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By: Joseph D.

Joseph D. — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:18:27 +0000

In the event weather,seismic,and volcanic conditions make your home unsafe for use,you would have to abandon it and travel to a safer location.If you have friends and or family in a safe area and have the means to carry some of the necessary equipment with you,so much the better.A rugged 4wheel drive truck with high ground clearance,a winch and large aggressive tires would help you reach your destination.If the truck is too small to carry enough gear by itself consider a good solid trailer to carry the excess gear the truck can’t carry.The generator mentioned is a good idea to take with you because it not only can run appliances like drills,saws,lights and recharge tools,but it can be the means of refilling your gas or diesel powered vehicle if a gas station,you find,has no power to run the pumps.Be sure it is capable of supplying 220 V.Then all you need to do is find the service entrance meter on the side of the building,pull the meter out and CAREFULLY connect an extension cord from the generator to the terminals which feed the building. Then if necessary you might have to break into the building(which can be accomplished with the use of a sledge hammer or anything suitable to the task)to find and turn on the appropriate breakers for the pumps.Then you can start your generator and fill your tank(s),gas cans,and top off the generator’s tank.REMEMBER,there may be other people around who would also want either the gas you are pumping or your vehicle and supplies,so you need to have one or more of your friends or family members on guard while you are doing all of what I just described.

By: Dash Riprock

Dash Riprock — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:24:14 +0000

If you live in a climate that gets colder I recommend Khaki Campbell ducks instead of chickens. It’s true that they may eat a little more, but they don’t rely on artificial light like chickens do during cold northern winters. Chickens need about 14-16 hours of daylight to keep laying. Ducks don’t. They really don’t need a bunch of heat either during the winter. I keep my chickens,ducks and geese all together in one unheated, uninsulated coop during our winters here in SC Alaska. Just make sure to do your homework on the breeds you use. I recommend partridge Chantecler chickens for cold climates, Khaki Campbell ducks, and pretty much any type of goose as long as you have a bonded pair or two. Geese are also known to eat rodents when they can get ‘em.

By: Dash Riprock

Dash Riprock — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:20:14 +0000

Buddying up with a weasel or two will keep your rodent population down. If you can get them to set up house in a brushpile near your home you’ll be fine. Rodents are also known to go into breeding depressions when weasels are working the area.

Note: Make sure you varmint proof your chicken coop though. Otherwise you’ll have a bunch of dead chickens.

By: Pistol

Pistol — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:01:45 +0000

I would also suggest building a custom push bike with a small trailer, saddle bags etc. you would be surprised the capabilities/firepower you can mobilize with using this method. and its relatively inexpensive to maintain, and requires only human power to move.

By: Pistol

Pistol — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 07:57:56 +0000

Nice list..
I didnt see Minerals on the list next to Vitamins.
These things are essential too
You would also be wise to stock pile Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide. Its one of the best disinfectants available and severely overlooked by main stream medicine.. MMS is another supplement that is extremely cheap, stores well, and is claimed to cure infectious diseases like Malaria and AIDS for only cents/dose. God Speed to you all..

By: Wrangler

Wrangler — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:43:36 +0000

oh i understood this list as 1st hundred things to disappear, rather than a suggestion that you would carry with you. it is a very good list, i found a couple things on it that i had forgot to put on my personal list. also, thank you calidreamer, that rat killer is a good idea – thanks.
let’s all hope none of this will be necessary, but i am glad to see many who think like me and just feel better being prepared.
as risk of the power grid going down, loss of the internet and umpteen other possibilities – i wish you all the Best OF Luck if troubled times come our way.

By: ANIMALAURA

ANIMALAURA — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:44:44 +0000

A very effective trap/rat/mice killer involves a bucket, water, a lure of food… you can read about it:

http://www.ehow.com/way_5447579_diy-rat-traps.html
and
http://journeytoforever.org/at_rattrap3.html

It is easy… and has been used by farmers for years!
(yea… I’m a farmer.)

By: calidreamer

calidreamer — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:58:28 +0000

A very effective rat killer consists of equal parts of portland cement and flour, mixed in a bowl. Place a bowl of water near it. The rats and mice will eat the cement mix, drink the water and die of intestinal blockage. Of course place the bowls out of reach by pets.

By: Socket Set

Socket Set — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:10:30 +0000

rat poisons are chemical based that is also dangerous to your pets~;-

By: ANIMALAURA

ANIMALAURA — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:54:59 +0000

I wish I could post this list and this SITE on my facebook page! GREAT info for when the crap hits the fan –and it WILL!
Of course, as long as the feds keep pressing more government control on the population –the fan may be hit sooner.