Although this applies only to the Pacific Northwest …
Very worth reading. Claire Wolfe lives in the Washington coastal hinterland.
A few takeaways:
1. Unless you're in a large population center (i.e. Seattle, Portland, I-5 corridor, etc) forget the 3-day emergency kit, the 1-week kit and the 2-week kit. Plan for a full month before help arrives. Be ready to help your neighbors too.
2. If you live West of the coastal range, factor a potential 100-foot+ high Tsunami into your planning. Low-lying parts of the Oregon/Washington coast will simply disappear along with their residents.
3. STRAP YOUR WATER HEATER (Lowe's and Home Depot sell kits for the purpose for around $20) and bolt your shelves to the wall studs. Good weekend projects while you're stuck inside during the rainy season.
4. Those with a personal source of electrical power after the quake will be WAY, WAY better off than the rest. "Electricity is civilization. No electricity, no civilization."
Preppers: Some Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Generator - Preparing for shtf
5. You may not have enough warning to bug out beforehand. Afterwards, bugging out may be extremely difficult if your route takes you over or under any bridges, overpasses, underpasses or over water. Plan alternate routes.
Very worth reading. Claire Wolfe lives in the Washington coastal hinterland.
A few takeaways:
1. Unless you're in a large population center (i.e. Seattle, Portland, I-5 corridor, etc) forget the 3-day emergency kit, the 1-week kit and the 2-week kit. Plan for a full month before help arrives. Be ready to help your neighbors too.
2. If you live West of the coastal range, factor a potential 100-foot+ high Tsunami into your planning. Low-lying parts of the Oregon/Washington coast will simply disappear along with their residents.
3. STRAP YOUR WATER HEATER (Lowe's and Home Depot sell kits for the purpose for around $20) and bolt your shelves to the wall studs. Good weekend projects while you're stuck inside during the rainy season.
4. Those with a personal source of electrical power after the quake will be WAY, WAY better off than the rest. "Electricity is civilization. No electricity, no civilization."
Preppers: Some Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Generator - Preparing for shtf
5. You may not have enough warning to bug out beforehand. Afterwards, bugging out may be extremely difficult if your route takes you over or under any bridges, overpasses, underpasses or over water. Plan alternate routes.
