Bug-In equipment and supplies (photo rich)

[Ted]

What I have to prepare in my own home. A number of things not included, such as oil lamps, oil, necessary clothing, heating supplies, propane, etc.

What fell into the lake, I now have to replace.

72 hour bag. Load bearing gear not pictured (in trunk of car).

Lead

Food Pantry with 128L of stored water with chlorine (8 drops per bottle). Note 3 cases of MREs lower right shelf; Coleman propane camping grill top right shelf; and laundry and dishwasher detergent on shelf under grill.

SHTF commodity

Drink Mixes with backup containers

Rain Barrel with downspout diverter.

Yaesu VX-8DR Quad band, WX, AM, FM, SSB, SW

Preparedness information, in sheet protectors and in 3 Ring binder, when the internet isn't working. It can be downloaded free, at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20859980/LDS%20Preparedness%20Manual.pdf

Personal hygiene products

10 HP Coleman Powermate Generator for use on non solid state electrical equipment: Freezers, Refrigerator, lights, etc. (with 5 gal. gasoline safety can)

 

[Jarhead77]

Nice job. Where did you get the downspout diverter? I've not seen those before.

 

[Ted]

Nice job. Where did you get the downspout diverter? I've not seen those before.

Menards. Lawn and Garden section, next to the Rain Barrels.

 

[gun_nut]

Nice setup - I wish I had more room for the storage. What happens when the rain barrel gets full?

GN

 

[northtownship]

I have that same downspout hookup and it's Made in USA.
It works pretty good. When the line is full it just runs down the downspout like normal.

 

[Ted]

Nice setup - I wish I had more room for the storage. What happens when the rain barrel gets full?

GN

Northtownship is correct that water just flows through the downspout as normal.

The LDS Preparedness Manual has a number of ideas of how to accommodate space to store supplies and equipment. It can be accessed for free download at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20859980/LDS Preparedness Manual.pdf

 

[longbow]

Mine is much easier to manage.........and good job!

 

[Sailor]

I wish I could keep my room that organized. Nice job. You did not mention, bulk rice, grains, dry goods etc. You could really extend your food preps with a few hundred pounds in buckets.

 

[kiddchaos]

Very nice and organized setup. You have me beat by far.
Things like Hurricane Sandy will help remind us to be prepared.
I saw on the news long lines for fuel.

 

[Ted]

I wish I could keep my room that organized. Nice job. You did not mention, bulk rice, grains, dry goods etc. You could really extend your food preps with a few hundred pounds in buckets.

The pantry is a short term solution (6 month) only, and the kitchen is already fully stocked as well.....to include a chest freezer that is currently full with mostly beef, pork, and chicken.

Adequate supplies in an emergency, isn't an excuse to not continue to replenish supplies when the opportunity arises. Foraging, scavenging, planting, shopping, bartering, and hunting are activities that will continue to occur during a crisis.

 

[NathanJefferson]

Looks good! Very Jealous of you!

My next step would be home security . Reinforce doors/windows, fencing, alarms/notification signals etc. but those are preps that you probably just didn't picture yet.

The other thing that I really need to get a handle on are NBC preps - I think that a NBC event would be the cause in most TSHTF potential scenarios. (unlike the slow grind away to 3rd world we are going through economically, this will take years if not decades.)

 

[Ted]

Looks good! Very Jealous of you!

My next step would be home security . Reinforce doors/windows, fencing, alarms/notification signals etc. but those are preps that you probably just didn't picture yet.

The other thing that I really need to get a handle on are NBC preps - I think that a NBC event would be the cause in most TSHTF potential scenarios. (unlike the slow grind away to 3rd world we are going through economically, this will take years if not decades.)

The house is also alarmed, with reinforced steel door jams, and a privacy fencing around the back yard. Duct tape, plastic, staple gun, and tarps are stored away to seal off incoming breaches to the outdoors and the potential of biological and chemical hazards.

 

[churchmouse]

I recognize the gun safe. I have similar unit and full as well. I have a second one to lock up the ammo. I envy your storage space. Nice set up. Our house is secured in many of the same ways. We have to finish the privacy fence off. The alarm system we use is enhanced with extra toys to cycle lights etc.

 

[Tactical Dave]

Looks good but camera flash is your friend.

 

[rhino]

Well, we all know where to go when there's trouble.

 

[Ted]

Well, we all know where to go when there's trouble.

....and my place is where not to go.

 

[PAMom]

Nice setup!

Something I have recently added (had never thought about before) - chocolate chips, candy, or other morale boosters. I vacuum pack them in canning jars with my foodsaver. Also, have some in the freezer.

 

[GhostofWinter]

Nice setup!

Something I have recently added (had never thought about before) - chocolate chips, candy, or other morale boosters. I vacuum pack them in canning jars with my foodsaver. Also, have some in the freezer.

Do you happen to have a link to the vacuum attachment you use for jars?

 

[IndyDave1776]

The house is also alarmed, with reinforced steel door jams, and a privacy fencing around the back yard. Duct tape, plastic, staple gun, and tarps are stored away to seal off incoming breaches to the outdoors and the potential of biological and chemical hazards.

You might want to calm it. A building upon which you rely for shelter and security getting the jitters may not be a good thing!

 

[Ted]

Do you happen to have a link to the vacuum attachment you use for jars?

It actually came with my foodsaver machine.

FoodSaver® Wide Mouth Jar Sealer - Bed Bath & Beyond