Not bugging out but staying and surviving

[vrwc0915]

We have had some great threads about getting out of town lately, but say you can't or won't. Lets see what Freepers have to stay about holding the line at their home if the SHTF. What to stockpile? How to turn your inviting home into a makeshift castle? Defensive Tactics?

[cripplecreek]

I'm thinking the little old ladies in New Orleans might be some real survival pros.

[vrwc0915]

Lets hear them, I would advise against posting details that would compromise your defenses but other than that lets help Freepers shore up their castle

[vrwc0915]

One thing make sure you have enough fresh water and food to last 2 weeks in case of natural or unnatural disaster Those water coolers are nice just keep a few of the 5 gallon jugs filled at all times. Make sure the food you have can be consumed without cooking as you may well not have electricity or gas Study all points of entry of your home and see if you can secure them from the inside

[vrwc0915]

One thing make sure you have enough fresh water and food to last 2 weeks in case of natural or unnatural disaster Those water coolers are nice just keep a few of the 5 gallon jugs filled at all times. Make sure the food you have can be consumed without cooking as you may well not have electricity or gas Study all points of entry of your home and see if you can secure them from the inside

[sit-rep]

Vaccum pack and store your nonperishables.

Store water in dark containers.

Store meat in salt...if you have a heads up like Katrina did. doing this should hold meat for a while unrrfridgerated

Have a system that distils water. This may seem out of reach, but it is not. It is very simple. Also, civilians can get neumatic water purifiers that the military uses. Fill it up, blow it out into a cup.

Vaccum pack clothes...warm, mid temp, and cold. By vaccum packing, you reduce your space considerably. And the contents should last a long time. A shop vac would do fine. As well as a sealing system for bags.

[vrwc0915]

I made the shelves in my basement out of 3/4" plywood. Overkill you say? Well it just so happens that my shelving disassembled neatly fits all of my windows so that in a few hours I can secure my windows thus making people outside that want what I have inside go through my kill box inside.

[blake6900]

Defensive Tactics?

Remington WingMaster and plenty of shells.

[sit-rep]

A few trip wires and improvised claymores would be better...you can watch! lol...

[vrwc0915]

correct, those that know most likely will :) I don't think I will be posting step by step guides for the assembly

[Travis McGee]

I'd suggest camouflaging your home as a burned-out picked-clean dump.

Anything else will invite attack.

[vrwc0915]

If you can reinforce your door jam, most door jams will give with a 90lb kid kicking on them, use 3-4" screws to install a steel strike plate that runs the length of the door jam, same thing with the hinges replace those puny screws that are most likely holding your hinges

[vrwc0915]

Bleach for drinking water:
First let water stand until particles settle. Pour the clear water into an uncontaminated container and add Regular Clorox Bleach per the chart.* Mix well. Wait 30 min. Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat dose. Wait 15 min. Sniff again. Keep an eyedropper taped to your emergency bottle of Clorox Bleach, since purifying small amounts of water requires only a few drops. See chart* suggestions for storage bottle replacement.

Don't pour purified water into contaminated containers. To sanitize water jugs first, see instructions** at right.

Without water and electricity, even everyday tasks are tough. In lieu of steaming hot water, sanitize dishes with a little Clorox Bleach. Just follow the directions below to keep dishes clean.

Whether you use Clorox Bleach in an emergency or for everyday chores, it's always an environmentally sound choice. After its work is done, Clorox Bleach breaks down to little more than salt and water, which is good news anytime.

*Ratio of Clorox Bleach to Water for Purification

2 drops of Regular Clorox Bleach per quart of water

8 drops of Regular Clorox Bleach per gallon of water

1/2 teaspoon Regular Clorox Bleach per five gallons of water

If water is cloudy, double the recommended dosages of Clorox Bleach.

(Only use Regular Clorox Bleach (not Fresh Scent or Lemon Fresh). To insure that Clorox Bleach is at its full strength, replace your storage bottle every three months.)

[vrwc0915]

of course you need a catchy saying

[Esther Ruth]

"I'd suggest camouflaging your home as a burned-out picked-clean dump."

Is there a web site I can go to that will instruct homeowners how to do this? This sounds like a good idea. Can I leave the kids swing set in the back yard still?

[Travis McGee]

I think every house will need a different camouflage plan.

[Not A Snowbird]

The only problem I can forsee where I am is Mt. Rainier. Our house like wouldn't be damaged, but we would be cut off if the lahars reached far enough down the rivers and we would have a problem with ash fall (depending on the wind.)

I've been thing alot about what to stockpile, beginning with extra ammo for the guns and buying a generator. I've been getting some great ideas from watching the rescue unfold and reading some of the comments on FR.

[vrwc0915]

something like this should work

[ChocChipCookie]

ROFL

[vrwc0915]

I would make sure you had a heat source that would not rely on the outside world in WA and plenty of fuel