Day 9: 2020 Pandemic. California Lock-Down; Get Self-Sufficient
My son just forwarded me the California lockdown order; which is probably a week late, or early, depending on your perspective. It’s a huge pain but when lives are on the line, we can suffer a bit. Remember those in the front lines—and it’s not just doctors and nurses. There are people you don’t think of who will be keeping us alive such as people who handle packages and garbagemen/women. My dad worked over 30 years for the New York City Sanitation Department. The police could strike. Fire department could even strike. But garbage? Nope. Because that affects everyone. You might need the police or fire, but not likely. But garbage piling up is a huge health hazard.
Order what
you can online. At this point prepare worst case in place. I think that means
three months in lock down where you are right now.
I know stores
are rationing even though the supply chain is full right now (except, obviously
for emergency medical gear). Stores are basically behind on restocking because
of the rush. Rationing has a Catch-22. It ensures more people get essentials,
but it also means more trips. Hopefully that will get sorted out.
An important
thing you might have overlooked: hospitals and urgent care—the entire medical
infrastructure is going to be overwhelmed. If something goes wrong other
than COVID-19, are you prepared? Do you have a first aid kit? Do you have a
first aid manual? A bug out bag can be useful, even hunkering down in place.
Lots are sold out on Amazon but here’s what I found this morning, 20 March.
Some are backordered, but I’ve found that Amazon has been fulfilling backorders
faster than is listed. Also there a couple of apps I recommend.
In stock
the following first aid kits:
Surviveware Large First Aid Kit & Added Mini
Kit for Trucks, Car, Camping and Outdoor Preparedness
Lightning X First Responder EMT/EMS Backpack
Stocked First Aid Supplies Kit B
First Aid Kit – 170 Pieces Hard Case and
Lightweight – Includes 2 x Eyewash,Instant Cold Pack,Emergency Blanket for
Travel, Home, Office, Vehicle, Camping, Workplace & Outdoor (Red)
M2 BASICS 300 Piece (40 Unique Items) First Aid
Kit | Free First Aid Guide | Emergency Medical Supply | for Home, Office,
Outdoors, Car, Survival, Workplace
I also recommend having
some QuikClot bandages for bad cuts or scrapes. I’ve used them and they work
much better than regular bandages. I’ve got them in all my bug out bag, on my
bike and in my jeep.
Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pak First Aid Kit
with QuikClot Sponge
Back ordered
bug out bags—contain useful supplies even in place:
Complete Earthquake Bag – Emergency kit for
Earthquakes, Hurricanes, floods + Other disasters
Emergency Zone 2 Person Family Prep 72 Hour
Survival Kit/Go-Bag | Perfect Way to Prepare Your Family | Be Ready for
Disasters Like Hurricanes, Earthquake, Wildfire, Floods | Now Includes Bonus
Item!
Both my
survival guides contain a first aid section.
THE GREEN BERET PREPARATION AND SURVIVAL GUIDE
THE GREEN BERET POCKET-SIZED SURVIVAL GUIDE
As far as
APPs go, the Red Cross has some and there are others you might want to
download.
I’ve got a free slideshow on that HERE. As you can see, I’ve got 28 slideshows on various aspects of survival.
Once more, the NY Times has dropped its paywall for information about COVID-19, Coronavirus. Click HERE to go to it.
