New Mexico Urban Homesteader

Hello, I am A 50 Something, Prepper ;-}; former 60's Flower Child, don't believe in taxpayer subsidized special interest groups (political parties), DO believe in the Constitution and Bill of Rights (1st 10). Long time Independent & Informed Voter. Lover of the outdoors and firm believer that History Teaches - if only we will listen!

(No longer Urban or in NM. Now Rural in the mountains of Maine.)

This blog was started at the request of some dear friends that wish to become Preppers.

“No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods.”

Demosthenes (384–322 BC, Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens)


Monday, August 9, 2010

Weeks 5 thru 7 - 24 Weeks of Crisis Procurement

Sorry for missing the last two installments. I have had family visiting. So, just to make things up to y'all here are the last two plus this coming weeks installment.

Have at it and Keep On Preppin!


From a 50 Something, soon to be rural homesteading, Prepper ;-}

Week 5

Grocery Store

  • 1 gal water
  • 1 can fruit
  • 1 can meat
  • 1 can vegetable
  • 2 rolls toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste (can be travel size)
  • If needed: Special food for special diets

To Do:

  • Have a home fire drill
  • Complete another form to your Documentation Book/Binder
  • Record the items you have purchased for crisis use in the Documentation Book/Binder.
  • Add any appropriate monies to your money jar.
  • Sign up for a First Aid and or CPR course.

** When quantities are listed that is per person in your household.

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” Louis Pasteur

Week 6

First Aid Supplies

  • Aspirin and or acetaminophen, ibruprophen, naproxum sodium
  • Compresses
  • Rolls of gauze or bandages
  • First aid tape
  • Adhesive bandages, assorted sizes
  • If needed: Hearing aid batteries

To Do:

  • Check with your child’s school or day care center and or any household members work to find out about their disaster plans.
  • Ask your vet about their disaster plan. Get a copy of your pet’s inoculations. Inquire about pet evacuation centers.
  • Complete the Pet Information page for your Documentation Book/Binder.
  • Record the items you have purchased for crisis use in the Documentation Book/Binder.
  • Add any appropriate monies to your money jar.

** When quantities are listed that is per person in your household.

“I am prepared for the worst but hope for the best” Benjamin Disraeli (British Prime Minister & novelist 1804-1881)

Week 7

Grocery Store

  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 can ready to eat soup (no water added)
  • 1 can fruit
  • 1 can vegetables
  • Infant Items (if needed): Extra plastic bottles, diapers, baby food or formula – Think ahead if you are going to be potty training and or your infant will be weaning to toddler food - do not purchase for more than two weeks worth of these items.

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

  • 1 box ammo for your rifle
  • Compass
  • Duct Tape
  • Super Glue

To Do:

  • Establish an out-of-state contact to call in case of emergency. Provide them with any needed copies of information from your Documentation Book/Binder.
  • If you have a long term crisis you are preparing for - Learn something new this week that is a needed skill in such a scenario.
  • Complete another form to your Documentation Book/Binder
  • Record the items you have purchased for crisis use in the Documentation Book/Binder.
  • Add any appropriate monies to your money jar.

** When quantities are listed that is per person in your household.

“Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory.” Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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