Peak Ready:
Emergency Preparedness
General emergency preparedness is a good idea for any number of reasons. In the last several years we've seen unprecedented emergencies, from terrorist attacks to Hurricane Katrina, to major power outages and rolling blackouts, to the incomprehensible destruction from the Indian Ocean tsunami. Whether you believe Peak Oil is a problem or not, being prepared for emergencies is surely time and money well spent.
Emergency Preparedness
Planning and Stockpiling:
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Crisis Preparedness Handbook
by Jack A. SpigarelliThis book puts a little emphasis on other types of crises, like terrorist attacks, nuclear war, etc. but the information and advice is very good for any type of short-term or long-term crisis.
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Food Storage and Emergency Preparedness
The famous "Mormon" storage plan.
- When Technology Fails
by Matthew SteinA book on how to cope with a short or long-term disruption in our modern technology-dependent life.
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Prudent Food Storage: Questions & Answers
Extensive information on shelf life, storage containers, and spoilage.
Bulk storage supplies:
- Emergency Essentials
This site carries a wide variety of emergency storage supplies, from containers to "bug out kits" to MRE's.
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Gamma Seal Lids
Gamma seal lids fit standard 5-gallon food grade buckets, but are more air and water-tight, and easier to open without damaging the lid.
- Wide mouth storage jars
Clear plastic wide-mouth containers - good for storing things that are not light sensitive.
Emergency Items:
- Kaito KA007 Emergency Radio
This emergency radio includes AM, FM, shortwave, TV and weather bands. It can be powered by solar, dynamo (hand crank), battery, or AC adapter. It has a mechanical display and dial, rather than the more fragile LCD electronic display.
- Nightstar Magnetic Force Flashlight
This LED-based flashlight has no batteries. You shake it for 30 seconds to get 20 minutes of use.
- Magnesium Fire Starter
Magnesium shavings will start a very hot fire, even with wet tinder. A keychain-sized starter is enough to start thousands of fires.
