So, where's that DU Preparedness Forum? All pro-Preparedness Forum people check in here.

[MercutioATC]

I thought we had the necessary support, but maybe we didn't.

If you'd like a DU "Preparedness" forum here, simply sign in below.

("preparedness" in the sense of a forum to exchange ideas and information regarding preparing for abnormal situations...whether they be flooding or global economic collapse).

Buying cans of tuna or hoarding gold, I think we should have a forum to discuss these issues.

[parasim]

1. I second the motion.

A) because i live in Florida and B) because I live in America.

[mdmc]

2. we have a frugal living group

why not survivalist?

[MercutioATC]

7. "Survivalist" has negative connotations. I'm speaking of a "Preparedness" forum.

Not an "I have a huge gun and can kill people 200 yards away" forum...but a "I have an extra $7 per week. How can I use that to prepare?" forum.

[mdmc]

38. the way I see it

That 7 dollar stock of supplies will be taken by the first armed person.

But if there is only a local disturbance, perhaps a preparedness forum could be very helpful.

[MercutioATC]

40. "Preparedness" takes many forms...

"the first armed person" would have a difficult time taking my preps.


That aside, preparedness is about everything from keeping a week's worth of food and water in the house in case of a power outage to moving to the mountains and stocking a cabin for 15 years of off-the-grid living.

It's a valid topic. Democrat or Republican, everybody should be informed...and the Repubs are kicking our asses on this.

[mdmc]

52. now that you mention it

my job just started an emergency preparedness committiee.

It seems like a good idea to me.

It is a valid topic.:toast:

[Captain Angry]

3. Prepare for natural disasters.

As well as unnatural ones.

How to stock a pantry to survive a flood?

How to store water, and for how long?

So count me in.

[gateley]

4. Checking in. nt

[elocs]

5. If you want preparedness, then go to PeakOil.com.

You will be so filled with preparedness that it will ooze out of every bodily orifice. There is no way that any forum here at DU could ever compete with the preparedness paranoia that you will find there. Yes, the sky is falling and it is TEOTWAWKI and you will need lots and lots of guns as well as a lifetime supply (however long a lifetime may be) of ammo to fight off the zombie hordes who first want your cans of tuna, then your wishbone.

[underseasurveyor]

6. Wise

Better to be prepared and not need it than to be unprepared and in need.
Yup:thumbsup:

[Change has come]

8. Checking in.

I supported the preparedness forum in the initial thread and I still do. :shrug:

[ancient_nomad]

9. Count me in.....

with hurricanes, other natural disasters, global warming, and never knowing what the cabal has in store for us, I think one is definitely needed.

[libnnc]

10. present

count me in

[ColbertWatcher]

11. I want my Preparedness DU! n/t

[kestrel91316]

12. I'm still in. But I only have two cans of tuna.

[cliffordu]

13. Youp!

[Mojorabbit]

14. Count me in too nt

[Catherine Vincent]

15. I'm game. nt

[Speck Tater]

16. Count me in. NT

[Indiana_Dem]

17. Signing up again! nt

[silverojo]

18. Great idea--you've got my vote. n/t

[Viva_La_Revolution]

19. I'm in. nt

[Mrs. Overall]

20. I'm in.

[Pachamama]

21. I would be interested in a forum like that...I think emergency preparation is very important

....for whatever the emergency may be....

[Dead_Parrot]

22. I'm in. nt

[HeeBGBz]

23. Count me in

Getting more necessary every day.

[lse7581011]

24. Yes!

Please! This is a much needed topic!

[Dogmudgeon]

25. Good idea. We should control this dialog, too.

Today it's "normative" to adopt the guns-tuna-and-hermit-paranoia mindset of the survivalist. But it would be far better and more effective if we could re-make that into a comprehensive system of small- and mid-size-group preparedness.

We have let the Right "own" so much of the cultural landscape that it will take years to reclaim it. But reclaim it we must.

--p!

[conscious evolution]

26. count me in.

[opihimoimoi]

27. me too.

[distantearlywarning]

28. I would be interested. n/t

[Javaman]

29. Me. nt

[MadrasT]

30. I'm in.

[NightWatcher]

31. isn't this the 3rd or 4th time we have tried to do this? I'm in, again

[Virginia Dare]

32. I wish this had been established back in 2000..

because I definitely was not prepared for the last eight years. Living near and working in the city of sin, I'm always looking for new preparation ideas!

[beevul]

33. For the third time, I'm in. N/T

[IDemo]

34. I'm still awaiting feedback from the Admins on the 'book/dvd exchange' group

But then again, that was submitted only a couple of days ago. Maybe it just takes time, I'm sure they get a huge volume of email.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3629205&mesg_id=3630590

Add my support for a 'Preparedness' forum as well.

[slackmaster]

35. 55 gallons of drinking water, a case of MREs, more food, fuel, medical, and tools says I'm in too

I've been working at it since the late '70s.

[Virginia Dare]

44. If the shit hits the fan..

please PM me your address! I'll bring my attack dogs with me.

[slackmaster]

45. My attack cats will not get along with your attack dogs

Sorry. I can loan you a Mosin-Nagant rifle and 100 rounds of ammo if you are really in a bad way.

[Virginia Dare]

46. My neighbor's got my back with the fire power..

I guess I'll just have to stock up!

[rhett o rick]

54. What do you store the water in? And how long can you keep it. nm

[slackmaster]

58. I have some 7-gallon plastic carboys made for that purpose

Available from REI and other places.

http://www.rei.com/product/618168

Also a variety of other containers. Rubbermaid makes some very tough ones.

I usually rotate it every six months or so. I use the old stuff to water plants, and replace it with RO water either from my own under-sink RO thing or a vending machine (which is much faster than my home unit).

[rhett o rick]

59. Thanks. I assume the plastic is inert. What does RO mean? nm

[slackmaster]

61. Reverse Osmosis

I have an under-sink RO unit that produces plenty of purified water for drinking, cooking, and delicate plants.

[Psyop Samurai]

36. Well, since the Bastille Forum never came about...

...I guess it's time to endorse this one.

:evilfrown:

[MercutioATC]

37. I sent a message to the admins last night directing them to this thread.

Maybe we'll get lucky this time...

[Dead_Parrot]

47. Here's hoping...

...and thanks
:thumbsup:

[Subdivisions]

39. I support this idea. I think it would be a very informative venue for

the discussion of all types of preparedness and direct those interested to relevant web content such as link reesources, videos, blogs, etc.

[Bluebear]

41. Once again, extremely interested

[liberalla]

42. I'm here! --- we need a mission statement ---

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=206x10 "> How to Suggest a DU Group

'...members must agree on a proposed mission statement for the DU Group'

[MercutioATC]

48. There's already been one proposed....

If we need one in this thread, I'd propose:

"A DU Forum to facilitate the exchange of ideas related to preparing for emergencies, both long and short term."

Sweet and simple.

[liberalla]

57. That sounds fine to me... I like what you had in the OP too.

("preparedness" in the sense of a forum to exchange ideas and information regarding preparing for abnormal situations...whether they be flooding or global economic collapse).

We need ten people with donor stars to agree on a proposed mission statement,
and then move on to #4 on the list of steps outlined by DU Admin:

1. Start one discussion thread in the forum of your choice to tell people about your idea for a DU Group.

2. In that thread, you must get responses from at least ten DU members who agree to be active participants in the suggested DU Group. All ten members to respond must have donor stars.

3. In that thread, members must agree on a proposed mission statement for the DU Group.

4. When enough members have signed on to join the group and have agreed on a proposed mission statement, one member must officially suggest the DU Group to a DU Administrator (Skinner, EarlG, or Elad), by sending an email. Please be sure to include a link to the thread where members have discussed the proposed Group.

5. The Administrators will consider the request and make a decision. The Administrators will either 1) Accept the Group as it is proposed, 2) Deny the Group outright, or 3) Ask for changes to the Group or its mission statement which would be necessary for its approval.

6. Once the suggested Group has been accepted by the Administrators, the Administrators will create a new DU Group in the "DU Groups" Category forum, and pin the mission statement of that Group to the top of that Group's forum.

If you are considering a DU Group on a controversial topic, the Administrators would appreciate if you contacted us before collecting your ten members, so we may discuss any sensitive issues. This courtesy will increase the chance that your Group is approved. Also, please be aware that proposed Groups that are redundant with existing DU Forums are unlikely to be approved.

If you have any questions, please contact a forum Administrator.

Skinner
EarlG
Elad

[XemaSab]

43. I'm down

:thumbsup:

[Canuckistanian]

49. Yo.

I'm ready.

I've got my slingshot, swiss army knife, wind-up flashlight and a basement full of dehydrated eggplant.

Bring it on.

[graywarrior]

50. I'm in.

[windoe]

51. Oh yes, I am for it.

Being prepared for situations we have already observed others going through is not paranoia, it is realistic and sane. Thank you!!

[rhett o rick]

53. Count me in. nm

[me b zola]

55. I'm in

[usualblacksheep]

56. Interested

Watch and Wait '08

[Ilsa]

60. Great idea. I'm in. We need levels of preparedness, types of incidents, etc. nt