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I was thinking more along the lines of keeping the gear in a couple of sturdy places (in case one is inaccessible in the aftermath) to start digging out family members. Axe, maul, sledge, pry bar, pinch bar, come-along, Hi-Lift jack, straps, chains, pulleys, rope, chainsaw, quickie saw, you get the idea. Maybe a stethoscope, if you are in quake country.
In the vehicle would be a good alternate place for some of the tools.
Along with an aid bag or two, and everyone knows where they are/how to use them. Our kids are not rescue pros, but I would rather for them to immediately start trying to dig me out after a big one than to wait a week or more. Also, even if you get them out, they will probably need splinting or wound treatment.
We recently built our home and the subs were always commenting about my over-engineering and over-building. I just asked them if they wanted to work on it, or not. Seems like all of them did. It is pretty solid, with lots of anchors, straps, and tie-downs. I agree, a retrofit is much more expensive than good planning and prep work.
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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