Emergency Preparation for 60-90 Days

If you read the Terrorism Daily tag-lines from various newspapers that I sent out this morning - you'll see that Iran is probing into the Mediterranean Sea with it's warships, US citizens have recently been killed by Somali pirates, and the chaos in Egypt/Libya is driving oil Middle Eastern Oil prices up, and all the while the White House sits quiet - no response.

I can analyze that the current administration may still have military and civilian forces deployed - that intelligence and counterintelligence officers are conducting missions throughout the world presently - but to what extent are these efforts doing to halt the aggression of a now driving force of Sharia and Wabbi Islamic mindset. The Persians are on the move - the Muslims in Jordan, Egypt, and now Libya and perhaps Nigeria and even in Bahrain may create such a situation that any response from the US or European nations will unleash a massive response from within.

Think for one moment about what I'm saying here. Britain, Europe, Canada, and the US have large segments of Muslims within their country. Those of us that have witness firsthand the mindset of "death" from Islam can readily assume that the those populations can create a devastating effect if called upon. They understand that being a martyr is far more valuable than that of living a peaceful life is a country full of infidels.

Whether the US reacts or sit motionless - Islam will strike either way. At this point, those of us that are prepared will have a chance to survive and safe guard our families. I suggest the following - which I am also working on presently.

One should have a source of water, food stocks, medical supplies, and be armed. Training family members in responsibilities in detecting hostile intent and how to react should be a common nightly event around the dinner table. On the PSD page of my website I have posted several links to these resources.

COSTCO (Emergency Food Supply 15/20 yr shelf life) : http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?cat=75277&eCat=BC|3605|75277&lang=en-US&whse=BC&topnav=

MEDICAL M17 BAG: http://shop.captaindaves.com/p-718-military-m17-combat-medic-kit-with-first-aid-supplies.aspx?CAWELAID=552778158

ANTI-BIOTIC: http://www.vetmeddirect.com/Fish_Mox_Forte_500_mg_Amoxicillin_x_100_Capsules_Non_prescription-P6517.aspx General Page: Order the alternative if you have an allergy to Penicillin : http://www.vetmeddirect.com/Non_Prescription-433-C502.aspx You can also purchase liquid from a farm supply place as well with no prescription.

WATER: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP352-1.html http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html http://www.monolithic.com/stories/a-practical-life-sustaining-water-filter (get the filter on Cheaper Than Dirt - but this is the set-up instructions) 55 GAL BARRELS: https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/emergency_supplies/emergency_water_storage.htm

BLOOD STOPPERS: http://www.firstaidstore.com/product_results.aspx?category_guid=7c61268d-acbf-4974-afbe-22500c41e898 Staple Gun: http://www.crackercreations.net/servlet/the-246/Staple-Gun/Detail (find another website - or get it from a medical supply place - or vet supply)

AMMO: http://www.ammoman.com/index.htm http://www.the-armory.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/handgunammo.html http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/default.asp?mscssid=X8HLLQCN813J8HMPAB4JKS3RKA9X0R89

View your pool as “backup” water. Keep it treated; you never know when this water will be needed! Maintenance of the free chlorine residual will prevent establishment of any microorganisms. Maintenance levels should be kept to 3-5ppm free chlorine. To monitor this, you’ll need a supply of chlorine testers. The problem with using swimming pools is that organics can enter through dirt, sweat, body oils and the inevitable kiddie tinkle. This can form chloramines which are not good to drink. Of course in a survival situation it’s OK, but steps can be taken to minimize this.

Partial and complete water changes should be done when possible. Although impossible to make a general rule, change pool water at least 1-2 times a year and make partial changes after heavy use. In a sealed drum, water can stay good for years, but we still recommend changing it at least once a year. Now imagine going in and out of your drinking water a hundred times and then drinking it. Don’t let clarity fool you, some crystal clear mountain springs have tested out to be laced with cholera.

Keep dry chlorine on hand as it has a much longer shelf life than liquid. Additionally, when the need arises to convert a pool to potable water, it’s obviously too late to completely change the water. However, the residual chlorine should be elevated over 5ppm up to ten parts, then allowed to naturally dissipate. This should take a couple of days and ensure that any of the more tenacious bacteria is destroyed. If other stored water stocks are not available, remove the necessary pool water and boil it or just treat with chlorine to the normal 5ppm. It is best to err on the side of caution.

When adding solid chlorine, dissolve the granules in a bucket first, then add to the pool water; much better mixing will result. Without power, a clean paddle or oar should be designated as a mixer. Thirty minutes minimum contact time is needed before use, more if temperatures are cold or if mixing is poor.

For smaller amounts of water, if you still have power, boiling is a reliable treatment. However, boiling water is not an efficient use of fuel if it’s scarce. Bear in mind, while boiling pool water is fine, boiling alone will not prevent re-infection from airborne contamination. Once water is boiled, a lower chlorine residual of 3ppm free is OK.

Make sure to store an adequate supply of pH balancers and available chlorine testers if you intend on drinking pool water. Chlorine loses effectiveness above 7.5pH; that’s why pH control is important. Bromine chemistry will do the job in the higher pH ranges, but it’s not approved for potable water. Use bromine disinfection for washing dishes, laundry, clothes and people.

You might consider a filtration system that removes the chlorine taste. Activated carbon in any form will remove chlorine, but remember, once you remove the free chlorine, your water does not have any protection. It should be consumed immediately following chlorine removal.

In a pinch, highly chlorinated water can be trickled through the ashes from a fire that are suspended in a cloth or coffee filter or even a cut-off pants leg tied at the bottom, that will prevent ash from passing through while allowing the water to pass.

Covering the pool at all times when not in use is a very good idea; try to keep the cover clean and wash the area you put it on when removing it from the pool.

Whew, One Second After. I have been of a food storage/survivalist mentality for a few years now and have made modest efforts to that end, but that was a very sobering read. Wait, let me rephrase that - it scared the crap out of me. Showed me how little prep I had actually done, which was of course a good thing.

But the one aspect that really made my blood run cold was the sheer randomness of the EMP itself - fifty miles from home is suddenly like being stuck on the moon. The idea of being separated from immediate family kept me up at night. And unfortunately, there’s no prep for that; in fact, if you can’t get home, all your storage is pretty much rendered useless to you.

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