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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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Iaaaiws
03-26-2011 at 05:12 PM.
03-26-2011 at 05:12 PM.
If there is ever an extended disaster you can bet that toilet paper will be a rare and valuable commodity.
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03-26-2011 at 05:53 PM.
03-26-2011 at 05:53 PM.
Quote from lowpro :
Around $2k in different denominations. Also easily around $200 in loose change.


http://www.ready.gov/
My nest egg is not much more than that. Frown
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HeyLookItsMe
03-26-2011 at 07:19 PM.
03-26-2011 at 07:19 PM.
Quote from homycraz2 :
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.
  • sports towel
  • toilet paper
  • pry bar
  • duct tape
  • small pad locks (for securing luggage or other small things etc)
  • handi wipes
  • sewing kit
  • matches
  • leather work gloves
  • cloth gloves
  • glow sticks (safer in the even of gas leak)
  • wool blanket
  • army poncho
  • flashlights
  • batteries (AA/AAA/C/D)
  • tent
  • car keys
  • house keys (critical in the event you are rushing out the door)
  • cash
  • pennies/nickels/dimes/quarter/gold dollars (roll of each)
  • proof of residence
  • copy of drivers license
  • local maps
  • FRS/GMRS radios
  • HAM radio
  • crank powered weather radio
  • Solar cell charger for my phone
  • rope
  • pens/sharpies
  • index cards (in case i need to leave a note for someone)
  • garbage bags
  • water purifier
  • water purifying tablets
  • gatoraid (to get rid of iodine taste for treated water and also to help provide energy in the event of a lack of food)
  • SAS survival guide book
  • N95 face masks
  • workshop googles
  • pocket knife
  • whistle
  • thermal emergency blankets
  • utensils
  • army folding trenching shovel/saw/axe
  • water bottles
  • sleeping bag
  • army can opener
  • MRE's
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Last edited by HeyLookItsMe March 26, 2011 at 08:16 PM.
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homycraz2
03-26-2011 at 07:53 PM.
03-26-2011 at 07:53 PM.
Quote from HeyLookItsMe :
  • matches X
  • glow sticks (safer in the even of gas leak) X
  • wool blanket X
  • army poncho
  • flashlights X
  • batteries (AA/AAA/C/D) X
  • tent
  • car keys X
  • house keys (critical in the event you are rushing out the door) X
  • cash X
  • proof of residence X
  • copy of drivers license X
  • local maps
  • FRS/GMRS radios (What kind do you use< i have some cheap motorola ones but i dont trust them for emergencies)
  • HAM radio
  • crank powered weather radio
  • Solar cell charger for my phone
  • rope (I have a roll of building string which has a tensile strength of about 50 pounds or should i buy some para cord?)
  • pens/sharpies X
  • index cards (in case i need to leave a note for someone) (Stickies)
  • garbage bags x
  • water purifier
  • water purifying tablets
  • gatoraid (to get rid of iodine taste for treated water and also to help provide energy in the event of a lack of food) x (dry packets of Gatorade mix)
  • SAS survival guide book
  • N95 face masks
  • workshop googles
  • pocket knife XX
  • whistle
  • thermal emergency blankets x
  • utensils x
  • army folding trenching shovel/saw/axe
  • water bottles x
  • sleeping bag x
  • army can opener x
  • MRE's

Looks like i need to pick up a few things.
I have about 1000 rounds of ammunition as well. Packs, cleaning supplies, and optics.
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-26-2011 at 07:59 PM.
03-26-2011 at 07:59 PM.
Quote from homycraz2 :
Looks like i need to pick up a few things.
I have about 1000 rounds of ammunition as well. Packs, cleaning supplies, and optics.
I prefer 550 (para) cord.

I have most of the stuff on the list. I need to move my ultralight tent out to my car, though.

I'd also suggest ear plugs. I have a decent pair of SureFire brand ones that work amazingly.
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arack199
03-26-2011 at 08:01 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:01 PM.
Quote from LinuxChick :
My nest egg is not much more than that. Frown
Just keep saving, kiddo. I usually have about $ 3000 in the safe for emergencies.
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homycraz2
03-26-2011 at 08:02 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:02 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
I prefer 550 (para) cord.
To bulky to carry a massive amount but yea definitely have at least 20 feet.

Quote from arack199 :
Just keep saving, kiddo. I usually have about $ 3000 in the safe for emergencies.
Over 3 years of pulling out any bills under 10 from my wallet and putting them aside i have accumulated about 1400 dollars that a keep in my safe.

bills under 10 i generally use in vending machines and just waste so to save money i take them out.
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-26-2011 at 08:04 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:04 PM.
Quote from homycraz2 :
To bulky to carry a massive amount but yea definitely have at least 20 feet.
You can also make bracelets and lanyards out of it that keep it compact and easily transportable, while easily useable in case you need it.
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03-26-2011 at 08:07 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:07 PM.
Quote from Iaaaiws :
If there is ever an extended disaster you can bet that toilet paper will be a rare and valuable commodity.
meh i can find many things to use as TP

the most important thing will be clean water

without water you're pretty much doomed
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TigerStar
03-26-2011 at 08:08 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:08 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
You can also make bracelets and lanyards out of it that keep it compact and easily transportable, while easily useable in case you need it.

I've made tons of those for the hell of it. I've used para cord for a multitude of things.

Here's a good blog about it.
http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/
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03-26-2011 at 08:09 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:09 PM.
Quote from sublevel :
meh i can find many things to use as TP

the most important thing will be clean water

without water you're pretty much doomed
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-26-2011 at 08:12 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:12 PM.
Quote from TigerStar :
I've made tons of those for the hell of it. I've used para cord for a multitude of things.

Here's a good blog about it.
http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/


Big Grin
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03-26-2011 at 08:16 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:16 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :


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Sweet. I made lots in orange and blue (big shock there). Both my DS and I wear them.

I made a head band also and a few other odds and ends.
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HeyLookItsMe
03-26-2011 at 08:16 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:16 PM.
Quote from homycraz2 :
Looks like i need to pick up a few things.
I have about 1000 rounds of ammunition as well. Packs, cleaning supplies, and optics.
I added a bunch to the list
  • the local maps are quick and easy… i just went to AAA and got them free
  • army ponchos are great because they can be used as a shelter and they are very durable
  • for the frs/gmrs radios i have Midland GXT1000VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Black/Silver) [amazon.com] those are more for being able to keep in touch with people around me… the HAM radio is for long distance
  • I would get 500yrds of paracord… its dirt cheap and its better to have and not need then need and not have...
  • for the water filtration i have both tablets and Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter [amazon.com]
  • you should also get the face masks… they are dirt cheap and are good in the event of airborn contamination, dust etc

Quote from homycraz2 :
To bulky to carry a massive amount but yea definitely have at least 20 feet.



Over 3 years of pulling out any bills under 10 from my wallet and putting them aside i have accumulated about 1400 dollars that a keep in my safe.

bills under 10 i generally use in vending machines and just waste so to save money i take them out.
550 is about the size of a fist
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03-26-2011 at 08:22 PM.
03-26-2011 at 08:22 PM.
Quote from HeyLookItsMe :
  • sports towel
  • toilet paper
  • pry bar
  • duct tape
  • small pad locks (for securing luggage or other small things etc)
  • handi wipes
  • sewing kit
  • matches
  • leather work gloves
  • cloth gloves
  • glow sticks (safer in the even of gas leak)
  • wool blanket
  • army poncho
  • flashlights
  • batteries (AA/AAA/C/D)
  • tent
  • car keys
  • house keys (critical in the event you are rushing out the door)
  • cash
  • pennies/nickels/dimes/quarter/gold dollars (roll of each)
  • proof of residence
  • copy of drivers license
  • local maps
  • FRS/GMRS radios
  • HAM radio
  • crank powered weather radio
  • Solar cell charger for my phone
  • rope
  • pens/sharpies
  • index cards (in case i need to leave a note for someone)
  • garbage bags
  • water purifier
  • water purifying tablets
  • gatoraid (to get rid of iodine taste for treated water and also to help provide energy in the event of a lack of food)
  • SAS survival guide book
  • N95 face masks
  • workshop googles
  • pocket knife
  • whistle
  • thermal emergency blankets
  • utensils
  • army folding trenching shovel/saw/axe
  • water bottles
  • sleeping bag
  • army can opener
  • MRE's
Compass and maybe a GPS
lighter and/or fire starter (in addition to matches)
fixed blade knife - bowie/survival style and multi-tool (in addition to pocket knife)
photocopies of credit cards and important documents (property deeds, car titles, insurance policy info, etc)
Medications (any prescription and over the counter stuff like aspirin/tylenol/pain relievers)
Change of clothes
---Get space-saver vacuum bags and put the clothes and blanket in and it will take up less room
A couple solar yard lights (charge them during the day and you have light at night - also most of them run on rechargeable AA batteries, which could be taken out and put into other devices)


Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
You can also make bracelets and lanyards out of it that keep it compact and easily transportable, while easily useable in case you need it.
Replace your boot/shoe laces with it too. You can always peel off the outer layer and use the inner strands to make it go farther if needed.
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