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Around The Campfire
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I'm beginning reevaluate my FAK. In the past I've had tons and tons of bandaids and a lot of ointments; now I'm moving towards just a few bandaides but a lot more gauze and high quality tape. Less meds but a good array of painkillers of the various
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Natural Disasters & Large-Scale Emergencies
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The Red Cross will be setting up shelters that you can go to, but are very limited on their ability to go out and get to you. They rely on volunteers, and not enough of them. You should be prepared to be self sufficient for at least a few days in any
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Natural Disasters & Large-Scale Emergencies
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It depends on the scale of the emergency. In most emergencies they will provide help fast. The coverage allows for response times of less than 20 minuntes. In a larger scale emergency they may be slower. Being prepared for low priority issues is a go
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Natural Disasters & Large-Scale Emergencies
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Our predictable local issue is wildfire. The Red Cross has been quick to establish shelters for those evacuated, although most people get a room or stay with friends or family. I am sure their response would be slower in the event of a major earthq
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The Survival Forum
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Just a couple of thoughts: First people get dumb in high stress situations. Done it, seen it. It's as prevalent as group think and spectator behavior. Second, having a small, think large point and shoot camera belt pouch, go bag. Something you ca
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Urban Preparedness
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Cash & Credit card ID & Insurance cards Smart phone w/power bank Pen Pencil FAK w/extra prescription medication Duct tape Flashlight w/ extra batteries Bandana tied with paracord Pocket knife
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Natural Disasters & Large-Scale Emergencies
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They will get to most places, eventually. As Chaos says, if they show up, great. Be prepared for them not to.
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Natural Disasters & Large-Scale Emergencies
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For me, no. If some help arrives I'll be grateful for it.
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Urban Preparedness
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...keep your essentials bag by the bed. Have a flashlight. Stay below the 8th floor.
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Natural Disasters & Large-Scale Emergencies
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Are you expecting any help from non profit or NGO in an emergency?
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The Survival Forum
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Have your tried a filter bottle?
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The Survival Forum
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I keep my camping gear separate; in most cases I'm going to a friends/shelter/hotel and won't neeed.it
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The Survival Forum
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My criteria: 1. needs to be light and dustproof 2. clearly labeled on the outside 3. Organized for people other than me 4. include meds and gloves
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Urban Preparedness
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cash and change
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