Surviving Urban Disasters - Storm/Flood

This is a series of Youtube videos that I found online. 


Les Stroud "Survivoman" shows you how to survive a flood if your in your house, office or car, explaining ways to treat food, health measures and safety.


And as always, I little preparation is better than not having any.

Survivorman - Surviving Urban Disasters Ep1 "Flood" Part 1/5

Survivorman - Surviving Urban Disasters Ep1 "Flood" Part 2/5

Survivorman - Surviving Urban Disasters Ep1 "Flood" Part 3/5

Survivorman - Surviving Urban Disasters Ep1 "Flood" Part 4/5

Survivorman - Surviving Urban Disasters Ep1 "Flood" Part 5/5

Prepper/Survivalist Accessory: Paracord Bracelet

One of the things that would distinguish a prepper/survivalist is a paracord bracelet. This is a bracelet made of a braided 550 parachute cord. 

Within some military units, it is a tradition to make what is known as a "combat bracelet" using paracord from a soldier's trouser ties and a button from their uniform. Each soldier makes one for the next so each one has a bracelet made by someone else. These are then worn on the mission by each soldier and only taken off when the whole unit returns. In this tutorial you will learn how to make these combat bracelets. (http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paracord-Combat-Bracelet)

But in the modern prepper/survivalist community, there is a different reason for wearing the bracelet. The paracord is a tough rope that you can use in emergency and survival situations.

Here are several uses of the paracord in emergency situations:

-Build a shelter using sticks or by tying up the corners of a poncho or tarp

-Lash logs or other items together to build a raft.

-Use it to make a bow drill for fire starting...(note it does take a lot of practice to start a fire with a bow, so don't rely on this unless you've done it before!)

-Make a sling to throw stones for protection and food. 

-Use it for signaling by tying a mirror or colorful cloth to the top of a tree

-Tie straight sticks around a broken limb to make a splint.

-Tie a sling to hold your arm

-Make a tourniquet to slow loss of blood

-Make a stretcher by running paracord between two long sticks, or fashion a branch drag to move an injured person

(http://www.survivorgeek.com/pages/Emergency-uses-for-Paracord.html)

But aside from the above mentioned, it is still a bracelet, a cool tactical accessory.

The picture of the paracord bracelet shown on this entry is my own bracelet which I bought from "The Para Shop Manila" (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Para-Shop-Manila/141274725939869)

This particular braid design is called Super Cobra. This is a double cord braid, I chose the black/OD green colors for a military look. The clip lock has a built in whistle that can also be used in emergency situations so that you can call for help or catch someone's attention.

Though it did not come cheap, the quality of the braid and the bracelet itself is very good. The bracelet was priced at Php420 + Php50 for shipping. I consider the purchase a good buy because I bought it from a fellow prepper/survivalist. Check out the facebook page to see the other prepping/survival items that they sell.

Filipino Survivalist Group

If you are a Filipino survivalist/prepper, join our facebook group and share your thoughts about gear and where you buy them, survival techniques and know how, trainings or experiences. You can also post photos of your EDC or BOB contents and other gears or equipment that you have. So what are you waiting for? If you are a Pinoy Prepper/Survivalist, join the group now!

Go to www.facebook.com and search "Filipino Survivalists"

Or copy this link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/267056360055278/

Cheers!

i SHOULD BE UPDATING THIS BLOG...

So, I haven't been posting new stuff and information for this blog and I apologize for that. I'm actually planning on doing at least one entry per week but have been busy with work.

This is blog is about prepping on a budget and I plan to post entries about the basic prepping that I'm doing right now so please bear with me. This will consist of pictures of the things I have been buying, a description and the reason why I consider them as needed in prepping, the price and where you can purchase them. And I might also post my own videos here and on my youtube channel.

And again, the things that I'm going to post are items that you can get even when on a budget and will not break the bank.

Here's the link to my youtube channel: www.youtube.com/user/manilaprepper

Though I haven't posted my own videos yet, you can watch the videos featured on my channel and you might be able to get some inspiration and also guides on how to go about and start prepping.

And as always, IT'S BETTER TO HAVE SOME FORM OF PREPARATION THAN NONE AT ALL.

Preppers are Crazy - via Youtube by Sootch00

"Preppers Are Crazy"... But They're Not as Crazy as They Use to Be.

This video was uploaded previously to my Sensible Prepper Channel and the comments were so positive that I decided to put it on the Sootch00 Channel. 

 

Another one of the people that I'm subscribed to from Youtube when it comes to prepping, "SENSIBLE PREPPING"

"Fear No Evil" by Nutnfancy

From one of my favorite people on Youtube, Mr. NUTNFANCY. A philosophy video talking about evil even in rule of law. You need to be able to defend yourself and your family from people who does not give a rats ass about other people's lives.

This video is aimed at protectionists who only rely on the government and government agencies to protect them against violence, predators and lawless elements.

You think evil is around during rule of law? Wait till Without Rule Of Law.

Again as always, it's better to have a gun and not need it than to need one and not have it.
A little preparation is better than no preps at all!

Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse

This entry was copied from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of the United States. This blog was made by Ali S. Khan posted on May 16th, 2011.

http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2011/05/preparedness-101-zombie-apocalypse/ 

There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. Take a zombie apocalypse for example. That’s right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you’ll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency.

A Brief History of Zombies
We’ve all seen at least one movie about flesh-eating zombies taking over (my personal favorite is Resident Evil), but where do zombies come from and why do they love eating brains so much? The word zombie comes from Haitian and New Orleans voodoo origins. Although its meaning has changed slightly over the years, it refers to a human corpse mysteriously reanimated to serve the undead. Through ancient voodoo and folk-lore traditions, shows like the Walking Dead were born.

A couple dressed as zombies - Danny Zucco and Sandy Olsson from the movie Grease walking in the annual Toronto Zombie Walk.

In movies, shows, and literature, zombies are often depicted as being created by an infectious virus, which is passed on via bites and contact with bodily fluids. Harvard psychiatrist Steven Schlozman wrote a (fictional) medical paper on the zombies presented in Night of the Living Dead and refers to the condition as Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome caused by an infectious agent. The Zombie Survival Guide identifies the cause of zombies as a virus called solanum. Other zombie origins shown in films include radiation from a destroyed NASA Venus probe (as in Night of the Living Dead), as well as mutations of existing conditions such as prions, mad-cow disease, measles and rabies.
The rise of zombies in pop culture has given credence to the idea that a zombie apocalypse could happen. In such a scenario zombies would take over entire countries, roaming city streets eating anything living that got in their way. The proliferation of this idea has led many people to wonder “How do I prepare for a zombie apocalypse?”
Well, we’re here to answer that question for you, and hopefully share a few tips about preparing for real emergencies too!

Some of the supplies for your emergency kit

Better Safe than Sorry
So what do you need to do before zombies…or hurricanes or pandemics for example, actually happen? First of all, you should have an emergency kit in your house. This includes things like water, food, and other supplies to get you through the first couple of days before you can locate a zombie-free refugee camp (or in the event of a natural disaster, it will buy you some time until you are able to make your way to an evacuation shelter or utility lines are restored). Below are a few items you should include in your kit, for a full list visit the CDC Emergency page.

• Water (1 gallon per person per day)
• Food (stock up on non-perishable items that you eat regularly)
• Medications (this includes prescription and non-prescription meds)
• Tools and Supplies (utility knife, duct tape, battery powered radio, etc.)
• Sanitation and Hygiene (household bleach, soap, towels, etc.)
• Clothing and Bedding (a change of clothes for each family member and blankets)
• Important documents (copies of your driver’s license, passport, and birth certificate to name a few)
• First Aid supplies (although you’re a goner if a zombie bites you, you can use these supplies to treat basic cuts and lacerations that you might get during a tornado or hurricane)

Once you’ve made your emergency kit, you should sit down with your family and come up with an emergency plan. This includes where you would go and who you would call if zombies started appearing outside your door step. You can also implement this plan if there is a flood, earthquake, or other emergency.

Family members meeting by their mailbox. You should pick two meeting places, one close to your home and farther away

1. Identify the types of emergencies that are possible in your area. Besides a zombie apocalypse, this may include floods, tornadoes, or earthquakes. If you are unsure contact your local Red Cross chapter for more information.
2. Pick a meeting place for your family to regroup in case zombies invade your home…or your town evacuates because of a hurricane. Pick one place right outside your home for sudden emergencies and one place outside of your neighborhood in case you are unable to return home right away.
3. Identify your emergency contacts. Make a list of local contacts like the police, fire department, and your local zombie response team. Also identify an out-of-state contact that you can call during an emergency to let the rest of your family know you are ok.
4. Plan your evacuation route. When zombies are hungry they won’t stop until they get food (i.e., brains), which means you need to get out of town fast! Plan where you would go and multiple routes you would take ahead of time so that the flesh eaters don’t have a chance! This is also helpful when natural disasters strike and you have to take shelter fast.

Never Fear – CDC is Ready

Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Prepared

If zombies did start roaming the streets, CDC would conduct an investigation much like any other disease outbreak. CDC would provide technical assistance to cities, states, or international partners dealing with a zombie infestation. This assistance might include consultation, lab testing and analysis, patient management and care, tracking of contacts, and infection control (including isolation and quarantine). It’s likely that an investigation of this scenario would seek to accomplish several goals: determine the cause of the illness, the source of the infection/virus/toxin, learn how it is transmitted and how readily it is spread, how to break the cycle of transmission and thus prevent further cases, and how patients can best be treated. Not only would scientists be working to identify the cause and cure of the zombie outbreak, but CDC and other federal agencies would send medical teams and first responders to help those in affected areas (I will be volunteering the young nameless disease detectives for the field work).