Zero Hour: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Fiction Series (The Blackout Series Book 2) (33 page)

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•     Solar-power, or other renewable/long-term power, setup capable of running all mission critical devices for indefinite period, working eventually to powering entire household
•     Deep Cycle Batteries
•     1000 Watt Inverter
•     Stored Gasoline
•     Sta-Bil for stored Gasoline
•     Stored Diesel
•     Spare parts for Alternate Energy generations, (fuses, wire, connectors, inverter parts, etc.)
•     Candles
•     Propane Lanterns
•     Oil Lamps
•     Headlamps for everyone
Clothing
•     Three complete changes of rugged clothes for all members
•     Three complete changes of sleep clothes for all members
•     Seven changes of underclothes for each member
•     One pair of rugged, waterproof boots for each member
•     Socks – Socks - Socks
•     One pair of comfortable shoes (sneakers, sandals, etc.) for each member
•     Outer gear (boots, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, etc) for all climates (cold weather, rain, etc.)
•     Spare shoe & boot laces
•     Fourteen changes of underclothes for each member
•     Spare boots (rugged and waterproof)
•     Spare comfort shoes
•     Ability to make/repair clothes
•     Ability to make/repair boots and shoes
•     Quantity of various materials for repairs and creation of clothing
•     Second (spare) set of outer gear for all climates
Communications
•     World Band Radio
•     Hand Crank Weather Band, AM/FM Radio
•     Base Station Short Wave Radio
•     Ham Radio, Bao-Feng or equivalent
•     CB Radio
•     Two-Radios
•     Bullhorns
•     Tactical Communications (0 – 5 miles), generally a hand-held radio unit (FRS, GMRS, Ham, CB, etc.),  to transmit and receive, with extra batteries (see also alternate energy)
•     Shortwave radio with SSB capability, for general listening of world events
•     Basic computer to access the Internet and review files (.doc. .pdf. .html. etc.) {it should be obvious that an Internet connection goes along with this}
•     AM/FM radio, battery operated (TV sound optional, but might be worthwhile if you are close to a TV broadcast tower that can run on emergency power)
•     Plans and equipment for making expedient antennas (see Information and Plans)
•     Radio and computer manuals and backup discs (see Information and Plans)
If you have a cell phone, have a 12VDC charging cord for it, and a spare battery for it
•     Pocket list of contact numbers for family, friends, team members (see also Information and Plans)
•     Long distance phone calling card that doesn’t expire
•     Pocket list of frequencies (see also Information and Plans)
•     USB drive containing pocket computer system (OS, files, programs, PGP, etc.)
•     USB drive containing your data files
•     Door Intercom for communicating with people outside your door, while staying safe inside
•     Short-distance Communications (up to 50 miles) (generally, a mobile ham VHF/UHF radio and a vehicle or yagi antenna), transmit and receive
•     Pocket radio for short-distance digital communications (can be particularly useful for local Groups/Teams/Family Units)
•     Long-distance communications (greater than 50 miles), generally ham HF, transmit and receive
•     Ham Radio Email, like Wavemail or Winlink/Netlink over HF and possibly VHF (Packet)
•     Satellite phone
•     Always store your electronics in Faraday Cages when not in use.
•     Defense (Safety and Security)
•     Each member of the household should have the following weapons:
•     Full size handgun and a concealed carry weapon (same caiber)
•     Shotgun
•     Hunting rifle (for sniping and hunting)
•     Battle rifle (AR15, AR10, or AK47)
•     .22 Caliber rifle and handgun for training
•     A “throwaway weapon” that your willing to give up in the event of gun confiscation. It’s better to give up a “throwaway” to divert attention from your real weapons cache.
•     One thousand rounds per weapon.
•     Every handgun has a holster, every rifle and shotgun has a sling; cases for all firearms
•     Several magazines for every firearm that uses one
•     Cleaning gear for all firearms
•     Spare parts for every firearm, and detailed manuals
•     Reloading equipment and supplies for each of your main calibers
•     Security system that monitors home inside perimeter
•     Knives
•     Machete
•     Compound Bow
•     Extra Arrows
•     Slingshot
•     Snare Wire
•     Monitoring system so that you know when someone has breached key areas of your property
•     Outside floodlights on motion sensors covering the outside perimeter of home and any other key areas on property
•     Put out small fires (a fire extinguisher for kitchen, garage and every level of the home)
•     Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors on all floors
•     Camera surveillance around home, complete 360 degrees
•     Motion and seismic sensors monitoring perimeter and other key areas of property
•     External fire suppression system
•     Add laminate to exterior windows (resists break-ins, etc.)
•     Hardened Safe room, from physical assaults (weather, crime, etc.)
•     Night Vision (mono- or binocular)
•     You can’t have too many fire extinguishers. You need to be able to put out a fire quickly, especially if there is no fire department available.
Financial Preparedness
•     Cash on hand
•     Supply of hard currency (silver, gold, etc.)
•     Supply of barter goods (We suggest heirloom seeds)
•     Ability to capitalize on opportunities (like, group buys or cheap land after a crisis/pandemic)
•     Know the silver content of junk silver and the gold content of various coins and how to convert that into current market value
•     Know how to calculate and determine specific gravity for various metals (how to spot fake silver and gold)
•     Use gold to store larger amounts of wealth and silver for smaller amounts. Silver is also better in a barter environment.
Cooking Off The Grid
•     Gas Grill
•     Camp Stove
•     Rocket Stove
•     Solar Dehydrator
•     Meat Grinder
•     Grain Grinder
•     Non-electric Can Opener
•     Fire Pit
•     Solar Oven
•     Spare Propane
•     Matches and Lighters
•     Butane Stove
•     Cast Iron Cookware
•     Food Storage
•     Stored food for as long as you plan on living
•     Wheat
•     Rice
•     Pasta
•     Beans
•     Oatmeal
•     Dry Milk
•     Honey
•     Sugar
•     Vinegar
•     Lemon Juice
•     Cooking Oil
•     Coffee/Tea
•     Canned Goods
•     Spices
•     Condiments
•     Water Enhancers
•     Baking Essentials (Yeast, Salt, etc.)
•     Sprouting Seeds
•     Non-hybrid, Heirloom Garden Seeds
•     Portable capability for minimum-prepared foods for 14 days (for traveling, short-term missions, etc.)
•     Gather more food: hunt, fish, trap/snare, gather wild plants
•     Dress and prepare gathered food
•     Keep perishable food cold using alternative energy methods for 30 days (see Alternative Energy)
•     Disposable flatware for 30 days
•     Open cans and other packaging
•     Cook food 3 times a day with alternate methods for 30 days (minimum, work up to 90 days)
•     Have cookware that can be used over an open fire (pots, pans, kettles, etc.)
•     Durable cooking utensils (including pots, pans, etc.)
•     Equipment to cook over fire pit (grates, tripods, hooks, etc.)
•     Recipes for making a variety of dishes from the food you store
•     Spices to make food more palatable, enjoyable, varied

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