tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28330915786031427612024-03-05T09:37:26.531-08:00Urban SurvivalcraftTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061577721943168686noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833091578603142761.post-69931214625796629572014-10-05T14:32:00.000-07:002014-10-05T14:33:38.255-07:00Some Thoughts About Ebola<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: -0.79in;">
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">The
government is telling us the ebola threat isn't something to worry
about. The more conspiracy minded, believe that the government is
purposely spreading disinformation to keep us from panicking.
Whatever the reality is, I think we need to be informed in order to
best protect ourselves. Part of self reliance is of course to weigh
in on various sources on a given subject and through critical
thinking decide the best course of action for ourselves. So it is
with this in mind, that I write this article.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">A
great place to begin your study about Ebola would be the book “The
Hot Zone” by Richard Preston. It is a fast paced fascinating book
which reads like an action novel. You'll read about it's origins,
it's earliest victims and the aftermath of the first wave of this
epidemic. This book will give you a thorough grounding in the early
history of Ebola. Some of which contradicts some of the current
information being put out by the media.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Here's
the wiki on it: </span>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hot_Zone">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hot_Zone</a>
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<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/04/ebola-zaire-peter-piot-outbreak"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/04/ebola-zaire-peter-piot-outbreak</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">The
authorities initially informed us, the likelihood of it reaching us
was unlikely. Yet, at the time of this writing, there is a confirmed
patient in Dallas, Texas and a possible patient in Washington D.C.
They are also telling us that if we had an outbreak locally, they
could contain it. Though they had to put armed guards to keep the
family of the Dallas patient under quarantine after they tried to
escape. We are also aware of various cases being caught in various
airports around the world. We are being told it isn't airborne and
not likely to become so. Yet American health workers in Africa,
despite being trained and equipped to handle such emergencies still
contracted this disease. We are told Ebola has been so bad in Africa
because of the widespread poverty. The poverty has lead to poor
sanitary conditions, lack of quality food and poor health care
resources. I wonder if this wouldn't be an incentive for the
infected, to try to make their way to the U.S. To possibly save their
lives from this known killer. Specially with the lack of control we
are currently experiencing at our borders. Many real causes for
concern are seemingly being ignored. Could this possibly be for our
own good?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/dallas-er-ebola-infected-patient-home-25908233">http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/dallas-er-ebola-infected-patient-home-25908233</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">People
have survived. My observation of the numbers seem to have about a 50
percent mortality rate. Factors which improve the odds so far seem
to be early treatment and having a good immune system. The people
which are surviving are the ones who's immune systems are strong
enough to fight off the virus. Still a couple of therapies including
IV hydration and oxygen have shown to be beneficial. Also in use,
are blood transfusions from survivors into patients with the same
blood type. An experimental drug has been used but the authorities
still aren't sure if it worked or if the patients would have survived
anyway. Lots of stuff seems to be in the works, but nothing readily
available yet. It seems to me that a good start in any pandemic
preparedness effort would be to make sure your immune system is
working optimally. This can be as simple as improving our diet and
making sure we are properly hydrated. The authorities are telling us
to wash our hands often and this is probably good advice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/047078_Ebola_outbreak_preparedness_personal_protection.html">http://www.naturalnews.com/047078_Ebola_outbreak_preparedness_personal_protection.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">While
I like to consider myself an apocaloptimist I still believe we should
prepare for the possibility of having to self quarantine. Having
food, water and medical supplies to carry us for some time is a very
good form of insurance should this become a reality. For the time
being, I don't believe we'll need to resort to this. I am concerned,
however that every time I look at the news, I see something that
makes me wonder about the competence of those in charge of protecting
us. Below are three examples:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ebola-virus-outbreak/ibuprofen-all-it-takes-avoid-airport-ebola-screening-experts-n217366">http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ebola-virus-outbreak/ibuprofen-all-it-takes-avoid-airport-ebola-screening-experts-n217366</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.wnd.com/2014/10/outrage-ebola-vomit-washed-down-storm-drain/">http://www.wnd.com/2014/10/outrage-ebola-vomit-washed-down-storm-drain/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2779036/Hazmat-team-arrives-Ebola-victim-s-apartment-FIVE-DAYS-later.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2779036/Hazmat-team-arrives-Ebola-victim-s-apartment-FIVE-DAYS-later.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">I
guess that my whole point is that if like the cliché says we
“prepare for the worst and hope for the best” we'll all be a
little better off. Lets keep our eyes and ears open. Put that
information through the filter of common sense and wisdom and do what
we can to protect our selves, our families and our communities.
Don't let the panickers make you paranoid and don't let the nay
sayers make you complacent.</span></div>
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Because of the interconnectedness of the various systems and
their dependence on electricity any disturbance of the power grid can have very
large far reaching consequences.<span>
</span>Additionally since the trucking industry is also computerized this could
also effect our ability to resupply.<span>
</span>In fact any disruption in the various transportation systems whether it
is from a grid down scenario; a natural or manmade disaster or even a truckers
strike can also bring life as you know it to a grinding halt.<span> </span>As the garbage mounts and utilities
become unavailable simple things we took for granted quickly become survival
necessities.<span> </span>In a grid down
scenario food, water, medicine, fuel, communications and cash will become
scarce.<span> </span></div>
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One of the first things I noticed during the blackouts after
Hurricane Andrew hit my hometown of Miami, Fl was the lack of available
gasoline.<span> </span>Gasoline stations are
computerized and will not likely be working when the power is down.<span> </span>A fact I was later reminded of during
the blackouts following hurricanes Katrina and Wilma.<span> </span>Despite the supposed emergency backups all gas stations were
supposed to have after Hurricane Andrew, most were still unable to pump
gas.<span> </span>Those that where able quickly
ran out.<span> </span>As the tension mounted
during those long waits in those very long lines, gas stations became very
dangerous places to be.<span> </span>Riots and
violence become real possibilities as people get desperate.<span> </span>Those in hurricane country know
the wisdom of topping off their tanks prior to the storms.<span> </span>Even in good times I would advise
everyone to never let their tank drift below half a tank.</div>
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Food and water shortages are a given.<span> </span>These are the first things we see fly
off the shelves anytime there’s a credible threat of a natural disaster.<span> </span>Panic shopping can deplete supermarket
shelves within hours!<span> </span>Because of
the modern “lean manufacturing and production” practices you will rarely have
more than 3 days worth of food in any supermarket at any given time.<span> </span>The Japanese Kanban or “just in time”
business model adopted by most U.S. business have really led to big profit
increases during good times but if the resupply lines are ever disrupted we
could be 9 meals away from anarchy!<span>
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Power outages related to disasters may also disrupt water
treatment facilities and sewer services leading to increased risks of water
borne illnesses.<span> </span>Diarrhea diseases
common to waterborne illnesses increase anytime the municipal water supplies
are compromised.<span> </span>We saw this after
the massive 2003 New York black out.<span>
</span>During these times orders to boil water are usually given out by local
authorities.<span> </span>When flooding occurs
the problems become more wide spread as more water sources become
compromised.<span> </span>In the aftermath of
the 2010 Haitian earthquake we saw a massive cholera outbreak.<span> </span>This was the worst they’ve seen in over
100 years.<span> </span></div>
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Crowding which is common to populations displaced by natural
or manmade disaster can further aggravate the situation since close proximity
can facilitate the spread of disease particularly respiratory infections the second
most common killer of people in developing countries.<span> </span>Refugee camps are often hotbeds of disease as are
jails and hospitals for these reasons.<span>
</span>Rodent populations which also increase in movement and seemingly in size
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Medicine is something that also stops flowing.<span> </span>Pharmacies are also computerized
and vulnerable to power outages.<span>
</span>An acquaintance of mine learned this lesson the hard way when the
Veteran’s Administration hospital informed him they couldn’t give him his life
saving liver medication.<span> </span>This
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deficits can cause very dangerous situations imaging someone who is manic depressive,
bi polar, or psychotic suddenly coming off their medication!<span> </span>Now realize anywhere from 10 to 30
percent of the population is on some type of psychotropic medication.<span> </span>If you’re taking life saving medication
it would be prudent to have a back up supply, just in case.<span> </span></div>
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Adding to the problem is the fact most of the methods of
communications we take for granted will also go down.<span> </span>In years past when landline telephones where common in every
home, survivors could take comfort in knowing that those telephones operated on
a different system and may still work even when the power goes down.<span> </span>These days most people are doing away
with these types of phones preferring to use only their cell phones.<span> </span>Cell phone reception is very fragile
and very vulnerable.<span> </span>Lack of
reliable cell phone usage is a common occurrence in many disasters due to
either direct damage or overloading of the cell towers.<span> </span>In years past I would text my loved
ones at midnight on New Years Eve knowing that getting a call out would be impossible.<span> </span>In 2011 I was unable to get my text out
for hours do to the volume of texting that was occurring.<span> </span>Still texting is worth a try, specially
to someone outside the area.<span>
</span>Internet access is also something that can be very vulnerable.<span> </span>If you have transportation available
trying different areas till you can find wifi reception may give you the means
through which you can send out an e-mail.<span>
</span>Message boards and blogs are often a great source for news and information.
In fact even getting local news can be challenging.<span> </span>After Andrew the best information was coming from stations
which where from outside of our area.</div>
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Buying necessities after the fact can be difficult at
best.<span> </span>Many if not most businesses
will not be able to operate because they are computerized and unable to
function without electricity.<span>
</span>Those that can operate will most likely only be accepting cash.<span> </span>If you can find someone willing to
accept a check during a crisis consider yourself lucky.<span> </span>Better yet cultivate relationships with
those vendors in your area and you may improve your odds.<span> </span>Getting cash from ATM machines may not
happen if there’s no power and or they are damaged.<span> </span>The banks in all likelihood would be closed.<span> </span>Even if open it’s doubtful they would
be of any use since they too are computerized and unable to operate without
electricity.<span> </span>Having an
emergency stash of cash is probably a great idea.</div>
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While we could probably discuss many more “side effects”
related to grid down scenarios I like mention just one more.<span> </span>In wide spread disasters we frequently
see a sharp increase in opportunistic crime.<span> </span>A blatant example was the wide spread looting in Louisiana
during the after math of Hurricane Katrina or the vicious attack on Reginald Denny
the truck driver who was dragged out a beaten nearly to death by rioters during
the 1992 Los Angeles riots.<span> </span></div>
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<span> </span>During
the black outs following Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma my “resort style” condo
community was left completely unsecured.<span>
</span>The security gates had been left open and the security guards wouldn’t
return till after power had been restored.<span> </span>I was informed later this was for “safety” reasons.<span> </span>To make matters worst the majority of
the property was empty, as most of my neighbors had evacuated.<span> </span>Fortunately nothing worst happened but
I couldn’t help but think this would have been a burglar’s paradise.<span> </span>Security is a very real concern any
preparedness minded person should consider.<span> </span>During the chaos of such events the normal emergency
response systems are stretched very thin.<span>
</span>Response times will be painfully long if they respond at all.<span> </span>Remember even in the best of times when
seconds count help is only minutes away.</div>
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<b><u>EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS</u></b></div>
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By now you should be getting a very clear picture of what
you should be doing to be better prepared to face the many challenges you could
be facing.<span> </span>Now many people already
practice some level of preparedness.<span>
</span>Think about it most have some type of insurance whether for their assets
or their health.<span> </span>Many put aside a
little money for a rainy day.<span> </span>Most
households may even have a first aid kit.<span>
</span>What I am very surprised at is that it usually stops there.<span> </span>The average person doesn’t even have
the FEMA recommended 3 days of food and water stored in their homes.<span> </span>Even worst many think a higher level of
preparedness may be considered paranoia and may even fear being ridiculed for
contemplating such things.<span> </span>This is
a stark contrast from the way people lived as little as 80 years ago.<span> </span>Of course now the largest
populations live in cities and see little need for such things.<span> </span>Those living in remote areas or areas
with extreme weather know the wisdom of being prepared but unfortunately the
average urbanite has forgotten this. </div>
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So where is someone looking to become more self-reliant
supposed to begin?<span> </span>I suppose that
would depend on the circumstances they anticipate, but would begin by storing
some non-perishable food and water.<span>
</span>How much food?<span> </span>That again
would depend on the anticipated situation.<span> </span>After Hurricane Andrew we spent nearly a month without
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</span>My minimum storage would be 1 month’s worth for every member of your
group.<span> </span>Still the 3day minimum
suggested by FEMA would be a great start.<span>
</span>Gradually building from there wouldn’t be too difficult or even
expensive.<span> </span>Since you would be
buying proactively you will have the opportunity to take advantage of sales,
discounts and coupons.<span> </span>A very
useful practice for collecting food for storage is a method I learned from my
mother.<span> </span>She would double or even
triple up on foods we normally eat every time there was a sale.<span> </span>Twofers (two for one’s) and bogos (buy
one get one frees) are great opportunities to stock up.<span> </span>Since these where foods we normally ate
anyway they would get rotated out as we ate them satisfying the survivors maxim
“buy what you eat and eat what you buy. </div>
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Canned foods are a great start.<span> </span>Beans and rice are great staples for the survivor’s
larder.<span> </span>These items store well for
long periods of time even without refrigeration.<span> </span>They also do wonders for increasing the macro nutrient
ratios of your food preparations. Don’t forget to include condiments (pepper,
salt, sugar etc.) in your preparedness efforts as they can add flavor varieties
as commonly eaten foods become bland to the palate.<span> </span></div>
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For longer-term storage dehydrated or freeze dried foods can
provide food stores, which may last decades if packaged and kept properly.<span> </span>There are many companies that sell
these types of foods.<span> </span>Many
wholesale clubs are now catering to this market.<span> </span>Many are not only offering canned foods but even survival
buckets for long-term storage.<span>
</span>Another great resource for this type of canned foods is the LDS
canneries.<span> </span>They have the
additional advantage of being more customizable since often you are allowed to
can your own there under the guidance of experienced canners.<span> </span>Another advantage is that they are
often the least expensive option short of doing your own canning at home</div>
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Canning and bottling your own food for storage is a great
option if you have the skill and time.<span>
</span>There are a great many great books and videos on the subject.<span> </span>The LDS canneries occasionally give
classes on this subject as well.<span>
</span>The materials can easily be found in many grocery stores, super markets
and even some hardware stores.<span>
</span>Food dehydrators are also easily found in many of those places and can
be purchased quite inexpensively.<span> </span>Usually
ranging in price from as little as $50 up to several hundred dollars. </div>
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<span> </span>Another great
way for creating long-term food stores is to package bulk grains, beans and
other staples in mylar bags in an oxygen free environment in order to kill any
bugs which may already be in those foods.<span>
</span>Creating an oxygen free environment is as simple as adding oxygen
absorbers before sealing the bags. You can further protect your stores by
placing the bags in food grade buckets with lids.<span> </span>This will protect your food stores by further
maintaining a constant positive environment for your food and also by preventing
rodents and similar animals from chewing into the bags.<span> </span>These buckets can be purchased in
hardware stores but a more cost effective way is to go to your local restaurant
or baker and ask them for the one’s they will be discarding anyway.<span> </span>Another method that just uses buckets
is described in Ron and Karen Hood’s excellent video titled Urban Master.<span> </span>They use dry ice to push the oxygen
out.<span> </span>Simply put some dry ice into
the bag between a few layers of food and allow it to evaporate through out the day.<span> </span>Place the lid lightly on top of the
bucket to allow the oxygen and carbon dioxide to escape and seal it once the
smoke from the carbon dioxide is exhausted.</div>
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For those anticipating an apocalyptic scenario having a seed
bank of heirloom seeds may be a valuable resource.<span> </span>These are the open pollinating variety of seeds that produce
a plant capable of further producing plantable seeds.<span> </span>This will ensure the survivor has a means of growing food
once his or her stores have run out.<span>
</span>For those anticipating this type of scenario to stored food amounts
should allow each member of the group to eat for 18 months to 2 years as this
is likely the amount of time for severe depopulation to occur.<span> </span>The common template for developing food
stores to get one through such scenarios would be to have 3 months to a years
worth of regular canned goods and other non perishable staples in rotation
followed by 18 months to 2 years worth of long term stored foods and an
heirloom seed bank.<span> </span>Of
course since a single disaster can possibly destroy your food stores or gangs
of desperate starving people can steal your foods it would probably be a smart
idea to not keep it all in one place.<span>
</span>Having several food stashes in your home isn’t a bad idea specially if
they are hidden.<span> </span>A thief satisfied
with his newfound food may overlook other stashes.<span> </span>Having multiple locations and even caches outside the home
can further protect you from loosing all your stores at once.<span> </span>I know several urban survivors who keep
some supplies including food and water in public storage places for these very
same reasons.<span> </span></div>
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Growing your own food even during the good times is a great
skill to have.<span> </span>You’ll develop very
useful skills while eating healthy truly organic food.<span> </span>People in rural settings have the
advantage in terms of space but almost anyone can grow something, even
apartment dwellers.<span> </span>Urbanites with
their own yards would do well to look such techniques like square foot
gardening and the various methods collectively known as permaculture.<span> </span>Apartment dwellers with balconies
should look into container gardening and vertical gardening.<span> </span>Even those without balconies may still
be able to grow at least some herbs or indoor plants which may be useful.<span> </span>Of course there’s always guerilla
gardening in wastelands. <span> </span></div>
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Water storage is actually the most important storage need
since you’ll only survive days without it.<span> </span>Additionally many of your food preparations may need water
to prepare them. FEMA and the Red Cross recommend you store 1 gallon per day
per person.<span> </span>The easiest way to do
this although expensive is to simply buy bottled water.<span> </span>If you choose this method, a smart
strategy is to buy a variety of container sizes.<span> </span>They range from the large 5 gallon bottles commonly used for
water machines to bottles as small as a few ounces.<span> </span>Having this variety will increase your storage options.<span> </span>Water storage can be a great challenge
since it’s bulky and heavy.<span> </span>At
over 8 pounds a gallon a 5 gallon bottle will weigh in at just over 40
lbs.<span> </span>A 50 gallon drum will weigh
in at over 400 lbs! </div>
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With water at a little over a dollar a gallon at the time of
this writing, many of you may wish to go a less expensive route.<span> </span>Bottling my own water is the method
I’ve chosen for this reason.<span> </span>It is
as simple as repurposing some old soda bottles or similar containers; cleaning
them, and filling them from the tap.<span>
</span>Do not use the thin plastic milk bottles with the handles on them.<span> </span>They leech a lot of plastic into the
water giving it a terrible plastic taste and tend to leak when stored for long
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The technique I use when preparing bottles for storing water
is to thoroughly clean them out with soap and water.<span> </span>Then fill them up with water and add 1 teaspoon of plain
common household bleach per gallon.<span>
</span>Shake it up and then let it sit for an hour or so then drain and
refill.<span> </span>Be sure to let the water
run over the threads and the cap when draining.<span> </span>This second step is very important in order to ensure there
isn’t any sugar left in the bottles that may be inviting to bacteria.<span> </span>I like to rotate my water stores every
couple of years.</div>
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Since we already mentioned how important water is and that
it may be challenging to store in large enough quantities.<span> </span>Having alternative sources for
procuring water is an extremely important consideration.<span> </span>A tried and true method is to harvest
the rain.<span> </span>Those living in houses
can simply have their rain gutters drain into 50 gallon drums.<span> </span>Be sure to routinely clean off your
roof to minimize the volume of leaves, bird poop and other contaminants that
may accumulate there.<span> </span>Apartment
dwellers have a bigger challenge.<span>
</span>Those with balconies can try to rig up temporary rain catching systems
using aluminum rain gutters but the volume will be much lower.<span> </span>Those with access to the roof can use
buckets and similar containers to catch rain.<span> </span>I plan on using two inflatable kid pools if I ever to catch
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Urban wells can also be a great source for water.<span> </span>Wells are often over looked because
most people tend to think of well as the old brick ones you threw a bucket into.<span> </span>A modern urban well needn’t be much
more than a pipe and a pump.<span> </span>In
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Yet another resource for water in an urban environment is
the water in the house or apartment itself.<span> </span>Many homes will have 40 or more gallons of water in their
water heaters and several more gallons in the pipes.<span> </span>Also lets not forget the 3 to 5 gallons in the toilet tank
(not the bowl!) <span> </span>To access the
water from the pipes you first need to close off the water main to prevent your
water from becoming contaminated if the municipal water supply may become
contaminated.<span> </span>Next open the
highest faucet in the house till you get a small drip.<span> </span>The open the lowest faucet in the house
and let it drain out.<span> </span>Have several
containers ready so as to not waste any water.<span> </span>If you are planning to use your water heater as a source of
water it is extremely important that maintenance it regularly.<span> </span>An unmaintained water heater will
accumulate oxidation and other filth making the water much more difficult to
process if you could make it potable at all.<span> </span>To access the water turn off the breaker, release the steam
using the steam release valve usually at the top of the unit and open the
spigot to drain.<span> </span>Be sure you know
what you are doing here because a mistake can scald you severely!<span> </span>Many experts have said the water in your
toilet bowl is safe to drink.<span> </span>I
would still disinfect it since it’s so close to the bowl.</div>
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forget you can give yourselves a couple of extra days before you have to tap
your stores by maximizing the efficiency of your refrigerator.<span> </span>Something I do before a pending
hurricane strike is to maximally fill my refrigerator with frozen water bottles
prior to turning down the temperature to its coldest setting.<span> </span>I start by freezing 2 liter bottles and
then moving them down from the freezer into the refrigerator once frozen.<span> </span>Then I will fill the freezer with small
12 to16 ounce water bottles.<span> </span>By
eliminating any dead air spaces you will make your refrigerator much more
efficient allowing you to keep your perishables fresh for a couple of days
longer than if you hadn’t done this.<span> </span>Having a thermometer in your refrigerator is a smart
idea since this way you will know for sure once the temperature inside has
reached room temperature.<span> </span>This is
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My hometown Miami, Florida’s long history of riots has many
locals wondering when the next one would be.
After all, we consistently saw them in every decade since the '60s. Some even suggested we were
long over due. Following the George Zimmerman
not guilty verdict we have been seeing riots in many American cities to include
New York, LA, Memphis, Baltimore and Houston. Miami,
Trayvon Martin’s home town, and the logical epicenter for rioting, is
suspiciously quiet. I suspect we’ll see
civil unrest during the “Justice for Trayvon” protests this Saturday. The trend so far has been for rogue groups of mayhem seekers to splinter off from the main groups protesting peacefully. With hundreds of these protests scheduled for
this Saturday across the country, I recommend that everybody be alert and stay
sharp! Having lived through the Mc Duffy
Riots of the '80s and the Lozano riots of the '90s I have some insight into this
subject and have included some tips below I hope you find useful.</div>
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We can start by listening to the news. While it’s true the media is not totally
trustworthy, it’s a start. Keep in mind
that while lately they’ve been quite sensational, they may be instructed to
under report if there truly is civil unrest.
They often do this in order prevent further “copy cat” riots. A lot of information can be obtained off the
traffic reports and news cast from stations outside the area. Avoid areas reporting congestion as rioters
often block streets. We saw this during
the Rodney King riots in LA in the '90s as rioters pulled Reginald Denny out of
truck and nearly beat him to death.
Under reporting was a strategy used by the local media in the aftermath
of hurricane Andrew. We saw local
broadcasts telling us to stay calm and that things weren’t so bad. This, while stations from other states were
showing the incredible devastation and widespread looting! Reporter Geraldo Rivera took the cake, when he
mentioned on the air that the local National Guard units weren’t issued bullets!
Effectively getting most of them
robbed. Some of the best information we
got was from a police scanner where we heard everything that was truly
happening. </div>
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<b><u>Communications </u></b></div>
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Once you’ve heard something worth sharing, it is important
to let those in your circle know. A very
efficient way to do this is to make a bang list on your cell phone using the group-text
feature enabling you to text-message your contacts as a group rather than individually. Attempting
to call everyone is very time consuming and during high call traffic times it may
actually be impossible to get through.
Texts messages do have a greater probability of getting through, but be
warned, they don't always make it; as I learned last New Years Eve. Although I seriously doubt things will get so
out of hand, cell phone communications will be cut off keep in mind it IS in
the realm of possibility. Don’t believe
this is possible? Remember cell phones
were shut down just minutes after the Boston Marathon bombing. How could rioting lead to this? The riots of the previous decades occurred prior
to social media and smart phones. Roving "flash mob" riots can conceivably orchestrate attacks via mobile social media applications, overburdening local police and in turn triggering a shut down of cell phones. Having meeting
places inside and outside your area are important as are having emergency
contacts inside and outside your area.
If your area suddenly gets crazy go to your meeting place outside the
area. If you are unable to make a call
within your area due to overwhelming phone traffic tying up the cell service,
try calling your aunt in another city or state.
Very often the call will get through and if it does now she can relay
messages. HAM radio, cb’s and even the
family type 2 way radios have their place, but keep in mind unless everyone in
your group has one it’s pointless. They
all have distance limits. HAM radio
being the farthest reaching still is limited if the person on the other end
only has a small low powered hand held unit.
They may be able to receive but may not be able to broadcast. </div>
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The biggest threat during civil unrest is physical violence
to you or your loved ones. As with all self
defense situations your first line of defense is a commitment to awareness,
avoidance and de-escalation. If you
already gathered your intelligence from local and foreign broadcasts as well as
communications with others, you should have a sense of where things are getting
unstable and avoid them. Situational
awareness is still the key though! Leave
any area where you see questionable crowds gathering specially if there are
large numbers of youths in them. Bad
neighborhoods and large gathering areas such as malls and commercial areas
should also be avoided. I clearly
remember being bused out of school in the early 80’s during the Mc Duffy
riots. My school at the time, because of
it’s location and having a large number of youths readily fit the description
of places I suggested you avoid during civil unrest. Adopting the grey man strategy of blending in
is good if moving about, but may be impossible if you are of a completely
different demographic than the mob.
Acting like a sympathizer may help you get past the crowd. If you find yourself there try mimicking
their chanting and adopt their general attitude and mannerisms till you get
past the crowd. Once you’re out walk
away as calmly as possible to avoid attracting their attention. Keep in mind even highways and freeways
passing through affected areas are vulnerable to blockage, thrown debris and even gun fire.</div>
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Understand that fighting a mob is quite possibly the most
dangerous thing you can do but if you must fight then you must bring the
biggest most vicious fight you can muster!
Certainly having the right tools would be helpful but only as far as
your skills with those tools will take you.
Guns would certainly be at the top of my list. I once witnessed a man
back off a crowd by wielding a large machete and an even larger attitude. A friend of mine who frequently works in
security details in Latin America, keeps a couple of happy sticks (33 round
magazines) for his Glock, in the glove box of his car for when things get “interesting.”
The large bear spray pepper gas cans may
also have their place in riot defense as they can contaminate a pretty large
area effectively taking the fight out of many a rioter. Many people victimized by rioters often get
caught in their cars while trying to escape.
In this case it is very important that you stay calm and remember a V8 beats
.45acp any day. A few simple strategies
can improve your odds while driving.
First of all, once the alert has been sounded it is especially important
to maintain situational awareness. In a
car you do this by scanning ahead and using your mirrors often to check your
sides and rear. Additionally leaving a
good amount of space between you and the car in front of you is important in
case evasive maneuvers are necessary. Being able to
see the point where the tires of the car in front of you make contact with the
road is a good guideline for that distance.
On the highway the 2 second rule is what most experts recommend. Simply start your mental countdown, once the
car in front of you clears an object such as a tree or pole, if your front
bumper reaches there in two seconds that’s your bare minimum following
distance. If a crowd tries to block your
path push through them. When doing so
make sure your doors are locked and don’t stop.
If you must mow them over keep in mind people hit by cars often crane
forward breaking your front windshield.
Wearing protective glasses can help prevent shards of glass from hurting
your eyes. Although this mostly happens
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Should you have to use any of the skills or tools we previously
mentioned, keep in mind your goal is to escape from the situation. Don’t stick around to give a report! It’s doubtful the police will come since they’ll
be tending to more important tasks at that moment. If you or a loved one is injured do not stay
in the area to render aid. Keep in mind
the mob will very likely be in a frenzy and likely show you no mercy. Specially if you injured or killed one them
while escaping. Instead escape and
render first aid as soon as possible or better yet have your passenger render
it. You have been trained in first aid
right? Knowing the area is very important so you can get to the nearest SAFE hospital as quickly as
possible. Once safe, the smart thing to
do is probably to shelter in place for the duration of the event. If the civil unrest is wide spread, local
stores may close shop until order is restored. Here is
where your emergency food and water stores will be important. Think of these as the same things you keep on
hand for hurricanes or other natural disasters.
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Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061577721943168686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833091578603142761.post-17556130983970159342011-10-30T18:02:00.000-07:002011-10-30T18:02:55.288-07:0010 Things to Improve Your FitnessHere's an article originally written for the Miami Arnis Group martial arts newsletter. The information is just so important I had to also share it here on Urban Survivalcraft. Having a good level of fitness is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. I will allow you to fight harder, work longer, and make you an all around more useful person. It is too important to ignore.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Hi All,</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I know it’s been a long time since the last article I wrote.<span> </span>Sorry folks, sometimes life gets hectic.<span> </span>This one has been floating around my head for some time.<span> </span>In my first article, I gave my thoughts on practical fitness (<a href="http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/miamiarnis/message/3">http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/miamiarnis/message/3</a>) in a later article, I spoke of <span> </span>the role of fitness in the survival/victory/success triangle (<a href="http://miamiarnisgroup.blogspot.com/2010/09/survivalvictorysuccess-triangle.html">http://miamiarnisgroup.blogspot.com/2010/09/survivalvictorysuccess-triangle.html</a>) <span> </span>In fact, I spoke so much about fitness some people actually questioned whether this was even a martial arts group and not a fitness group.<span> </span>Well folks, fitness is that important!<span> </span>Practical fitness will give us the endurance to train at a high level with adequate frequency.<span> </span>It will also give us the resiliency not only to survive, but to thrive in the training environment.<span> </span>Additionally, even if you aren’t involved in martial arts, having good fitness levels translates to a greater work capacity making one more useful in general.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">For the average martial arts enthusiast, who also juggle all the elements of a full life such as family, work and other interests, finding time to get fitness training in may be a challenge.<span> </span>Which is why rather than trying to prescribe a particular fitness regime, I will share with you ten ways you can fit exercise into your lifestyle .<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Jump rope whenever possible.<span> </span>An easy way to fit it in, is to use it in your warm up for most workouts including your martial arts skills training.<span> </span>I jump rope for about 5 minutes as a general warm up.<span> </span>Rope jumping strengthens the calves and improves proprioception and balance at the ankle joint.<span> </span>All of which prehab the ankle making it more resistant to injury but also improve your footwork making you “lighter on your feet.”</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Work your grip.<span> </span>By improving your grip strength you are actually improving your upper body strength in general.<span> </span>Your hands like your face have a greater “representation” in your brain.<span> </span>The sum total of improved hand strength is that the freed nervous energy can now be better used by the primal movers.<span> </span>It is as simple as keeping a challenging grip training device in your desk at work and using it a few times a week.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Train the finger extensors.<span> </span>A simple exercise done by placing a rubber band around your straight fingers and then opening them will reward you with more balanced hand strength.<span> </span>This not only increases the amount of grip strength you can express due to structural balance but helps prevent imbalance injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.<span> </span>This is another exercise anyone can easily do while sitting in their desk at work.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Master the pull up and its variations.<span> </span>Here’s the upper body equivalent of a dead lift.<span> </span>It works most if not all the upper body musculature including the abs.<span> </span>Any fighter wishing to improve his power in either striking or grappling will be well served by working the pull up.<span> </span>Additionally, the pull ups, helps improve the muscular balance of the shoulder which will increase the durability of the shoulder.<span> </span>Anyone who regularly does heavy pressing, should include a steady diet of pull ups for shoulder health.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>If your are already working the pull up, also include hindu push ups.<span> </span>This variety of push ups are excellent for shoulder and hip mobility.<span> </span>They are also very suitable for high rep practice which leads to upper body endurance. They will both stretch the abs and work the arm extensors.<span> </span>This will not only help maintain the balance in the upper body musculature but also help prehab the elbow.<span> </span>The elbow naturally take a beating when one does pull ups on a bar on a regular basis. <span> </span>This is an important reason for varying the grips or doing them on rings instead of a bar.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Squats!<span> </span>If you are not squatting you are missing out on possibly the most important exercise you’ll ever do.<span> </span>Free squats (unweighted) are great for developing basic leg strength and endurance.<span> </span>In very high reps they will have you breathing heavy in no time.<span> </span>They can be quite “cardio.”<span> </span>The do wonders for hip mobility.<span> </span>They promote blood flow in normally stagnant area for most desk jockeys.<span> </span>They massage internal organs and promote lymph flow.<span> </span>They can be done with weights for improving strength and are a must in any serious practitioners fitness arsenal.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>7.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Few people consider that even a visually “fit” person may still be quite sedentary and suffer many of the same ailments a regular sedentary person suffers.<span> </span>An hour a day of training, will simply not counter hours of being sedentary.<span> </span>Getting in some physical activity every hour or so is a great way to get in beneficial movement.<span> </span>This method was recently popularized by Fitness Guro Pavel Tsatsouline who called it “greasing the groove”.<span> </span>Free squat are an excellent exercise for this method as are push ups for anyone needing more upper body work.<span> </span>I like burpees<span> </span>for this and will do 10 an hour while at work.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>8.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Take the stairs whenever possible.<span> </span>This is another way to get in more daily activity.<span> </span>Increased daily activity will do wonders for your body composition.<span> </span>They will also do wonders for heart health since activity promotes veinous return effectively allowing the heart to rest some.<span> </span>Additionally, the short range knee extension which occurs while taking the stairs strengthens the vmo <span> </span>(vastus medialis oblique) and common culprit in knee pain.<span> </span>Next time you’re given the opportunity to avoid an elevator and take the stairs do so! Your heart, body and knees will love you for it.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>9.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Develop your neck muscles.<span> </span>I use a variety of exercises but the easiest and most accessible is the wall bridges.<span> </span>Simply rest your head on a wall and walk your feet out.<span> </span>For martial artists or people participating in contact sports, strong necks are a must!<span> </span>For fighters not only having a stronger neck but also a thicker neck can help avoid being knocked out.<span> </span>Everyone could benefit from having stronger necks not only for general resiliency but because strong necks contribute to good posture.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span><span>10.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Make sure you are stretching.<span> </span>I like to do static stretching at the end of the day.<span> </span>It helps me relax and sleep better.<span> </span>Stretching is super important for health and balance.<span> </span>In fact, the reasons and benefits of stretching are so many that it’s actually beyond the scope of this article.<span> </span>Static stretching is not the only the type of stretching you should be doing .<span> </span>I include dynamic stretching and mobility work during most of my workouts and skills training.<span> </span>Exercising using full range of motion exercises and some extended range exercises will help develop your dynamic flexibility.<span> </span>Rotating your joints through their full range of motion as well as including squats and hindu pushups in your exercise regimen will improve your mobility.</div><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">There you have it folks… 10 easy ways to improve you general fitness!!!<span> </span>Making opportunities where there seemingly aren’t any is the trademark of the true warrior and survivor.<span> </span>This is more than a technique it is a mind set. <span> </span>A dear friend of mine Coach Laren Umphlett once commented to me all day is a training opportunity.<span> </span>By training not only with intense physical exercise and skills training but by learning to also relax. <span> </span>Also exercising the mind with study, creative endeavours, and practicing staying calm in challenging situations.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the spirit of getting more training opportunities let me tell you about or remind you of our Youtube channels, blogs and Facebook pages under the names Miami Arnis Group and Urban Survivalcraft.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <![endif]-->Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061577721943168686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833091578603142761.post-31429976025108578302011-09-08T07:36:00.000-07:002011-09-08T07:39:21.889-07:00Lessons From The UK RiotsHere is a great article our training brother Guro Parv wrote for our martial arts group "The Miami Arnis Group" about his experiences during the UK riots. Great stuff here enjoy.<br />
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UK riots – lessons of common sense – Parvez Alam, PhD<br />
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We’ve all seen the pictures and heard the sensationalised media stories on the UK riots. Some stories bring about a sense of unease, others pure revulsion whereas some of the stories bring about a chuckle of some form. Whatever your individual view is on the causes and solutions to the UK riots, the fact is that when faced with situations of rioting – you need to prepare yourself.<br />
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This summer, I found myself in a slight predicament – I was tasked to go to Croydon during the midst of the rioting. While Croydon was set alight, rather than drive far from the scenes of rioting, I was actually tasked to go there. This brings me on to why I am writing this article for my brothers and sisters in the Miami Arnis Group. I happened to contact my long time friend and teacher Guro Tony Torre a few hours before making my way to Croydon. We had a little discussion on preparation in situations of urban conflict and agreed that this would be an interesting topic to discuss/bring to light. Needless to say, I saw no violence at all whatsoever. But wasn’t Croydon on fire? – well some of it… here is how one can go about getting prepared for situations of urban violence when travelling:<br />
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1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The power of the internet – there’s a lot of worthless rubbish floating about on the internet, however, when it comes to preparation for travel, it is indispensable. In the case of finding out where rioting is taking place in real time, you can’t get better than google and youtube. Videos on the rioting were appearing every few minutes and a general picture of rioter-movement is estimated by simply pinpointing targeted areas. Avoid these areas and you don’t even need to start fighting anyone.<br />
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2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Improvised weapons – this is something Tony and I were discussing a while before I left for Croydon. Some interesting thoughts went through my head after our discussion. Of course it is imperative that we try to keep weaponry legal and the laws differ from country to country – state to state. If you’re walking around with a knife or gun in the UK… you are the enemy. In volatile situations such as riots police may question anyone even slightly suspicious looking. Improvised weapons therefore, are critical. Have good solid well structured pens that will work like your “dulo dulo”, have fitted trousers/short “with” a belt in case longer range whipping or tying people up becomes necessary, have an awareness of your surroundings. Look to see what weapons are available in the streets – bins, stones, dirt, bottles, sticks, bricks etc. Everything is there for your taking and your training should bring about an natural and intrinsic feel for their use. Awareness is your periphery, be sure to not get suckered, eyes open whether inside a car, train or just walking to your destination.<br />
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3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>A full tank of fuel – if you’re driving, make sure you have enough “get away” fuel. Things can become hairy and the last thing you want is to run out of fuel when it’s time to leave.<br />
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4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Know the public transport system – whether you are driving or not, knowledge of the public transport system is an absolute must. When one or two escape options fail, you should have some more in your back pocket.<br />
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5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Inner wallets – an interesting but highly useful contraption that I use often when travelling to underdeveloped or volatile countries. The inner wallet sits comfortably between your underwear and your trousers. Many muggers will be happy to receive your external wallet, which can contain some coins, a few disposable cards and some paper money. It is less likely that they ask you to take your pants down, especially so if you’ve already given your external wallet – but know – your internal wallet contains sufficient money to travel, eat and lodge. The inner wallet contains your real cards, like credit cards etc – your inner wallet is your actual lifeline and should never be taken for granted.<br />
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6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Functioning phone fully recharged – this is really self explanatory but think about it – how many times have we run out of battery life when we needed to speak to someone? Well it could be worse if in a volatile situation. Do you have a charger in your car? Do you have a solar charger available if there are no other options? I have taken my solar chargers to some underdeveloped countries and quite honestly, they are so useful and yet usually far smaller than your phone.<br />
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7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Know the location of a hospital with an emergency unit – all it takes is one good hit from a glass bottle and you might find yourself bleeding profusely – perhaps even to the point of death. Make sure you have basic first aid training for wounds – patching, pressure, heat, cleaning. Ambulances can be very busy when riots are going on, so don’t expect that you’ll get one on time – know what to do with your wound and where you are going to go – then go there imminently.<br />
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8.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Have some basic food and drink supplies – shops might be shut, you might not have anywhere to go – if you have a car like I did that day, just take some water bottles and extra food. I have experienced mild starvation in the past and the facts are that your body goes into a survival mode, your metabolism slows down to a snail’s pace, you become sleepy and almost completely unable to function as normal – this is NOT what you need, not even when there is peace in the surroundings. Simple things can make the biggest differences.<br />
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I hope this article on common sense helps everyone to realise that “physical combat” is actually a last option – and you want it to be – when you just use a little common sense.<br />
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Kindest regards<br />
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</div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061577721943168686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833091578603142761.post-23102938400786716602011-09-06T18:50:00.000-07:002011-09-06T18:55:23.745-07:00Wild Edibles (Fire Bush)<div class="MsoNormal">Acquiring food and medicine from the natural environment are skills which all survival and self reliance enthusiasts should seek to develop. Even if for no other reason than it is extremely rewarding. In this treatment I will be discussing one of my favorite wild edibles/medicinals commonly found in my area. The Hamelia Paterns also known variously as fire bush, scarlet bush, Texas fire cracker, humming bird bush, and sanalo-todo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJRaz9LK4ttC_bGgdYxurQ9uPInVp1kWheXe5TCv_ATVo_cU7UXnoWbKReXlktbmINXepzLJ-4DJj6EGERAqKsPNWbtKQxHxb2NMPHpvTezKVnVBzk1YgMKP8zKej2D4yffv9q1FiVBZJ/s1600/fire+bush6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJRaz9LK4ttC_bGgdYxurQ9uPInVp1kWheXe5TCv_ATVo_cU7UXnoWbKReXlktbmINXepzLJ-4DJj6EGERAqKsPNWbtKQxHxb2NMPHpvTezKVnVBzk1YgMKP8zKej2D4yffv9q1FiVBZJ/s320/fire+bush6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Fire bush is a fast growing, semi-woody bush that is native to the American subtropics and tropics and easily found in the lower united states including Texas , Florida, and California. It is also very easy to indentify with distinctive flowers and red veined leaves. It also produces an edible fruit berry which turns from green, to red, to then black when ripe. Its beauty and adaptability make it real popular for landscaping. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5K3PmfeU-V1UgVg8htH7JIXlYSPPcD3iF8F4H_m0mVxGDRRpyumd62T2gas97YFy7-qF7Ax3NP3ZebXoiazK1UflA-xy9ImNBdNIYULPt7bfgUutUfi__0j2psb5hvQEvBZOfZCOOBI89/s1600/fire+bush3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5K3PmfeU-V1UgVg8htH7JIXlYSPPcD3iF8F4H_m0mVxGDRRpyumd62T2gas97YFy7-qF7Ax3NP3ZebXoiazK1UflA-xy9ImNBdNIYULPt7bfgUutUfi__0j2psb5hvQEvBZOfZCOOBI89/s320/fire+bush3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">While the berry is edible it does have a bitter after taste and its astringent qualities tend to dry out the mouth some. It is used as a condiment for fish in some parts of the Caribbean and even fermented into wine in Mexico. I suppose it could probably be made into syrups or jellies although I’ve never tried it. Its real strength I believe is as a wild Medicinal. It has a long history as a medicinal plant throughout the Americas and even the Caribbean. The ancient Mayans called it Ix-canan “the guardian of the forest.” Indigenous people of Belize use this plant to treat a variety of skin ailments including sores, rashes, burns, cuts, stings, and even skin fungus. In the Peruvian Amazon the leaves have been used by indigenous people for treating dysentery, fevers, rheumatism and scurvy. It can be prepared as a poultice and used to treat bruises, strains and sprains. In Cuba the leaves are used externally for headaches and in a decoction used for rheumatism. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PbcM1Km4cDayYsf0rAJaCN375UpT6ODsdezeydPDCd0hice4Q8qAWQwxfV6suTeN-FTEX10UBLHCziikCRIr1alBRDPEwxhKxmKnpeOagn29o5qqBkcAaKkV-iA_u1M02-XT663M9Tyz/s1600/fire+bush5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PbcM1Km4cDayYsf0rAJaCN375UpT6ODsdezeydPDCd0hice4Q8qAWQwxfV6suTeN-FTEX10UBLHCziikCRIr1alBRDPEwxhKxmKnpeOagn29o5qqBkcAaKkV-iA_u1M02-XT663M9Tyz/s320/fire+bush5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This fascinating plant has many uses ranging from culinary uses to the various medicinal uses. My favorite quality is its hypothermic or body cooling effect. To use it like the natives of the rain forest simply take a leaf and chew on it. You should be pleasantly surprised with a mild cooling of your body and most noticeably your forehead. This very neat trick I learned from a landscaper is very useful to know here in sunny South Florida where heat injuries such as heat exhaustion and sun stroke are common.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2aXPfXBtVroGwDTlHeXpcYgnXbbktbVqdp4Loc63kuof7o5Ox-IyOLV2liXUyV6Mb8mGHJcXCLz-t-FtVTdqpt5ljpVp6QZWRWLtfhWcvLSPHyu-sgJFmAj2oL7kr1zJXdP9OpCyVk0E/s1600/fire+bush+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2aXPfXBtVroGwDTlHeXpcYgnXbbktbVqdp4Loc63kuof7o5Ox-IyOLV2liXUyV6Mb8mGHJcXCLz-t-FtVTdqpt5ljpVp6QZWRWLtfhWcvLSPHyu-sgJFmAj2oL7kr1zJXdP9OpCyVk0E/s320/fire+bush+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"> I mentioned in a previous article that survival kits whether they’re BOBs (bug out bags) or GHBs or survival kits, need to be customized to the exact circumstances where they would be used. For example, in colder climates winter gear may be crucial. For me in the heat of a South Florida summer it’s a hat, bandana, bug spray, sun block and a ton of water. With the terrible frequency of heat related injuries in my area, these are not just range extenders but critical survival gear. Where I walk the risk of getting lost is not a big deal since I’m in the city, but someone in a rural area or a true bug out situation may need a GPS or a map and compass. If navigation is important, redundancy in this gear may be wise. GPS smart phone apps are an easy way to back up more serious navigation equipment. Proper route planning with options is very important. The method I like is the P.A.C.E. method used by the military. The acronym stands for primary, alternative, contingency and emergency or plans A, B, C and D. If I where trying to return home during an emergency my first choice would be in my car. That’s my primary means with public transportation as my alternative. As a contingency, I have other routes which I could take with either. Walking or if I could acquire a bicycle would be my emergency method. Additionally, a person anticipating a multi day trek, may also require portable shelter if it wasn’t readily available along the route. Adequate rest is critical to survival. Keeping this in mind and adding a few comfort items to your kit is probably very wise. For me a poncho, ground cloth, and some cordage is perfect. More than once I’ve made my shade and had lunch at a public park on a beautiful and maybe not so beautiful day.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Once the critical survival gear is taken care of, then we start to add “range extenders.” Those pieces of gear which help us drive on getting more “range.” One of my more important range extenders is a small highly portable first aid kit. Contained in this kit are the usual boo boo items such as band aids, pain meds and alchy wipes but also contains a blister kit and ace bandages. Since blisters and mechanical injuries can slow you down dramatically it make sense to have such items in a bag designed to increase and improve your ability to move. Also in my first aid kit I have electrolyte replacement powder. In my longer walks if the day is particularly hot, I may go through quite a bit of water. A gallon or more is not unheard of. With so much water going through me, it is quite possible to get hyponatremia or water poisoning a dangerous even deadly electrolyte imbalance. Of course, eating food also helps balance your electrolytes but also adds very important calories, your “drive on” fuel. Depending on my mood, my choices can range from some energy bars and trail mix to true hiking food and a light weight cook kit. In a true bug out situation those are great choices as is peanut butter. Peanut butter not only contains lots of carbs and fats providing lots of calories but also contains a lot of protein. Two spoons fulls of peanut butter contain as much protein as a steak. Great range extending fuel!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">It should go without say that a good pair of shoes and the right clothes are essential but the means with which to repair them is very valuable should any of these items break. For me a small sewing kit and some duct tape is just about perfect , small and light. The right bag can also make a huge difference. My day pack is a shoulder bag which and depending on how much water I carry can weigh twelve pounds or less, usually less. My true GHB weighs a bit more and is a back pack. The small school book bag type back pack. It carries easy. Blends in well and can be carried on one shoulder when my back gets too hot. Since that one lives in the back of my car my food sources are a little more heat resistant. See my previous blog post titled “More Thought on Food Storage” for more info on the food. I also have two one quart water containers which I normally keep empty. I keep a gallon of fresh water in my car at all times. Should I need to use my GHB I would fill the two containers and pre hydrate. Since the best way to carry water is in you, I’ll drink as much as I can before taking off thereby extending the usefulness of the water I carry as a range extender. Also in my GHB are binoculars and a small radio with ear phones. Both will allow me to get valuable intelligence should I be in a true SHTF scenario. In a civil unrest situation this would be critical. Avoiding trouble is infinitely preferable than fighting for your life. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">In our previous article “Two Things You Can Do Right Now To be Better Prepared” we discussed the importance of food and water storage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this article I thought we might look deeper into food storage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We already discussed copy canning which is simply doubling up on common use items and storing the surplus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>couple of details I wish to make clearer though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me cans purchased at stores are an item I rotate often since the have expiration dates and are typically recommended to be used within between two to four years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although I’ve personally eaten cans which where over ten years old some family members of mine prefer to observe the expiration dates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this reason I don’t keep more than three months worth of cans in my food pantry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Off course there are other staples we store including rice, beans, flour, baking powder, and honey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember the prepers maxim “buy what you eat and eat what you buy.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This way you’ll ensure nothing gets wasted and that your canned food stores are the freshest they can be.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For longer term storage there are other options including mre’s, canned dry foods, dehydrated meals and even freeze dried foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mre’s are the military meals ready to eat popular among various groups including hikers and campers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll also include the various camping type food packages in this category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pro’s are that they are highly portable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are light and take little room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They last close to five years, some brands longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The down side is that they are expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A small quantity for a bug out bag are a great solution but for larger quantities you’ll be better served with cans or some of the other options we’ll be discussing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For ghb’s and bob’s that may be exposed to hot temperatures I prefer emergency boat rations such as Datrex or Sos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are designed to survive more extreme temperature fluctuations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/mainstay-bar-250-0807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/mainstay-bar-250-0807.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shopmre.com/mre%20contents.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://shopmre.com/mre%20contents.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">For long term storage dehydrated or freeze dried foods are a great choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They often last upwards of twenty years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As with all stored food keeping them in a dry cool environment will extend their shelf life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We like to mix and match between the two since some items do better with one method over the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fruits and vegetables keep more of their nutrient<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>value when freeze dried so that’s our preference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meats on the other hand we store dehydrated since it is less expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are quite a few companies out there which provide these type of foods including some restaurant suppliers which now sell to the public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In these unpredictable times so many people are getting into preparedness even those restaurant suppliers and wholesale clubs are getting in on this growing market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a matter of fact much of our long term stores come from Costco in the form of their Survival Buckets and their Shelf Reliance Thrive dehydrated and freeze dried canned foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t forget these options require water to be reconstituted to plan accordingly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/44/4/AAAAC8aeavgAAAAAAERO8A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/44/4/AAAAC8aeavgAAAAAAERO8A.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirreb43YEB1-zv0HQZ6BbmCwbkTGSglx1akHZyMwchwINrmurc8f2bQQEJ-2X2tO1K2Iq_Evoh75p2PXaebO17uxYIhZOGSLdXu8D6ILOvun1emEliaQE2cbHwatD1FXYOwQxGlcbY-7s/s400/shelf+reliance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirreb43YEB1-zv0HQZ6BbmCwbkTGSglx1akHZyMwchwINrmurc8f2bQQEJ-2X2tO1K2Iq_Evoh75p2PXaebO17uxYIhZOGSLdXu8D6ILOvun1emEliaQE2cbHwatD1FXYOwQxGlcbY-7s/s400/shelf+reliance.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">A less expensive food storage option we also use are locally canned and bottled foods. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also get dry foods which are either canned or stored in buckets which are deprived of oxygen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The later can also be stored for upwards of twenty years. We usually get these from some of the smaller farms nearby. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A great source for these are the Local LDS canneries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They tend to be the least expensive source when buying in bulk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some will allow you to can your own reducing the cost even more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some will even offer classes in food storage, canning<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and bottling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find the one nearest you here: <a href="http://providentliving.org/location/map/0,12566,2026-1-4,00.html">http://providentliving.org/location/map/0,12566,2026-1-4,00.html</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ldstalk.com/wp-content/images/mormon-beliefs/mormon-cannery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://ldstalk.com/wp-content/images/mormon-beliefs/mormon-cannery.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The first method we will be discussing is the resale or barter of goods. There are many ways in which people can sell goods. The preferred method generally depends on the item being sold. The two most common methods are online either through online classifieds such as Craigslist and The Back Page or through online auction sites such as Ebay or Gunbroker.com. I have found this to be an extremely powerful method for selling goods. Because it exposes you to a much larger audience than the old school print mediums such as flyers or even newspaper classifieds. I’ve used this method to resell items from my home I no longer needed with great success. I was very pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was able to sell items I really thought would be impossible to move. The old cliché “one mans garbage is another mans treasure” is really true! What I found even more fascinating is how people have been using these mediums to supplement their incomes and in some cases even make their livings. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"> The first person I wish to discuss was laid off his construction job about two years ago with a family of four to feed and no luck getting work. He took to the street collecting garbage. He refurbished, rebuilt , or repaired what ever he could and resold it online. Anything metallic which couldn’t be made good was sold as scrap metal to recyclers. He averages $600 a week . Another gentleman I met purchased an entire cd and dvd collection I was selling in a garage sale. When I asked him what he was going to do with them he told me he sells them in a booth at the flea market. He purchases them often for less than a dollar each making deals on bulk. He turns around and sells them for between $3 to $5. Talk about a great profit margin! A dear friend of mine is a model car collector and an artist who’s taken his passion and turned a nice profit. Being very familiar with that market he knows how to buy desirable models in clearances or seasonal discounts so he may resell them on Ebay often making great profits. The last person we will discuss is another veteran of the trades he took his knowledge of tools in a different direction when he discovered there’s a huge market for used tools. First he sold his old or redundant tools. Then he started buying tools at garage sales, flea markets and even pawn shops and flipping them. Finally he started taking advantage of many tool brands liberal return policies to upgrade his products and increase his profits. Did you know many Craftsman tools which are old or worn out can be upgraded simply by bringing them into Sears and trading it in?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://littleblackkitty.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/flea_market_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://littleblackkitty.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/flea_market_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The second method is the sale or barter of services. Guerrilla catering is a method common near my office on certain days of the week I can expect some ladies to come and offer me various types of food. The foods range anywhere from hot foods to pastries to even freshly picked fruits or vegetables. Yes, yes I know foods are products but the cooking and delivery is the service. Of course <b>buyer beware</b>. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Other services include sewing. The little old lady behind my house supplements her social security check by repairing clothes and hemming pants. At $3 a pant for hemming and within walking distance this is a heck of a bargain. Another great example are the maintenance guys who used to work in my building which where laid off after it was converted in condos. Knowing these guys had an intimate knowledge of the building and having known them for years I knew they are trustworthy and competent. I made sure to keep their numbers and now for a great price I have the best handy men around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1436/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1436R-304140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1436/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1436R-304140.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">What skills do you have? Are you handy with cars? Can you care for children? Have you worked in the trades? I have a martial arts teaching business (MiamiArnisGroup.com) which I run in addition to my “day job.” Hope this provided some good food for thought.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061577721943168686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833091578603142761.post-42261603764139447532011-07-09T20:14:00.000-07:002011-07-09T20:14:48.492-07:00<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Two Things You Can Do Right Now To be Better Prepared</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Of the myriad of things we can do to be better prepared the two easiest to do right now would be to stock up on food and water. These would be the most difficult to acquire during a disaster. Think about what is first to go whenever there is a prediction of an impending disaster? In fact after the Tsunami hit Japan stores where emptied within hours as panic buying ensued. Even in areas which seemed unaffected the stores where being emptied. A similar situation was seen in Haiti after the massive earthquake devastated Port O Prince in 2010. In my home state Florida we see how quickly the shelves can become bare every time a hurricane threatens. After hurricane Andrew devastated my home town Miami we quickly realized acquiring food can be quite difficult after a disaster and with a boil water order in place we also realized the value of having stored water. When you consider that with today’s highly efficient transportation systems most stores business models demand they don’t stock more than a few days worth of food to minimize spoilage and increase profits. What this means is that anything which disrupts transportation could potentially cut off our food supply. This could be anything from a disaster, terrorist attack, the grid going down, or even a strike. Would you be ready to be self sufficient for a few days while things get worked out? FEMA suggests having three days worth of food. From what I saw after hurricane Andrew and the power outages after near misses from Hurricanes Wilma and Katrina I would say two weeks is a good minimum. Some preppers will work their supplies up to a years worth rationalizing that even if nothing where to happen you would still be saving money by buying food at today’s prices since it will only become more expensive as time goes on. Even in the event of an unexpected job loss having a supply of food can be a huge help since funds normally used for food could be saved or better used.<br />
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</a></div>Water is more important than food when it comes to general survival. According to the rule of threes, a person can only go about three days without water in moderate climates with moderate activity levels yet can go for about three weeks without food under the same conditions. Water is also the easiest to store. Methods can range from various types of store bought pre filled containers to filling your own. Just about any food grade container will do as long as its integrity is intact and is clean. For those with larger disposable incomes, buying pre filled containers may be the fastest option. For the rest of us bottling your own may be the better option. It is after all less expensive leaving available funds for other important supplies. Containers can range from fifty gallon drums to the little eight ounce water bottles you can refill from your own used ones or acquire by raiding your neighbors recycling bin. For those with a lot of space and the right tools fifty gallon drums are a great way to store lots of water . At approximately eight pounds a gallon for many this may not be the best option. After all a four hundred pound container would be difficult haul around. A better option for many may be the five gallon water bottles commonly used for drinking water machines. My preferred method is using two liter soda bottles. The softer plastic milk gallons are unacceptable for long term water storage as they easily start to leak in a short time. The soda bottles are already food grade and because of their size are real easy to store.<br />
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This may very well be the best option for apartment dwellers. I can easily keep twenty such bottles under my bed and another twenty in my bedroom closet. Adding another one of those bottles to both cars and another ten in our balcony closet we easily have twenty six gallons of water. </div><div class="MsoNormal">The current recommendation is one gallon per day per person for both drinking and cleaning. Our stored water easily gives us nine days of water for our little three person family. Of course this is not counting whatever may be in the refrigerator at the time. A word of caution for those who bottle your own water make sure you adequately clean the bottles and disinfect your water. The method I use is to simply clean out the bottle with soap and water followed by a bleach solution consisting of one table spoon of plain non scented Clorox bleach. You then rinse several times and fill up the bottle from your tap. This procedure is very important since any container previously containing food products may have residue which would create an environment where bacteria and other microorganisms can easily grow. If your water comes from a well or any other source which may have been compromised then you must filter and disinfect the water before storing.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Food storage requires a bit more planning. You’ll want to store items you already eat. You’ll also want to eat what you buy in order to rotate your items insuring your stored foods are the freshest they can be. You have a great deal of options ranging from freeze dried, dehydrated, canned, bottled and even boxed foods. Each will have their pros and cons. Effectively organizing these based on your particular needs is the best strategy. If you like pasta then perhaps storing dry pasta and bottled pasta sauce may be a better option than getting canned pasta unless space is an issue in which case cans would be a better option. A simple way to accumulate a good supply of food is by “copy canning.” The term was coined by the late Ron Hood and it refers to doubling up on commonly used foods in order to accumulate a surplus over time. A simple example would be if you eat a can of tuna a week, simply buy two cans instead of one. Not a terrible expenditure and at the end of four weeks you have four more weeks worth of tuna. Over months you can accumulate an impressive amount of food. Taking advantage of specials, coupons and two for one deals is another way of adding to our food stores. In addition to canned, boxed and bagged foods purchasing foods that are naturally stored dry such as rice and beans are a great way to further increase our supply.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">There you have it folks, two things you can store right now that will dramatically improve your level of preparedness. Of course this article only scratches the surface of this subject matter but hopefully it stimulated your interest and will lead to further exploration. In future articles we’ll look further into this subject as well as exploring methods for emergency cooking, water procurement, field expedient water purification and disinfection, wild edibles and much, much, more. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">A quick skim through the you tube self reliance channels will reveal a great deal of interest in kits and kit development.<span> </span>This makes perfect sense since organizing and making available critical gear is at the heart of survival and has been since the beginning of time.<span> </span>A quick Google search on friction fires will quickly show us one of the more important kits carried by ancient man, the fire kit.<span> </span>In fact kits and the kit mentality may be one of those behaviors which have been hard wired into our species after thousands of years of kit building and carrying.<span> </span>Think about it one of the coolest things about the discovery of Otzi the iceman was studying his kit which included a friction fire kit, an herbal medical kit, hunting gear, a copper ax etc.<span> </span>All which where part of his “survival kit.” </div><div class="MsoNormal">While we have today many more options than primitive man kits are no less important.<span> </span>For the following series of articles we will be discussing the 3 main types of kits most people need to have. <span> </span>The every day carry kit (EDC); the get home bag (GHB); and the Bug out bag.<span> </span>While each of these kits has a specific goal keep in mind all kits should be customized for your individual needs.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Your EDC are those items you generally have on your person while not at home.<span> </span>For most people this may include their keys, wallet, cell phone etc.<span> </span>For a mountain man this may have meant his flint and steel kit, his tinder box, his tomahawk, and his bowie knife.<span> </span>A contactor working overseas in a kidnap prone area may also include hidden weapons, lock picks, pry bars and other specialized tools in his EDC.<span> </span>Identifying and sometimes anticipating needs are an invaluable skill when choosing your EDC.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Your GHB supplements your EDC in that it extends your range.<span> </span>It allows for longer travel than just your EDC.<span> </span>A person may keep such a bag in their car or their place of work if they don’t drive.<span> </span>This bag is designed to get you home or to a place of refuge where you have a greater amount of supplies in place.<span> </span>A GHB for a typical urbanite may be little more than a pair of walking shoes and a bottle of water.<span> </span>For someone living in a rural area more equipment may be necessary. They may need temporary shelter options such as a tent or winter gear. A scenario where one may employ a GHB may be after natural or even man made disaster where the normal routes or means of travel have been compromised.</div><div class="MsoNormal">If your sanctuary has been compromised you may have to quickly evacuate.<span> </span>This is where having a “bug out bag” is so important.<span> </span>Having important supplies consolidated and easily transportable can be the difference between a comfortable night and a miserable one.<span> </span>In more extreme situations they may be the difference between life and death.<span> </span>Bug out bags also known as “go bags”<span> </span>or “good(get out of dodge bags)” are probably the more glamorized ones but likely the most important to customize.<span> </span>If “bugging out” means going to grandma’s house during a power outage this bag may not be much more than night clothes, toiletries and maybe some comfort items.<span> </span>If this trek is because a tornado ripped off the roof of your rural home during a freezing winter storm your “bug out bag” better have appropriate winter clothes perhaps a means for temporary shelter and maybe even some fire making devices.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Hopefully this treatment has given you a little insight into modern survival kits.<span> </span>In the coming weeks we will be discussing each of these styles of kit with greater depth.<span> </span>We will also be discussing outdoor survival kits which may also be very important to people living in more remote areas.<span> </span></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061577721943168686noreply@blogger.com0