If you’ve made the decision to get serious about planning for your family’s survival in the event of an emergency, then you may feel a little overwhelmed by figuring out how to begin. Fortunately, by undertaking some basic tasks, you can make great strides in making sure your family is ready to face any kind of emergency that could arise. Take the first steps in survivalist planning with these tips.
Prepare for Two Weeks
A good place to start is to make sure you have everything you and your family would need if you needed to get by for two weeks without any assistance. To prepare for two weeks of self-reliance , you will need enough water for each person in your home—approximately 15 gallons per person is recommended—plus non-perishable food that can be prepared and eaten without electricity. A fully stocked first aid kit and medicine cabinet is also important, as is cash, hand sanitizer, batteries, and candles with matches.
Pack a Bag for All Family Members
In the survivalist community, these bags are called bug-out bags . They are intended to be grabbed if you need to leave your home quickly because of an emergency. Your bags should include water purification tools, medication, shelter (such as a tarp), food, portable HAM radios, and batteries with flashlights. Each bag should also contain copies of identification documents and clothing.
Keep Your Gas Tank Full
This habit can take some getting used to if you’re accustomed to waiting until your gas light comes on, but you will be thankful for a full tank of gas if stations are forced to close during an emergency. Always fill your tank when it reaches the half-full point, so you will have gas to get out of town if necessary.
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