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Khymerion
Khymerion
Getting out of Peoria, IL - the common sense guide
Jun 22 2010, 4:58 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2010, 4:58 PM EDT
1 - I am taking to the hills immediately. The Peoria river valley is laced with deep, untravelled ravines and washes that run from the bluffs to the river proper. I have tried many of the creek beds ahead of time and know I can easily traverse them down from the bluffs where I live in the heights to the valley floor while only having to cross a total of two major roads. Since I inevitably believe that the roads will be too clogged with idiots trying to get out and nuts with fire arms, crossing as few roads as possible while carrying nearly a hundred pounds of gear is for the best. Having a good set of topographical maps of the region really help in planning these routes. My escape route also takes me along the way to several friend's houses. I plan on getting out but if I can get some of my trusted friends with me, all the better. Especially since I am the DIY survivalist, they are the gun nuts.

2 - Crossing the river - I know I shouldn't be heading east but I got family to reach on foot. The barrier here is unfortunately the Peoria river itself. The bridges won't be safe, which is why I have purchased a small inflatable boat. Roughly 20 pounds including pump. I use it all the time for fun so I know it works. I know it can't get more than 2 people at a time on it... and I have to use inflatable floats on my back pack (I have done a test run). But if I only have 3 to 5 people... at the narrow point of crossing, it would only mean about 30 minutes to an hour running back and forth and then deflating the boat again. While not needing it, you never know when a small inflatable will be useful.

3 - Hiking - Most of us know how to cross country hike so from here, it is turn on the emergency radios, assess the situation, try to make contact with families before the power goes out via CB and ham radios (2 of us have licenses), and plan from there where to move next. Do you find this valuable?    
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