Surviving, for real.... zombies or no zombies.
Planning a disaster FOR a disaster is always tricky..... but doing it as a "Zombie uprising" made it a bit more fun....
many, many people are doing a better job than I of helping you figure out what you need in the event of a real zombie uprising disaster.. so i will link to them and suggest you go read their advice and links:
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many, many people are doing a better job than I of helping you figure out what you need in the event of a real zombie uprising disaster.. so i will link to them and suggest you go read their advice and links:
( Read more... )
Now, many shelters do have a room set aside for pets. There are some restirctions from state to state (and county to county) including having a caged pet. I would encourage everyone to buy even a collapsable but secure cage for their pets. It's useful for transporting the animals as well because they can't move around as much. A curious pup or a skittish cat is not fun when you are trying to leave.
Things I have on hand:
A radio with batteries or hand crank <- Mine is actually a black and white tv as well and can hook up in the car cigarette lighter. It was $9 at CVS. Not exactly up there in the price scale but VERY useful in an emergency
battery backup for the cell phone<- Actually got it for Pennsic but it's great. It's 4AA batteries with a cord that hooks up to my cell phone. It recharges it. I think it was maybe $12 but that's because I got it so it can hook up to other USB devices as well...
Bottled water or something else to drink that is canned<- while canned food is a good thing, you won't last very long without something to drink. Even is the water is still running, that doesn't mean it's good to drink.
Candels<- while flashlights are a great source of light, candels tend to last a lot longer.
Bug spray<- it will help.
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Candles spark fires and they ignite fumes, Glow sticks can be had that will cost about the same as a good candle and will last a solid 8, 10, 12 or in at least one products case almost 24 hours. Keep in mind that you can plunge the glow sticks into an ice chest in the ice and that will also allow them to glow longer. You just take them out and keep reusing them until the chemical reaction isn't working to glow anymore.
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1. Candles in a tent = not a good idea
2. Glow sticks can be used in the rain.
3. If diving to retrieve something and your flashlight isn't waterproof, glow sticks are.
4. If you have your pets/small children with you, you can tie a glowstick to them to keep track of them. doesn't work so well with a candle.
of course, there's always that you'll be ready if you should happen on a post-disaster rave but I think that's a different thread... ;)
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most of us are used to candles, and we have them (for SCA and camping events) so we think "candle" reflexively.
i have a candle lantern that can double as a stove for boiling water, making soup, tea, etc. so naturally i think of those first......
what brand of glow sticks do you suggest, and where is a good place to get them? i have not seen any here except in party stores.
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"Because there are different gas shut-off procedures for different gas meter configurations, it is important to contact your local gas company for guidance on preparation and response regarding gas appliances and gas service to your home.
When you learn the proper shut-off procedure for your meter, share the information with everyone in your household. Be sure not to actually turn off the gas when practicing the proper gas shut-off procedure."
Glow sticks are interesting, do you like looking at what you are buying or are you happy to buy off the net?
I like a couple of brands but mostly don't worry about the brand as much as the expire date. Lumistick is my favorite brand. I grab what I can find, usually a stick will cost about 50 cents each but it is a cheap price considering what your local store will be offering.
http://glow-sticks.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=43
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