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About 0210 this morning I was woke up by 3 or 4 large explosions and 2 smaller ones. They shook the house they were so strong.
From what I heard from the truckers on the CB. A car was Southbound in the northbound lanes of I-81 it collided with a big rig. The trucker and his wife got out and away. 2 ppl in the car died. R.I.P
I wasn't the only one woke up by the explosions. 3 other neighbors were as well. Plus I called and woke up Hard Rock and Bubbles and warned them. I thought the wreck was closer to them than me. I was concerned about toxic material/fumes. Turns out I'm the closest Arfcommer. It is ~1/4 mile from me.
As close as I am to 81 guess I need to acquire a gas mask. Any suggestions?
That's why a 5 day BOB lives by the front door.
Get something that is good quality and fits you well. Most surplus masks are too old or use rare filters, you want fresh 40mm canisters.
If you can afford it, get the GSR (General service respirator) or M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask. They are expensive and the filters arent as easy to get but oy get what you pay for.
I have the GSR and it is indeed awesome. Compared to my S10 that uses 40mm cans, there's no comparison.
GSR
M50JSGPM
If on a budget something like the M40 or S10 will keep you safe as long as the canisters arent that old and the mask itself isnt very old too. Some are cracked and the rubber is rotting or the valves have dried up. Check out the different sizes and make sure it fits each family member well.
FerFAL