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From the Desk of John Rourke – December 8th, 2017

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With the issue of communication post-SHTF, there is not nearly enough discussion regarding listening. I’m just as guilty as anyone. In my own plans a “commo center” is set up with TV, internet/laptop/tablet, AM, FM, ham radio of various frequencies, CB, FRS/GMRS, shortwave, and a scanner. The vast majority of these devices are to gather intelligence.

No one knows exactly what will transpire. When it all starts the internet may remain for days or even weeks. Using a laptop or tablet could be very useful gaining information via local or regional news. AM/FM is certainly a viable source for information with many “all news” stations.

Of course, the old standby of two tin cans connected by a string is an option.

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Islam is the religion of peace: Can’t you tell from the violence that has erupted since President Trump announced the embassy will move to Jerusalem?

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Your Get Home Bag is a Point A to Point B kit – not a massive “oh know the aliens have invaded and I must escape to the mountains.”

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Reminder: Think about your Goals & Objectives for 2018. I will be posting mine likely right after Christmas. I have looked back at my 2017 list and I blew it. Hey – it happens. Things change and life happens.

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5 Comments

  1. Oren says:

    writing up my goals list for 2018 should be easy. I can look at the “wish lists” on Amazon and write a commentary. I blew it also in 2017. If we are fortunate and have 2018 to prep, I hope to get back on track. Gotta!!

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  2. Brad M says:

    I just did a presentation at our neighborhood Emerg Prep class last week on Get Home Bags, and the one thing I noticed is that people assumed that I would tell them exactly what they needed in a bag so they could go buy it, put it in their car, and be done with it. I had to remind them of the many variables involved. To sum it up:

    How far do you have to go, over what terrain, and in what climate / conditions?
    What items do you need, which are specific to you? (Meds, mobility constraints, etc.)
    Where are you traveling? (Downtown Los Angeles, or rural Iowa?)
    What gear will help you without holding you up? (Comms are HUGE)
    ROTATE YOUR STUFF

    Anyway a good Get Home bag will probably be a very abbreviated BOB.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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    2. jh says:

      I was asked to do something similar for our neighborhood watch group over the summer. They too wanted me to basically hand out a list of items to put into their bags, even tell them what type of bag and where can they buy the bag from. Then that one person, “it’s too expensive, how can anyone afford to do this. Nothing is going to happen.” When I told her that I would bet her a dollar bill I could find everything she needed within her home to fill a bugout bag – but I called it a “Just in case” bag. she declined, saying “it’s just a waste of time”.

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