Your thoroughness always amazes me, Jara. As does the amount of thought you put into planning. I live in Florida, so I don't have a basement. I'd love it if Rob would do a video about what a nuclear blast would be like. How can someone who doesn't have a basement best prepare? Will the grid go down due to nuclear fallout? Etc. Thanks for another magnificent video. 🍳
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, Rob here 🙋♂️ Thank you for watching!! I'm in the process of putting a video together that answers "What is an EMP?" ..... so as soon as I'm finished with that, I'll get to work on your idea! I like the way you think!! Keep the ideas and the comments coming, we love hearing from you!
@kermitandmisspiggyb2 жыл бұрын
I getting to move to Florida. So hello neighbor. 😀
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
@Grant Jones it might be time to think outside "the box" of your apartment so to speak. Does your building have a basement level at all? Building staircases can be options if they are deeper within the building and often steel or concrete reinforced. Is there a close nearby building that is made of brick or concrete and possibly has inner areas or lower levels? There are so many variables that are impossible to know such as impact location and warning time, if any. But just brainstorming different options can be helpful. There would obviously be an area within which not much would matter but for the majority outside that radius there are options.
@beccasbythebay2 жыл бұрын
Yes no basement here in South Texas windows in all the rooms with only a small hallway where we stored our pantry. We only have 1000 Sq ft.
@josepablolunasanchez12832 жыл бұрын
It is more likely that Yellowstone explodes. If that happens, Florida is a good place to be as long as the sea does not put you at risk in case of earthquake.
@kathyerb3134 Жыл бұрын
❤ well done from Canada 🇨🇦
@Michelle2156152 жыл бұрын
In California we don't have basements and majority of our buildings are all above ground due to earthquakes so I pray this does not happen. I do have all my necessities for this situation that double for so many other scenarios as well.
@tammeyruiz38567 ай бұрын
Great job
@mntgardener9246 Жыл бұрын
Great job. I just found your channel and shared it with many people. Yesterday I put together the TOTE for a week. 🍳 Last year I put together a "Lights out kit". Fits in a free bucket I got from the bakery. Holds an oil lamp, bottle of fuel, candles, candle holders, matches, etc. Can't cook if no light. 🍳 Also, I have a bucket just for starting fires. Be Prepared, not Scared!!!! Keep up the great work.
@bakinglady10092 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Although I have a fair kitchen kit myself, you have added a few things to my list! Thank you!
@briancarr1862 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I would add a laptop tv tray or breakfast tray to use as a prep area or to place the stove on. 🍳
@janicetomchuk90495 ай бұрын
🍳 Excellent video! thank you
@jeffr28552 жыл бұрын
I thought that was a pretty good setup. Well thought out and VERY compact. My interface doesn't provide emojies but I did watch it all.
@villiehaizlip7626 Жыл бұрын
Very informative! Great ideas. I like your bins & found them myself but little ones love to lash & relach so the little nob holders broke. Loved their gaskets for storage.
@ScrapCher092 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. A grid down emergency kit didn't even enter my mind. Now I have another project to get done. I also want to check out your meal in a jar videos. Thanks again for all of your valuable info.
@user-oe6wq7pu8d7 ай бұрын
Dont forget bedding and extra clothes. Bedding could be a sleeping bag for everyone. And a couple of outfits per person. In a fallout you cant leave your shelter for at least 30 days. It takes that long for the air to clear.
@beccaivy09092 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info.👍
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@angelafaith56052 жыл бұрын
I think its pretty wild that in a shtf scenario someone would just be chilling in their basement cooking up some chili 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I dont have a large family so I picture myself in a shtf scenario hyperventilating in a corner chugging water, eating granola bars and beef jerky. Sure any days longer than 3 or 4 and going into a week long scenario then I might pull out a bigger pot than a camping size pot to cook up some comfort food 🤞
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Lol Angie! The idea for the kit really came about when I started thinking about how would we really utilize all that food down there without some basic cooking utensils. We do have some emergency meal kits we put together that are really just heat and eat, our meals in a jar that are just add water and cook... stuff like that! And this kit can be used for so many other emergencies also that might be slightly less nerve wracking! Even just the ability to open the soup can and heat it a little will be nice! But like you mentioned with kids it's important to have some ability to keep everyone calm and comfortable! ❤
@angelafaith56052 жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared ❤❤ I really was just joking a bit. I dont see myself using a big stockpot for those scenarios but for kids to not be hungry 🙏🙏 I was genuinely thinking tho that the people who are organized and ready for the shizzy need to be vlogging their life so we can see how its all tested and used 🤣🤣 I hope all of us make it through the chaos and comfortably safe and not sorry .....and yes I keep thinking of more things to add to my to do list! How are people who are doing nothing not even doing something (??) I just bought a luggable loo because heaven knows we dont want to be sheltering in place in the bathroom 🤣🤣 ....our house has 3 floors plus the basement (no garage) and plus a bug out bag, my head might forever be spinning with what to organize and where and how 🤣🤣
@timgloeckner92602 жыл бұрын
Jara I just bought a one burner with four bottles of fuel for $35.00 it also had a hard case. I also bought several bottles of fuel. I love your idea of getting a container and put everything together just incase.. Your doing a great job and keep it up..🇺🇸❤️✝️🙏🇺🇸❤️✝️🙏
@bluesue66872 жыл бұрын
One of the smartest videos I’ve seen. Well thought out and great ideas shared. Thank you
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sue I'm glad you found it valuable! ❤
@LORENA-wq3vm Жыл бұрын
🍳 thank you… omg so much to do! Blessings from Tampa Florida 🌴
@wickedprepared Жыл бұрын
You'll get there! You can do it! Just take one day at a time 😊
@NerisLaces2 жыл бұрын
New prepper here and appreciate you! Thank you! 🍳
@barbarasutherland80002 жыл бұрын
Nice tips where I live we don't have a basement.💯👍💯🥰💯✌️💯🙏💯☘️💯
@mikeywc8082 жыл бұрын
GasOne makes the dual fuel stove. Comes with the propane adapter hose. Works great. If you want a really good one Iwatani has a high heat 15000 btu stove made in Japan. It’s about $90-100 but will boil water super fast, it is also windproof, we use that one for tailgating and camping. That one is only butane.
@ravenlaughs97572 жыл бұрын
Needs ventilation. If you run to the basement you wouldn't want a open window to allow the rads to enter.
@lindaachenbach74172 жыл бұрын
thank you.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Linda!
@sharonneeb67562 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, will be putting a few more things together. Thanks.
@katherinerush69732 жыл бұрын
You can also use the mesh bags off fresh fruit and veggies just make a draw string for it.
@northwoodsyankee35282 жыл бұрын
That's slick. Now my issue would be....once I unpacked everything out of that tote, I'd never get it back in there again. Organization is not my strong point. I could hire you for a couple of days. Yep, I watched the entire thing.
@jenniferyost25162 жыл бұрын
🍳. Thank you. Appreciate your very straightforward and organized presentations of things.
@charoletteyanos582524 күн бұрын
You will need a sink to drain food. A toilet, or make shift toilet. Some matresses to sleep on would be nice. And a table with chairs. Also some games, or cards and dice. Coloring books and crayons for the kidos. Or bordom will become a problem. Best of luck.
@terryrodriguez62092 жыл бұрын
I live in South Central Texas and we don’t have basements here. Wish we did.
@sylviajackson75962 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I needed to put ok ne together instead of my items all over the place and you gave me more things to add to what I have.🍳
@cathyarmato7132 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jara! This is so helpful ❤ I just ordered a few of these items - great reco's!
@wickedprepared Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@emilasmith42792 жыл бұрын
I would add ziplock bags to store any opened food or water. My kit is very similar, however I also have a sm rectangle kingsford grill (for outdoor use). I have many plastic jugs full of charcoal in the event I need to bug out. Tfs! 🍳
@nancyprice51482 жыл бұрын
You are amazing. You think of everything. Now I have another project to work on. Thank you so very much for all your work to help others with this process of getting prepared. I appreciate you.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Nancy, thank you so much! I appreciate YOU and your sweet comments! I'm glad you found it helpful we love hearing that! ❤
@hlnbee2 жыл бұрын
The collapsible items are brilliant!
@Jenniferscrazylife2 жыл бұрын
🍳 awesome kit Jara
@lukequigley1212 жыл бұрын
AGREE,My cella has all my em prep gear and my Ham Station shack..2 burna camp stove ,10 1lb propane and the adapter for the 20lb ders. all the cooking gear plus 2 twin blow up matresses , 2nd wood stove down there..COFFEE is in front of everything w/ a percolator that works pissah..I didn't hear about a tank for the LOBSTAHS down there..Have to get Rob to seal up the doors n windows and turn the 82 Chebby Impallla into a lobsta tank..Wanta see pics.. OK thats it from Madison N.H. Great as always..
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha oh boy, don't go givin' the mrs. more project ideas! That's a good point though, gotta keep them lobstahs underground, safe from radiation and neighbahs! Keep prepping, keep watching, keep checking in! We love hearing from Madison N.H. !!! -Rob
@margaretchaves77352 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Great video!
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Margaret!
@kenkiekens77462 жыл бұрын
i also saw a video of having a metal box to put electronics and flex solar panels in to protect from EMP
@iowagirl196312 жыл бұрын
Your kit is fantastic! Thanks for posting it~
@milliemrrobinson10742 жыл бұрын
Great info! Your kit is fantastic! Thank you for your ideas and encouragement!
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Millie! 💓
@mariakrause39402 жыл бұрын
Ok, now I have to go and do more shopping. Thank you 🙏🏼
@maccabeus-everydaysurvival58282 жыл бұрын
Well done Wicked 🇺🇲🏴☠️🏴
@aura12982 жыл бұрын
🍳nice info!
@diananichols96992 жыл бұрын
🍳 your videos have alot of good information! Thank you for all you do
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diana it means a lot to us to hear that! ❤
@thecelticgrandma2 жыл бұрын
🍳, thanks Wicked Prepared! Love your videos!
@CarriesCulinaryCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thank you 🍳
@alxplays28742 жыл бұрын
Very good vidieo love it
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@helenknefley81482 жыл бұрын
Awesome job❤️
@jesusisking39742 жыл бұрын
The less dishes and cutlery ..the less you have to wash....the less water to use !
@MalikaBourne2 жыл бұрын
Now is not the time for "all or nothing" thinking. Good information. Get the facts, especially focus on your location and what you can expect. Radiation sickness will be real challenge unless you know what you need to do to prepare.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes! Thank you Malika.
@ericaharris90152 жыл бұрын
I know things change and I don't know if anyone knows this but exactly what would happen if we had a nuclear bomb dropped? Does the electric go out? Do we need a battery radio? What exactly is going to happen? Will people go crazy and try to steal your stuff? Sorry I've always been a hoarder of can goods but really nothing else. This war going causes me great anxiety and everyone thinks I'm nuts. But I think it would make me feel better if I had it at least somewhat put together! Thank you so much for all that you share and do for us!!
@Oliveo26552 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Thanks
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dawn!
@sheilafoster63832 жыл бұрын
You are Wicked prepared…
@AnnieOakley3792 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. 🍳
@denisegirmer45502 жыл бұрын
This was what I needed to do ty!
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Denise!
@DanielLDavis-df3uy2 жыл бұрын
as always, great informative video, however my question would be, are you power prepared? do you have a bugout solar system? I do enjoy your videos and hope you keep them coming. Thank you
@joeyjennings95482 жыл бұрын
4 years ago i bought a used lp gas stove for $125. it gets lots of use 🏡
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Nice Joey!
@Kat000002 жыл бұрын
I really like the collapseable items, great idea! I wonder if the alarms would need to be stored in a Faraday? Thanks for the video 🍳
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! From what we've read, most scientists believe a battery operated device that's not in use during an EMP event would not be harmed. However, we've got an extra one that is stored within our Faraday cage, just in case!!
@ntracefan2 жыл бұрын
Great information :)
@k.p.outdoors62322 жыл бұрын
Great video,gave me some ideas.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Awesome K.P. glad to hear that! ❤
@jeanettemcclernan6542 жыл бұрын
The way my basement is..I'd rather get bombed..lol..but thanks for the tips..Bless you and yours.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Lol Jeanette... your comment makes me wonder if your basement might be like ours?!? We live in an old house with a dirt basement. I call it our dungeon lol! It's creepy and full of cobwebs! But we're working on it! ❤
@jeanettemcclernan6542 жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared Yes..exactly like yours.
@jennpyle60952 жыл бұрын
🍳 great idea... I want to make kits like this as well...
@3dogsandapaw9342 жыл бұрын
Great Job 🍳
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@yukonsmomma35622 жыл бұрын
🍳 Thanks for another great video Here's.
@bethfloyd84892 жыл бұрын
Great video! 🍳
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Beth! ❤️
@patriciamoses13222 жыл бұрын
Great job I like it
@vm17762 жыл бұрын
I assume that your pantry has some things that could be eaten without cooking, having that option extends the amount of time you could be in the basement. I have a camping set which nests a pot or 2, a skillet and bowls, plates, and cups for 4, the whole set is smaller than my stock pot. I also have some camping pots that used to belong to a scout troop but they would be left if I had to bug out. boiling water takes more energy than just heating up, so hand sanatizer and wet wipes to lessen water use is something to consider.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely! Thanks for the ideas ❤
@kristinablinn50435 ай бұрын
Is there a bug out bag video? I couldn't find it :( if not I know we would love to see it!
@carlahabeck40517 ай бұрын
Would love to know about how much that would cost to build from scratch. Wonderful kit!
@wickedprepared7 ай бұрын
I didn't keep track when I did this, but years ago when I put together our "camp kitchen" (very similar but not quite as compact) I spent some time roaming through goodwill and thrift stores and got a lot of utensils and pots/pans there that I used. I also shopped at dollar tree for utensils. So that's an option too! The butane stove is the heart of our emergency cooking setup and it's very inexpensive. A great place to start.
@peggiebrown55692 жыл бұрын
🍳 I love your videos and I've learned more about emojis than I ever wanted to.😅❤
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
😂❤😂
@vm17762 жыл бұрын
if you can fit a pack of freeze dried food so you have at least one food that won't expire anytime soon in there would be helpful.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! We love our freeze dried foods! ❤
@plansmom12 жыл бұрын
i live close to Barksdale Air Force Base-it would be quick
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
😔
@billyhurst43192 жыл бұрын
Jara. morning ! Thanks for video you look incrediible ☺
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you Billy! And good morning to you! ❤
@billyhurst43192 жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared 😘
@1007jcc2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! 🍳
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jaime! ❤️
@maikehannah91792 жыл бұрын
It's really sad how much energy we will have to apply to prepping for this when such an event is entirely avoidable and should never happen in the first place. Why is it acceptable all of a sudden to have to consider the possibility this happening, it's a possibility to consider prepping for. How about making sure it doesn't happen. No one puts energy into that. Why do we have elected leaders when we still have to anticipate such an event may be possible. There's no nonchalant prepping and we're ok. Look at Hiroshima survivor pictures and the suffering they had to endure. Yet every one wants to prep and keep their loved ones safe. How safe will you be? People will drink milk unaware it's radiated. Milk keeps radiation. We need to prevent any nuclear event from happening that's where the energy needs to go. Surviving with prepping is possible but the amount of suffering and tragedy... We've seen it. Did we learn from it? Considering this a possible event is wise, prepping is wise but just be aware that this not a gentlemen's crime. We haven't learned from the past. Sad. You prep, you survive. How will we find non irradiated water to drink and food? Moneybags have bunkers and food stashed away, no doubt. All Preps run out and then you still have to face the crap outside.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
All good points Maike ❤ I guess I just like to control what I can. But really thinking about a nuclear attack was just the catalyst for me putting this together and getting everything all in one self contained kit. It could be used for countless other situations. But I agree with you I hope something like this never comes to pass!
@chapman1569 Жыл бұрын
Your comment is spot on. I remember a TV series titled Jericho, it was about habitants of the small town Jericho that were surviving after a nuclear bomb. The state of affairs theses days is chilling. I just know that I won't go on the roads trying to evacuate, everybody will be there and freak out.
@seamcheck112 жыл бұрын
What about no basement people! Any ideas? Thanks for the ideas in your video. 🚽?
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
In the absence of underground shelter, it's best to get to the center of the building, materials like concrete, brick, stone, lead and steel are the best shielding material outside of solid earth. Two of the things you'll be worried about are fallout and gamma radiation. Any type of shelter should be enough to protect you from fallout . It's the gamma radiation that is penetrating and can pass through many materials similar to an xray. These rays are limited to traveling in straight line though. Knowing the the direction of the detonation relative to your location could help you put the most barrier between you and those type of radiation. Also shielding yourself from heat and shock waves and flying debris but if you are close enough to be worrying about that your reaction time would be almost nil. But also think about other resources that could be close by to your home or wherever you are if you aren't at home.
@cordiehigh21522 жыл бұрын
Vaseline and cotton balls ua can start fires or use as a candle bully dipping cotton ball with vaseline..also both items can be used for wounds
@Dayna_Bennett2 жыл бұрын
🍳 Great preps
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dayna!
@tizmehere4923 ай бұрын
🍳Great kit. I might add cotton balls and vaseline as they could help start a camp fire. You always have great content.
@lizcarter69382 жыл бұрын
My comment is not related to cooking at all more about adding an extra layer of protection. You might have time to stack some premade sandbags over the basement windows if you already have them filled and in a wheelbarrow or wagon ready to move quickly in the event it's needed. It's always amazes me how I watch videos of the same vloggers every year having to get plywood to board up the same windows in the event of a hurricane. I'm thinking WHY are they getting rid of the wood? for one it's expensive and time consuming to keep having to measure and cut. Guess it's not as dramatic of a video if you're not in a panic trying to prepare. I personally would mark the boards and keep them year after year but that's just me I guess. Anyway as preppers we like to do as much as possible in a cost effective manner and have as much done before it's needed. So I'm getting foam board insulation to have precut and measured for my two bigger windows and I have the plastic and duct tape right there with them. covering up vents etc is going to be time consuming so having the windows prepped ahead of time could potentially be a matter of life of death.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting Liz. I was thinking about the basement windows and my thought was the lead aprons like they use for xray or something along those lines. But the sandbag idea is interesting we'll have to explore that I never thought of that! Like you though we do save every piece of wood, material etc. You never know when it might come in handy and we can't afford to waste. But you're absolutely right about prepping things ahead of time for the situations when seconds count!
@catherinehanilton82042 жыл бұрын
Where do I buy the pans and butane stove you show in your video? Love the info you provide. Thanks
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hello Catherine and thank you! In the video description you should find links for the products I used!
@nancyprice51482 жыл бұрын
Maybe add some water purification tables.
@seamcheck112 жыл бұрын
I have no basement
@carmenmendez68362 жыл бұрын
Where did you find those collapsible items, very useful! 🧐👍
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hi Carmen! I got them from Amazon! If you check the video description there are links. I thought they were pretty awesome!
@maikehannah91792 жыл бұрын
Didn't see iodine tablets listed, that's the most important thing to have on hand. French govt handed them out to their citizens.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
We have them but just not in the cooking kit. We do keep them in several other places.❤
@denisegirmer45502 жыл бұрын
You’d be very naturally beautiful without so much makeup🌸
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Denise for saying that ❤ People say that, but you'd be surprised what a troll I am without makeup! 🤣 Makeup really works magic which I suppose is why I enjoy it so much!
@billyhurst43192 жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared Jara shes right , but I understand why you highlight those beautiful eyes.
@Myfavorites8772 жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared you could NEVER be a troll. If makeup makes you feel better go ahead. I wore it everyday until I retired. I'd rather spend my time now prepping. 😆
@josepablolunasanchez12832 жыл бұрын
People with diabetes will have problems to preserve insulin. Can you ake a video on how to preserve it when there is no electricity for days?
@chapman1569 Жыл бұрын
You could have a small fridge running on batteries or propane, but for the propane fridge, I dont know about the carbon monoxide venting. If you were rich, a Tesla wall would be very practical. Maybe in a few years when EV'S are setup to provide electricity to the homes, you will be able to resolve that issue. Good luck.
@araefox2 жыл бұрын
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@paularizzo52172 жыл бұрын
Do u have cots for sleeping in the basement? What about bathroom? Sounds like you are wonderfully organized and prepared. Thank you for the video and links.
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paula! We do have an emergency toilet that we are keeping down there! I'll have a video on that soon. Still working on the other comfort items, we do have a cot and our air mattresses we use for camping (we have some battery and manual pumps for those) that we'll be moving down there for the time being!
@coffeefirstthenspeak64672 жыл бұрын
if the carbon dioxide detector showed too high, how would you get rid of it without being able to get fresh air? I feel like any type of fire would be dangerous since you would be in a place without any type of ventilation. Love your videos, thanks for all your ideas
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
The digital readout should show if any CO is being produced at all (which it shouldn't if the appliances are working correctly). This would allow one to discontinue use immediately before levels rose to more dangerous levels.
@coffeefirstthenspeak64672 жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared oh ok, I never had a digital one , just one that beeps if too much. Thank you!!!
@alm7772 жыл бұрын
Guess for those of us without a bunker or basement we certainly would be out of luck
@Mariemarie-uw7id2 жыл бұрын
No, you will have to retreat fast to the middle of the house some place without windows. You stay there and keep a radio there so you can listen to the news.
@alm7772 жыл бұрын
@@Mariemarie-uw7id a house won't protect against nuclear bomb
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Even a basement won't protect you from a nuclear bomb if you're within 5-10 miles of the impact. However, beyond that radius and a basement DOES protect you from gamma rays and fallout. With no basement or bunker, your main goal is to put as much mass between you and the direction of the bomb as possible. If you find a friend that has a basement, a church, a parking garage, high-rise building, shopping center, subway. There's even a story of a man that survived Hiroshima by ducking into a drainage ditch. Most of us learn at a young age that nuclear war is impossible to survive. But it's not the case. With some preparation and some planning... it is absolutely survivable, even without a basement or bunker. We're working on a series of videos that will be coming out soon about this, so make sure to subscribe and check back often.
@chapman1569 Жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared If a bomb is coming , first, will we be noticed. Second, evacuation will not be possible, everybody will be on the roads in a grid lock, so better hunker down in place.
@firecracker5412 жыл бұрын
How long would we have to go underground for. I have a basement the floor is concrete, one outside door which is half shot. My furnace and water heater are there plus several shelves of can goods plus spring water
@karbioverland60052 жыл бұрын
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@tiffanychappel62942 жыл бұрын
The one question I have, that I haven’t been able to find concrete information about, is how long the air in my basement can sustain me, and how not to waste available oxygen. I did read that in an empty 10 x 10 x 10 room of, initially, fresh air that 1 person could survive 2-3 days. Now, that is for a completely empty room (no storage boxes or emergency food). So, our basement has a very limited capacity of air, and my worry is that, should we also lose electricity, what could be used to heat food that will not use up the precious oxygen? I have found sufficient battery-powered lighting, but nothing for heating food. Will I just have to be content with cold soup straight from a can? Thanks in advance!
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tiffany! From what I've read and researched I'll try to put together something that makes sense. First of all it's virtually impossible to make any room completely airtight. If plastic is used to seal up a room it should only be for a few hours. Plastic is recommended more for chemical or biological attacks which usually dissipate more quickly. Plastic sheeting would not stop gamma radiation "rays" but getting yourself down below ground level will since these rays can only travel in a straight line. Theoretically plastic should offer some shielding from fallout particles, but the physical structure of your house will do that (roof walls etc). We do keep plastic sheeting in our kits. I believe it could be valuable to seal off obvious holes and cracks as well as air intakes such as for hvac systems that could allow fallout particles to enter. It could also be helpful to cordon off a decontamination area of your shelter if needed. But once again no room can or will typically be airtight there is natural ventilation ie. why you won't suffocate in your home even with all the doors and windows closed. I definitely would have battery operated carbon monoxide detectors and if you can find one an oxygen depletion alarm. Also if you can keep track of weather patterns such as winds and the direction of a blast relative to your location it could be helpful to determine when and if it might be ok to crack a window for ventilation and which side of the shelter would be better to do so. Of course a weather/emergency radio to keep updated if there is any info available. Also check out alcohol fuels they are very safe to burn inside. They don't put off at harmful vapors, of course i would think anything that burns would consume oxygen but alcohol fuels may be the safest. These are just some thoughts i hope some of this is helpful!
@tiffanychappel62942 жыл бұрын
@@wickedprepared Thanks! I look forward to hearing about anything else you can figure out. I had never given the air we breathe too much thought, until recently. I will subscribe, so I don’t miss your updates.
@anitaleroy9442 Жыл бұрын
@@tiffanychappel6294 The "shelter" (basement or else) is both against blast tornado etc effects, and, which is the point, preventing contaminated air to penetrate inside (for chemical and nuclear event, civilian or military). Fall out rain is not only coarse dust but also fine particulates that can be contaminated, or particulate in environment cross contaminated. This is why a particulate filter - N99 P100 - is used both in Fukushima area or Kazakhstan nuclear test areas, even years or decades after. You must add in a nuke warhead event the toxic fumes from the blasted area and burnt down, and this for days, weeks, even months (I have an example from an industrial fire). So any serious shelter must be fit with HEPA filter and if possible active charcoal filter. Pump, noth eletric and manual. Anita former RN nurse trained in hazmat emergencies. Indeed in a tight sealed room, you canr survive more than a short time, before lack of oxygen, CO and moisture. All the so called "preppers" thinking to get a tight sealed room for 1day + are telling hazardous things.
@nancygross21962 жыл бұрын
Add some potholders
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nancy! They're in there! Those black gloves are actually pot holders! ❤
@ladaneaelkins77652 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your container
@beavisroadhog9629 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to stack the eye makeup deeep.
@wickedprepared Жыл бұрын
Sure! Why not??
@tmarkhamesq2 жыл бұрын
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@lornapatterson81482 жыл бұрын
Where are the links? Can find them...🙄
@wickedprepared2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lorna! They should be in the video description can you see that? If you're on a phone, below the video click the title and it should bring up the description.