Emergency planning - escape route/go bag

[Anonymous]

We have a supply of Potassium Iodide Tablets for everyone in the house. It’s more about having it in case of a nuclear plant having issues, and less about a bombing (also hoping we would quickly die in that scenario). But it’s peace of mind to have them. They last like 10 years and just sit in the medicine cabinet. I’m an emergency, the government is supposed to distribute them but I would rather trust myself on that one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a supply of Potassium Iodide Tablets for everyone in the house. It’s more about having it in case of a nuclear plant having issues, and less about a bombing (also hoping we would quickly die in that scenario). But it’s peace of mind to have them. They last like 10 years and just sit in the medicine cabinet. I’m an emergency, the government is supposed to distribute them but I would rather trust myself on that one.

Do you live near a nuclear power plant?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What exactly does your husband think is going to happen in which he needs filter straws and guns?

OP - pretty sure he thinks the water is going to be poisoned and that all the Republicans with guns will be coming to get Democrats. OR we will actually be at war with a foreign adversary on US soil.

Plan is to get the hell out of dodge and go to our family house by the Canadian boarder.

I would be a lot more concerned about your husband's mental health than any of the threats he fears. Lord.

OP - jeez I was joking. Anyway I do think its important to have an emergency plan, especially since we have young kids with no phones. From what I am reading here I guess sheltering in place is probably the best bet as long as we have plenty of potable water, food and a generator.

[Anonymous]

We have a 4 bed 2 bath cabin on 7 acres in the mountains of Madison County, Va, backing up to Shenandoah National Park.

It has a well, septic tank, two wood stoves, a generator, a tractor and any tool you could ever need. I always have about 100 pounds of propane and 50 gallons of gas in the run in shed, as well as rifles and handguns in a safe.

It's not an escape house as much as it is a weekend home that can function very well as a hideout.

It was built to be as self sufficient as possible. Neighbors on three sides are all large landowners so we are extremely well isolated.

No one will stumble upon us. And if they do, God help them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a supply of Potassium Iodide Tablets for everyone in the house. It’s more about having it in case of a nuclear plant having issues, and less about a bombing (also hoping we would quickly die in that scenario). But it’s peace of mind to have them. They last like 10 years and just sit in the medicine cabinet. I’m an emergency, the government is supposed to distribute them but I would rather trust myself on that one.

Do you live near a nuclear power plant?

Ish. The recommendation is for people within 10 miles of a plant. We live about 17 miles from a plant. Again- this is something I keep for my own peace of mind and will likely never need it. But I have them on hand just in case, in the unlikely scenario the recommendation expanded for whatever reason.

[Anonymous]

Op there are laws about driving with fins and also crossing state lines with guns so familiarize yourself with them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What exactly does your husband think is going to happen in which he needs filter straws and guns?

OP - pretty sure he thinks the water is going to be poisoned and that all the Republicans with guns will be coming to get Democrats. OR we will actually be at war with a foreign adversary on US soil.

Plan is to get the hell out of dodge and go to our family house by the Canadian boarder.

I would be a lot more concerned about your husband's mental health than any of the threats he fears. Lord.

OP - jeez I was joking. Anyway I do think its important to have an emergency plan, especially since we have young kids with no phones. From what I am reading here I guess sheltering in place is probably the best bet as long as we have plenty of potable water, food and a generator.

No one can tell you're joking from the context of your post. Your husband is stocking up on guns. That is what people are reacting to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a 4 bed 2 bath cabin on 7 acres in the mountains of Madison County, Va, backing up to Shenandoah National Park.

It has a well, septic tank, two wood stoves, a generator, a tractor and any tool you could ever need. I always have about 100 pounds of propane and 50 gallons of gas in the run in shed, as well as rifles and handguns in a safe.

It's not an escape house as much as it is a weekend home that can function very well as a hideout.

It was built to be as self sufficient as possible. Neighbors on three sides are all large landowners so we are extremely well isolated.

No one will stumble upon us. And if they do, God help them.

Where is your primary home in the DMV? Is your plan to walk there in an emergency?

[Anonymous]

Nobody is going anywhere in an emergency. Roads will be completely gridlocked. Best hope is to shelter in place.

[Anonymous]

I watch Alone and I carry a solid extra 20 lbs on my body. That’s the extent of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a supply of Potassium Iodide Tablets for everyone in the house. It’s more about having it in case of a nuclear plant having issues, and less about a bombing (also hoping we would quickly die in that scenario). But it’s peace of mind to have them. They last like 10 years and just sit in the medicine cabinet. I’m an emergency, the government is supposed to distribute them but I would rather trust myself on that one.

I like your thinking. Bullet to the head has always been my thought, but potassium iodide would be calmer and less messy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a 4 bed 2 bath cabin on 7 acres in the mountains of Madison County, Va, backing up to Shenandoah National Park.

It has a well, septic tank, two wood stoves, a generator, a tractor and any tool you could ever need. I always have about 100 pounds of propane and 50 gallons of gas in the run in shed, as well as rifles and handguns in a safe.

It's not an escape house as much as it is a weekend home that can function very well as a hideout.

It was built to be as self sufficient as possible. Neighbors on three sides are all large landowners so we are extremely well isolated.

No one will stumble upon us. And if they do, God help them.

Where is your primary home in the DMV? Is your plan to walk there in an emergency?

I'll get there. Don't worry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a 4 bed 2 bath cabin on 7 acres in the mountains of Madison County, Va, backing up to Shenandoah National Park.

It has a well, septic tank, two wood stoves, a generator, a tractor and any tool you could ever need. I always have about 100 pounds of propane and 50 gallons of gas in the run in shed, as well as rifles and handguns in a safe.

It's not an escape house as much as it is a weekend home that can function very well as a hideout.

It was built to be as self sufficient as possible. Neighbors on three sides are all large landowners so we are extremely well isolated.

No one will stumble upon us. And if they do, God help them.

Where is your primary home in the DMV? Is your plan to walk there in an emergency?

That's what Parisians did when hitler invaded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is going anywhere in an emergency. Roads will be completely gridlocked. Best hope is to shelter in place.

As I said earlier, I think you could get out of the area on a dirt bike. Although, someone would definitely open a door into you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is going anywhere in an emergency. Roads will be completely gridlocked. Best hope is to shelter in place.

As I said earlier, I think you could get out of the area on a dirt bike. Although, someone would definitely open a door into you.

If you have to get across a bridge even a dirt bike might be hard. I do agree that in general this could be your best bet, though you’d likely need a weapon (and know how to use it) to protect it and yourself.