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A Digest of Urban
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There is no such thing as
“too much” stored water
Water
is one of the most important resources we need for life. Unlike other supplies,
it is not interchangeable with another product, and to be ingested, it must go
through a purification process.
I
have never been prepared for a water shortage before. Now I know it is
important to keep water stored safely in closed containers. If water is not
drinkable, it must be purified before ingesting it since contaminated water can
cause serious gastrointestinal diseases.
Water
is not just for drinking but is used in many other activities, such as cooking
and cleaning, so I had to learn some purification techniques that can be done
at home.
One
of the most popular techniques to decontaminate water is to boil it for three
minutes. Purification tablets are also very useful, not that expensive, and
easy to use.
Adding
five drops of chlorine per liter of water as an emergency measure
is another way to clean the stored water.
Grains are my friends
To
eat properly, it is necessary to consume proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
The
moment I realized that animal protein was scarce—in addition to the fact that
the electricity problems spoiled it—I had to investigate the nutritional
content of other foods in order to keep myself well-fed.
Lentils
are grains that are easy to store, non-perishable, and high in
protein. Together with a cereal like rice, they make a complete meal that keeps
us well-nourished and in good health.
Let there be light: candles,
matches, flashlights, and batteries
After
spending more than four hours without power, I began to worry. I had some
candles saved, but I did not know where they could be. I also had a couple of
flashlights, but I had removed the batteries to prevent them from being
sulfated.
Candles
and matches must be in several easily accessible places. Likewise, the
batteries should be in the same place where the flashlights are kept, and we
must be sure that they have a charge.
During
this year, the country suffered the most serious electrical crisis. In several
areas, there were blackouts of up to five days.
After
a couple of days without electricity, the candles will not be enough,
so learning to make oil lamps becomes a vital skill in this
situation.
The
lack of electricity can lead to a state of anguish that grows with the passage
of time. It is important to do everything possible to minimize that effect.
Be prepared with medicines,
but it’s better to learn from nature
Due
to my profession, I am always very attentive about keeping basic medications,
such as anti-inflammatories, analgesics, and antibiotics, in the cabinet.
When
I had to live in an SHTF situation, my medical supplies became insufficient,
and I couldn’t find any in the pharmacies or they were too expensive. So I had
to learn a little more about natural medicine, its uses, and its benefits.
I
must say that this is one of the most important things I learned during that
time.
Many
anti-inflammatory drugs and synthetic analgesics damage the stomach mucosa as a
side effect. In situations of stress, there is a large production of acids in
the stomach, so using drugs that further damage this organ is not the best
idea.
Roots
such as ginger and turmeric are excellent anti-inflammatories. They are
easy to get and easy to store. Likewise, garlic is a potent analgesic.
In
the case of presenting wounds or cuts and not having antibiotic ointments,
honey, ginger, and cloves are foods that have scientifically proven antibiotic
properties.
Chamomile
and lavender are natural relaxants and help fight stress and insomnia.
No
matter how big the supply of medicines we have, it will always be more
economical, favorable, and easy to store the natural product, with equal and,
in some cases, greater effects.
Cash
Banks
have made life easier for us with the use of debit and credit cards. However,
there are situations in which having a lot of money in the bank does not help
much, and I learned it the hard way.
When
there is an electrical fault, despite the fact that light and other electrical
services have been restored already, the digital communication of the points of
purchase become so affected that it is impossible to buy anything in this way.
For
this reason, I understood that it is always important to keep some amount of
cash for this type of contingency.
Take advantage of any time
you get to replace supplies
Although
during those years I did not have to be locked in a bunker without being able
to leave, the feeling of confinement was quite similar. When, in spite of
having the money, you can’t find what you need to eat or, despite having a
private vehicle, you can’t move for lack of gasoline, the situation becomes
desperate.I understood that in those moments in which there was an opportunity
to replace the supplies I had at home, especially water and non-perishable
food, I had to do it.
The
situation in my country has improved. Although still not at the best economic
and social level, and with many problems of scarcity and lack of some supplies,
society has been regularized.
However,
I appreciate the years that taught me these valuable lessons that I still apply.
The
most important thing I learned was to be prepared for when an SHTF situation
strikes again.
SIDEBAR
Does it seem like the wheels are falling off?
Every headline brings more bad news about another crisis.
It’s not going to stop. This is just the beginning.
The time to become self-reliant is right now!
Renowned
radio host, filmmaker, book author and archeological dig expert Steve Quayle
has been warning of dark times coming for America and the world. Quayle
now warns of a specific time frame, “I
can’t remember a more dangerous time than the month of June.”
We will be seeing civil war, nuclear war and financial calamity
soon. Quayle predicts dramatic changes coming, and most people are simply
not aware or even prepared in the slightest. Quayle says, “I am on record
that we are already undergoing a communist takeover and takedown.
There is no regress at
the ballot box any longer. I hear that we can win the 2024
election. If everybody in the Congress, with the exception of a few
Senators and Congressmen, and the cabinet are still part of the appointed Left,
what would a President, whether it is Trump or DeSantis, be able to do?
The whole military is
shot. . . . Communist takeovers and takedowns always result in millions of
people dying. . . . Back in the days of the Weather Underground, they wanted to
kill 25 million to 40 million people. Now, we are up to 120 million
people that need to be killed.”
The 5 Layers of Preparedness: How to Achieve
Them
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Civil War Preparedness: Food and Water
Urban populations continue to grow in size and commonality.
Civil conflict and civil war have proven to be a human universal across
cultures and eras. If history is any guide, and if current events can be used
as the canary in the coal mine, it is only a matter of time before a hot
conflict or civil war breaks out in our urban environments (such as it has in
Ukraine, Syria, and other locations) in the West.
By looking at how others have learned to survive in cities
during these dangerous and violent conflicts, we can better prepare for these
circumstances. Cities are not necessarily what one thinks of when they think of
war, but civilians and soldiers have found themselves in urban struggles
throughout our history.
A citizen of Rome under siege, starving in 537AD, is going to
have a lot more in common with a starving citizen of Sarajevo in 1992 than you
may first think. As Haslow would basically put it, our basic needs as humans
have always been water/food, shelter, and security. This has not, and will not,
change...
Civil War Preparedness: Food and Water
“But we must realize that even this tendency to restrict the
exploitation of class privileges is a fairly common ingredient of
totalitarianism. Totalitarianism is not simply amoral. It is the morality of
the closed society—of the group, or of the tribe; it is not individual
selfishness, but it is collective selfishness.”
The might of the State relies exclusively on the destruction of the individual, and participation, acceptance, allowance, and support of State as god, by the collective members of ‘society,’ who have succumbed to the State’s efforts to divide them into a multitude of groups at odds with every other group.
Divisive Societal Collectivism Is a
Primary Driver of Total Control Over the People
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21 Ways To Save Water and Money
Many utilities are raising water rates, so we all could probably
use some tips for conserving both water and money. Here are several ways to
avoid being left high and dry after paying your water bill.
FIX YOUR FINANCES
Is Your Family Facing a Layoff? Tips from Families Who’ve
Survived One
Are you or your spouse facing a potential layoff? We asked
readers whose families have experienced a loss of income to share ways to
prepare for such a situation. Whether for a layoff or any other financial
challenge, these tips can help you better weather the storm.
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23 Things to Buy RIGHT NOW If You're Not
Prepared For A Disaster
You’ve got 2 hours until disaster strikes. Are you prepared?
If you’ve watched any apocalyptic movie ever, you’re familiar
with the grocery store scene. You know which one I’m talking about. Anxious dad
rushes isle by isle gathering water and canned food for his family while
everyone around him gradually turns from innocent customer to aggressive
looter.
In this scenario, shelves are emptied quickly, and the store
turns into a war zone. In the next scene, dad finds a store that has managed to
keep control of their stock but has become absurdly greedy, inflating prices
and heartlessly bartering family heirlooms in place of the now useless cash...
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Why do you need an
emergency radio?
·
. Just
60 seconds of hand cranking provides more than 45 minutes of radio
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