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Bugging in or out?


On that other site, I had an FOC thread of the same name.

 

The idea was to share tips, tricks and any other helpful information to help you and yours to survive in time of emergency or other disaster. Like the Zombie Apocalypse or any other lessor Apocalypse.

 

Bugging out is a popular strategy, as opposed to sheltering in place. There are distinct advantage and disadvantages to both plans. Sometimes, you might need both. I would like to use this space to discuss equipment, must-haves, and anything else

that may be useful during a disaster.

 

i have a few go bags, some small and light, some heavy and designed for a longer experience. Basics are water, energy bars, fire starter, knife, first aid kit, whistle etc.

 

let us discuse.



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Coffee and cigarettes.



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Bourbon and a M1 Garand.

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All good choices guys. 

 

Should also include:

 

Medicines (RX and off the shelf)  things like:

- Pepto

- Imodium

- hydrogen peroxide (2-3%)

- isopropyl alcohol

- beta-dyne

- aspirin, Tylenol or other pain/inflammation reducer

- aloe Vera gel

- insect repellent

 - antibiotics (source to follow)

- first aid supplies like bandaids and bandages

- smelling salts

- tourniquet 

- scissors

- tweezers (or hemostats)

- superglue (medical grade for quick sutures)

 

add in yours...



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Stan_147 wrote:

All good choices guys. 

 

Should also include:

 

Medicines (RX and off the shelf)  things like:

- Pepto

- Imodium

- hydrogen peroxide (2-3%)

- isopropyl alcohol

- beta-dyne

- aspirin, Tylenol or other pain/inflammation reducer

- aloe Vera gel

- insect repellent

 - antibiotics (source to follow)

- first aid supplies like bandaids and bandages

- smelling salts

- tourniquet 

- scissors

- tweezers (or hemostats)

- superglue (medical grade for quick sutures)

 

add in yours...


 Good ideas. I never admit prepping but we all need to.

 

 

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As coffee was mentioned, coffee filters would help, and as the following outlines some other uses that are not readily apparent.

 

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THE COFFEE FILTER..... 

Coffee filters ..who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for 
almost nothing. 

1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters 
make excellent covers. 

2. Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee filters are lint-free so they'll 
leave windows sparkling. 

3. Protect China Separate your good dishes by putting a coffee filter 
between each dish. 

4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when opening a wine 
bottle, filter the wine through a coffee filter. 

5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in the skillet to 
absorb moisture and prevent rust. 

6. Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter. 

7. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oil through a sieve lined with 
a coffee filter. 

8. Weigh chopped foods. Place chopped ingredients in a coffee filter on a 
kitchen scale. 

9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenient wrappers for messy foods. 

10. Stop the soil from leaking out of a plant pot. Line a plant pot with a 
coffee filter to prevent the soil from going through the drainage holes. 

11. Prevent a Popsicle from dripping. Poke one or two holes as needed in a 
coffee filter. 

12. Do you think we used expensive strips to wax eyebrows? Use strips of 
coffee filters. 

13. Put a few in a plate and put your fried bacon, French fries, chicken 
fingers, etc on them. Soaks out all the grease. 

14. Keep in the bathroom. They make great "razor nick fixers." 

OH YEAH THEY ARE GREAT TO USE IN YOUR COFFEE maker

 



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I have used coffee filters for a few things. Pretty good. Strain out tinctures I make for one,

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Dont forget mans best friend.  They need things too.  this will be the last pic in Gawga back yard.  Onward and upward.  Moving is not my favorite thing to do!  Anything good been going on?  Missed you fine folks.biggrin  

Beau on squirrel watch

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He caught his singing favorite stuffed toy parrot instead 

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Beau cool. Done moving? One of my doggies Bo-wu. Call him Bo. Bo-wu is Chinese for "little wizard" and he is. His buddy Eeyore had a bad stroke couple weeks ago. I'm a mess, he is still with me but not too well off. Had them both 14.5 years. Cry constantly, 1.75 liters bourbon a day pretty much. Bo is the one with white on him.

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Bo is the white one. Chinese Hairless Cresteds. Gray one Eeyore had the stroke.



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Awww. I am so sorry Shawnee! It sure sucks when our 4 legged kids get old. Arg!!
Sounds like youve given them a great life! Thats all we can do!
Dont be too hard on yourself. It would be awesome if dogs were designed to live a lot longer.

No. Not done moving. My life is in a nice uproar though.

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Thank you. It's killing me. I try not to cry because he can feel that but pretty hard not to. I'll give him another injection steroids today. I failed Fri, guess the needle wasn't deep enough and was leaking back out. It's an under the skin injection but doc says it can go in the muscle too. When he had the stroke he was limp paralyzed 2 days. Doc gave him a good dose, I injected tranquilizer twice that night and he could stand the next day. Not eating or drinking right now but I have hopes the steroid will help him. Yes I have done everything I can for them all their lives. Been sticking right with him, neglecting chores. Very wobbly since the stroke, falls over especially first thing in the morning. I have a pad on the floor and sleep with them there so he doesn't have to jump up and down.

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Yep, moving is a form of bugging out. Lol

yep yep, fur kids need to be considered as well. I have a small bag for my kitties.

 

Shawn, sorry to hear about your fur kids. It seems like you are doing the best you can, and that is all anyone can do.



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Thanks Stan, doing everything I can for them. Trying to keep it together. Mostly always lived alone with my various dogs, dogs are very special to me. Yup, got a cat too. Outdoor tomcat adopted us. Comes to eat and rub his mangy fur on us then leaves. What a mouser!

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I am to old to bug out. Just stay here and  fight or die.

 



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Pretty much my thoughts on it too. Still good to be prepared though, some events could cause a need to bug.

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Known ground gives you the advantage for defense, but fire, flood, mud, volcanos can all fuck up a good SIP plan.



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Update on my little boy Eeyore. He hadn't eaten or drank in 36 hrs, bad off falling etc. Gave him a shot of heavy duty steroids 4pm. 2 hrs later he ate, drank water, few hrs later ate again. Ate good this morning. Doing better.

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I am hoping for the best for your little bud.

Pat him on the head for me



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Thanks Bean. He's better now and hope the best. Think he has had 2 strokes so far, Vet is on vacation but got one more dose of steroids if I need it. Thinking positive and he will be fine without it.

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Everything you need in your emergency go-bag

 

Heather Kretzer, a health consultant for the Florida Department of Health in Panama City, lives near the water. But the most recent call for an evacuation in her area wasnt because of a hurricane but because of an active shooter.

The incident, which did not result in any bystanders being injured but did lead to the temporary evacuation of an apartment complex, drove home to Kretzer the need for all families to have a survival bag they can grab in an emergency.

You can be asked to evacuate your home for a number of emergencies often with little warning and limited time to gather your possessions, she said.

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No area in the country is immune from disaster and unexpected evacuation, said Jim Judge, emergency management director for Volusia County, Florida, and a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. Threats range from weather concerns and wildfires to hazardous material spills and police matters.

With hurricane and wildfire seasons under way, summer is a good time to consider packing a go-bag of emergency supplies.

Having a pre-packed bag or bin ready will help reduce the stress of a stressful situation, said Stuart Warshaw, whose company, VLESdesigns, sells stocked emergency bags. He and other safety experts also recommend having a plan about how to evacuate and where to go.

You need a cool head when theres little time and potentially critical decisions to make, he said.

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His bag includes wheels so it can be rolled through urban areas or airports, and it also has straps and a waist belt so it can be worn as a backpack.

Some families prefer an old suitcase or plastic tub stored under a bed or in a closet, Judge said. A duffle bag also works well, Kretzer said.

The contents of your kit should help you survive up to three days, she said. Be sure to think about every member of the family, including pets.

Its like going camping all the things you need to take with you, Judge said.

Kretzer, Judge and Warshaw offered the following suggestions on what to include in an emergency bag:

 

FOOD AND WATER

Remember that supplies should last the entire family three days. That includes 1 gallon of water per person per day. Include non-perishable food that requires no water or cooking. Dont forget plates, silverware and a manual can opener. Protein bars make a good emergency food, Kretzer said.

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Tip: Warshaw recommends water purification tablets in case the water supply becomes tainted.

PERSONAL NEEDS

This includes eyeglasses, contact solution, hygiene supplies, and prescription and over-the-counter medicines that are taken regularly. If you have a young child, include diapers, baby food and formula.

Tip: If you are unable to pack prescription medications, tape a note to the bag reminding you to grab them, or prepare a checklist of last-minute additions thats kept with the bag.

CLOTHING

Three days worth for every member of your family.

Tip: Include sturdy shoes and hats.

SAFETY SUPPLIES

A go-bag should include a first aid kit, flashlight, extra batteries, matches in a waterproof container and a whistle. It also may be helpful to have strong tape, plastic sheeting and a few tools.

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Tip: Remove the batteries from the flashlight and other items to avoid corrosion.

COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS

The power may be out, so a battery-operated or hand-crank radio is essential, Judge said. Two-way radios also will be useful. Pack phone cords and chargers to use once power is restored.

Tip: Consider identifying an out-of-town relative as a contact point for everyone in the family, to relay important messages and updates.

PAPERWORK/CASH

Either include copies of birth certificates, IDs, insurance policies and prescriptions in the kit or save encrypted copies/photos of them on a secure online storage spot. A map with evacuation routes highlighted also will be helpful. Make sure you have cash preferably smaller bills in the kit, in case the power is out and you cant use credit cards and ATMs.

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Tip: Print out a list of important phone numbers in case you cant access the contact list in your phone.

CREATURE COMFORTS

Consider taking blankets and pillows to make your stay at a shelter or other evacuation location more comfortable. Add a deck of cards, books, some games or other things that could amuse children in a shelter or hotel room.

PET PLANS

If you will be evacuating with a pet, identify in advance what shelters allow them, advises Pet Sitters International. Pack a copy of veterinary and vaccination records, pet food, water bowl and leash.

Tip: Be sure you have the right size carrier to transport your pet to a shelter.

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For more information:

http://www.redcross.org/flash/brr/English-html/kit-contents.asp

https://www.ready.gov/kids/build-a-kit

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies

https://vlesdesigns.com/pages/all_products

The Associated Press contributed to this article.



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