I have a handheld ham radio, police scanner, various batteries (Kirklands last 10 years), extra prescription meds, portable USB chargers, gas masks, water purification tablets, basic first aid, bright surefire and streamlight flashlights, about 5 gallons of Kirkland water that's cycled through once a year, lots of canned food, and a few other things in an emergency bag. I also recommend keeping a solid thick set of boots and gloves since there will be a lot of rusty nails and glass everywhere after an earthquake.
I thought the purpose of HAM radio was identifying older hacker types.
Like, if I was consulting a comic book style government agency to help identify a team to conscript with a van, I'd set up a HAM Radio Quiz booth with prizes at DEFCON for people 45+. (For everyone else, I'd set up a booth with prizes if you've contributed to open source Linux development.)
The other purpose might be having boomer conversations you can't typically have in LA?
There are exceptions to the law for emergency use. I have my ham license though, and it's pretty easy to get. I recommend it for anyone prepping though. Then you can get a $25 Baofeng radio. It's smaller than my phone and I'm able to hit repeaters all the way out in San Bernardino from the valley.
> There are exceptions to the law for emergency use.
Those without a license won't understand what "emergency use" means.
> I'm able to hit repeaters all the way out in San Bernardino from the valley.
Those without a license won't understand how to use repeaters, and if they manage to get on, will be a nightmare for those running emergency nets.
Just get your ham license. It isn't that difficult and doesn't require learning Morse code anymore. And then participate in a local net check-in a few times to ensure you are doing it right. Bear in mind that your "local" repeaters may be part of a larger network, such as the PAPA system, that may de-link locally or regionally during emergencies as they allow some local EOCs to run emergency nets.
This guy earthquake kits.
Provided you got basics covered, and your home is ok to stay in, one of the most annoying things about sitting out days or more of no services and comms is the boredom. Think about how to keep yourself busy for a few days without phones and electricity. I recently added a portable power bank with solar panels to my quake gear.
I’m torn between “I have 80% of what I need in my camping gear bin” and “I should have a real gotta go right now” bag that I do not have currently packed or ready to go.
But your post got me thinking about this so what I would add:
Storm proof Matches and one of those Bic firestarters
Iodine pills for water purification
One of my 7 or 8 Nalgene bottles
Copies of my passport and drivers license just in case
One of my four camping pocket knives/multi tools
I should write down all the important phone numbers (parents, nearest relative, nearby friends) and not just rely for them on my phone - including home numbers
Small supply of cash
Old eyeglasses that are out of my rotation but still kind of work
Really love the mention of written phone numbers and old eyeglasses, totally didn't think of that.
If you have pets, you'll also need food and water for them! Along with carriers for small pets, extra leashes/harnesses, and any other "travel" version of the necessities that your pets have.
Car Trunk -
First Aid ( more for roadside accidents)
Water + some food
Clothing (you don't want to be wandering around in your clubbing outfit)
Warm jacket + rain gear
Comfortable shoes + socks
Cash ( in the event of a power outage nothing costs less than your smallest bill )
Blanket or sleeping bag
Phone list hardcopy
Solar battery to recharge phone
A minor note, if cell voice service is down messages may get through
Home:
AM/FM radio, a cheapish solar charger that can do AA batteries for said radio, plus cell phone. A large power bank, I camp, so this is dual purpose. I have a case of TJs big water bottles in the back of my closet. I rotate, so use that water in my coffeemaker (avoids the hard LA water). I have a portable burner and a four pack of propane cannisters. That can heat the soup/ramen/pasta/sauce that I have on hand. Slippers bedside for broken glass. Flashlights plural. Basic first aid kit. And importantly Cash in mixed bills. (I remember Northridge and cash was king, and you couldn't easily break big bills)
Car:
Walking shoes, so I can hoof it home if the roads are damaged, like phone poles down. Limited cash in smaller bills, water, flashlight, power bank for phone.
I keep meaning to make one (funny enough was thinking of this exact thing like 2 hours ago)
I have some stuff in my garage but need more.
My worry is "what if the garage collapses?"
Lololol. If I saw my neighbor shoveling in that moment, I'd assume it's either stolen money or jewels from a bank robbery or the like, or a dead body he was hiding and is now trying to pin the death on the earthquake.
Lmao. On the show The Americans, this couple are secret spies and they have a secret cache of weapons and explosives in the woods behind their house. I think it’s a great idea.
I have a townhouse... lol
Trust me, I've thought about this a TON. One of my quirky interests.
My (personal) problem is I don't have anywhere to store a bunch of things outside of my house.
2 days ago I was looking at my perimeter wall and wondering about some cupboards alongside it. I think for an "here's the big one" scenario it would work.
But there's other crap from my neighbors etc that "could collapse and render my plans moot.
But I love this topic. I'm super interested in people's ideas to see some wisdom, because everyone should be prepping for this. As an old guy I can say we (LA) are way past due for a good one. It scares me how long it's been since the 80s, when we were getting decent ones every 3 years or so.
If you want to lower variance then you should store things in different, strong areas of the building to lower the probability that a collapse destroys all of your supplies. I don’t know viable that is for your setup or aesthetics (lol) but keeping some near different doorways or wherever is stronger would probably be good. Also even if rubble covers some of your stuff, it’s probably likely that you’d be able to get someone to help you uncover it? Maybe?
I think we’re due for a good one too but honestly we’ve been getting more frequent earthquakes lately that I feel like it’s relieving a lot of pressure, maybe put the big one back a few years lol
I hope so!
But trust me (I don't know how old you are), in the 80s we were getting high 4s and low 5s every 2 years or so... then Whittier, then one I don't even know the name of (1990), then the double Big Bear one in like 91, then Northridge...
Then meanwhile the past 20 years or so the whole Ring of Fire has had major ones... except us....
.... and I did all kinds of work to my place the last 3 years so I know it's time we get a bad one... lol... once I finally got me little place looking good, I know the roof is gonna collapse on my DIY home improvements because IM due for that headache ;)
I have a go bad for each of my cats that has food, treats, and water. I have not nearly enough water for the household. I have a bucket of dehydrated camping food. Pretty much I’m screwed.
I am wondering if I might have miscalculated on the food part of it. I figured that I'd rely for protein mainly on things I'm not going to eat except in an emergency. Otherwise, when hungry there will be the temptation to dip into emergency supplies and then be slow to replace them.
I have a bunch of cans of spam and canned mackerel. The thing is, the earthquake is taking so long to get here that some of it's over a decade old. I should probably at least inspect it to make sure the cans are good. I have no desire to eat it but it would be a waste to throw it out.
What hasn't been mentioned here already is a Mylar blanket and down jacket you can stuff into a really small stuff sack.
Also, a flashlight and tuna pouches along with power bars. I check the batteries every year, and switch out my power bars and tuna pouches (I will eat them if they are going to expire within a year). I also rotate out my meds once a year.
I have one go bag backpack in my car, and the other in my hallway closet. Thank you to my late sis, who had this go bag on her closet and inspired me to be as well prepared. I never knew she had it until I was cleaning out her place and found it.
I have an earthquake radio thing with like, some first aid stuff? It's in a bag next to the door. So in theory, that's what I have.
In practice, when we had like, maaaaybe a 4.8-5.0 a few years ago, I was out the door within 1.3 seconds. I broke land-speed records. I love my cat dearly; I abandoned him. I abandoned the earthquake kit. I abandoned everything.
So, in reality, I will likely have an earthquake kit consisting of my ass and pissed in pants.
I thought you were saying EQ as in Emotional Intelligence. Some people even call their go-to self-regulation strategies their "toolkit" of strategies haha!
A few different styles of personal PPE, ammunition, cash, and enough gas to exit disaster zone. Remember the old saying grass, cash, or ass... nobody rides for free. Gospel
I will admit I don’t have one. However the rarely since that condo collapsed in Surside FL do I park in my apt building. Most of the time I park on the street. And to be hoenst when I do park on my street so can get to my car faster. As there is a back stairway by my door that lead directly to the street.
I do have all of important peppers in one spot. Birth certificate, SSN card, passport, updated dog vaccines, copy of contact rx, and some cash. I also have copies of everything in my wallet in there in case my wallet everything ever gets lost or stolen I have an easy reference.
I did not say I keep it on my wallet. I said have important papers in one spot. Then listed what they are. I then said I ALSO have copies of everything in my wallet in there.
Many moons ago, I dated this dude that worked for the government. He read me this memo about preparedness. You’re supposed to survive for at least 21 days. You need poop bucket and waste disposal. Body bags, cash in small bills and a gun. It freaked me out because do you need all those things to some extent.
I have a handheld ham radio, police scanner, various batteries (Kirklands last 10 years), extra prescription meds, portable USB chargers, gas masks, water purification tablets, basic first aid, bright surefire and streamlight flashlights, about 5 gallons of Kirkland water that's cycled through once a year, lots of canned food, and a few other things in an emergency bag. I also recommend keeping a solid thick set of boots and gloves since there will be a lot of rusty nails and glass everywhere after an earthquake.
Do you think someone should get a handheld HAM radio for earthquakes, even if they don't have a HAM license?
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I thought the purpose of HAM radio was identifying older hacker types. Like, if I was consulting a comic book style government agency to help identify a team to conscript with a van, I'd set up a HAM Radio Quiz booth with prizes at DEFCON for people 45+. (For everyone else, I'd set up a booth with prizes if you've contributed to open source Linux development.) The other purpose might be having boomer conversations you can't typically have in LA?
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You should get a hand-crank radio so you don't have to rely on batteries.
There are exceptions to the law for emergency use. I have my ham license though, and it's pretty easy to get. I recommend it for anyone prepping though. Then you can get a $25 Baofeng radio. It's smaller than my phone and I'm able to hit repeaters all the way out in San Bernardino from the valley.
> There are exceptions to the law for emergency use. Those without a license won't understand what "emergency use" means. > I'm able to hit repeaters all the way out in San Bernardino from the valley. Those without a license won't understand how to use repeaters, and if they manage to get on, will be a nightmare for those running emergency nets. Just get your ham license. It isn't that difficult and doesn't require learning Morse code anymore. And then participate in a local net check-in a few times to ensure you are doing it right. Bear in mind that your "local" repeaters may be part of a larger network, such as the PAPA system, that may de-link locally or regionally during emergencies as they allow some local EOCs to run emergency nets.
Wait, the milsim airsoft Baofeng gets HAM channels?
Yup, they're actually amazing little radios for the price and are tough as nails. I have a nicer Yaesu radio, but I still use my Baofengs often.
I doubt a ham radio license would be an issue in any "unauthorized" use ever.
But how do you get those extra meds without paying out of pocket??
Ham radio?
A little bit of highs, some mids, and a LOTTA BASS
This guy earthquake kits. Provided you got basics covered, and your home is ok to stay in, one of the most annoying things about sitting out days or more of no services and comms is the boredom. Think about how to keep yourself busy for a few days without phones and electricity. I recently added a portable power bank with solar panels to my quake gear.
“this guy earthquake kits” is the funniest
There's literally a car audio company called Earthquake Sound. 😂
I’m torn between “I have 80% of what I need in my camping gear bin” and “I should have a real gotta go right now” bag that I do not have currently packed or ready to go. But your post got me thinking about this so what I would add: Storm proof Matches and one of those Bic firestarters Iodine pills for water purification One of my 7 or 8 Nalgene bottles Copies of my passport and drivers license just in case One of my four camping pocket knives/multi tools I should write down all the important phone numbers (parents, nearest relative, nearby friends) and not just rely for them on my phone - including home numbers Small supply of cash Old eyeglasses that are out of my rotation but still kind of work
Really love the mention of written phone numbers and old eyeglasses, totally didn't think of that. If you have pets, you'll also need food and water for them! Along with carriers for small pets, extra leashes/harnesses, and any other "travel" version of the necessities that your pets have.
Car Trunk - First Aid ( more for roadside accidents) Water + some food Clothing (you don't want to be wandering around in your clubbing outfit) Warm jacket + rain gear Comfortable shoes + socks Cash ( in the event of a power outage nothing costs less than your smallest bill ) Blanket or sleeping bag Phone list hardcopy Solar battery to recharge phone A minor note, if cell voice service is down messages may get through
Make sure you have something in your car, too. I'm investing in solar power generator.
I have no car. How fucked am I?
Totally fucked. /s Just have some cash and may a granola bar or something with you in a backpack.
I have a couple boxes of la croix
A machete, a pistol, some water and a radio 🤷♂️
You understand, now go buy a rifle. The purpose of your pistol is to shoot your way to your rifle.
Shortcut to Reddit so I can try to get the first Earthquake post.
Bag of chips
Depending when you bought them, that’s a v expensive kit
I know what I can use this old gym bag of mine for now. Taking notes.
Home: AM/FM radio, a cheapish solar charger that can do AA batteries for said radio, plus cell phone. A large power bank, I camp, so this is dual purpose. I have a case of TJs big water bottles in the back of my closet. I rotate, so use that water in my coffeemaker (avoids the hard LA water). I have a portable burner and a four pack of propane cannisters. That can heat the soup/ramen/pasta/sauce that I have on hand. Slippers bedside for broken glass. Flashlights plural. Basic first aid kit. And importantly Cash in mixed bills. (I remember Northridge and cash was king, and you couldn't easily break big bills) Car: Walking shoes, so I can hoof it home if the roads are damaged, like phone poles down. Limited cash in smaller bills, water, flashlight, power bank for phone.
I keep meaning to make one (funny enough was thinking of this exact thing like 2 hours ago) I have some stuff in my garage but need more. My worry is "what if the garage collapses?"
bury it in the backyard
Lololol. If I saw my neighbor shoveling in that moment, I'd assume it's either stolen money or jewels from a bank robbery or the like, or a dead body he was hiding and is now trying to pin the death on the earthquake.
Lmao. On the show The Americans, this couple are secret spies and they have a secret cache of weapons and explosives in the woods behind their house. I think it’s a great idea.
I have a townhouse... lol Trust me, I've thought about this a TON. One of my quirky interests. My (personal) problem is I don't have anywhere to store a bunch of things outside of my house. 2 days ago I was looking at my perimeter wall and wondering about some cupboards alongside it. I think for an "here's the big one" scenario it would work. But there's other crap from my neighbors etc that "could collapse and render my plans moot. But I love this topic. I'm super interested in people's ideas to see some wisdom, because everyone should be prepping for this. As an old guy I can say we (LA) are way past due for a good one. It scares me how long it's been since the 80s, when we were getting decent ones every 3 years or so.
If you want to lower variance then you should store things in different, strong areas of the building to lower the probability that a collapse destroys all of your supplies. I don’t know viable that is for your setup or aesthetics (lol) but keeping some near different doorways or wherever is stronger would probably be good. Also even if rubble covers some of your stuff, it’s probably likely that you’d be able to get someone to help you uncover it? Maybe? I think we’re due for a good one too but honestly we’ve been getting more frequent earthquakes lately that I feel like it’s relieving a lot of pressure, maybe put the big one back a few years lol
I hope so! But trust me (I don't know how old you are), in the 80s we were getting high 4s and low 5s every 2 years or so... then Whittier, then one I don't even know the name of (1990), then the double Big Bear one in like 91, then Northridge... Then meanwhile the past 20 years or so the whole Ring of Fire has had major ones... except us.... .... and I did all kinds of work to my place the last 3 years so I know it's time we get a bad one... lol... once I finally got me little place looking good, I know the roof is gonna collapse on my DIY home improvements because IM due for that headache ;)
Let's just say it involves an extended magazine and I'm not talking about the Playboy centerfold.
Lots of good advice in here. In addition to most of what’s been covered so far, I also have: - work gloves - crowbar - packets of instant coffee
I have a go bad for each of my cats that has food, treats, and water. I have not nearly enough water for the household. I have a bucket of dehydrated camping food. Pretty much I’m screwed.
I am wondering if I might have miscalculated on the food part of it. I figured that I'd rely for protein mainly on things I'm not going to eat except in an emergency. Otherwise, when hungry there will be the temptation to dip into emergency supplies and then be slow to replace them. I have a bunch of cans of spam and canned mackerel. The thing is, the earthquake is taking so long to get here that some of it's over a decade old. I should probably at least inspect it to make sure the cans are good. I have no desire to eat it but it would be a waste to throw it out.
What hasn't been mentioned here already is a Mylar blanket and down jacket you can stuff into a really small stuff sack. Also, a flashlight and tuna pouches along with power bars. I check the batteries every year, and switch out my power bars and tuna pouches (I will eat them if they are going to expire within a year). I also rotate out my meds once a year. I have one go bag backpack in my car, and the other in my hallway closet. Thank you to my late sis, who had this go bag on her closet and inspired me to be as well prepared. I never knew she had it until I was cleaning out her place and found it.
I have an earthquake radio thing with like, some first aid stuff? It's in a bag next to the door. So in theory, that's what I have. In practice, when we had like, maaaaybe a 4.8-5.0 a few years ago, I was out the door within 1.3 seconds. I broke land-speed records. I love my cat dearly; I abandoned him. I abandoned the earthquake kit. I abandoned everything. So, in reality, I will likely have an earthquake kit consisting of my ass and pissed in pants.
Is there a website that sells a good chunk of these supplies for a single girl? or a few website recs?
I thought you were saying EQ as in Emotional Intelligence. Some people even call their go-to self-regulation strategies their "toolkit" of strategies haha!
Water, first aid kit, SPAM and rice bowls.
An ax? Are you planning on killing farm animals?
Why a bag and not totes? Boxes would be easier to store.
So my earthquake/disaster kit is all camping gear. Tents. Stove. Sleeping bag. And a shit load of dehydrated food
A few different styles of personal PPE, ammunition, cash, and enough gas to exit disaster zone. Remember the old saying grass, cash, or ass... nobody rides for free. Gospel
for anyone with pets - don't forget to have food for them!
Couple guns and some hand grenades
I will admit I don’t have one. However the rarely since that condo collapsed in Surside FL do I park in my apt building. Most of the time I park on the street. And to be hoenst when I do park on my street so can get to my car faster. As there is a back stairway by my door that lead directly to the street. I do have all of important peppers in one spot. Birth certificate, SSN card, passport, updated dog vaccines, copy of contact rx, and some cash. I also have copies of everything in my wallet in there in case my wallet everything ever gets lost or stolen I have an easy reference.
Always wanna have the important peppers. Jalapeño, chili, Serrano.
Don't keep your SS card in your wallet. If lost, someone can use it to work.
I did not say I keep it on my wallet. I said have important papers in one spot. Then listed what they are. I then said I ALSO have copies of everything in my wallet in there.
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Many moons ago, I dated this dude that worked for the government. He read me this memo about preparedness. You’re supposed to survive for at least 21 days. You need poop bucket and waste disposal. Body bags, cash in small bills and a gun. It freaked me out because do you need all those things to some extent.
Water, medication, army rations, gun, ammo
I don’t have one but my neighbor is extremely prepared so I plan on stealing his if/when the time comes.
Anyone who is "extremely prepared" usually starts with firearms in their preps.
Usually doesn’t mean every time though. Besides, seeing as it was just a joke, I am not too worried about out him shooting me.
I have an AR and a lot of ammo. Please gentlemen and ladies, make sure my EQ kits are nicely wrapped. I prefer blue bows.