Post in thread 'DISASTER! How to react when shit has already hit the fan.'
We have threads for preparedness, but this thread is for what to do when bad things have already happened, or started.
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If something has happened and you still have access to running water, fill everything you can with clean water while you have the chance. Even a scummy, uncleaned tub can be used to store water that you can use for bathing, and that greywater can be used to flush toilets so you prevent waste from staying near you.
Stay clean, you don't know what gross shit is in debris, and you want to avoid illness and infection when supply chains are broken. It's not a matter of appearances, it's important for survival.
Water removes water-soluable messes, but you can also use alcohol (drinking alcohol) to remove oil-based messes
Braid your hair if you have long hair. You can wash braids and it keeps your hair from getting nasty and tangled. If you have cotton ribbons or thick string, braid that in for added protection.
DON'T LET ANYONE KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE. If you have more than others, don't tell the people around you or they'll want to take it. If you have LESS, don't tell them that either, people will take advantage of you.
Only go out in real shoes with hard soles. Even if you don't see anything, it minimizes the risk of stepping on glass, nails, or anything else that may have been kicked up, or that was transferred while people are moving things around.
If you have a radio, but limited power, turn it on on the hour and find a station that's playing the news "on the hour" updates. Leave the radio tuned to that channel. Use an analog watch/clock to check time, and turn on your radio on the hour to catch those broadcasts moving forward.
Stay in well-ventilated areas. Gas could be leaking and if you don't have operational sensors/alarms then you won't know. Avoid going into areas (like basements) without airflow.