For when the big one hits

Posted by Chuck at 9/25/2008 10:32 PM
Categories: California, Armageddon

The San Andreas Fault is just over there. Like a mile from here. So, pretending that it isn't going to cause another real quake is stupid. The California Aqueduct runs between here and the fault; the major source of water for the Antelope Valley.

I think like eight million people live just the other side of the San Gabriel Mountains, all of whom are either cast members of The Hills, porn stars, or gang members. And Los Angeles must be second only to New York City as a target for a dirty bomb or something.

The point is, a little paranoia and proper planning is appropriate. Millions of hungry Heidi Montags could pour down the 14 looking for food to throw up two minutes later.

So when Armageddon hits, we'll need:  

Fuel.



Gas and propane. Kelly and I debated on whether to have the gas grill run on propane or natural gas (there's a stem going out back, so it would be easy to use natural gas). In the end we decided that though Propane is MUCH more expensive, the security of knowing we had a cooking source independent of the gas pipelines that would rupture in a quake was worth the extra expense.

Electricity.



I want to be the guy with the Christmas lights on while everyone else is throwing out the contents of their fridge.

Water.



We have about 40 gallons total. Most already potable, but some is just for hygiene or to purify.

I've read that having good containers like the blue and green ones is really more important than having the water itself, because more than likely there will be military water buffaloes around from which to get water, if you have a way to store it.

Food.



There's quite a bit in the cupboards in the house already, but there's this in the garage too.



Costco had the bucket above of 200 dehydrated meals that can be stored for 20 years. The other thing I like is that the bucket is sealed, meaning it's water tight, so we could throw it in the back of the truck and go. It won't melt, overheat, get soaked, or freeze. It's the kind of thing to have and forget all about. But it's really tempting to try one meal. We won't though. I think it was $75. But think about that, it's 200 meals that will be edible until 2028.

They're vegetarian too, so you can share them with people of any faith. THat was one thing that my mom brought up when we were talking last night is that you always have to plan for having more people than just your family. The prepared make quick friends in a disaster.

Emergency supplies.



It has lights, batteries, radios, and first aid kits.

Guns/ammo.



I have some buck shot but mostly it's target loads. It's almost perfect for home defense, but useless if we have to go out in the desert to avoid Heidi Montags, it has no range.

We also each have 72 hour bug out bags in both vehicles, with water, flashlights, food, and first aid.

We have supplies for Amanda as well, and even have established rendezvous points in the desert in case we can't get to our house.

I have a CB radio in the truck that I can plug in if needed. I want to get another for Kelly's car in case the phones are down, we can establish a channel to monitor for each other.

There are still a few more preparations we need to make, but we're getting close.

Need a better gun and more ammo.

 
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