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How much emergency money do you keep?

8,038 649 March 25, 2011 at 07:56 PM in Question
Just wondering approximately how much cash people keep on hand in the event of an emergency…

not talking about the 20 behind your drivers liscense…


i am referring to the money burried in your sock drawer, under your mattress, in a box in the back yard etc..


they money you keep on hand for the earthquake, flood, riot, hurricane, etc…


I am refreshing my emergency supplies and just am not sure if I have enough cash on hand (yes I am making sure i have it in smaller bills so i can make change in the event others cant)
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03-26-2011 at 02:21 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:21 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
Indeed. Good thing simply being prepared per FEMA's advice is not irrational.

I'd suggest you go look up some of the crazy shit that went down during Katrina. Unless you like to keep burying your head in the sand. Whatever works for you. Smilie
I'm not in danger of any hurricanes. laugh out loud
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ericcartman
03-26-2011 at 02:21 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:21 PM.
Quote from IVIal :
So does irrational paranoia. Wink
To quote the movie 2012, "when they tell you not to panic, that's when you run".
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03-26-2011 at 02:22 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:22 PM.
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I don't think they are legal in California, but if you can, a collapsible stock might come in handy too. That would allow you to adjust the length of the buttstock to a comfortable length for you, your wife, even your kids when they get old enough.
what's not legal in CA?
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-26-2011 at 02:23 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:23 PM.
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I'm not in danger of any hurricanes. laugh out loud
I suppose living next to one of the largest mountain ranges in America precludes you from earthquakes? shake head
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03-26-2011 at 02:27 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:27 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
I suppose living next to one of the largest mountain ranges in America precludes you from earthquakes? shake head
Please show me information about an earthquake occurring within 50 miles of where I currently live that has ever happened that would render me unable to obtain money from the bank, food from the store, driving somewhere in my car, and no running water. I'd be very curious to know. laugh out loud
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-26-2011 at 02:28 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:28 PM.
Quote from IVIal :
Please show me information about an earthquake occurring within 50 miles of where I currently live that has ever happened that would render me unable to obtain money from the bank, food from the store, driving somewhere in my car, and no running water. I'd be very curious to know. laugh out loud
So, you're unwilling to put aside three days' worth of supplies... simply because you feel you're untouchable?

laugh out loud

Ooookay. I don't see why someone couldn't just take a few simple precautions... It's not like you're building a freaking bunker or something.
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ericcartman
03-26-2011 at 02:30 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:30 PM.
Quote from z2g :
what's not legal in CA?
Collapsible buttstocks on long guns.

Collapsible buttstock:
Fixed buttstock:
Compare the buttstocks (the part that goes against your shoulder) above (ignore the color difference). With the collapsible one you can shorten or lengthen it to fit your arm length better. If I'm not mistaken, collapsible stocks are illegal in CA, so you'll be required to get a fixed stock.
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03-26-2011 at 02:30 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:30 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
So, you're unwilling to put aside three days' worth of supplies... simply because you feel you're untouchable?

laugh out loud

Ooookay.
So in other words... you've got nothin'. LMAO



And FYI, I never said that. Wink So nice of you to put words in my mouth, though.
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-26-2011 at 02:33 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:33 PM.
Quote from IVIal :
So in other words... you've got nothin'. LMAO
"Because this one specific event hasn't happened, means it never will!" Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

Quote from IVIal :
And FYI, I never said that. Wink So nice of you to put words in my mouth, though.
Secret That includes money.

Quote from ericcartman :
Collapsible buttstocks on long guns.

Collapsible buttstock:
Fixed buttstock:
Compare the buttstocks (the part that goes against your shoulder) above (ignore the color difference). With the collapsible one you can shorten or lengthen it to fit your arm length better. If I'm not mistaken, collapsible stocks are illegal in CA, so you'll be required to get a fixed stock.
I think that's only combined with certain other features, like a pistol grip and removable magazine. Makes it an "assault weapon". I'm not 100% sure on that, though.
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Iaaaiws
03-26-2011 at 02:43 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:43 PM.
Quote from IVIal :
I'm not in danger of any hurricanes. laugh out loud
Anybody who is not at least prepared with the basics for an emergency situation is crazy in my opinion. Terrorist attacks could occur pretty much anywhere these days and the likelihood of them grows every day.

I'm fairly well prepared at home and if the house is intact I could survive here quite a while without electricity. I have a well and septic system so that isn't a problem. Without electricity I have a generator that can run the well pump and keep my pellet stove running for heat. I should have a better stock of non-perishable foods but I could get by now for quite a while.

One of the biggest drawbacks to my self-sufficiency plan is storing an adequate supply of gasoline for the generator. Even with stabilizer the crappy gas they are selling today with the ethanol in it just doesn't last long and has to be rotated to keep it fresh.


Since the Japan disaster I have also been thinking about the need for having cash on hand and some sort of emergency kit should I have to abandon the house with nowhere to go. I'm going to be working on that as well.
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03-26-2011 at 02:45 PM.
03-26-2011 at 02:45 PM.
Quote from Iaaaiws :
Anybody who is not at least prepared with the basics for an emergency situation is crazy in my opinion. Terrorist attacks could occur pretty much anywhere these days and the likelihood of them grows every day.
No, you're just irrationally paranoid.

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03-26-2011 at 03:01 PM.
03-26-2011 at 03:01 PM.
"emergency money" is useless. when or if sh*t hits the fan paper money will be worthless. food, water, and weapons will be king. another thread that i had to straighten SDers out on. congrats op, sir failalot.
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03-26-2011 at 04:52 PM.
03-26-2011 at 04:52 PM.
I've got about 15,000 rounds.
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03-26-2011 at 04:57 PM.
03-26-2011 at 04:57 PM.
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I've got about 15,000 rounds.
High Five
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03-26-2011 at 05:05 PM.
03-26-2011 at 05:05 PM.
Quote from HeyLookItsMe :
Just wondering approximately how much cash people keep on hand in the event of an emergency…

not talking about the 20 behind your drivers liscense…


i am referring to the money burried in your sock drawer, under your mattress, in a box in the back yard etc..


they money you keep on hand for the earthquake, flood, riot, hurricane, etc…


I am refreshing my emergency supplies and just am not sure if I have enough cash on hand (yes I am making sure i have it in smaller bills so i can make change in the event others cant)
Do you have a list of your week bag?
I want to update mine as well beyond a full first aid kit, clothes and canned food.

Quote from HeyLookItsMe :
so if a hurricane comes and takes out your residence and the banks etc… you think you are going to be able to survive off of money that in a bank somewhere when you wont even how electricity for a few days much less food?




hug well if its you it'll be ok

Psh, i have a gun... If i need food ill get it.

Money is for fools.
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