- Tent: A tent should provide privacy, warmth, be waterproof and lightweight. The nice thing is that tents are usually made for easy setup. Keeping in mind that after a disaster happens, you may be in a community center with a lot of people around, so privacy is important. Aid from FEMA or the Red Cross can sometimes take days to arrive, so being as self sufficient as possible is key. Thrive carries Tube Tent for about $6, and a 3 man Square Dome Tent for $46.99. A good time to purchase a tent is at the end of the Summer, when camping season is over.
- Tarp: A tarp is used under the tent, as an added barrier if the ground is wet. It can also be used for shelter or to make an outhouse (that's a new idea, I hadn't heard of until I went to the presentation) Thrive carries a Drop Cloth Tarp $1.65. And I am sure you can find the blue or green ones at your local hardware store for fairly cheap.
- Rope: Nylon rope, you can never have enough as it serves many purposes, tying down objects or tying things to a tree. 9 ft Nylon Rope for about $8
(reference to www.prepardlds.blogspot.com used with permission)
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