Introduction
Idea and initial details stolen from [User:Vinay_Gupta/The_Gupta_Shop].
The concepts
- The Basics - Dealing in Security - Simple Critical Infrastructure Maps
- Translations: http://imaginethecanaries.blogspot.com/2011/09/why-i-love-scim-and-what-to-do-about-it.html
- Gupta State Failure Management Archive
Threat model
- Vinay suggests "Start by figuring out what you need to stay at home for 30 days with your family".
- I'm not sure what I want to do, but it's a start. I want to get closer to [MACC], really. More "WOOO" (we're on our own) than "YOYO" (you're on your own). This will evolve, I'm sure.
Individual
Too Hot
Generally speaking not a problem in the Canary Islands.
- Shade & blinds.
- http://sleepbreeze.co.uk plus solar battery chargers?
- Water-based refrigeration, see Burning Man.
Too Cold
Definitely not a problem in most of the Canaries. If it's a problem, there are clothes and the possibility of moving to somewhere that's warmer, a few kilometers away. These things are of course useable if needed, but generally overkill:
- poly underwear, ideally two pairs per person (needs washed regularly!)
- sleeping bag, can be cheap+big it's not for travel right?
- tent, to put up inside your bedroom.
- foam mats to insulate you from the floor.
- ideally, a cheap inflatable camping mat with a foam mat on top - much more comfy.
- stove - very difficult to manage smoke issues in urban areas, houses don't have chimneys etc usually.
Hunger
Surveys show we eat 1.25 kg of food per person per day. So in general, for the average family group of 3.25 people (not making this up, but can't find the source right now), it would be like 1.25 * 3.25 * 7 kg per week, or * 30 if you're thinking a month. You do the maths, but it's probably a cupboard and a hundred euros of really cheap storable food? If it's too cheap it will be food you won't eat, and that's not good.
Also, stocking up before a crisis may be counted among the many wise things individuals and families can do. The same once the crisis has started is hoarding, frowned upon, and makes things worse. If you're going to do it, do it before the crisis.
Thirst
I guess it's use the tap while it's there, and fill up your deposits. How much? To be on the safe side, 10 liters per person and per day (this covers thirst, cooking, and part of health). So 10 * 3.25 * 7, or 10 * 3.25 * 30, which would be ... 1 m³. A month is a lot, but a week seems doable. Or you can do a week and if things look bad then you end up stinking like a bad mannered pig.
Illness
To be considered: Water filters, sewage/toilets, medication?
Injury
The best way to avoid injury, other than not being a fool on the road, is to try and keep everyone else well fed, watered and medicined.
Group
Then figure out what you need to ensure you can stay in contact with and reach your friends, family and community.
Communications
Transport
Bikes are ok, if you have them. Consider distances. 10-15 km uphill is a lot. Downhill, not so much.
Work Space
Done. I mean, in said circumstances, you don't work, in order to save your calories, right?