Emergency Preparedness Phase One - The Foundation
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I'm done Phase One!
1. EMERGENCY CONTACTS LIST: I decided to set up my phone with emergency info that can be accessed without a password. Almost all modern phones are set up for that. You just need to Google your mobile brand to get simple instructions to do it. Here is what my Samsung is capable of:
2. EMERGENCY MONEY FOR HOME: Amazon has lots of things you can buy to hide your money.
3. EMERGENCY WATER FOR HOME: I typically have 1 or 2 of the 5-L jugs. So I bought an extra 8-L jug to keep as emergency reserve.
4. EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOR HOME: I have a variety of flashlights, lights, candles, fairy lights, electric tea lights and lanterns. Here are some of the lights in my lights collection:
5. MOBILITY AIDS: I have two walkers, a wheelchair, an electric mobility scooter and an electric tricycle. All are now easily accessible and assembled. I've also changed my habit of letting the batteries go really low before charging them.
6. PET PREP: I bought a new carrier for my kitty Angel. It works for all my mobility devices. In it she has a collapsible bowl, a towel and her medical records. She's a little weirded out by it, so I put her in it for a few minutes a day and leave it out all the time, with the goal of increasing the time little by little.
Doing this phase has been what I expected with pleasant surprises too. I was hoping to start feeling safer, which I do. I was hoping my organisational skills and planning abilities would make my goals possible, which was the case. The extras were that I enjoyed being creative and resourceful, as well as problem solving. Also it was a gratifying exercise summarising my community contacts and finding new ones. Of course the shopping aspect was ab fab. Last but not least, in talking to my community of services, friends and family, a lot of people would like to work with me to set up their own plans. So that will be my focus over the next month. Then I'll start Phase Two.
If you have any input or questions, that would be awesome. 😊
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I would add not only having spare money, but also keeping/investing in some valuables you can use as trade incase society collapses and money is worthless. Gold, silver and other items are good.
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Hi Rubin. I'm not sure how to take your comment, but from what I know of you I think you're being sincere, so I'll respond considering that.
Thank you for suggestion. I'm only preparing for everyday emergencies and catastrophes we're typically experiencing these days. Here's a list from the other thread:
*Pet emergency
*No water
*Isolated at home due to my illness
*Power outage
*House fire
*Mobile phone unavailable
*Internet unavailable
*LAN line unavailable
*Medical emergency
*Psychiatric emergency
*Natural disaster in area, such as fire, flood or storm
*WiFi unavailable
*No heating/cooling
The time period I'm preparing for is one week.
I'm really hoping people will take interest in this here and/or IRL because it's very difficult emotionally and mentally to be doing this alone.
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Ahh no worries, and yeah I always have the best interests at heart and was being completley sincere and honestly trying to help.
Have you thought about getting some physical maps you could keep and follow just incase too.
Also use 3 little words, and note down the 3 words associated with where you are, incase you need emergency services and they can pinpoint your exact location.
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Aww Kitty's carrier is awesome! I'm so pleased how things are coming along @StarryEyed. It must be a great feeling knowing you've got phase 1 done. 😊
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600 Watts, though better than nothing, is not very much - even IF fully charged - do you have solar panels to charge it up ?
You really should try it - because IF there was an emergency and you need it - you will be all fingers and thumbs unless you know what you're doing…..is it charged up now ?
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No im intreasted im stockpiling i ordered water purification tablets going get generator monday from argos getting solar panel one going to look for a later like yours now aww love the kitty carrier I never thought of that look for a lantern like yours was meant to write
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Sounds a weird one too, but think about mental health and boredom if something happens and have no electricity. So stockpiling on a few quiz magazines, general magazines or books and physical media.
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No thats a really good idea how are you rubin hows your health
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I'm alot better thanks, I'm on a special diet now that I have been sticking too and have these special (horrible) drinks I have everyday to build myself up, but everyday I seem to feel more and more better.
Hope you're doing well.
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Oh im glad to hear that i take for granted I can eat most things no problem Oh bless you I bet you try to drink as fast as possible
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They taste like a really really overly sweet milky/creamy white chocolate but with a bad aftertaste, I mix strawberry newquick in to take away the aftertaste but its so sickly, it makes me feel queezy after having it and have to have like 1 litre of it a day for a month. 🤮
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Oh wow one litre i really hope this month goes quickly for you
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Sorry if I sound dim, what's this about, sounds alarming
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Hi @rubin16 Yes, you're a total sweetie, so I thought you were being sincere in your question. I have a physical map of my city, but never thought to pack one, so I'll do that. That's in the next phase of supplies, Phase 2. Thank you! What do you mean to have 3 words to pinpoint where I am? Your entertainment ideas are definitely going to be a part of my next phase, Phase 2. Thank you for your ideas!
Hi @Holly_Scope Yes, it's a great feeling to get Phase 1 done. Thank you for your encouragement!
Hi @Wibbles The 600 Watt lamps are actually too bright for me, as I prefer dim lighting. But if I need the whole room lit up (I live in a small apartment), they will do perfectly. I haven't tried the solar panels yet, as they would have to be done on the rooftop as there isn't enough light on my balcony to charge solar panels. Yes, it is fully charged now.
Hi @Catherine21 Have you tried the water purification tablets yet? I've never tried them or even heard of them. In case you or anyone else is interested, here are the kitty carrier and the lamps that I bought:
Hi @Andi66 I am preparing for typical emergencies in six phases. I have just completed phase 1. It is my hope that we can inspire each other here on the forum in our preparation.
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@Andi66 also....
@Catherine21 is also preparing for emergencies but in a different way than me. Other than us two, no one else has chimed in to say they're doing it too.
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Sorry I mean what 3 words, its another way to locate you or a certain area, every 3 metre squared of the world has been split up and given 3 simple words. Its a good way to locate you or something and emergency services and other services use it.
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Puri tabs taste like swimming pool. I used to have lemon swimming pool flavour and orange swimming pool flavour! They could save your life though.
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The solar panelled generator sold out hopefully comes back was a good deal
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