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)


Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Weeks 13 & 14 - 24 Weeks of Crisis Supply Procurement

Had technical difficulties and over booked myself ;-}

Week 13

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

  • Whistle per go-bag
  • ABC: fire extinguisher (per retreat and vehicle, at least 2 per retreat/house)
  • Pliers
  • Vise grips

To Do

  • Create a list of communication “codes” to use at rendezvous points so your household members know when each of you have been there, waited and moved on.
  • Practice a bug-out and time yourselves.
  • 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.


"What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expect generally happens." Benjamin Disraeli



Week 14

Grocery Store

  • 1 can fruit
  • 1 can meat
  • 1 can vegetables
  • 1 gallon water

Hardware/Home Improvement/Sports, Misc Store

  • “Mess Kit” for each household member (pan, plate, cup)
  • Eating utensil kit for each household member (knife, spoon, fork)
  • Space blanket per person and go-bag
  • 1 reflective signal mirror per go-bag

To Do

  • Make a plan to check on a neighbor who might need help during a crisis and or check out a preparedness group in your area and join
  • 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.

“Despair is most often the offspring of ill-preparedness” Don Williams Jr

From TNT

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