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Re: OAUSA Net - September 8, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:14 pm
by Geoff
Please check me in tonight.

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:24 pm
by KM6OJB
Please check me in KM6OJB
Thanks
Joe

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:42 pm
by AK6DH
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What the Post-Apocalypse Might Look Like

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:47 pm
by Jeff-OAUSA
The book series, Affliction Z by L.T. Ryan provides a look at what things might look like if and when SHTF.

The books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Affliction-Z-5-b ... B074C3Q6ZL

You'll want to read the books in order of publication. The first 3 books were really good. Books 4 and 5 read as if the author had lost interest in the storyline but had still had a contract with a publisher that needed to be fulfilled.

I don't want to give away the storyline, so I'll just say that the main character has done a lot of pre-planning and also was adept at adaptation of plans.

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:29 am
by lrsrngr
1. What should you buy first (and in what order should I buy supplies)
  • What is the threat?
  • Prioritize and mitigate the perceived threats.
  • Wash, rinse, reevaluate and adjust
2. How many days should you be prepared for
  • See #1 and decide how your plans hold up
  • If you can't work through the 72-hour time frame; fix it and go for the next time hack; 1-week, 2-week...more!
3. What to store besides food and water
  • Never work beyond your comfort zone; push your comfort zone; why?
  • Caloric intake vs. workload
  • How mobile is your plan
  • Should you stay or should your go? Realistic?
4. What communication devices should we have
  • What will work for your situation?
  • Situation dictates, right?
  • Operational security or OPSEC; understanding the platforms you chose to use
  • Encryption/ethics
  • Recently shared with me and something that was near and dear to me when working INF HF operations:
6. What to do if your house is destroyed, along with your preps.
  • Don't put all your preps in one basket
  • Do you network?
  • How do you vet for your network?
  • Do you test your network?
  • What is the right mix for your network?
7. What kinds of self protection should you consider.
  • Concealment vs. Cover
  • Shaping the playing field
  • Overages and hedging your bets
  • Skill sets vs. preps
8. What tools should you have
  • Someone just asked what skills do I need as a first time hunter...
  • Fieldcraft!
  • Teachers, coaches and mentors!
  • Woodshed moments in life
  • Go camping and test your gear...learn your fieldcraft
9. Best ways to store food
  • Natural selection
  • Planned and Palatable
  • See #2, how many days/years?
  • discipline
10. Best ways to store and treat water
  • Conventional hydration sources
  • Unconventional hydration sources
  • Location/Temperate Zone
  • Alcohol?
11. Safety measures
  • Robbers and grafters
  • Taking steps to learn and teach others in the group
  • Each piece of gear; each situation
  • Tactical and Technical knowledge
  • Passive and Active
  • What are you allowed to do as far as self-defense?
I am not qualified to discuss this in totality, but we can discuss off this graphic and the next.
I am not qualified to discuss this in totality, but we can discuss off this graphic and the next.
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The takeaway:  Use techniques that avoid escalation or provide you the option of removing yourself from the potential escalation, safely!
The takeaway: Use techniques that avoid escalation or provide you the option of removing yourself from the potential escalation, safely!
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  • If you have a SAT free in SOCAL the local CRPA Chapter will have a lawyer present to discuss this very topic (let me know good on QRZ)

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:51 pm
by Diesel4x
thanks for early KF6KOC Randy & KF6RGR Becky.

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:04 pm
by lrsrngr
NATURAL REMEDIES

Contributed by N6LMA, Carrie

Having studied Natural and Holistic medicine for decades, the items listed below have been used by myself and others with excellent results. I recommend keeping the following items on hand. We can discuss details during the net.

As a general rule, always read all precautions and interactions with any medications you might be taking and discuss with your DR if in doubt.

Plants with medicinal uses to grow:
• Aloe Vera - https://www.healthline.com/health/7-ama ... sh-produce
• Dandelions - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articl ... 3#takeaway
• Broadleaf Plantain - https://commonsensehome.com/broadleaf-plantain/
• Rosemary - https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-rosemary
• Oregano - https://www.medindia.net/dietandnutriti ... regano.htm
• Lavender - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/heal ... -lavender/
• Sage - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sa ... ITLE_HDR_2
• Mint - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mi ... ITLE_HDR_3

Things to keep on hand for first aid:
• Tea Tree Oil - https://helloglow.co/uses-for-tea-tree-oil/.
• Bentonite Clay - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articl ... m-the-body
• Lavender Oil - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265922
• Rosemary Oil (for internal use) - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265922
• Oregano Oil (for internal use) _ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articl ... 0-benefits
• Aloe Vera – see link above

Hydroponics:
• Aerogarden (longterm dependable usage but pricey) https://aerogarden.com/
• iDOO on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J5 ... UTF8&psc=1

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:23 pm
by AK6DH
Check in David - AK6DH

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8 and 15, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:31 pm
by Geoff
Please check me in tonight

Re: OAUSA Net - September 8 and 15, 2022 - National Preparedness Month

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:32 pm
by Geoff
Please check me in tonight