Preparedness is not just about stuff and stockpiling.

It's also acquisition of knowledge and skills. (i.e. your hot water heater is a stockpile)

Should keep me busy for the rest of my life.... ;-)

Sacramento -- major plausible natural disaster threats are earthquakes and flooding?

Everyday car kit, for me, would include: backpack, hiking shoes/socks, headlamp, flashlight, batteries, rain hat + poncho, 3 or 4 32oz Nalgene water bottles full of water, NUUN tablets or Gatorade powder, Cliff MoJo bars, leatherman, First Aid kit, leather gloves, hiking poles, bear spray (self-defense), AMK Heatsheets bivvy.

Home supply: At least 2 weeks of food and water for peops and pets. And we have bicycles and bike trailers in case cars are not an option. Actually we have the bikes for fun but like many things, they are dual-use.

Good habits to get into include keeping your vehicle in good working order and keeping fuel tanks full or at least half-full. And keep some cash at home. If something major happens, ATMs may not function for awhile.


Welcome aboard!