self-re·li·ance
Reliance on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources; independence.
I pulled this screenshot off of the Drudge Report tonight.
Please understand...I'm not passing judgement on the people that are screaming for the government to help. They are in a very desperate situation. I get that. I am so blessed to not be stuck on the east coast like these people are. My heart goes out to them.
But...
I HAVE TO learn from this catastrophe and begin reassessing myself and my level of self-reliance. As I sit back and really think about it...I am nowhere near where I need to be if I were put into this situation.
A couple of things I have learned by reading first hand accounts as well as news articles, concerning Super Storm Sandy
1 - Back to Basics - It's the basic things that these people need. More than anything else, they need Food, Water, Shelter, Clothing. For a lot of people, a basic 72 hour kit would have made all the difference in the world for some of these people. A 96 hour kit would have been that much better. These people are going on day 5 without the basics. When was the last time you updated your kit? - http://www.prepyourfamily.com/search?q=kit
2- Information - Without electricity, television, the internet, cell phones...These people are not getting the information they need to stay alive. Where can I find some food? How do I find my family? What's going on with the weather? - I am the kind of guy that needs information. I absolutely have to know what is going on, and what to expect. At the very least, make sure you have a battery powered radio! If you have the money, go for an Eton Emergency Radio like the FRX3
As far as communicating with others, get some GMRS/FRS (Walkie-Talkies). You can purchase some inexpensive radios or some that are a bit higher priced. The best thing is that they are all interoperable, and invaluable when cell service is down. Another cool radio I found is the Midland GMRS/FRS Crank Radio - Great for those times that you can't find batteries. Just crank it up and you are good to go.
Reliance on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources; independence.
I pulled this screenshot off of the Drudge Report tonight.
- Drivers waiting 6 hours for gas in NYC
- "We have nothing"
- Residents furious RED CROSS offering cookies and hot chocolate, not blankets or clothes
- Staten Islanders plead for help, "We Need Food"
- Dire
- NJ counties enact 70s style gas rationing
Please understand...I'm not passing judgement on the people that are screaming for the government to help. They are in a very desperate situation. I get that. I am so blessed to not be stuck on the east coast like these people are. My heart goes out to them.
But...
I HAVE TO learn from this catastrophe and begin reassessing myself and my level of self-reliance. As I sit back and really think about it...I am nowhere near where I need to be if I were put into this situation.
A couple of things I have learned by reading first hand accounts as well as news articles, concerning Super Storm Sandy
1 - Back to Basics - It's the basic things that these people need. More than anything else, they need Food, Water, Shelter, Clothing. For a lot of people, a basic 72 hour kit would have made all the difference in the world for some of these people. A 96 hour kit would have been that much better. These people are going on day 5 without the basics. When was the last time you updated your kit? - http://www.prepyourfamily.com/search?q=kit
2- Information - Without electricity, television, the internet, cell phones...These people are not getting the information they need to stay alive. Where can I find some food? How do I find my family? What's going on with the weather? - I am the kind of guy that needs information. I absolutely have to know what is going on, and what to expect. At the very least, make sure you have a battery powered radio! If you have the money, go for an Eton Emergency Radio like the FRX3
As far as communicating with others, get some GMRS/FRS (Walkie-Talkies). You can purchase some inexpensive radios or some that are a bit higher priced. The best thing is that they are all interoperable, and invaluable when cell service is down. Another cool radio I found is the Midland GMRS/FRS Crank Radio - Great for those times that you can't find batteries. Just crank it up and you are good to go.
I guess that's all I have tonight. I have so much more that I want to write, but I have a lot of work to do. I am NOT (yet) prepared fully.