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Medusa374
Medusa374
Houston Metropolitan Area
Jul 15 2011, 5:58 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 15 2011, 5:58 AM EDT
All of us are screwed. we've learned this from Tropical storm Allison to Hurricane Ike.. I'm inside the suburban southwest, that's the areas of West Memorial, Town & Country, Alief, Sugar Land, Staford, Missouri City, Richmond, and Rosenburg. The First Colony Mall will be the pick up point. Heavily retail oriented shopping district on Hwy 59 @ Hwy 6. It's always empty during a disaster. logic wold say to avoid highways and shopping places, but, as I previously stated, we are a clusterf**k of people with a lot of hobos. Suggestions?
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LJ126
LJ126
1. RE: Houston Metropolitan Area
Jul 15 2011, 12:01 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 15 2011, 12:01 PM EDT
Big cities are a no-zone, but you're not totally up the creek if SHTF. Be prepared to stay hunkered down for a week or two before making a break for it, and have a safe spot set up before you book-it. The biggest problem you're going to have to deal with on your way out wouldn't be zombies, but well-armed looters - so take that into consideration when you pick out your defensive arms. A hammer or hatchet won't cut it against a guy with a rifle or shotgun.

If you haven't prepped a BOB, consider doing so. Even a basic kit with only 3 days worth of food and water will put you ahead of the game. There are a lot of examples of full kits on the site, if you look around. Most of the senior members here possess a wealth of knowledge on various products and gear, as well as how to use it. Feel free to ask around. Do you find this valuable?    
Medusa374
Medusa374
2. RE: Houston Metropolitan Area
Jul 15 2011, 4:58 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 15 2011, 4:58 PM EDT
I'm covered there, my pistol grip mossberg has more than enough kick to take care of the looters in this white, suburban neighborhood, and the abandoned sugar refinery a quarter mile from the mall is an excellent stronghold. and I'm not planning on going anywhere. logically, everyone's idea would be to go "somewhere else" where the problem is not that bad, and they make life harder for themselves. Do you find this valuable?    
cyrano222
cyrano222
3. RE: Houston Metropolitan Area
Jul 15 2011, 9:06 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 15 2011, 9:06 PM EDT
Planning is your friend, your main concern is going to be water. Some of the burbs of Houston have wells, most are on city water either way you have problems when the fecal matter hits the ocislattor. Prioritize needs and have a good plan on how to meet those. Ask around here there is a lot of knowledgable individuals. Do you find this valuable?