In the aftermat of the Florida hurricanes last year, you might have noticed the fedgov "revising" the recommended 3-day store of food and water to 10-14 days. IMHO, If you live with in 100 miles of the east or gulf coasts or in a major earthquake zone, you should consider 30 day's supply of essentials.

Also as stated elsewhere by TeacherRO, survival is a team sport. In the areas of NO where the surviving community members banded together, they kept the looters at bay and saved numerous neighbors.

Stay Safe

Jim

I think what it boils down to is you have to plan for contingencies. (That was the governments fualt in all of this) Here on the east coast a hurricane is one of the most likely scenerios. So, if a class 3 or better is headed this way, I pack up the camper and head inland. Should a riot or something break out, I lock the doors and get out the shotgun. Should TEOTWAWKI happen, I have plans for that. That said, seeing from NO. If you only plan for 3 days, you might be in trouble. I know I'd be like the guy they showed on TV. Flooded all around him, sitting on a second story balcony saying to the reporter, "I'm fine. I have food, water, and everything I need"

Charles

Aunt/Uncle/Cousins actually... but close enough