Are you preparing and how.
by hugh » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:51 am
Each area faces different threats/challenges. Winnipeg is located right in the middle of North America so earthquakes are not a problem. Floods in the form of spring or flash are always a possibility along with thunderstorms and lately occasional tornados. Winter can be brutal here also with temps dropping down to minus 30 and 40 for long periods. Like many others here my parents always had a garden and canned lots of produce.Few people do that any more but maybe it will make a comeback, the wife and I talked of starting a small garden in our backyard this summer. Also like many here I have always loved camping and have all the equipment. Plus my Jeep is equipped with a winch, bigger tires, etc as is my trailer. No woodstove in the house but the garage is insulated and has a stove. For most types of emergencies I will just hunker down, take care of my family and connect with the neighbors. And yes even though it is a city our neighbors are for the most part friendly and we watch out for each other.
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by bobhenry » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:36 am
The single most sincere compliment I think I ever received was from my them 78 year old mother. We were recounting the events of going camping in January of 08 in 15 below windchill. She said " I thought about you while you were out but I wasn't worried." " You were a boy scout and had training enough to be prepared correctly and stay out of trouble." " I also raised you to be smart enough to know when you were in trouble and get out of it." 
Being prepared is 90% of the equation.
My furnace has a backup a non electric 99% effecient natural gas free standing zero vent fireplace. It has a backup in event of a natural gas interuption a wood stove and 3 cords of firewood in the backyard. There are kerosene lamps 13 at last count a couple drawers full of candles and 4 or 5 working flashlights. ( own about a dozen but am battery poor) At any given time there are a month worth of canned goods in the larder. In event of electrical interuption we have learned to eat the ice cream first then start on the frozen meats. There are two 20# propane tanks at the ready and 40# of charcoal in stock at present. Have lived thru 2 weeks without electricity ( ice storm ) a month with no water ( pissing contest with the local water company) and no heat other than wood as an economic necessity. Granted if a giant wave washed it away I am no longer as well prepared but I feel we are less likely to have that problem in Indiana
In general "Campers" are far better prepared than the average person.
The average person stands in the dark cursing their $1200.00 super duty convection microwave thermodynamic super cooker while we campers party by a campfire in the backyard and bake a cobbler in our funny black pots
Being prepared is 90% of the equation.
My furnace has a backup a non electric 99% effecient natural gas free standing zero vent fireplace. It has a backup in event of a natural gas interuption a wood stove and 3 cords of firewood in the backyard. There are kerosene lamps 13 at last count a couple drawers full of candles and 4 or 5 working flashlights. ( own about a dozen but am battery poor) At any given time there are a month worth of canned goods in the larder. In event of electrical interuption we have learned to eat the ice cream first then start on the frozen meats. There are two 20# propane tanks at the ready and 40# of charcoal in stock at present. Have lived thru 2 weeks without electricity ( ice storm ) a month with no water ( pissing contest with the local water company) and no heat other than wood as an economic necessity. Granted if a giant wave washed it away I am no longer as well prepared but I feel we are less likely to have that problem in Indiana
In general "Campers" are far better prepared than the average person.
The average person stands in the dark cursing their $1200.00 super duty convection microwave thermodynamic super cooker while we campers party by a campfire in the backyard and bake a cobbler in our funny black pots
Growing older but not up !
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