I can not speak to your campus but I can speak to the campus I work on in the USA. The campus Police Dept. has a full blown emergency contingency plan for SHTF. The campus has several LARGE generators and about two weeks worth of fuel on site. Campus dining has been rolled into the plan as well. We are set to sit tight, lock it down and provide basic services long enough for additional resources to reach us. That being said, I would not trust my life to others. When you get to campus ask the campus cops what the basic plans are for a natural disaster (earthquake). You may get attention that you do not want if you start asking about active shooter/civil unrest related issues.
Your backpack should be very civilian. Go to a hiking/camping store and find one that works for you. Look at the CamelBak packs as well as they have built in H2O bladders. Get a filter for your bladder and/or a filtration system pump with extra filters. Clean drinking water is a necessity so take the time to prepare. Look to the Katrina aftermath for ideas as to what you may need.
Along with your med kit make sure you get training on how to use it. Campus health departments often offer free or low cost first aid training. Ask them about a volunteer program with the local hospital. Once in the program ask about EMT or other training they offer.
Have a multi-tool or two or three. You can often find cheap ones for sale. Buy a few and stash them in various locations. If it gets lost of stolen so what, you have several.
Sandwich bags and ½ size sandwich bags have lots of uses and are good enough at keeping contents dry. What ever tools you identify as essential (SF flashlight, knife or multi-tool) have two or more of each stored in separate areas that should be accessible to you. Anything that is electrical is not going to be available unless you have a way of recharging them. Several companies make solar battery chargers. You may want to look them or save the money and just write them off of your list. Have spare batteries and bulbs or go LED.
How cold does it get where you are going to live? When the power goes out can you stay warm? Under Armor cold gear can be worn under clothing and is very comfortable. A good sleeping bag comes to mind as well. Spend the extra $ to get one that is warm enough yet is as small as possible so you can lash it to your pack if you need to leave or relocate.
Look to clothing that is fast drying and multi-use. Pants that zips off into shorts for example if it is hot during the day yet colder at night.
Toss in personal hygiene items as well with your kit, a supply of multivitamins and any meds you take. Baby wipes are cheep and are available in various sized containers.
Ditch the BMX and get a decent mountain bike and then learn to use it. Many campuses have mountain bike clubs, join it and train if this is your primary mode of transportation.
Keep you plans to yourself. The tallest nail gets hit first so keep a low profile with this stuff. Your interests are camping and mountain biking. Both activities roll nicely into your survival planning.
Last edited by Luckystiff; 04-06-10 at 10:52.
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