[@CityPrepping] 20 Survival Items to Get Before October 15th

Link: https://youtu.be/yRkXnGEXXoQ

Short Summary

Here's the requested information based on the transcript:

Number One Action Item/Takeaway:

Start building your emergency preparedness kit now due to impending price increases (tariffs) and potential supply chain disruptions.

Executive Summary:

With National Preparedness Month coinciding with potential tariff increases and Supreme Court decisions, the time to start or expand your emergency preparedness is now. Focus on securing essential items like water, non-perishable food, backup power, shelter, and first aid to ensure self-sufficiency for at least 72 hours after a disaster. The speaker is giving away an Anker Sollex C1000 with expansion battery.

Key Quotes

Here are five direct quotes from the YouTube video transcript that represent valuable insights:

1. "Tariffs are already pushing prices higher. And on October 15th, the Supreme Court is going to decide if they will stay. And if they do, you can expect costs on many of the items that we're about to cover to jump as companies run out of pre-tariff inventory. So now's the time to act."
2. "Think of these items as insurance policies to get you through the worst of it or even beyond if the situation worsens."
3. "Backup power is not just about getting you through the first hours. It's about enduring the long days after a storm. And the difference between a prepared and unprepared household is massive. While one keeps food cold, lights on, and medical devices running, the other faces loss, discomfort, and risk. That's why it's so important to have a system in place before the outage happens, not after."
4. "If someone in your home has a major laceration and a critical artery has been severed, they can bleed out quickly and in those moments, seconds count. So, basic first a kits are unlikely to include these types of items. So, I would definitely recommend spending the extra money to add them to your kit."
5. "I can't emphasize this enough. People have pointed that out in my previous videos where I've done talking about the foundations of preparedness when you're starting out. But if you're new to preparedness, I would highly encourage you if you're not already, get on a path of physical fitness. In a disaster, you may be forced to move, do things that you're not used to doing in a a job, especially if you're sitting in a chair most days. So, at a minimum, pick up something like resistance training or cardio workouts, but at least get your uh body in a position where it can be active if you need it."

Detailed Summary

Here's a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, organized into bullet points, excluding sponsorship announcements:

• Introduction:

  • September is National Preparedness Month.
  • Focus: 20 items to help navigate the first 72 hours after a disaster (critical window before outside help).
  • Emphasis on acting now due to potential price increases linked to tariffs and a Supreme Court decision.
  • The items are considered insurance policies.

• Water Containers:

  • Water is the highest priority.
  • Minimum: 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days.
  • Ideal: 3 gallons per person per day for drinking, cooking, and sanitation.
  • Example: Family of 5 needs 15 gallons minimum.
  • Start with what you can store.
  • Food-grade containers (HDPE2 plastic, dark color to prevent algae growth) are recommended.
  • Consider container thickness for stacking.
  • Clear containers should be rotated regularly and stored out of direct sunlight.

• Food (Non-Perishable):

  • At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food per person.
  • Choose items that don't require extensive cooking or cleaning.
  • Select foods with long storage lives (years).
  • Base food amount on approximately 2200 calories per adult per day.
  • Food Options:
    • Survival bars (SOS emergency food rations).
    • Canned goods (rotate regularly, choose foods you'll eat).
    • MREs (Meal Ready to Eat; self-contained, high-calorie, often include heaters).
    • Freeze-dried food (requires boiling water, 25-year shelf life if properly stored).
  • Rotate pantry items and check expiration dates.
  • Eat refrigerated foods first if the power goes out.

• Radio:

  • NOAA weather radios (AM/FM and NOAA weather network).
  • Important for receiving emergency information.
  • Hand-cranked models are preferred (solar is less reliable).
  • Often includes flashlights and USB ports for charging cell phones (cranking can be tiring but necessary).

• Backup Power:

  • Importance of reliable electricity for lights, refrigeration, medical devices.
  • Gas/Propane Generators: Loud, produce fumes, require maintenance, fuel can be scarce.
  • Whole Home Battery Systems with Solar: Quiet, reliable, can power entire households.
  • Essential to have some system in place before an outage.

• Shelter and Warmth:

  • Maintaining body heat is critical, especially in cold weather.
  • Items to include: Emergency blankets, sleeping bags, portable tent, rainfly, tarps, plastic sheeting.
  • Plastic sheeting can be used to insulate windows or seal leaks.

• Flashlight:

  • Dedicated flashlight, not just relying on cell phone.
  • Store batteries separately to prevent corrosion (battery storage containers recommended).

• First Aid Kit:

  • Start with pre-made basic kits for minor issues (cuts, burns, pain).
  • Can build your own if you have specific needs.

• Tourniquet:

  • Emergency responders may be overwhelmed during major disasters.
  • Tourniquets can stop severe bleeding quickly in case of major lacerations.
  • Avoid knock-offs, purchase reliable brands.
  • Israeli bandages are also useful and user-friendly.

• Whistle:

  • Signal for help.

• N95 Mask:

  • Filter contaminated air (smoke from fires, pandemics).

• Bic Lighter:

  • Ability to start a fire for various purposes.

• Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape:

  • Provide shelter and insulation (seal windows, protect from broken glass).
  • Create an "X" on windows with duct tape before storms to help hold glass together if broken.

• Personal Sanitation:

  • Hand sanitizers, garbage bags, moist towelettes, toilet paper.
  • Important for basic sanitation.

• Wrench or Pliers:

  • Turn off utilities (gas and water lines).
  • Remember "righty tighty, lefty loosey."
  • Consider attaching a wrench to the gas line for quick access in an earthquake.

• Manual Can Opener:

  • Essential for accessing canned food.

• Water Filter:

  • Sawyer Mini (processes thousands of gallons, pre-filter recommended).
  • LifeStraw (processes less water, membrane for more contaminated water).
  • Boil water from the wild for at least 1 minute at a rolling boil.

• Cash and Important Documents:

  • Keep a small amount of cash and copies of important documents in your kit (IDs, insurance, bank information).
  • Store in a fireproof vault.

• Local and Family Emergency Contact Information:

  • Pictures of family, local emergency contacts, family contacts, meeting points if separated.
  • Pro tip: Have an out-of-area contact to coordinate information if local phone services are down.

• Books:

  • SAS Survival Guide (or similar survival book for basic survival information).
  • "The Survival Medicine Handbook" by Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy (medical guide).

• Multi-Tool:

  • Portable replacement for a toolbox.
  • Look for features like knife, pliers, screwdriver, can opener.

• Physical Fitness:

  • Highly recommended.
  • Prepare your body for physical activity in a disaster (resistance training, cardio).