Urban PSK: What'd I miss?

tiros: rivers will almost always run right through a city/town (though they could go underground/be piped), and usually through less populated areas (eg flood plains).
 
I think one of the first things I would do is get a street map of the city I'm in. Main arteries for cars, buses, trains and planes are going to be clogged. Hopefully, you will be bugging out on foot, so you can pick your routes through the blocks. Hopefully, you will know your neighborhoods, so you ain't gonna get mugged. You will know where your hospitals, police stations and grocery stores are, as well as any empty buildings where you may want to hide out. Find these ahead of time.
 
Most urban areas have park systems, walking running and bike trails.

make sure your map shows all those goodies, or get one from the recreation dept. You may be able to ride a bike out of town, or at least a good ways.

The sheeple will be heading down Main street toward the biggest highway or main bridge out of town. Try to figure which way the sheeple are gonna go, and find a different way if possible.
SHeeple will tend ot wait until the gubmint tells them what to do.if your gut sez it's getting ugly, try to be among the first out, look at Houston when they evac'd.

No easy answer hear. if there is a navigable river, drag your zodiac or canoe to water, and start paddling.
 
Like I said, this would be for getting me to my truck to other supplies and then getting the HELL outta this God-forsaken city (I'm a country boy in case you hadn't noticed). Even when I move home I'll be working in the city and have to make my way home. I'm never more than say, 500m from my truck, but if I got stuck somewhere or needed to stop or something along those lines, I just want to have some extra stuff on me. Also, just general stuff I might need throughout the day. Hence tweezers and a small FAK.
 
A small pocket-sized radio - the capability to get updated information in the middle of an urban disaster is invaluable.

In the 2003 blackout in NYC it's the item I missed most walking home for two hours. Needless to say, I've always got one with me now.
 
akennedy73 said:
A small pocket-sized radio - the capability to get updated information in the middle of an urban disaster is invaluable.

In the 2003 blackout in NYC it's the item I missed most walking home for two hours. Needless to say, I've always got one with me now.
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First hand experience talking right there!!! good one!
 
Always wear good hiking shoes/boots... and carry a compass/direction finder (like the sun and watch method) (I have used both in foreign countries and unfamiliar cities). You can walk where you can't drive and you need to be able to set a general course.
Enjoy!
 
akennedy73 said:
A small pocket-sized radio - the capability to get updated information in the middle of an urban disaster is invaluable.

In the 2003 blackout in NYC it's the item I missed most walking home for two hours. Needless to say, I've always got one with me now.
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I think that carrying a radio is a great idea. I did some poking around online and i think this one may fit into a small urban PSK.

http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/sportline-840-radio.html

and its hands free!:thumbup:
 
That radio's AWESOME! Compass...Yeah that's a good idea. I've an analog watch I could use the sun method, but a compass would help.
 
I keep a Grundig Mini 300 in my urban manbag. AM/FM and 7 shortwave frequencies. Fits in the palm of your hand real nice. Too big for a PSK, but just right for the manbag/briefcase/laptop backpack/purse/whatever.

I particularly like it because it has a built-in speaker. There have been many times in the past when something went down while I was at work, and everyone crowded around the cubicle with the radio so we could all learn what's happening.
 
Good point on the radio, but also find out in advance which local radio station will give you updates. During the Great Ice Storm of '98, there was only one local AM radio station, WIRY, that gave us updates 24/7 on what was going on. The rest were worthless.
 
akennedy73 said:
A small pocket-sized radio - the capability to get updated information in the middle of an urban disaster is invaluable.

In the 2003 blackout in NYC it's the item I missed most walking home for two hours. Needless to say, I've always got one with me now.
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Which radio(s) do you carry/recommend?

EDIT: and +1 on adding a Powerbar (or any other energy bar)
 
Tradja, there are a lot of good radios out there today, some better than others. My power-outage standby is an old Radio Shack battery-operated portable, AM-FM, also has an important weather alert channel from nearby Burlington International Airport in Vermont.

Again, I think it is very important to find out which local radio station is going to give you the best emergency information. Saves you spinning the dial trying to find out what's going on. You can probably get that from calling your local Emergency Management office ahead of time.

I gave up on CB a long time ago, too many idiots.
 
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For many Katrina victims, whatever they grabbed when they left is still about all they have. Wonder how many people had BOB's... and would a BOB helped in the dome, or become a liability?
 
All great ideas! Don't forget to make your BOB look as low profile as possible. Oh, and bring cash - $50 in 10's, 5's and 1's should be good. And at least a roll of quarters to use in the occassional phone booth once your cell phone craps out.
 
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