lets discuss preps for disasters

[kcflhrc]

Unfortunately the dooms dayers/preppers will be the first targets from the unprepared when things go really bad. So like I said early on, before you use up all your bullets make sure you keep one for yourself.

 

[RDrancher]

Lots of good information on here, especially some of the things I had never thought about like bleach and vinegar.

I heard somewhere that the Mormons are really big on keeping food and supplies stored to last at least three months. They sell to the public and you can buy in bulk from them. I have never compared their prices, but think they have a lot of research into this for what works.

https://www.lds.org/topics/food-storage?lang=eng

One of the worse things that I think happened to the idea of being prepared was that show on TV about preppers. Every one of them was an end of the world nut job wanting to be rambo during a zombie movie fighting off hordes of invaders. The stupid factor made it impossible to watch for very long, and very disappointing. I was looking for real world ideas to get through natural disasters or at least something reasonable that might happen. Now when you talk about prepping, it's almost like admitting you are afraid of being kidnapped by aliens instead of being responsible in planning ahead to take care of your family and livestock in case something happens.

I agree with you Eddie. Seems like every good idea for a reality show gets herded toward the wacko side of the pasture. Too bad, there could have been an opportunity there to provide some real world emergency information. Instead, being a "prepper" is now viewed as one belonging to a loosely knit band of nut jobs.

 

[s219]

Instead, being a "prepper" is now viewed as one belonging to a loosely knit band of nut jobs.

Luckily, those of us on TBN are only a loosely knit band of loose nuts when it comes to tractors.... :confused2:

 

[RDrancher]

good luck with your move.

my dream is to get one of those shipping / roll off containers. even one of the short ones. great storage..

Thanks! The short containers are in pretty high demand and it's reflected in their price. The longer models are a much better value. I had a 20 footer at my place is CA that only cost me the price of moving it off a friend's property. I was surprised how quickly it filled up with just my concrete tools. I'll be going with a longer one this time...maybe two, with a covered breezeway between them.

 

[SirReal63]

A funny thing, to us at least, when we started doing this we were surprised at the large numbers of people in our area who are doing the exact same thing. In the Austin area, there are several large "prepper" groups. Unfortunately there exists in those groups the "doomsdayers" who give everyone a bad name. Fortunately the majority are more the homesteading type who are not the nut jobs but people who understand. We have an LDS store, it is usually sold out on a consistent basis, but it is a great resource for bulk items. Prepping has become big business, and there are a lot of people out there cashing in on it. I would encourage everyone to research the correct ways to store food and what items to keep to ensure what you will need or want to have.

 

[kcflhrc]

Thanks! The short containers are in pretty high demand and it's reflected in their price. The longer models are a much better value. I had a 20 footer at my place is CA that only cost me the price of moving it off a friend's property. I was surprised how quickly it filled up with just my concrete tools. I'll be going with a longer one this time...maybe two, with a covered breezeway between them.

Depending on the size of shelter you are looking for there are some simple shelters that will bolt right to your Garage floor. Saw a segment on the local news about them.

 

[paulharvey]

remember florida 04 or 05 that huge storm that parked over the entire state for a couple days.. a sat image showed a big swirling cloud south of georgia, north of cuba.

That was Frances or Francis,

 

[Soundguy]

Lots of good information on here, especially some of the things I had never thought about like bleach and vinegar.

I heard somewhere that the Mormons are really big on keeping food and supplies stored to last at least three months. They sell to the public and you can buy in bulk from them. I have never compared their prices, but think they have a lot of research into this for what works.

https://www.lds.org/topics/food-storage?lang=eng

One of the worse things that I think happened to the idea of being prepared was that show on TV about preppers. Every one of them was an end of the world nut job wanting to be rambo during a zombie movie fighting off hordes of invaders. The stupid factor made it impossible to watch for very long, and very disappointing. I was looking for real world ideas to get through natural disasters or at least something reasonable that might happen. Now when you talk about prepping, it's almost like admitting you are afraid of being kidnapped by aliens instead of being responsible in planning ahead to take care of your family and livestock in case something happens.

yup,, I think that was ? history channel that did prepers, and yeah.. I agree.. they kinda messed it up by taking only the most fanatical people to interview.

remember the guy that made the compound out of storage containers ( hey.. I like the idea of containers.. just not how he set them up and used them ).

then he fired at them to test if they were bullet proof.

I notice he only used a 22lr.. He declared it fully bullet proof after that test... I got sad news for him...

 

[Soundguy]

Thanks! The short containers are in pretty high demand and it's reflected in their price. The longer models are a much better value. I had a 20 footer at my place is CA that only cost me the price of moving it off a friend's property. I was surprised how quickly it filled up with just my concrete tools. I'll be going with a longer one this time...maybe two, with a covered breezeway between them.

sounds sweet.

I'd love to see pics of whatever you come up with, when you get around to implementing it.

 

[farmer2009]

Well, it looks like we'll be closing on our new place further out in the sticks on the 15th. As soon as we get settled, I'll dig and pour a few concrete piers and have a 40' container delivered. Welded to straps in the piers, it should do pretty well in the event of a tornado. It will be set next to the barn and the exterior finished to match. All of the emergency stuff will be stored in there. Weather is my first concern, but WROL...especially with the state of our nation right now ranks second. Our new place is at the top of a hill with a 360* view. One of the many reasons I chose it. Lots of good info so far guys. Keep 'em coming.

I don't think I'd use that container as a safe room for the family but if it'll just be supply storage it should fair pretty well.

Wife wouldn't allow a container here. It's not pretty enough.

Sounds like you have a nice place coming.