Wow... Useful info and that even cash and/or metals are still valuable, especially during those times.
So... with the new smartphones, I don't know if I can change the battery 😅. we were looking at those chargeable big batteries/power banks, that could also be charged with sunlight. That would really be a investment though.
So last year with all the lockdowns, we were also happy we had enough food stocked up, so we only had to buy bread and get out of the store. Before 2020 we were trying to make it a habit to have enough food supplies, so that when we wanted to cook something we didn't have to plan it all too much.
I'll try to remember your advice also 👍.
As great as cryptocurrency is, it's not meant for use in the physical world. Keep stacking HIVE, your favorite Layer 2 tokens, and whatever other crypto's you're into; just be sure to sock away some local currency for when the power is out for an extended time. While no one I know needed to use precious metals to buy things, it's good to have if for no other reason than to sell it at a dealer or pawn shop for cash when you need it.
If you're smartphone is an iPhone from Apple. then I don't know how the battery situation can be handled. The only suggestion I have to to buy an old iPhone, charge to 100%, then keep in storage until it's needed for an emergency. If your smartphone is an Android phone, you have more options. As for the phone bank, keep that thing charged, too.
Regarding food, you were in a better position than most people. Keep that going! Just be sure you have a decent supply of vitamins, supplements, medications, and health maintenance goods to last you a similar amount of time.
Although I didn't need this during my situation in 2012, it helps having some old-school games handy just to break up the time when nothing is happening and you're not busy.
Love and Peace!
Ah yes, didn't think about these. Medical supplies or at least first aid kit we should also invest in, even if it's the minimal stuff needed.
That's true though. I know that some live day by day and paycheck to paycheck, so they aren't able to afford a big supply of food. What also helps/helped is growing some of the food yourself. Of course if a storm hits you and your plants you don't have much use for it. But in situations like lockdowns it helped.
We'll try to have enough series and movies stored up and for that the big powerbank would be useful, so we could make use of the pc.
Now to think of it we have a checker-, chess board and uno, but regular cards and some puzzles could be handy. Oh and books haha, we have enough that are waiting to be read 🙈.
Anything which can be used for multiple purposes is highly recommended since storage is at a premium as well as money needed to buy them. Things like hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, coconut oil, etc. can be used for far more than their usual uses. In the case of H2O2, be sure the expiration dates are still in the future; that's something that needs to be replenished periodically whether it's used or not. I'll need to replace my own supply soon.
Ah yes a part of those I already have and are indeed multi purpose. The only thing I can't find or don't know how to look for is hydrogen peroxide.
Thanks for that useful advice 😊.
You're welcome! I hope you're able to find what you need to keep your inventory current.
Hydrogen peroxide is usually found in the same section as rubbing alcohol, isipropyl alcohol, or 70% alcohol. Many times it's in a brown bottle, but not always. It may also go by another name, such as "oxygenated water" (agua oxigenada in Spanish, something similar in French; maybe that's how it's sold in your area.
Ah thanks, I'll remember that 👍.