THE SIMPLE EMERGENCY LIST FOR
CITY SOPHISTICATES
THE SIMPLE DISASTER PLAN FOR
THE SINGLE URBANITE
—"I live in a tiny studio apartment. How could I possibly prepare for a disaster? My dating life is a disaster unto itself."
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9 essential supplies on a Pabst Blue Ribbon budget
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Simple advice to implement before an emergency
You're over-budget, over-busy, and under-employed. Preparing for an unknown disaster seems a low priority. We've been there.
While we can't fix your troubles with your boss or your Bumble profile, we can suggest bare-bone emergency items and offer simple advice to get you through a city-stopping storm or two-day blackout.
Best of all, it won't even cut into your Rosé budget.
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OMEALS instant food package — add water and it heats up instantly, like magic. Get 10 of them.
Emergency snacks — the best non-perishables.
5.11 EDC PL 2AAA penlight — a reliabe, tiny flashlight.
Goal Zero Lighthouse 400 Lantern/USB Power Hub — a solar lantern to light up your dark bathroom.
Anker PowerCore Phone Charger or PowerCore+ 26800 — recharge devices when the power goes out.
Medical
Adventure Medical First Aid Kit — handy first-aid supplies in one place.
Communications
Midland Emergency Weather Radio — follow news and weather if cell coverage and the net go down.
Water
LifeStraw Flex Multi-Function Water Filter — easily disinfect dirty water.
WaterBrick 2 or 10 pack — store lots of water under your bed.
9 essential disaster supplies for the swinging single
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- No boil option
OMEALS instant food package
- Various items
Quickie food in an emergency
- Best light
5.11 EDC PL 2AAA penlight
- Crucial
Goal Zero Lighthouse 400 Lantern and USB Power Hub
- Go-bag
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Daytripper First Aid Kit
Anker PowerCore Ultra-Portable Phone Charger
- Crucial
Midland Emergency Weather Radio
- Crucial
LifeStraw Flex Multi-Function Water Filter System
- Apartment friendly
WaterBrick 10-pack
Advice: 3 simple things to do
Disaster Advice for the Single Urbanite
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Take $1,000 to $3,000 out of the bank. Stash it someplace safe.
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Buy even more water. Store in a closet or under a bed.
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Think where you might go if you had to get out of the city, even if it was by foot. Discuss that plan with friends and family. Do it by text, if you must.
Next steps: More resources
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Go through our complete Gear with Advice list, starting Water, and then turn to Food & Cooking; Lights, Power & Warmth; Security, health, & sanitation; and Go bag. Consider investing in those items that pertain to your situation.
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Want to set up a consultation? E-mail us at info@preparationconcierge.com. We can set up a phone or video consultation to address your specific needs, and even get everything ordered for you.