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Preparedness

As members of the LDS church, we are encouraged to have a 1-year food storage plan.

We read in Proverbs 22:3 " A prudent man foreseeth danger and takes cover, while the simple keep going and suffer."

There is also that joke by Bill Cosby talking about Noah building his ark, saying "How long can you tread water?"

It all comes down to being prepared for the unexpected.

There are many ways to prepare for many unexpected situations.
Food Storage
Precious metals investing
First-aid training

The list goes on and on.

Preparedness

VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

* = INSPECT / REPLACE QUARTERLY
# = SHORTAGE
% = WASH AS NEEDED

BRING ALL YOU NEED - CARRY ALL YOU BRING

LEGEND:
+ =    ADD FOR CAMPING TRIP
+AP1 = ACTION PACKER 1 (Rubbermaid 24 gallon)
+AP2 = ACTION PACKER 2 (Rubbermaid 24 gallon)
+FL1 = FOOTLOCKER
TB =   TRUCK BED
BLS =  TRUCK BED, LEFT SADDLE BAG (20mm Ammo Can)
BRS =  TRUCK BED, RIGHT SADDLE BAG (20mm Ammo Can)
TC =   TRUCK CAB,
CBD =  TRUCK CAB, BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT
CBP =  TRUCK CAB, BEHIND PAX SEAT
CD =   TRUCK CAB, TOP OF DASH
CG =   TRUCK CAB, GLOVE BOX
CUP =  TRUCK CAB, UNDER PASSENGER SEAT
+PBG = PARACHUTE BAG
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
CAB: - TC -
TC BLANKET, SURVIVAL
TC BAG, CAMERA
TC BAG, LITTER
TC DETERGENT, WINDOW CLEANER
TC MAP, TOPO
TC TOWEL, BEACH %
TC CB RADIO/ HAM RADIO
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TOP OF DASH
RADAR DETECTOR
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GLOVE BOX - CG -
CG PLIERS, NEEDLE NOSE, LONG
CG PAPERS, REGISTRATION
CG ROAD MAPS, (local, national)
CG SCREWDRIVER, FLAT TIP, ¼"
CG SCREWDRIVER, PHILLIPS #2
CG SMALL CHANGE
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UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT
BEACH TOWEL
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UNDER PASSENGER SEAT - CBP -
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BEHIND SEAT - CBD -

CBD SHIELD, SUN BLOCKING
CBD TIRE JACK & TOOLS
CBD WIRE COAT HANGER
CBD SMALL SURVIVAL KIT: (9MM Ammo box)
CORD, NYLON, 1/8" X 50'
BLADE HACK SAW 32 TEETH
CANDIES
CANDLE
CARDS
FILE
FLARES
GAGE, TIRE PRESSURE
MATCHES
PLASTIC WARE, KNIFE, FORK, SPOON
PLIERS, NEEDLE NOSE
PLIERS, SLIP JOINT
TIRE REPAIR KIT
TIE-WRAPS
FIRST AID KIT
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TRUCK BED - TB -

TB CARPET SECTION, 48" x 60"
TB CONTAINER, WATER, 5 Gallon
TB DC POWERED AIR COMPRESSOR
TB 4-TON *AMERICAN* MADE COME-ALONG
TB 20-FT OF CHAIN OR AT LEAST A TOW STRAP
TB HATCHET / AXE
TB BOW SAW
TB GAS CAN, PLASTIC 5-gallon
TB PAD, FOAM, ½" X 24" X 48"
TB SPONGE
TB VEST, SAFETY
TB BACK PACK:
  CANTEEN 1 QT
  FIRST AID KIT
  POWER BARS
  COUGH DROPS HALLS MENTHO LYPTUS
  SUN BLOCK, SPF 30+
  KNIFE, BUCK MODEL 121
  PANCHOS, 2 EA.
  SPORTSMAN'S BLANKETS, 2 EA.
  CORD, NYLON, 1/8" X 50'
  BELT BAG, BLUE
  10 ESSENTIALS
  BAG, 1 GL ZIP LOCK
  BAG, 30 GL TRASH
  FIRST AID KIT BANDANNA
  CANDIES
  CHAPSTICK
  COMB
  COMPASS
  EMERGENCY BLANKET
  FLASH LIGHT, MINI-MAG
  MAP
MATCHES
MIRROR
PEN, WATER PROOF
PLIERS, NEEDLE NOSE, 4"
POCKET KNIFE
POWER BARS
SNAKE BIT KIT
SUN GLASSES
TOOTH BRUSH
WHISTLE
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PARACHUTE BAG - PBG -

PBG TARP, 10' X 15'
PBG TENT, DOME, 10' X 10', 3 PERSON
PBG TENT FLY
PBG TENT STAKES, 10 EA.

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TB+ COOLER, COLEMAN 48 QT
TB+ DUTCH OVEN, 10"
TB+ DUTCH OVEN, 14"
TB+ NET, FISH LANDING
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TB+ PERSONAL PACK UP
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TB+ FISHING TACKLE
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TB+ GROCERY LIST
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TB TOOL BAG
METRIC & STANDARD WRENCHES
METRIC & STANDARD SOCKET SET
SCREWDRIVERS
TAPE MEASURE, STEEL, IN-MM, 25'
VICE GRIPS
NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS
REGULAR PLIERS
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RH SADDLE BAG: - BRS - (CHEMICALS)
BRS ANTI-FREEZE
BRS BAKING SODA
BRS BRAKE FLUID DOT 3
BRS CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID
BRS FIX-A-FLAT (2 CANS)
BRS RADIATOR STOP-LEAK (2 TUBES)
BRS GAS TANK FIX-IT "GUM" (1 TUBE)
BRS SUPER GLUE (1 TUBE)
BRS JB WELD (1 SET)
BRS "PLASTISTEEL" (1 TUBE)
BRS SMALL BOTTLE OF DAWN DISHWASHING DETERGENT FOR DEGREASING
BRS OIL 4 QTS SAE 10W-40
BRS WATER DISTILLED, 1 GL
BRS POWER STEERING FLUID
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LH SADDLE BAG: - BLS - (TOOLS)
BLS ASSORTED FUSES
BLS ASSORTED HOSE CLAMPS
BLS AXE
BLS BOOK, CHILTON'S
BLS BROOM, WHISK
BLS BRUSH, NYLON
BLS CRIMPER, ELECTRICAL TERMINAL
BLS FAN BELT # _______________
BLS FLASHLIGHT
BLS FUNNEL
BLS LIGHT, AC WORK
BLS NAILS, 3"
BLS OIL FILTER, FRAM # _______
BLS PARTS, ETC. _________________________
BLS PLIERS, DIAGONAL CUTTING
BLS SHOVEL, FOLDING
BLS SMALL WIRE BRUSH
BLS STRIPPER WIRE
BLS TAPE, DUCT
BLS TERMINALS ELECTRICAL
BLS TUBING, PLASTIC, BRAKE BLEEDING, 6'
BLS TY-WRAPS
BLS JUMPER CABLES
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ACTION PACKER 1:
AP1 ALUMINUM FOIL *
AP1 ASPIRIN *
AP1 BAGS, PLASTIC, 30 GL TRASH
AP1 BAGS, PLASTIC, 4 GL TRASH
AP1 BAGS, PLASTIC, ZIP-LOCK, 1 GL SIZE
AP1 BAGS, PLASTIC, ZIP-LOCK, QT SIZE
AP1 BASIN, PLASTIC, DISH WASHING
AP1 BATTERIES AA CELL, 6 EACH *
AP1 BATTERIES D CELL, 4 EACH *
AP1 BOTTLE, FUEL
AP1 BOWLS PAPER
AP1 BUCKET, PLASTIC, 2.5 QT
AP1 CANDIES *
AP1 CANDLE
AP1 COOK SET, 2 MAN %
AP1 CUPS, PLASTIC, 3 EACH %
AP1 DEODORIZER, AIRWICK SOLID *
AP1 FLASHLIGHT, HEADLAMP, 4-D-CELL, 1 EA.
AP1 FOOD WRAP, PLASTIC
AP1 FRYING PAN, ALUMINUM, FOLDING HANDLE, 8" %
AP1 HOLDER, FISHING ROD, SHORE
AP1 HOLDER, PLATE, PAPER 6 EA.
AP1 INSECT REPELLENT COILS *
AP1 KNIFE, FISH FILLET
AP1 LANTERN, CANDLE
AP1 LIGHT STICK, CYALUME 4 EA. *
AP1 MATCHES *
AP1 MONOFILAMENT 6 LB TEST
AP1 MUG, COFFEE %
AP1 NAPKINS 300 EA. *
AP1 NEEDLES
AP1 NET, FISHING STREAM
AP1 NET, MINNOW DIPPING
AP1 PAD, DISH SCRUBBING
AP1 PAD FOAM, STOVE BASE
AP1 PLATE, PAPER, 200 EA.*
AP1 POT W/ LID, 10 QT
AP1 Q-TIPS SWABS
AP1 RAG, BATH
AP1 RAGS, RED, SHOP 3 EA.
AP1 REFLECTOR, CANDLE LANTERN
AP1 SHAKER, SALT & PEPPER
AP1 SILVERWARE, METAL %
AP1 SOAP, DISH WASHING DAWN
AP1 SOAP, DR. BRONNER'S, PEPPERMINT
AP1 SPATULA, PLASTIC %
AP1 STOVE, MSR MODEL XGK-II
AP1 STOVE, SPARE PARTS KIT
AP1 STOVE, SVEA-123
AP1 TAPE, DUCT
AP1 TOWEL, PAPER 2 RL
AP1 TROWEL, PLASTIC
AP1 WHISK, WIRE %
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ACTION PACKER 2: - AP2 -

AP2 BRUSH, LONG HANDLE BBQ %
AP2 BOWLS, STAINLESS STEEL %
AP2 CARDS, SURVIVAL TRAINING
AP2 CONTAINERS, PLASTIC, FOOD STORAGE %
AP2 COLANDER %
AP2 FORK, LONG HANDLE BBQ %
AP2 GRATER %
AP2 GRIDDLE, PANCAKE
AP2 HAMMER, 5 LB
AP2 HOT MIT
AP2 LADLE, STAINLESS STEEL %
AP2 MASHER, POTATO %
AP2 MEASURING CUP %
AP2 PAN, PIE, ALUMINUM %
AP2 PITCHER, PLASTIC, 2 QT %
AP2 POT HOLDER
AP2 POTATO PEELER %
AP2 SAW, WOOD CUTTING
AP2 SIFTER, FLOUR %
AP2 SPATULA, LONG HANDLE BBQ %
AP2 SPATULA, STAINLESS STEEL %
AP2 SPOON, SLOTTED, STAINLESS STEEL %
AP2 TONGS, SERVING %
AP2 FLY SWATTER
AP2 CLOTHES PINS
AP2 CLOTHES LINE
AP2 ACCESSORIES FOR DUTCH OVEN
AP2+ CANNED GOODS
AP2+ CLEAVER, MEAT CUTTING %
AP2+ COOK BOOKS & RECIPES
AP2+ KNIFE, 12" BUTCHER %
AP2+ KNIFE, 2" PARING, 2 EA. %
AP2+ SPICES & FLAVORINGS
CUMIN
CINNAMON
GARLIC POWDER
OREGANO
PEPPER
SALT

Preparedness History & Civil Business Politics

INVESTING IN GOLD & SILVER

Why is it better to invest in Gold & Silver instead of company stocks?
When you invest in Gold & Silver, you are not putting your money into a company that might go bankrupt or out of business for some unforseen reason.

What can Gold & Silver be used for?
It can be used for bartering and trading if we ever have an economical collapse. During an economic collapse, stocks will become worthless.

It can be put away for your retirement.

It can be saved for emergency situations when extra money is needed.

Can I make a profit by investing in Gold & Silver?
Absolutly! But only if you invest the right way.

How do I invest in Gold & Silver so I make a profit?
It's quite simple. Start small and grow as you go.

Step #1. Buy as much silver as you can until you have enough to trade for one ounce of
        gold.
Step #2. As you invest, watch the spot price in the metal market with Gold & Silver. You
        will notice that some days both metals go up in value, some days they go down.
        Other days they don't move or they move in different directions.
Step #3. Always trade up. What I mean when I say always trade up is when one metal goes
        up and one goes down, trade the metal that goes up for the one that goes down.
        That way you get more for your trade.

        Example: If silver goes up and gold goes down, trade your silver for gold. Then
                 when gold goes up and silver goes down, trade your gold for silver.

Step #4. Repeat steps 1 thru 3

Where can I find gold and silver prices?
You can call the local coin store to get a current spot metal price or log onto https://www.kitco.com

What is the best form of gold and silver to invest in?
1 oz. bars are always a great choice for silver and either 1 oz bars or gold eagles for gold. As you get more and more silver you might want to trade your 1 oz bars for 5 or 10 oz bars so your silver is easier to handle when you do your trading.

When I cash in my gold or silver, is my income reported to the IRS by the coin dealer?
Often, promoters will claim that the coins they offer are not subject to "reporting." These statements imply the government requires gold transactions be reported. However, no government regulations require the reporting of the purchases of any precious metals, per se. If payment is made by cash greater than $10,000, however, it becomes a "cash reporting transaction." It is not the gold that the government wants reported but the cash. Such reporting applies to all business transactions involving more than $10,000 cash.

Regarding cash transactions, Official General Instructions for IRS Form 8300 read: "Who Must File. - Each person engaged in a trade or business who, during that trade or business, receives more than $10,000 in cash in one transaction or two or more related transactions must file Form 8300. Any transactions conducted between a payer (or its agent) and the recipient in a 24-hour period are related transactions.

This regulation applies to cash - greenbacks, paper money. It does not apply to personal checks, wire transfers, or money market withdrawals. When cashier's checks or money orders are involved, cash reporting may be triggered.

Form 8300's General Instructions define as cash "a cashier's check, bank draft, traveler's check, or money order having a face amount of not more than $10,000." Using a cashier's check less than $10,000 would be a "cash transaction," but it would not be reportable because it is less than $10,000. However, two cashier's checks, each less than $10,000 but totaling more than $10,000 for a single purchase, would be considered cash and subject to reporting.

Further clarification: If an investor makes a $15,000 investment in gold and pays with a single $15,000 cashier's check, it is not reportable. If, however, he pays with two or more cashier's checks each less than $10,000, the dealer would be obligated to report.

Cash reporting requirements were not written specifically for the precious metals industry but for all businesses. The purchase of a car, boat, or jewelry, and payment with two cashier's checks, each less than $10,000 but totaling more than $10,000, would be a reportable transaction.

Personal checks or checks drawn on the payer's own account are not considered cash. Form 8300's General Instructions read: "Cash does not included a check drawn on the payer's own account, such as a personal check, regardless of the amount."

Reportable sales (again, customer sales to dealers) apply to 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs, 1-oz Krugerrands, and 1-oz Mexican Onzas in quantities of twenty-five or more in one transaction. Reporting requirements do not apply to American Gold Eagles, no matter the quantities. Furthermore, reporting requirements do not apply to any fractional ounce gold coins.

Preparedness

These are excellent messages. This is a very good thread, and I think it should be in the Environment Survival board, mind if I move it there?

Preparedness

Yeah, but how would I find it when I have more info for the subject?

I tried looking for Environment Survival in the search part, but couldn't find anything.

[edit]ADMIN: Those that want to find this post will see a 'moved to notice' with the link. Thanks. by the way, you may wish to learn how to make offtopics and quotes via the FAQ board.[/edit]

Preparedness

For those who want to start a food storage plan, but don't have a lot of money, here is a website that shows how to do it on $5.00 per week:
https://users.deseretonline.com/hedgemom/family.html

Preparedness

The following is a link to a website that is a sampling of quotes from leaders and prophets of The  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) given on the  subject of preparedness, a year's supply of food and essentials, and  
self-reliance.

https://hometown.aol.com/rafleet/ldsone.htm

Preparedness Politics Business Civil & History

I personally am investing in Toilet Paper. If there is an economic collapse, what good is gold? I have 2 cases of TP stored up. I figure after the stores are cleared out, TP will be worth it's weight in Gold!!!