Prepping For City Dwellers?

[Lucius]

Good information:
- water, food, first aid
- if you have solar panels it gets attention better to not have
- learn how to help people (First Aid)

 

[Timótheos]

Came across a couple short videos on X by a woman who specializes in prepping materials. In these videos, she presents a list of 9 essential items to stockpile in your pantry that have an indefinite shelf life, as in they never expire, and the many purposes each item can be used for.

Nothing really surprising in this list, but is presented here for informational purposes...

1. Activated Charcoal
2. Honey
3. Salt
4. Distilled White Vinegar
5. Pure Ethanol
6. Bentonite Clay
7. Baking Soda
8. Corn Starch
9. Sugar
Bonus -10. Pure Vanilla Extract (>35%)

Part 1 (3.5 mins) & Part 2 (2.5 mins)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1761017269688123535

 

[Aliana]

Just happened on this video recently which was very timely, since the southern US has had some record cold. While so far we have been fortunate with no power outages - one never knows. This was a brief video taken by a family (Provident Prepper) to show simple ways to stay warm in your home if the power goes out and you don't have a fireplace / generator, etc.

Some notes from the video:

1. Secure your home to keep the heat in and the cold out. (Cover windows/ doors with plastic sheeting)
2. Create microenvironments inside of your home. (Set up a camping tent)
3. Dress appropriately in layers to stay warm.
4. Drink warm liquids and eat hot foods.
5. Get up and move around.
6. Explore potential heat sources. (See below)

Other articles that you might find helpful include:
Surviving a Winter Power Outage – How to Stay Warm https://theprovidentprepper.org/survi...
How to Dress for Extreme Winter Weather https://theprovidentprepper.org/how-t...
Safe Indoor Emergency Cooking Solutions https://theprovidentprepper.org/safe-...
Candles as an Emergency Fuel Source for Warmth, Light, and Cooking https://theprovidentprepper.org/candl...
Terracotta Pot Heater/Cooker – How to Heat and Cook without Electricity https://theprovidentprepper.org/terra...

The following links are for supplies that may come in handy during a winter power outage:
2-3 Man Tent https://amzn.to/37BCweY
Safe Heat https://amzn.to/35qYQ8s
Body warmers • Brilliant Ideas to Light Your World i...
Super hand and body warmers https://amzn.to/3ovzWxk
Hand warmers https://amzn.to/3ol05yJ
Foot warmers https://amzn.to/3mfmThj
Heated socks https://amzn.to/35sSxRN

 

[jess]

This comment has more to do with the heat and humidity, I wonder if before entering an ice environment, flooding and large amounts of water is something that is before or in the middle of entering a full cold era.
Sharing something that could be useful for some who live in places with high humidity or could find themselves in a similar situation.
My family and I have been dealing with toxic mold exposure for the past year in East Central Florida, and we have been living between hotels and rental houses for a short period because the house we lived in still contains mycotoxins that we cannot locate yet to repair.

What I would like to share a few notes that might be helpful for some.
-It is preferable re-wash winter clothes or any type of fabric put them in boxes or sealed plastic bags so that they do not absorb humidity, because that moisture may contain mold spores. That is, clothing that you do not wear frequently should not be left exposed to the open environment inside your home. I am located in the United States and most homes have central air conditioning, a high percentage of which can be contaminated with mold if there is no proper maintenance.
That's why sometimes clothes that smell like wet socks can be mold, and can make you sick, Even in certain population it can cause serious respiratory problems and even arrhythmia.
-Plastic boxes with the essentials, some for clothes, food, others for basic kitchen utensils, another for supplements and medicines, etc., greatly facilitate order and easy transport.
-Lots of plastic zip lock bags, to maintain hygiene and order, too.
-It is very useful to have an indoor air quality meter.
-Keep it basic, useful, and easy to get out of in case you have to leave quickly or evacuate the area.
-In this last year dealing with this personal situation has made me reflect a lot that in emergency situations you have to let go of the attachment to material things, and look to what is important first, your safety, health and your family, physical and spiritual integrity.

-Keep in mind where the rivers of your area flow, to evacuate in time, to make your own decisions.
I found this video which I don't consider to be totally correct, although it gives an idea if the sea level rises considerably.

Video shows the elevation trend across the landscape of United States of America mainland by sea level Visualization from normal sea level 0m to the highest point. The Elevation of all the major cities also included in the video.