Thursday, September 29, 2011

In the Event of Me Destroying the World...

Emergency Preparedness Supply List

Define the problem- (what sort of emergency situations might you + your family need supplies for?)
Brainstorm Ideas
Generate Solution
Solicit Feedback (positive, changes, questions, ideas)
Refine Solution- cite specific changes based on feedback

Problems:
1. earthquakes
2. fires
3. tsunami
4. zombie apocalypse

Ideas:
  1. Earthquakes
    1. Sustainable light source(s)
    2. Whistles (for location)
    3. Food rations
    4. Convenient carrying case
    5. Easily worn protective gear (primarily helmet)
    6. 2-way frequency radio/walkie talkie
    7. Steel/hard plastic transparent water bottles
    8. Matches
    9. Swiss army knife
    10. Rope
    11. Warm clothes that can also breathe
    12. Flint/firesteel
    13. Hand wipes
    14. Bandages
    15. Compass
    16. Reflective surfaces
    17. Antibiotic ointment
    18. Aspirin
    19. DUCT TAPE
    20. Knife
    21. Waterproofed
    22. Sturdy shoes w/ good grip
    23. Identification papers
    24. Money
    25. Small waterproof tarp
    26. Blanket and/or towel
    27. Flares
    28. Mallet/hammer
    29. Salt
    30. Basic toiletries

  1. Tsunamis
    1. Inflatable raft
    2. Radio
    3. See earthquakes
    4. Trash bags
    5. Paddles
    6. Water purifier (tablets or filter)
    7. Sun screen
    8. Sun blocking hat

  1. Fires
    1. Flame retardant cloth
    2. Mouth filters
    3. Aloe vera and basic burn treatment items
    4. Foldable shovel (dig fire trenches)
    5. Machete (for cutting small brush)
    6. Fire extinguisher
    7. See earthquakes
4. Zombie Apocalypse
a. first aid kits
b. ranged weaponry
c. contact radios
d. machete
e. water
f. ammo
g. shovel

Solutions/Feedback:


+ : Very thorough
-: Space consuming
Idea: compact case for all the items?
thoughts: is everything truly necessary?

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