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Old 02-20-2013, 01:51 AM
 
Location: Anchorage
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I recently moved from Anchorage to a small but brand new cabin off the grid about 30 miles from Glennallen. I'm about a mile off the highway system. Basically, I was wondering if any of the posters here had any advice when it comes to safety issues. What are the biggest safety lessons you have learned during your years of living off the grid in a cabin? Even if it's real obvious stuff, please feel free to mention it. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:25 AM
 
Location: MMU->ABE->ATL->ASH
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Q: How are you on the internet if you are living off the grid? Isn't the internet part of a HUGE grid?
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:57 AM
 
Location: Anchorage
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To answer your question, I am fortunate enough to get great cell service here. AT&T.
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:57 AM
 
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We've lived in Anchorage for 12 years, then moved back to our off-grid cabin in NM to live.

Here is what helped us.

Get to know your neighbors: bake cookies, share firewood if trimming back trees, whatever.

If you have solar, get to know your solar system intimately!

Have a good supply of first aid for every possible need.

Keep a supply of emergency food & water.

Think safety first with all projects. Wear heavy boots & eye protection using chainsaws.

And we loved our WildBlue internet.
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:58 AM
 
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ps Congratulations & have fun!
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Old 02-20-2013, 07:43 AM
 
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during winter but should apply year long . stock pile plenty of food , keep your vehicles gassed up . have at least two sources of heat .
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Old 02-20-2013, 08:31 AM
 
Location: Naptowne, Alaska
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Fire extinguishers, first aid kit, inspect tools before use, secure that ladder, think about tasks before diving into them and recognize hazards, mitigate hazards prior to diving into projects. Do not sidestep safety. Taking short cuts while doing any task can get you hurt in a heartbeat!
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Old 02-20-2013, 10:00 AM
 
Location: Palmer
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Fire extinguishers, first aid kit, inspect tools before use, secure that ladder, think about tasks before diving into them and recognize hazards, mitigate hazards prior to diving into projects. Do not sidestep safety. Taking short cuts while doing any task can get you hurt in a heartbeat!
My advice was going to be very similar to Rance.

I'll add a few. Think about fire...a lot. Try to avoid burning your place down. Then think about CO. Carbon Monoxide kills.

Other than that, just do what Rance says. Think about the fact that you are not next to a hospital and sometimes when you are alone a broken ankle can kill you. So be more careful than you normally are.
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Old 02-20-2013, 10:46 AM
 
Location: Wasilla, AK
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I'd make contact with the local emergency responders and make sure they know where your place is and how to get there. Is the road clearly marked? You don't want firefighters looking for the 3rd mailbox on the left after the 2nd brown house while your cabin is burning down...
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Old 02-20-2013, 11:58 AM
 
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Wait... I thought off grid in bush AK meant that firefighters and police are not going to get there in time anyways.

I always thought that it was a conscious choice you had to make when living off grid and out in the 'bush'. Having said that, I agree that folks should know how to get to you and clearly marking things is one way to assist in that.

Also, surpised no one said a gun, knowing how to use it, and plenty of ammo.
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