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Haven't posted for awhile because of a major (positive) change in my life. I have accepted a job offer that is in a major metropolitan area (big city) which will result in a move and the loss of my bug-out location (at least for now, anyway). It is a great job at a great company so it is a no-brainer that I want the job. But I have to relocate immediately (one week) and move into an apartment while I search for a new house.
So I am going from an absolutely ideal BOL to a city apartment almost overnight.
Not really worried about it - I just have to put my big boy britches on and handle it. But it does create a new situation that requires a completely new strategy as to how to prep in my new digs.
I am blessed to have this new job (praise God) and to start a new life in a great place to live, but it is a big city, and it presents all the challenges a big city imposes on people who live there.
So I thought it would be interesting to start a thread about the move, and how I plan to deal with such a significant change in my surroundings. I think it may be helpful to people who may be faced with a similar set of circumstances, and perhaps people can contribute their thoughts on how to prep when transitioning from a rural setting to an urban setting....
So, that is the genesis of this thread. How I plan to make that transition, and how to overcome any obstacles it will present.
Right now I am just running around gathering my belongings and updating my bug out bags. I have selected the firearms I will take. Ammo selection is the first change to deal with - I now have to consider overpenetration issues since I am going to be in an apartment complex.
I picked an apartment that has additional closet space, and a large pantry. It also has a garage for my vehicle, which offers security and privacy that would not be available in outside uncovered parking. It should afford me some extra space for storing water, plastic storage bins, and perhaps gasoline. It costs me extra, but it is worth it given the alternatives. I am sure it will be better in inclement weather, too.
I have to find out if a small portable generator will be allowed, or maybe I will just get one and use it if I need it. Not sure about how to handle that - the apartment is all electric.
Also need to start doing some mapping recon to figure out evacuation routes. I want at least three options by vehicle. My first option will be to bug out via commercial airlines, since I can be gone before conditions get too bad, depending on the nature of the threat I have to respond to.
And so begins the next great adventure.... I will be living totally solo; not even my dog with me....
Anyone who is already a city dweller who wants to offer some advice, that would be great.
(And please don't tell me to move - I am doing this on purpose, simply because that is where the good jobs are)....
So, my fellow preppers...please feel free to school me on what I need to be thinking about. Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Now where did I put my toothbrush...?
Please give me the benefits of your best thinking on this subject. Thanks!
- Vert (soon to be a country mouse to city mouse)
So I am going from an absolutely ideal BOL to a city apartment almost overnight.
Not really worried about it - I just have to put my big boy britches on and handle it. But it does create a new situation that requires a completely new strategy as to how to prep in my new digs.
I am blessed to have this new job (praise God) and to start a new life in a great place to live, but it is a big city, and it presents all the challenges a big city imposes on people who live there.
So I thought it would be interesting to start a thread about the move, and how I plan to deal with such a significant change in my surroundings. I think it may be helpful to people who may be faced with a similar set of circumstances, and perhaps people can contribute their thoughts on how to prep when transitioning from a rural setting to an urban setting....
So, that is the genesis of this thread. How I plan to make that transition, and how to overcome any obstacles it will present.
Right now I am just running around gathering my belongings and updating my bug out bags. I have selected the firearms I will take. Ammo selection is the first change to deal with - I now have to consider overpenetration issues since I am going to be in an apartment complex.
I picked an apartment that has additional closet space, and a large pantry. It also has a garage for my vehicle, which offers security and privacy that would not be available in outside uncovered parking. It should afford me some extra space for storing water, plastic storage bins, and perhaps gasoline. It costs me extra, but it is worth it given the alternatives. I am sure it will be better in inclement weather, too.
I have to find out if a small portable generator will be allowed, or maybe I will just get one and use it if I need it. Not sure about how to handle that - the apartment is all electric.
Also need to start doing some mapping recon to figure out evacuation routes. I want at least three options by vehicle. My first option will be to bug out via commercial airlines, since I can be gone before conditions get too bad, depending on the nature of the threat I have to respond to.
And so begins the next great adventure.... I will be living totally solo; not even my dog with me....
Anyone who is already a city dweller who wants to offer some advice, that would be great.
(And please don't tell me to move - I am doing this on purpose, simply because that is where the good jobs are)....
So, my fellow preppers...please feel free to school me on what I need to be thinking about. Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Now where did I put my toothbrush...?
Please give me the benefits of your best thinking on this subject. Thanks!
- Vert (soon to be a country mouse to city mouse)