Your husband and I crossed paths many times. He is the front line responder, I'm in the back as part of logistical support.hank25260 said:Since my husband is a medic for 26 years and had been through sandy and went down to help right after katrina. Since they train extensively for a chemical emergency's use of mark 1 kits etc ebola and anything else and he has had training at the Baltimore swat training site by the government. Which he would not tell you when he posted. mre's and Water proof matches, something to clean your water Ie berkey or a water straw, candy etc. a chemical book so you can read the hazards on trucks etc. if they are leaking. Some things are heavier than air. Common sense items not The ambulance had two flats during sandy and if Not for a very well prepared since the storm took out two new tires when items were on the road. Two cans later and a pump made the difference for being out of service. Which made the difference. Which when a tree fell on someone who didn't stay inside for a silly item in their car. My husband has a job because people do silly things. like leave a car on the road in the way or better yet not even move for the ambulance etc. Anything we would want or need we either already have or can get really easy. Bunker gear and many other items other items we have. The bolt cutters are good to have for many reasons. I can give you the list a million miles long. If your planning to bug out you will need to pick and choose what you want. Anything from canned butter to kepeg. Best thing is to be low key and fit in. Have something to protect yourself first and foremost and train with it.A silly hurricane can get really ugly when there is no water. It all depends on what you plan for. Maps for if with markings of important things hospitals, food, gas pipelines and nuclear plants etc. want you may want or need or to steer clear off. Just because a nuclear plant goes into hurricane mode mark your map 50 miles min.Btw I really hate grey poupon. Bug out bag as some call them but a bag with clothes and essential's should be kept ready for just a simple thing like a tanker truck with a hazard in the neighborhood that you need to be evacuated with your say two year old in less than two minutes. Those PJ's. snack etc. is the best thing you can have. For some of us though we like our dessert. ;D This is how our lifestyle is not just in times of disasters. It's kinda like being a boyscout you always need to live prepared as some say.
I am always amazed at the tireless and selfless commitment the people like your husband do. So a big THANK YOU to you both!