My brother is focusing most of his efforts at this time on fixing his roof (acquired some materials today) but we've also been discussing an after-action report with lessons learned and things-to-do. Based on our talks I've taken a first cut at it. Want to have a one-pager for quick reference and copied onto their phones (and mine) so they'll always have it with them. Here's where I'm at currently. It's predicated on a hurricane:


CASH — for food, gas, water, lodging

GAS — cars & gas cans

WATER — lots and lots of bottles plus Aquatainers, buckets, tub

ICE — coolers filled with ice (no beverages, just ice). Wrap coolers in Reflectix.

FOOD - canned/dry goods, freeze-dried, tortillas, bread, crackers, fruit, peanut butter, chips

COOKING - manual can opener, grill (briquettes or propane), matches, BIC lighters

LIGHT - flashlights, headlamps, candles

FIRST-AID - disinfectant, bandages, gauze, clean towels

MEDS - prescription and OTC (aspirin, ibuprofen, Benadryl)

SANITATION - portable loo, toilet paper, soap/shampoo

COMMS - walkie-talkies, AM/FM/SW radio, backup chargers for phones, sat-phone

BATTERIES - AA, AAA, CR123 —- solar charger ——

TOOLS & GEAR - duct tape, knives, saw/axe, prybar, hammer, screwdrivers, screws, nails

ROPE, etc. - guy line + heavy-duty, plastic sheeting

CAR STUFF - window washer fluid, microfiber towels, tow rope, tire compressor

PAPERS - wallets, passports, insurance, phone numbers printout (family, friends)



Days before landfall:

1 - prepare for flood, raise furniture, gather important documents. Sandbags.
2 - cash from ATM or bank. Photograph house inside and out, rooms, closets, garage
3 - confer with neighbors on their preps and plans
4 - check generator - top off gas, oil, etc.
5 - top off car fuel tanks and gas cans, check oil, tires, etc. Grocery store for canned and other dry goods. Cleaning supplies (bleach). Check battery supply, locate and re-org emergency supplies (flashlights, radio, etc). Boards/nails/screws for windows, etc.




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