We've Gotta' Sleep Sometime
Most of us are probably prepared to act and/or move quickly if the need arises. BOBs are all packed, fire extinguisher or firearm (as the case may be) is close by, full tank of gas just in case we've gotta' get out of Dodge........
We have stuff stored elsewhere (at relatives and friends homes). We have family plans, extended family plans, and family and friend plans, bug out locations, mapped escape routes and alternate escape routes. We have redundant and/or alternative plans, preps, methods, equipment, and supplies times 10. We've made every reasonable (and maybe beyond reasonable) preparation for any contingency we can plan for.
AND THEN we talk about "situational awareness" and how important it is to maintain that at all times.
Did you read that thread posted today about the bear killing one and injuring 2 near Yellowstone?
Thing is, we all have to sleep sometime, be it at home or elsewhere.
What have you done to give yourself the best chance of survival if a threat arises WHEN YOU ARE ASLEEP? Do you try to give yourself an edge on things? Increase them odds a bit?
Me?
INDOORS
1. Every door to the house is double locked. Basement windows, too.
2. We have a pretty good alarm system and between 2 and 4 dogs in the house at all times.
3.Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in virtually every room (including the garage) and on every level of the house.
4. Power failure and high water alarms.
5. Shotgun and pistol within MY reach at all times.
6. A weather alert/emergency warning radio in the master bedroom and living room. Second radio system that tones out when the full time fire department pages the off-duty guys or tones out the volunteers at "Station 2."
7. Infrared AND motion detector outdoor floodlights.
8. Emergency interior lighting that turns on in the event of power failure.
9. Landline, cell phone, and multiple radio communications systems to summon help if needed.
10. At least one vehicle outdoors and AWAY from the garage at all times.
AUTO
1. CompuStar 2WSSR security system with messaging remote - 1/2 mile range. Loads of other electronics/commo gear on board.
2. Firearm within reach.
3. Full load complete car emergency kit in trunk/rear or every vehicle.
4. 2 cell phones.
5. Vehicle escape tool/seatbelt cutter.
HOTELS
1. Portable door alarm.
2. Use all door locks.
3. Pre-check of all escape routes/stairways.
4. Preference for lower floors in most cases (often sucks trading the view for escape advantages).
CAMPING/BACKPACKING
1. I've been known to use these.
http://www.hi-vel.com/Catalog__24/Perimeter_Alarm_Systems___Acce/perimeter_alarm_systems___acce.html
2. Got some bear spray around here someplace. Haven't been up north in a coupla' years.
TRAVEL
The only reason that I'm reluctant to travel is that I have pretty much everything planned EXCEPT that I can't CCW outside of Mass or R.I.
So, anyone care to tell us what you've done or offer anymore suggestions?
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