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Are YOU prepared? Because if you're not, YOU ARE A BURDEN ON THOSE OF US WHO ARE.
So, what preparations do you have in place?
American Blackout Trailer | National Geographic Channel
8 pm CENTRAL
Thought I would start this and let everyone comment later.
Are YOU prepared? Because if you're not, YOU ARE A BURDEN ON THOSE OF US WHO ARE.
Better hope you're not in the minority, because if you are then all of your moralizing about preparations won't save you from the tide.
Better hope you're not in the minority, because if you are then all of your moralizing about preparations won't save you from the tide.
I'm not what is referred to today as a prepper. But, given my military background, and my profession in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery, I am prepared.
I have four generators: 1) a 45kW permanent mounted LPG engine back-up generator with auto switch attached to the house with a 500 gallon and 1,000 gallon underground tanks that I keep full; 2) 33kW trailer mounted diesel engine generator that is a back-up to the back-up; 3) a 15kW gasoline engine generator for remote use, and; 4) a mobile solar generator that I built that can run essential communications.
I also have a LPG grill piped to the two underground tanks.
I have three freezers that are always kept full by rotating produce and meat.
I have two deep wells for fresh water (one isn't attached to the main power from the house and that's what the two big portable generators are for, in case I need it for drinking water).
I also live on an old family farm, and can grow my own food during the summer (we have a 5 acre garden) that we eat from and freeze the extra for the winter.
I have a 1 acre pond that is full of Bass, Cat Fish and Bream. So we have fish to eat if required.
I have two above ground 500 gallon diesel tanks that we use for the farm, so I have some fuel. Not enough, but some.
I also have a large supply of freeze dried foods and canned foods that I started collecting when I was a Scoutmaster, and I use them when I deploy to a disaster area so I'm not a burden on the local resources.
I have two battery powered golf carts that can get me around without draining my fuel supply.
And, I have a contract with the local LPG company, that requires them to come to my house the very day we have a power outage, to top off my underground tanks. Which they have done a number of times so far when the power has gone out.
I've been able to run the generator for three weeks at a time, without loosing power at all.
And then there's all my Boy Scout camping and wilderness survival stuff, that will be used as much as possible, to save the other resources as long as possible.
And lastly, I have two Eagle Scout sons and a wife that's a member of the Order of the Arrow and has no problem "roughing it."
Replenishable food supply, different protected water sources, shelter, energy, training and lots of books.
I'm good. Although I will miss the internet.
Prepared for what - a nationwide blackout, or this Blair-Witch styled show which I won't watch?
Have notebooks - can write. If you can write - everyone will need you.
So, what preparations do you have in place?
Better hope you're not in the minority, because if you are then all of your moralizing about preparations won't save you from the tide.
Sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was 'moralizing'. I was only stating a fact...those who are unprepared to take care of themselves will become a burden on the rest of us.
My hope is that everyone is somewhat prepared. [e.g. 2 weeks worth of food and water] for starts.
American Blackout Trailer | National Geographic Channel
8 pm CENTRAL
Thought I would start this and let everyone comment later.
Are YOU prepared? Because if you're not, YOU ARE A BURDEN ON THOSE OF US WHO ARE.
Then you will be burdened. Most people are in no WAY prepared for a major and prolonged power outage. Those who don't live in the boondocks of forest/plains/wilderness will, by necessity, share their preparations or die protecting them. If that kind of Armageddon happens, no one will be sufficiently prepared. You will share. Or you will die.
Sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was 'moralizing'. I was only stating a fact...those who are unprepared to take care of themselves will become a burden on the rest of us.
My hope is that everyone is somewhat prepared. [e.g. 2 weeks worth of food and water] for starts.
Well armed protection of resources is another reason to oppose gun troll. :sword:
What I am telling you is that if you're in the minority, your attitude will last about as long as it takes the majority find and ****ing eat you. So maybe you want to take a more engaging approach and try to educate as many people as possible instead of coming off like a dick.
You're welcome to share what I have, but some here are SOL...
If those who are prepared are in the minority, how well-armed they are won't matter a damn.
Then you will be burdened. Most people are in no WAY prepared for a major and prolonged power outage. Those who don't live in the boondocks of forest/plains/wilderness will, by necessity, share their preparations or die protecting them. If that kind of Armageddon happens, no one will be sufficiently prepared. You will share. Or you will die.
What impressed me is that you aren't necessarily counting on "stockpiling." You are living your life with self-sufficiency. Bottled water runs out. Wells rarely. Water will become the new gold. Ammunition won't be a bad investment either.
I tell you what; when it happens, drop by the my house, and see if your correct.
He isn't coming off as a dick. By starting this thread, he's doing exactly what you said he should do... Educate others.
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