MARC'S MEMOS
4-30-12
I have found myself caught up in a new show that has been airing on the National Geographic Channel for several months now. The title of the show is “DOOMSDAY PREPPERS.” Initially, it was just something I recorded on my DVR to watch after finishing the rest of my favorite shows or if nothing interesting was on live TV.
It follows several individuals’ attempt to make their family safe from a bad situation should it occur such as a financial meltdown of the monetary system, failure of the power grid, or oil supply shortage, etc. It unveils their plans to stockpile food, clothing, water and other supplies to survive any given crisis. It also reveals ingenious efforts at building shelters that would withstand natural and man-made disasters to protect them from outside forces.
As far-fetched as some of the scenarios are, it did make me start thinking about my own situation. I realized that I am not prepared for any disruption in daily essentials or services. Looking around the house I discovered a lot of simple things that I could do to increase my preparedness and lessen my discomfort in an emergency. I think more about power outages or shortages at the grocery store than doomsday scenarios, but still there are some common sense things that I am doing.
I have begun buying more items with a longer shelf life such as canned food and am looking at items that I may not have considered before. Also I purchased extra bottled water and several pitcher-type water filters in case the tap water was compromised. In addition, I added some juices and other beverages with sufficient “good until” dates on them.
I purchased extra batteries and several extra flashlights. I also now have an extensive collection of candles and even got an old style liquid fuel lamp with a couple of extra bottles of lamp oil. I made sure I had extra propane for my camp stove too. Anyway, you get the picture. I know it may sound silly, but I would rather be considered paranoid and prepared than wishing I had planned ahead.
Are there any “PREPPERS” out there?
UNTIL NEXT TIME, TAKE CARE! MARC
I have found myself caught up in a new show that has been airing on the National Geographic Channel for several months now. The title of the show is “DOOMSDAY PREPPERS.” Initially, it was just something I recorded on my DVR to watch after finishing the rest of my favorite shows or if nothing interesting was on live TV.
It follows several individuals’ attempt to make their family safe from a bad situation should it occur such as a financial meltdown of the monetary system, failure of the power grid, or oil supply shortage, etc. It unveils their plans to stockpile food, clothing, water and other supplies to survive any given crisis. It also reveals ingenious efforts at building shelters that would withstand natural and man-made disasters to protect them from outside forces.
As far-fetched as some of the scenarios are, it did make me start thinking about my own situation. I realized that I am not prepared for any disruption in daily essentials or services. Looking around the house I discovered a lot of simple things that I could do to increase my preparedness and lessen my discomfort in an emergency. I think more about power outages or shortages at the grocery store than doomsday scenarios, but still there are some common sense things that I am doing.
I have begun buying more items with a longer shelf life such as canned food and am looking at items that I may not have considered before. Also I purchased extra bottled water and several pitcher-type water filters in case the tap water was compromised. In addition, I added some juices and other beverages with sufficient “good until” dates on them.
I purchased extra batteries and several extra flashlights. I also now have an extensive collection of candles and even got an old style liquid fuel lamp with a couple of extra bottles of lamp oil. I made sure I had extra propane for my camp stove too. Anyway, you get the picture. I know it may sound silly, but I would rather be considered paranoid and prepared than wishing I had planned ahead.
Are there any “PREPPERS” out there?
UNTIL NEXT TIME, TAKE CARE! MARC
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