O.K., so we have the media, law enforcement, local "experts" and various other people telling us what New York City dwellers should keep on hand in the event of a terrorist attack. I would grade most of the advice as rubbish, but I can't really do much better because I've never really thought about this.
So, if YOU were putting together a bare minimum of gear to keep on you at all times this weekend, assuming that an attack of some kind may happen at any time, what would you take?
My thoughts so far center around getting away from danger and/or surviving the "fallout" from an attack (whether that be getting lost, concrete dust or getting trapped somewhere) and getting to a safe place. Here's what I've come up with:
1L water
bandanas (for bandages and/or face masks in the case of dust making breathing difficult) *note* water is mostly for this application
swimming goggles (cheap and work in a pinch for avoiding dust)
folding knife
multi-tool
compass (cheap mini's available at http://www.therangerdigest.com/ are probably good enough)
flashlight
cell phone
calling card
tape of some kind (again, for bandages)
"work" or other sturdy gloves
at least $100 cash
3 food bars
I.D. of every type
city map (usefull for knowing cites to avoid)
walkman (for listening to radio warnings/info)
extra batteries for flashlight and walkman
loud whistle(?)
shoes comfortable enough to walk miles in (in case subways stop running)
Anyone have any other suggestions?
So, if YOU were putting together a bare minimum of gear to keep on you at all times this weekend, assuming that an attack of some kind may happen at any time, what would you take?
My thoughts so far center around getting away from danger and/or surviving the "fallout" from an attack (whether that be getting lost, concrete dust or getting trapped somewhere) and getting to a safe place. Here's what I've come up with:
1L water
bandanas (for bandages and/or face masks in the case of dust making breathing difficult) *note* water is mostly for this application
swimming goggles (cheap and work in a pinch for avoiding dust)
folding knife
multi-tool
compass (cheap mini's available at http://www.therangerdigest.com/ are probably good enough)
flashlight
cell phone
calling card
tape of some kind (again, for bandages)
"work" or other sturdy gloves
at least $100 cash
3 food bars
I.D. of every type
city map (usefull for knowing cites to avoid)
walkman (for listening to radio warnings/info)
extra batteries for flashlight and walkman
loud whistle(?)
shoes comfortable enough to walk miles in (in case subways stop running)
Anyone have any other suggestions?