The Pine Mountain Club Pulse

In the event of a natural disaster or infrastructure failure, mountain communities like ours can be left without access to essential resources. Roads may become impassable, electricity and water supplies can be disrupted, and emergency services could be delayed. A two-week isolation period could be devastating without the proper supplies. Survival bins offer a critical lifeline, ensuring we have access to food, water, and other essentials when stores are inaccessible.

To make preparedness easier for our community, we have created survival bins tailored to our needs and based on FEMA’s guidelines for disaster readiness. These bins include the key items that every household should have to survive a two-week isolation period. ​ FEMA emphasizes the importance of having enough supplies to last at least 72 hours, but in our remote mountain setting, it’s wise to plan for up to two weeks. These bins are stocked with essential items like food, water, medical supplies, and tools to ensure your household can remain self-sufficient during a prolonged isolation event.

Encouraging every household in the community to maintain these survival bins enhances our collective resilience. In times of crisis, those who are well-prepared are less likely to need outside assistance, leaving resources available for others in greater need. A prepared community is a strong community, and survival bins ensure that we can weather periods of isolation without fear.

If you haven’t already, now is the time to acquire your pre-prepared survival bin. We’ve made it easy by assembling these bins based on FEMA’s guidelines, and they can be personalized with your family’s specific needs. A good rule of thumb is to store your bin somewhere easily accessible outside of your home. Share knowledge and resources with neighbors to ensure that no one is left unprepared.