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Old 08-30-2017, 05:12 PM   #21
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Yes, we live in the Seattle area and have a "bug out" bag ready, just in case.
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Old 08-30-2017, 05:22 PM   #22
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I already buy staples in bulk since I am raising two kids and want the best price. I also have lots of grain handy for homebrewing which would double as food in a pinch. Where we live is not especially disaster prone, but floods, fires and a bad winter storm are all in the realm of possibility. The real challenge for us would be water, but even then we are probably good for a couple of weeks minimum and if I knew something bad were coming every empty keg, brewing kettle, etc. would be filled up with fresh water.
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Old 08-30-2017, 06:28 PM   #23
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We normally have enough canned and dry goods to last several weeks when you include our frozen goods. If power goes out, it's usually restored in less than a hour. If it can't be restored, we'd cook any proteins so they last a little longer and eat what won't last. For where we live, we'd stay in place as there's no place else to go.
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Yes, it is called "hotel reservations 5 hours away" for after, and hurricane windows for during.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:14 PM   #25
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I keep an unopened, extra fifth of whiskey, just in case.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:16 PM   #26
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Yep...live in EQ country and can survive much longer than the recommended 3 days. As if in 3 days all will be back to normal .
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:28 PM   #27
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4 months of food/water and two years worth of scotch and cigars. One must have their priorities in order.
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Old 08-30-2017, 11:36 PM   #29
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Enough food and water for a couple of weeks.
Also along with like minded neighbors enough protection from civil unrest which is more of a concern than any natural disaster.
Also have a get home bag in the car, don't feel the need for a bug out bag.
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I keep an unopened, extra fifth of whiskey, just in case.
That qualifies as a disaster in and of itself...
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Taking my best bottles of bourbon is part of on my evacuation list, if I'm not in a minute-by-minute life threatening situation.
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Old 08-31-2017, 08:46 AM   #33
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No. Lots of lakes with water and we have camping supplies and matches.
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We normally have enough canned and dry goods to last several weeks when you include our frozen goods. If power goes out, it's usually restored in less than a hour. If it can't be restored, we'd cook any proteins so they last a little longer and eat what won't last.
Roughly the same, plus a lot of camping equipment/supplies, so the only real reason for us to leave would be actual damage to the home itself, which would probably mean a tornado (!)
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The urbanized area surrounding New York City has over 18 million people in about 6000 square miles. Evacuation in the face of any disaster is simply a pipe dream, so we plan to ride it out at home. We store food and water sufficient to make it through at least a month without resupply or electricity. There have been two times in the past 6 years when the power was out for over a week in large portions of CT.
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Old 08-31-2017, 10:01 AM   #36
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plus the hot water heater. .
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As long as you have not upgraded to a tankless water heater you should have 40-60 gallons of drinkable water available in your water heater (if all else fails).
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have survivor kit in each car, and food/fuel, other supplies at home.
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30K rounds of ammo. What else do you need?
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