City of Portland turns full prepper

[Siglvr]

Good on them for getting this organized. They have collated and listed the largest issues and have a checklist so that together we can face them better prepared. Real good stuff.

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem/article/577091
And for signing up for emergency alerts and notifications Sign Up for Emergency Notification | PublicAlerts

You'll see things like: "locate my neighborhood BEECN" and various lists such as:
"Additional Disaster Supplies


Sanitation

• Large plastic trash bags (for trash, waste and water protection).
• Large trash can.
• Bar soap and liquid detergent.
• Shampoo.
• Toothpaste/toothbrushes.
• Feminine and infant supplies.
• Toilet paper.
• Household liquid bleach for water purification, plus eyedropper for measuring.
• Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste.
• Pre-moistened towelettes.
• Bucket, plastic trash bags, bleach and two boards to construct a makeshift toilet.

Safety and Comfort

• Heavy gloves for cleaning up debris.
• Sturdy shoes (keep pair by bed).
• Clothes for protection from cold, rain or extreme heat.
• Matches, kept in waterproof, child-resistant container.
• Glowsticks or lightsticks.
• Garden hose with shut-off nozzle for fighting fire.
• Tent and tarps.
• Whistle to signal or help.

Tools and Supplies

• Crescent wrench, 12 inches or longer (store near natural gas shut-off in waterproof container).
• Axe, shovel, pry bar and broom.
• Screwdrivers, pliers and hammer.
• Coil of 1/2 inch nylon rope (50 feet).
• Pocket knife and staple gun.
• Pen and paper (stored in watertight container).
• Change for telephone or telephone calling card.

Emergency Supplies For Your Vehicle and Work

• Blanket and/or sleeping bag.
• Booster cables and tool kit.
• Bottled water (use a heavy plastic bottle specificalyl made for water storage and fill with tap water).
• Canned fruits and nuts and can opener.
• Critical prescriptions.
• Emergency flares and distress flag/sign.
• First aid kit and reference guide.

"

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[Camelfilter]

Change for telephone? Haven't seen a payphone in a long time, do they have a map to locate one?

 

[albin25]

Seems like just a reprint of some old list they dug up somewhere:
-Newspapers to wrap garbage?... Who the heck has newspapers these days!
-No mention of cell phones?... Change for a phone! Anyone seen a payphone lately?
-No batteries or even a radio or flashlight ?

Makes ya wonder how much they paid to the Mayor's, wife's, cousin's, lawyer's, mom to "research" the list?

 

[nammac]

That list makes it feel like it's 1999 again...

Change for a pay phone...

 

[41mag]

https://www.portlandmercury.com/feature/2016/08/24/18515957/out-of-pocket-portlands-last-pay-phones

article says mid-90s there were 2.6 million nationwide, declined to less than 6% now?? Unable to scan much numeric data but there's the link.

Also this charming Turkish pay phone photo:

 

[Dungannon]

Change for telephone? Haven't seen a payphone in a long time, do they have a map to locate one?

I'm puzzled about the staple gun as well. I use one for paper targets on a regular basis, and once in a great while for securing Tyvek and insulation.

 

[Who The F R U]

Where's the?
* Chainsaw
* Gas Mask
* 14 case's of beer per person in household
* 3 gallons of distilled liquor per person in household


______________________________________________________________________________________
WHO THE F is going to use bleach in water that kill's the bacteria in your gut which will get you sick to purify water.
USE IODINE or BOIL ONLY
************This is the ONLY REAL part of this post*************
_______________________________________________________________________________________


I hope those AZZH*le's in Portland do drink bleach Idiot's...............................

 

[Joe13]

Unfortunately they don't quite cover what the intended uses are for all of the items.

If you need that list, you have a lot of learning to do - at which point that list is useless because you will have the knowledge to make your own

 

[11Charlie]

For god sake they didn't put a gun and ammo on the list!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mygrainman]

Fixed it!


Sanitation

• Large plastic trash bags (for trash, waste and water protection).
• Large trash can.
• Bar soap and liquid detergent.
• Shampoo.
• Toothpaste/toothbrushes.
• Feminine and infant supplies.
• Toilet paper.
• Household liquid bleach for water purification, plus eyedropper for measuring.
• Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste.
• Pre-moistened towelettes.
• Bucket, plastic trash bags, bleach and two boards to construct a makeshift toilet.

Safety and Comfort

• Heavy gloves for cleaning up debris.
• Sturdy shoes (keep pair by bed).
• Clothes for protection from cold, rain or extreme heat.
• Matches, kept in waterproof, child-resistant container.
• Glowsticks or lightsticks.
• Garden hose with shut-off nozzle for fighting fire.
• Tent and tarps.
• Whistle to signal or help.
• At minimum 1)AR15 style Rifle, 1)9mm pistol, 1)Pump action shotgun & 1)22 caliber rifle. Several extra high capacity magazines and at least 1000 rounds of ammunition for each, for when you realize that whistle is worth £*<%all when rule of law is gone and you have to hunt for food and protect your family and belongings from the desperate hoard of the unprepared snowflake hipsters that thought that the checkout screen on amazon would always be there to accept their credit cards.

Tools and Supplies

• Crescent wrench, 12 inches or longer (store near natural gas shut-off in waterproof container).
• Axe, shovel, pry bar and broom.
• Screwdrivers, pliers and hammer.
• Coil of 1/2 inch nylon rope (50 feet).
• Pocket knife and staple gun.
• Pen and paper (stored in watertight container).
• Change for telephone or telephone calling card.

Emergency Supplies For Your Vehicle and Work

• Blanket and/or sleeping bag.
• Booster cables and tool kit.
• Bottled water (use a heavy plastic bottle specificalyl made for water storage and fill with tap water).
• Canned fruits and nuts and can opener.
• Critical prescriptions.
• Emergency flares and distress flag/sign.
• First aid kit and reference guide.

 

[that guy]

I'm a volunteer with the City of Portland NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team). In other cities this program is often known as SERT. (In Portland "SERT" is the swat team, but that's another story...)

NETs | The City of Portland, Oregon

Anyway, It's a great program that is largely centered around disaster response, but NETs can be deployed for all sorts of things like downed power lines, flooding, etc. Each neighborhood is well enough equipped to stand on its own for up to a week if there are no emergency services available.

We meet once a month and have hands-on training sessions a few times a year. The training is pretty basic, but a lot of volunteers are starting from nothing. There is basic first aid, how to fill sand bags, how HAM radio works, how to lift rubble with a fulcrum, how to use fire extinguishers, etc.

If you're at all interested in Preparedness (or "prepping") I encourage you to check out the program in Portland or in your city.

 

[11Charlie]

I'm a volunteer with the City of Portland NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team). In other cities this program is often known as SERT. (In Portland "SERT" is the swat team, but that's another story...)

NETs | The City of Portland, Oregon

Anyway, It's a great program that is largely centered around disaster response, but NETs can be deployed for all sorts of things like downed power lines, flooding, etc. Each neighborhood is well enough equipped to stand on its own for up to a week if there are no emergency services available.

We meet once a month and have hands-on training sessions a few times a year. The training is pretty basic, but a lot of volunteers are starting from nothing. There is basic first aid, how to fill sand bags, how HAM radio works, how to lift rubble with a fulcrum, how to use fire extinguishers, etc.

If you're at all interested in Preparedness (or "prepping") I encourage you to check out the program in Portland or in your city.

Is that list from this program? Cuz if it is you should get them to update it. I haven't carried change for a phone in 22 years!

 

[Slobray]

The last time I saw a pay phone (ages ago) it cost 35¢.......... I'm sure if you found one today, it would only take folding money.


Ray

 

[that guy]

Is that list from this program? Cuz if it is you should get them to update it. I haven't carried change for a phone in 22 years!

Dunno where that list came from. We are directed to start with this preparedness guide from the American Red Cross: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem/article/409950

 

[Mygrainman]

The last time I saw a pay phone (ages ago) it cost 35¢.......... I'm sure if you found one today, it would only take folding money.


Ray

Or a credit card slot... or one of those pay with your cell phone options

 

[Slobray]

Or a credit card slot... or one of those pay with your cell phone options

Ray

 

[11Charlie]

Dunno where that list came from. We are directed to start with this preparedness guide from the American Red Cross: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem/article/409950

browsed through it and it looks a little more updated than the one that started the thread.

 

[3MTA3]

Good on them for getting this organized. They have collated and listed the largest issues and have a checklist so that together we can face them better prepared. Real good stuff.

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem/article/577091
And for signing up for emergency alerts and notifications Sign Up for Emergency Notification | PublicAlerts

You'll see things like: "locate my neighborhood BEECN" and various lists such as:
"Additional Disaster Supplies


Sanitation

• Large plastic trash bags (for trash, waste and water protection).
• Large trash can.
• Bar soap and liquid detergent.
• Shampoo.
• Toothpaste/toothbrushes.
• Feminine and infant supplies.
• Toilet paper.
• Household liquid bleach for water purification, plus eyedropper for measuring.
• Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste.
• Pre-moistened towelettes.
• Bucket, plastic trash bags, bleach and two boards to construct a makeshift toilet.

Safety and Comfort

• Heavy gloves for cleaning up debris.
• Sturdy shoes (keep pair by bed).
• Clothes for protection from cold, rain or extreme heat.
• Matches, kept in waterproof, child-resistant container.
• Glowsticks or lightsticks.
• Garden hose with shut-off nozzle for fighting fire.
• Tent and tarps.
• Whistle to signal or help.

Tools and Supplies

• Crescent wrench, 12 inches or longer (store near natural gas shut-off in waterproof container).
• Axe, shovel, pry bar and broom.
• Screwdrivers, pliers and hammer.
• Coil of 1/2 inch nylon rope (50 feet).
• Pocket knife and staple gun.
• Pen and paper (stored in watertight container).
• Change for telephone or telephone calling card.

Emergency Supplies For Your Vehicle and Work

• Blanket and/or sleeping bag.
• Booster cables and tool kit.
• Bottled water (use a heavy plastic bottle specificalyl made for water storage and fill with tap water).
• Canned fruits and nuts and can opener.
• Critical prescriptions.
• Emergency flares and distress flag/sign.
• First aid kit and reference guide.

"

I think you may have been had - not a single bag of Doritos or weed on that list. Not even a friggin' Starbucks gift card...

Portland Maine, maybe?

 

[thorborg]

Where's the?
* Chainsaw
* Gas Mask
* 14 case's of beer per person in household
* 3 gallons of distilled liquor per person in household


______________________________________________________________________________________
WHO THE F is going to use bleach in water that kill's the bacteria in your gut which will get you sick to purify water.
USE IODINE or BOIL ONLY
************This is the ONLY REAL part of this post*************
_______________________________________________________________________________________


I hope those AZZH*le's in Portland do drink bleach Idiot's...............................

Many (if not most) municipalities use Chlorine (hypochlorite) in their water systems. Amongst other things like Fluorides .
Quite likely you have consumed your share over your lifetime. Like it or not.
Sodium hypochlorite is electrically distilled from Seawater. Has a rather short shelf life and quickly dissipated after its job is done. Like anything in volume, (including Iodine) it can be nasty for sure but so could drinking 200 gallons of beer a day (proportionally). The bleach you buy in the store are very weak, not concentrates @ less than 6% (3 to 5 usually) In concentrated form, one drop of Hypochlorite on your leather shoe will burn through to your foot faster than you can get the shoe off. In water systems it is measured in parts per million.
Fear of Chlorine will not only keep you severely limited in your sources of safe water, but swimming pools, hot tubs, clean restaurants, schools, military, prisons, etc, etc, etc. should be avoided too!

 

[bolus]

I think you may have been had - not a single bag of Doritos or weed on that list. Not even a friggin' Starbucks gift card...

Portland Maine, maybe?

lets see
- 1600 days of marijuana
- Beard comb
- 2 pair of Doc Marten's and oversized glasses
- 30 sets of suspenders.

I think the average portlandian is ready for the apocalypse