BUCKHORN CLIFFS

Scenario · 8 entries

Flood

Water is rising, or the cleanup has begun.

Floodwater contaminates wells, ruins stored food, and shuts roads. Clean water, dry storage up high, and a way to cook without utilities carry a household through the first week.

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Master guideWater: storage and purificationHow much water to store, how to store it, and how to make more safe to drink when the stored supply runs low.Open the full page Master guideWater purification methodsMaking water safe: calcium hypochlorite treatment, well water risks, water testing tools, and what to do when city water is cut off.Open the full page Master guideHygiene and Sanitation When the Water Is OffWhat to do when the water goes off: bucket toilet, hand washing, waste, body, teeth, laundry, dishes, disinfecting, and pests, with the shelf item and recipe page for every job.Open the full page
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Formulas 4

Compounds and Cleaning · Formula Mold and mildew cleaner (vinegar) Undiluted white vinegar kills many common molds on hard surfaces without the toxic fumes of bleach, though its effectiveness varies by species. Handle with care Water · Formula Purify water with calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) Stock: ~1,000 ppm; Dose: 1 tbsp stock / gal; Wait: 30 minutes Hazardous Water · Formula Purify water with Lugol's iodine (2%) Clear water: 5 drops / quart; Cloudy/cold: 10 drops / quart; Per gallon: 20-40 drops Handle with care Compounds and Cleaning · Formula Surface disinfectant from calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) Dose: 1½ tsp / gallon; Strength: ~1,000 ppm; Dwell time: 1-10 min wet Hazardous

Guides 4

Kits and Planning · Guide Overnight readiness pack loadout (Breakwater Fogland 25L) Fogland 25L: IP68 submersible, 2.1 lbs empty, floats with over 40 lbs of gear Kits and Planning · Guide Portable SSD backup for home inventory and documents Pick: SanDisk Portable SSD in a Faraday jacket, plus cloud and an off-site copy Kits and Planning · Guide Survival supplies for flood victims Clean drinking water is the most critical need after a flood Water · Guide Water purification methods Store 1 gallon of water per person per day: three days bare minimum, two weeks the target