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hpcatx wrote:Does anyone have suggestions regarding Synthroid? I intend of asking the doc to write a 3-month prescription next visit -- with the fact we live in hurricane prone area as good justification. Don't know if I feel comfortable bringing it up with the doc in longer-term, survivalist context.

chasfm11 wrote:

Dave2 wrote: How can the city prevent you from putting rain barrels in the backyard? Drilling a well, I get (and disagree with), but have they seriously said you can't collect rain water?

Yes. It is another wonderful example of government protecting me from myself. This area is having the worst West Nile season ever and has even made the National news because of it. Their excuse is that you cannot have standing water anywhere. When I built my barn two years ago, they nearly flunked the grading because there was standing water within 3 feet of the foundation. The foundation was 46 yards of concrete and was 8 inches above the ground. The building is all metal. No matter. No standing water.

They have a whole raft of other bizzare rules, too. It would take more than a couple of adult beverages to explan them.

chasfm11 wrote:

Sangiovese wrote:One quick thing to consider. It doesn't make it onto a lot of "lists" but it is important if you plan to "bug in" or shelter in place to ride out a temporary disruption.

Sanitation/waste disposal.

Anyone stuck in a city/suburb without running water for even a few days will be dealing with a major problem once the toilets stop flushing. There are several "bucket with a seat" style commodes available, with disposable liners. On the plus side, you can store other preps in them until you need to use it.

I only mention it because it is something that I personally overlooked for a long time, and rarely see mentioned.

This is a part of planning that I've spent some time on. If we can remain at home, we have a septic system and would be good for years. Unfortunately, our city supplied water is very fragile and typically is out for 5-8 days sporadically throughout a summer. The city has little appetite for allowing us to have a backup, either by letting us drill or own well or to use storage barrels to catch rain water.

Alternately, we have an RV with a fairly large holding tank. My wife and I can go up to about 10 days if we manage that tank. Again, one of the limiting factors is having water and our fresh water tank becomes a limiting factor. If we managed to out of a serious situation early with the RV, we could get about 800 miles and many days before needing anything. We keep the RV stocked for a rapid departure.