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)


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Week 15 & 16 - 24 Weeks of Crisis Supply Procurement



Late again and no excuse except I felt lazy and selfish ... so here are last week and this week ;-}

Prep On!

Week 15

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

  • Extra batteries (preferably rechargeable)
  • Masking and duct tape
  • Hammer
  • Assorted screws, nails, nuts and bolts (including wood screws)
  • If earthquake zone: “I” brackets to secure furniture to walls

First Aid Supplies

  • Emergency Dental Kit (includes antibiotic treatment, pain gel and temporary filling/caps)
  • Snake Bite Kit
  • Bee Sting/Insect Bite Kit

To Do

  • Learn something new like canning, pickling, jams, jellies or some other type of food preservation
  • If earthquake zone: brace shelves and cabinets
  • 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.

“Emergency preparedness is a team sport,” Eric Whitaker


Week 16

Grocery Store

  • 1 can meat
  • 1 can vegetables
  • Large heavy duty garbage bags
  • Kleenex
  • 1 box quick energy snack, protein or food bar

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

  • 1 box handgun ammo
  • Pocket sized first aid book/guide
  • Splint and elastic ace bandages

To Do

  • Get a copy of your city and state emergency disaster plans. Identify and check out any area evacuation centers and routes.
  • Find out if you have a neighborhood safety/disaster organization and join it.
  • 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.

“Well I think there's going to be a lot of lessons learned, ... but I think that the preparedness, the individual to take responsibility to become prepared himself. And to realize that the government can't always help him.” David Davis


TNT

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