❏
Insect Repellant
❏
Mylar Survival Blanket
Hygeine
❏
Wet Napkins
❏
Hand Sanitizer
❏
All-Purpose Camp Soap
❏
Small Pack Towel
❏
Personal Hygeine Needs
❏
Travel Toilet Paper
(Qty 2)

Tools
❏
Survival Knife (Fixed Blade)
❏
Survival Knife (Folding Blade)
❏
Multi-Tool
Lighting
❏
LED Headlamp
❏
Mini LED Keychain Light
❏
LED Flashlight
❏
Candle
Communications
❏
Cell Phone
❏
Emergency Radio w/ Hand Crank
❏
Solar Panel Charge System
❏
Watherproof Notepad & Pen
Survival Document Portfolio
❏
$500-$1000 in Small Bills
❏
Quarters (Qty 8)
❏
Copies of Personal Documents
Protection & Self Defense
❏
Pepper Spray
❏
Handgun
❏
Ammunition (Qty 20-25 rnds)
❏
Snap Bangs
Signalling & Navigation
❏
Signal Mirror
❏
Local Area Map
❏
Compass
❏
Emergency Whistle
Miscellaneous
❏
550 Parachute Cord
(50’)
❏
Cotton Bandana
❏
Duct Tape
(25’)
❏
55 Gal. Contractor Garbage Bag (Qty 2)
❏
Resealable Bags (Qty 5, Various Sizes)
❏
Sunglasses
❏
N95 Face Mask
❏
Sewing Kit
❏
Latex Tubing (3’)
❏
Fishing Kit
❏
Non-Lubricated Condoms
❏
Binoculars (Optional)
❏
Face Paint
❏
Military Surplus Survival Wire
❏
Deck of Playing Cards
❏
Survival Handbook