Urban Survival Series


Urban Survival Series

Staying put in Suburbia and Basic Survival: 

.......What you need to know.

Nuclear and Natural Disaster preparedness.    

Organization: Join a completely volunteer network emergency response organization, including emergency management, first responder and disaster response specialists. Everyone is here for the same reason, to help those that need it most during an emergency or disaster response, and to assist with long term recovery efforts.
 
Planning: Being prepared for likely emergencies is an essential requirement for any emergency management entity. Being prepared for incidents that are less likely to occur is important for a capable and competent response in any emergency or disaster situation. This is some information on preparedness for various emergency situations. Please contact us if you are interested in additional information or assistance.

Equipment: The proper tools for the job will make your response efforts much more effective. This is some information regarding useful equipment based on the type of response.

We have also included additional information regarding funding options for your organization.

Operations: The ability to respond to a disaster requires every available resource working together cohesively. We can get you there. A network of capable and trained responders, drawn from a willing network, is the best possible solution for addressing worst case situations. Join our network

Communications; Amateur radio operators, clubs and organizations are welcome to join us as we establish a framework of emergency communications capability. Our goal is a nationwide and international ECOMS networking capability

 

Basic Survival: The ability to care for yourself, your family and your friends.

The capability to survive is invaluable during any critical low resource incident.

 

Survival Standard Kit:

   Paper Money

    Coins

    Phone card

    Paper and pencil stub

    Needle and Thread

    Tiny Flashlight

    Safety Pins

    Tweezers

    Tiny Scissors

    Aspirin/Pacetamol

    Scalpel blade

    Magnifying lens

    Bandages

    Whistle

    Tiny screwdriver

    Antihistamine tablets

    Other medicines

    Tampons

    Condoms

    Spare contact lenses

    Matches

Survival Belt:

    Belt pack 4"x5"x2" waterproof nylon

    Small folding knife 3" blade

    Knife sharpener (E-Z Lap Diamond Sharpener)

    1 2" flint

    1 large safety pin

    Waterproof tape

    Ziploc plastic bag

    Nylon twine

    Wire ring saw

    1 container fire starter

    Flashlight micro-lithium

    Spool wire

    Gaff hook

    1 nail

    3 small animal snares

    1 fishing kit

    Metal signal mirror

 

Fishing Kit:

   

4-1/2" x 3" x 1-1/4" box

    4 assorted dry flies #12 hooks

    4 assorted dry flies #14 hooks

    3 large lead jigs in assorted colors #4 hooks

    4 small ice fishing jigs, assorted colors #12 hooks

    6 lead-lined jigs, assorted colors #6 hooks

    6 short shank #4 hooks

    4 short shank #14 hooks

    4 short shank #2 hooks

    6 long shank #4/0 hooks

    1 gaff hook #8/0 hook

    3 Swedish pimples, assorted sizes (ice fishing jigs)

    2 large safety pins

    1 band-tied 3-hook worm harness

    1 Rapella lure

    1 red & white Dare-devil

    1 small gold spoon

    1 small silver-spoon

    1 container floating fly dope

    6 4" plastic worms

    3 2" plastic worms

    6 3-way swivels

    6 ball-bearing snap swivels

    Assortment of lead weights

    1 tapered fly line

    50 yards 18# test braided nylon squidding line

    1 steel leader 8"

    3 nylon leaders 20" each

    Container fish poison

 

Medical Kit:

    1 sterile 2" Kling bandage

    Tweezers

    Scissors

    5 Band-Aids

    1 package Tums

    4 sterile 3"x3" dressings

    4 sterile 4"x4" dressings

    1 sterile Adaptec 4"x4" dressing

    1 3x5 moleskin

    4 individual application tubes antibiotic ointment

    1 eyewash applicator with saline solution

    1 pkg. aspirin

    Triangular bandage

    4 alcohol prep pads

    4 butterfly bandages

Large Survival Kit for Indefinite Survival:

    Sewing awl

    Needle nose pliers with wire cutter

    Needle

    Dental floss (for sewing)

    Folding knife

    Sierra saw (folding)

    Ring saw

    Survival saw

    Snow shovel

    Visqueen (heavy plastic tarp)

    Water generator

    3'x3' signal cloth

    Fishing kit: safety pins, 150' 18 lb line, hooks, floats, bait, etc.

    Multi vitamins

    Protein tablets

    Hard candy

    Dried eggs

    Dried milk

    Tent cloth

    File

    Silverware

    3 space blankets

    Compass

    Signal mirror

    2 sky blazers

    4 candles

    Micro-lithium flashlight, battery, bulb

    Fire starter

    Matches

    Butane lighter

    Flint

    Bug dope (GI)

    12 snares

    Spool snare wire

    Plastic drinking tube

    2 heavy zip-lock bags

    P38 can opener

    Water purification tablets

    Sling shot rubber and ammo

    Diamond knife sharpener

    Whistle

    Towel & face cloth

    Soap

    2 orange smoke signals

    75 yards 42 lb nylon twine

    75' nylon cord

    1 pair work gloves

    Metal cup

    Mess kit

    Small grill

    Mousetrap

    1 roll surveyors tape

    Folding water jug 

Survival Kit

    Complete fishing kit

    Gill net

    Awl with extra thread

    25 ft 550 cord

    Carton cutter (razor knife)

    Solar battery charger for AA batteries, with rechargeable batteries

    Signal mirror

    Magnifying glass

    2 pre-made wire snares

    Bug dope (insect repellent)

    Camo paint kit

    Katadyne H2O purifier

    Extra H2O purification tablets

    Spool of nylon twine, with capped center holding safety pins and sewing needles

    2 compasses (1 regular, 1 lensatic)

    Duct tape

    Waterproof notepad with pens and pencils

    Space blanket

    Thermometer

    Altibaro (combination altimeter and barometer)

    Spool of tripwire

Speed Pouch (Inside Survival Kit

    Lock-back knife

    EZ-Lap diamond knife sharpener

    WSI Hot Spark flint

    Fire starter

    Small flashlight

    Slingshot rubber

    Surveyor's tape

    Electrolytes

Medical Kit

    6 3X3 gauze pads

    4X4 gauze pads (6 doubles, 4 singles)

    3 4X5 Kling bandages

    3 3X5 Kling bandages

    1 field dressing

    10 Adaptic nonadhering dressings

    Triangular bandage

    Ace bandage

    Assorted bandaids

    Assorted rolls of tape, 1 waterproof

    Safety pins, various sizes

    Moleskin

    Swab sticks

    Field surgical instruments

    Assorted sizes of suture thread and needles

    Iodine

    Antibiotic cream/ointment

    Lanacane cream

    Eye drops

    Tylenol

    Bactine

    Potassium iodine tablets

    Ground yarrow flowers and leaves

    Tums

    Vitamins

    Toothbrush

    Dental powder

    Dental floss

    Snake bite kit (optional)

Fanny Pack

    Fishing line, 2 kinds

    Small crookneck flashlight

    Mousetrap

   Book: Survival, A Manual That Could   Save Your Life

    Waterproof collection bag

    Net bag

    2 ponchos

    100 ft 550 cord

    Sierra saw with extra blade

Misc Items for Belt   

   Canteen with drinking/cooking cup and outside pocket for water tablets, large knife with sheath. 3 heavy-duty water bags & 6 regular water bags

   

LINKS FROM; Emergency Survival Skills

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Survival Gardening one of my favorite survival topics to write about! (Gardening is a GREAT, inexpensive way to add to that survival food list).
Survival Seeds It's time to stock up on survival seeds...do you know whether to get heirloom or hybrid or what's even the difference?!
Bug Out Bags Make your own bug out bags!
Underground Survival Shelters you have got to check out these unique bomb shelters.
Portable Generators what to look for in a portable generator...
Solar Water Heaters heating your water with solar can make a HUGE difference in your electirc bill!
Wilderness Survival does it intimidate you?
Homemade Remedies  and natural cures are a MUST for survival preparation!
Weapons for Survival... what kind of protection do you need?

Building Fires  how to build a fire in the woods.
Survival Blog and survival articles.

 

 Civil Defense Net North America

 

Source for Emergency Response, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Organization Information and Education


Online Resources: Civilians
Center For Domestic Preparedness
Citizen Corps
Ready America
Civil Preparedness Guide
Community Emergency Response Team Handbook
Community Emergency Response Teams State Directory
Community Emergency Response Teams Webpage
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
InfraGard.Org
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Library
FEMA Mitigation

Civil Defense Information
Civil Defense-Fix It Or Forget It-1979 Popular Mechanics-See Page 109
Civil Defense History In The United States-1950 Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists-See Page 265
Civil Defense Reports and Studies
Civil Defense Urban Analysis
Civil Defense Versus Public Apathy-1953 Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists-See Page 27
Urban Evacuation In Soviet Civil Defense-CIA 1963

Civil Defense Manuals
Basic Course For Civil Defense
Current Status Of Civil Defense In Schools
Emergency Exposures To Nuclear Radiation
Facts About Fallout Protection
Fallout And The Winds
Fallout Exposure Rate Prediction Tables
Fallout Protection
Fallout Protection For Homes With Basements
Family Shelters Protection Against Radiation Fallout
Handbook For Radiological Defense Education Handbook For Radiological Monitors
In Time Of Emergency
Medical Aspects Of Nuclear Radiation
Puget Sound County Civil Defense PDF
Radiation Safety in Shelters
Radiological Defense And Preparedness
Radiological Instruments
Shelter Management Handbook
Survival Under Atomic Attack
Ten For Survival
The Evolution Of Programs And Policies
What You Should Know About The National Plan

Communications
Emergency Radio
ARES-Amateur Radio Emergency Service
ARRL Emergency Communications
ARES Public Service Communication Manual
DHS Fact Sheet-National Emergency Communications Plan
DHS Office Of Emergency Communications
RACES-Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
DHS SAFECOM
SEARCH Emergency Communications
The American Preppers Radio Network
Emergency Communications Directory
What Is Emergency Communications
ARRL Continuing Education

Disaster Response & Preparedness
CERT LA Emergency Survival Program
CERT LA Homepage
The Connection
Army Force Protection & Antiterrorism 1997-Part A
Army Force Protection & Antiterrorism 1997-Part B
EMRTC State Points of Contact
FEMA RMS Manuals
FEMA Lessons Learned Information Sharing
International Association of Emergency Managers
Incident Control System Resource Center
National Incident Management System Resource Center
National Response Framework Resource Center
Response Partner Guides
Rescue International
FEMA Position Checklists
Training and Exercise Integration-Training Operations
USFA Disasters
USFA EBooks
USFA Learning Resource Center
USFA Pathfinder Literature
Readiness And Emergency Management Technical Assistance Request
NI2 Center for Infrastructure Expertise
National Vulnerability Database

Government & Law Enforcement Restricted Networks
Multi State Information Sharing & Analysis Center
Tripwire
Law Enforcement Online
Cyber Cop
NC4
HSIN
NDIC Real Time Analytical Intelligence Database
US CERT

Government & Law Enforcement Restricted Training & Information Resources
Center For Task Force Training
Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy
Defense Security Service
Defense Security Service Academy
Defense Technical Information Center
FBI Virtual Academy
Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Resources & Training
Learn ATF
Learn DOJ
MCTFT-St Petersburg College
OPM Go Learn Knowledge portal
SLATT-State & Local Anti Terrorism Training
US Air Force Portal
US Army Knowledge Online
US Coast Guard Online Training
US Coast Guard Knowledge Online
US Marine Net
US Navy Knowledge Online
NDIC Multiagency Course
DAVIS-DITIS

Grants
FEMA Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program 2009
Grants.gov
Responder Knowledge Base
COPS MORE

Law Enforcement Investigative Resources & Assistance
Analysis Of Criminal Codes & Ciphers
Firearm Manuals
Introduction To Forensic Firearm Identification
Public Safety Canada
SEARCH.Org Investigative Toolbar
The Innocent Justice Foundation

Law Enforcement Investigative Training
Internet Crimes Against Children Training
National White Collar Crime Center Training
SEARCH.org
Calendar For Law Enforcement Training
Criminal Intelligence Master Training Calendar
Public Agency Training Council-Training Calendar

Law Enforcement Paid Professional Resources
High Tech Crime Consortium
International Counter Terrorism Officers Association
International Law Enforcement Officers Association
International Tactical Officers Training Association
National Tactical Officers Association
Virtual University

Health & Medical
Where There Is No Doctor
Where There Is No Dentist
Where Women Have No Medical
Where Women Have No Medical-Midwives
Sanitation And Cleanliness
Water For Life
Hesperian’s Complete Online Library-From The Writers Of Where There Is No Doctor

Survival
American Preppers
Survival Ring.Org
Survival Blog.Com
Survival Station.Org
Survival Supplies–Stocking Up Over Time
Planning & Preparation
You Will Survive Doomsday
Drum Runners-Lot Of Info! Recommended Site!

Terrorism & Gangs
The Terrorist Planning Cycle-Indicators and Clues for Law Enforcement
Fact Sheets on Terrorist Attacks
Antiterrorism And Force Protection
Risks During Foreign Travel
Who's Doing What to Whom?
Terrorism-A Simplified Explanation
Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Database
Global Terror Database
Australian Dept Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism
The Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
Anti Defamation League

…..Next in this series:

Permanent Relocation

  • Where to live
    • Why? 
  • Possible issues re; locating near nuclear-coal-oil power plants
  • Off Grid Power Source temporary & permanent:
    • Solar, hydrogen, geothermal, hydro, wind gen-set, etc.
  • Water  
    • Collection & Storage 
  • Work /Jobs
    • Travel to work, market & medical
  • Medical care
  • Home State Registration (if RVr)
  • Currency
  • Communications
  • Sewage
  • Food
    • Short term & Long Term food and water
    • MREs, canned, dried foods, seeds?
    • gardens Hydro/aquaponic

 

 

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