In preparedness circles, EDC means
Everyday Carry, being items one keep on or near one's person at all times, to help with both planned and unforeseen events during the day. A lot of opinions about what should be in an EDC kit exist, but the minimum usually recommended seems to be a cell phone, light source and small folding knife. The
EDC blog shows pictures and lists of submitters' EDC kit.
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posted by Harald74
on Mar 25, 2011 -
218 comments
"Civilization is Just a Thin Veneer. In the absence of law and order, men quickly revert to savagery. As was illustrated by the rioting and looting that accompanied disasters in the past three decades, the transition from tranquility to absolute barbarism can occur overnight. People expect tomorrow to be just like today, and they act accordingly. But then comes a unpredictable disaster that catches the vast majority unprepared. The average American family has four days worth of food on hand. When that food is gone,
we'll soon see the thin veneer stripped away."
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posted by Joe Beese
on Jan 28, 2009 -
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Are You Ready? September will be National Preparedness Month, with an announcement on Sept. 9th.
Throughout September 2004, the US Department of Homeland Security, American Red Cross, American Prepared Campaign, the National Association of Broadcasters, the US Department of Education and other partners, will host a series of events to highlight the importance of citizen emergency preparedness. Nothing like keeping us scared, huh? And it's only
3 years since 9/11--you think they could have done this sooner maybe? There's a
skimpy calendar (PDF), with Parade Magazine, Starbucks and NASCAR mentioned. And for the kids, a
Ready Deputy contest.
posted by amberglow
on Aug 8, 2004 -
28 comments
