You cannot. Two days without electricity will see you loose all. If you have stocked your freezer you need to think about converting your protein to another form. Ie canned or dehydrated. Or buy a generator that uses gasoline.
My parents have discussed getting a generator but haven’t done so. I’ve asked my dad to watch for a CB radio but I’m not entirely sure what all is needed for survival mode. I’ve seen people mention matches and the CB radio, and stock up on dry/dehydrated meals. As a millennial I will admit I have zero clue where to start if our current society goes into dark times.
My only concern with a generator is that they are noisy. If we go into a situation where it’s every man for himself (and I don’t think we will, but…..) there are some Agrade predators out there. Even friends can turn nasty if their little ones are without food and they know you have food. What a generator does is draw attention to what you have. It tells a person that you have obtained this to continue feeding your family. Which = food. If you can get it and I’m not sure, you would be better to get the long life meals - Wise I think they are called in America. https://wisefoodstorage.com/ Expensive, but so are generators. They have a myriad of sizes and family needs. But if you do get them, you tell no one. In a dire situation unfortunately it’s everyone for himself. Protecting yourself - to protect your children or parents, will be paramount. Prepper forums will give you tips about this. It’s hard, but you as the protector will step into different shoes that society now dictates. Yes, TODAY we share, but TOMORROW we protect. You cannot help your whole street. Otherwise it takes the food out of a loved ones mouth. And the worse thing? One these neighbours, friends take everything from you, they’ll move onto their next victims. Remember the toilet paper situation?? It would be this x 1000.
Get yourself onto a prepping forum. I’m in Australia but I can see there a preppers here. Ask here. Just immerse yourself to start with and take notes. Get a folder together for quick reference. What you can do is start making copies of important documents. And if you have pets, take a picture of them and you together close up. Especially identifying features. Why? Animals will get separated and having a pic of you and them will help if someone tries to steal them. Keep a couple of laminated copies secured safely with different family members. Make sure you have spare leads, muzzles etc. The last thing you want to do is go into a camp for displaced people as animals are not allowed usually. Best if you have a pet to be prepared to camp out. Portable/collapsible water/food containers. Copies of their shots, medical issues etc. and a tethering rope and a jacket rather than a collar and as in a grim situation they will slip a collar.
Peanut butter
Whole wheat crackers (sealed)
Trail mix and nuts (unsalted)
Healthy cereals
Granola bars and meal replacement bars
Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon)*
Canned beans and vegetables*
Sports drinks
Canned soups and chili*
Powdered milk*
Herbs, spices, salt, and pepper
All-purpose multivitamins
If you have to leave in a hurry - ditch the cans for zip loc bags - don’t scrimp on these. Cans can get heavy. Forgot can opener? Turn opening upside down and use a rock or concrete to rub can constantly. This will break the seal.
There is sooooo much and many areas. Like. If my area got too dangerous to stay, where would I go? On foot? By bike? By car? Get Local maps of your area to avoid highly populated areas to get to a safe area. This might mean trekking off highly trafficked roads to a back road. If power is down, using rail lines AT NIGHT while you sleep during day to travel will cut out hills etc. Forums will give scenarios of when to stay or leave. The trick is when do you GO? Well meaning friends might want you to stay but it might cost you an injury or your life. In a serious situation you cannot and should not rely on electricity or internet. Even phone coverage. Get yourself on a forum. They’ll have different areas to glean info from, ie, radios. Best bug out bags. Amount of food for each family member. Food lists. What to do with human waste if toilets don’t flush. I’d be hitting the garage sales. You can pick up the best stuff for next to nothing. God Bless!
Not true. I have an all meat deepfreezer in my shed. Last summer the power to the shed was out by accident for 5 days. The meat around the outside was thawed but cold. 70% was still frozen. All u have to do is power a freezer up for 5 hours, every 3 days. Ur meats will not spoil
Not in florida. Another southern state. Refroze immediately. I did check 5 packages for spoilage. Good to go all 5. NOTE: My stuff was powered off for 5 days, I DO NOT recommend anyone let it go that long if they can power up their freezer for a few hours a day
What do you recommend for keeping your freezers cold?
But but but ... what if you live in the south?
Lmao
Smoking and salting food was the original preservative after all.
I don't rely on cold storage. I'd eat whatever is in the freezer first.
Keep them on the feather.
You cannot. Two days without electricity will see you loose all. If you have stocked your freezer you need to think about converting your protein to another form. Ie canned or dehydrated. Or buy a generator that uses gasoline.
My parents have discussed getting a generator but haven’t done so. I’ve asked my dad to watch for a CB radio but I’m not entirely sure what all is needed for survival mode. I’ve seen people mention matches and the CB radio, and stock up on dry/dehydrated meals. As a millennial I will admit I have zero clue where to start if our current society goes into dark times.
My only concern with a generator is that they are noisy. If we go into a situation where it’s every man for himself (and I don’t think we will, but…..) there are some Agrade predators out there. Even friends can turn nasty if their little ones are without food and they know you have food. What a generator does is draw attention to what you have. It tells a person that you have obtained this to continue feeding your family. Which = food. If you can get it and I’m not sure, you would be better to get the long life meals - Wise I think they are called in America. https://wisefoodstorage.com/ Expensive, but so are generators. They have a myriad of sizes and family needs. But if you do get them, you tell no one. In a dire situation unfortunately it’s everyone for himself. Protecting yourself - to protect your children or parents, will be paramount. Prepper forums will give you tips about this. It’s hard, but you as the protector will step into different shoes that society now dictates. Yes, TODAY we share, but TOMORROW we protect. You cannot help your whole street. Otherwise it takes the food out of a loved ones mouth. And the worse thing? One these neighbours, friends take everything from you, they’ll move onto their next victims. Remember the toilet paper situation?? It would be this x 1000.
Get yourself onto a prepping forum. I’m in Australia but I can see there a preppers here. Ask here. Just immerse yourself to start with and take notes. Get a folder together for quick reference. What you can do is start making copies of important documents. And if you have pets, take a picture of them and you together close up. Especially identifying features. Why? Animals will get separated and having a pic of you and them will help if someone tries to steal them. Keep a couple of laminated copies secured safely with different family members. Make sure you have spare leads, muzzles etc. The last thing you want to do is go into a camp for displaced people as animals are not allowed usually. Best if you have a pet to be prepared to camp out. Portable/collapsible water/food containers. Copies of their shots, medical issues etc. and a tethering rope and a jacket rather than a collar and as in a grim situation they will slip a collar.
Peanut butter Whole wheat crackers (sealed) Trail mix and nuts (unsalted) Healthy cereals Granola bars and meal replacement bars Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon)* Canned beans and vegetables* Sports drinks Canned soups and chili* Powdered milk* Herbs, spices, salt, and pepper All-purpose multivitamins
There is sooooo much and many areas. Like. If my area got too dangerous to stay, where would I go? On foot? By bike? By car? Get Local maps of your area to avoid highly populated areas to get to a safe area. This might mean trekking off highly trafficked roads to a back road. If power is down, using rail lines AT NIGHT while you sleep during day to travel will cut out hills etc. Forums will give scenarios of when to stay or leave. The trick is when do you GO? Well meaning friends might want you to stay but it might cost you an injury or your life. In a serious situation you cannot and should not rely on electricity or internet. Even phone coverage. Get yourself on a forum. They’ll have different areas to glean info from, ie, radios. Best bug out bags. Amount of food for each family member. Food lists. What to do with human waste if toilets don’t flush. I’d be hitting the garage sales. You can pick up the best stuff for next to nothing. God Bless!
Whoa, seems I have a lot of work to do and likely very little time to get it all done. Thanks for all the tips! God Bless! I will do my best
Not true. I have an all meat deepfreezer in my shed. Last summer the power to the shed was out by accident for 5 days. The meat around the outside was thawed but cold. 70% was still frozen. All u have to do is power a freezer up for 5 hours, every 3 days. Ur meats will not spoil
Are you in Florida?? Did you refreeze the thawed bit?
Not in florida. Another southern state. Refroze immediately. I did check 5 packages for spoilage. Good to go all 5. NOTE: My stuff was powered off for 5 days, I DO NOT recommend anyone let it go that long if they can power up their freezer for a few hours a day
A vegan diet, kek
Blech!