Survival Prep is as easy as it sounds. You prep to survive. The following information will help you prepare for survival of natural and man-made disasters.
1. Have a plan for each type of situation. Go over the plans with your family members so each person knows what to do in each situation. In this plan be sure to specify a meeting place, outside of the expected disaster area, where you can meet up if you get separated.
2. Prepare your disaster supply kit. Your supply kit should include enough food and water for each member of your family for 7 days, at least. Don't forget specialty diet foods for medical reasons and medications. Additionally, include pet foods and medications for your furry family member or members.
3. Your disaster kit should also include the following: a manual can opener, a flashlight for each family member, extra batteries, a crank radio, space blankets, board games and coloring books/crayons (especially if you have young children), toilet tissue, and some comfort foods - such as candy bars and cookies. Additionally, every disaster kit should include a well-stocked first-aid kit.
4. Additional things that could be included in a disaster survival kit, depending on the type of disaster anticipated, could be the following: fishing line and hooks, sleeping bags, tent, camp stove and propane, charcoal, wire hand saw, shovel, axe, rope, tarps, duck tape, maps, books identifying edible plants and insects, and how-to books on everything from creating your own electricity to converting a vehicle to run on alternate fuel.
5. Some of your supplies can be kept in watertight tubs with lids or in new trash cans.
6. Make sure to check the shelf life on your food supply several times a year and rotate out the expiring food with fresh non-perishable food. If you buy one or two things a shopping trip then the cost isn't as overwhelming and you can better keep an eye on what will be expiring in the near future. If you can afford it, it never hurts to have a few cases of MRE's on hand also...they store longer and most come with their own heat sources so you can have a hot meal even without electricity, propane, charcoal, or a campfire.
1. Have a plan for each type of situation. Go over the plans with your family members so each person knows what to do in each situation. In this plan be sure to specify a meeting place, outside of the expected disaster area, where you can meet up if you get separated.
2. Prepare your disaster supply kit. Your supply kit should include enough food and water for each member of your family for 7 days, at least. Don't forget specialty diet foods for medical reasons and medications. Additionally, include pet foods and medications for your furry family member or members.
3. Your disaster kit should also include the following: a manual can opener, a flashlight for each family member, extra batteries, a crank radio, space blankets, board games and coloring books/crayons (especially if you have young children), toilet tissue, and some comfort foods - such as candy bars and cookies. Additionally, every disaster kit should include a well-stocked first-aid kit.
4. Additional things that could be included in a disaster survival kit, depending on the type of disaster anticipated, could be the following: fishing line and hooks, sleeping bags, tent, camp stove and propane, charcoal, wire hand saw, shovel, axe, rope, tarps, duck tape, maps, books identifying edible plants and insects, and how-to books on everything from creating your own electricity to converting a vehicle to run on alternate fuel.
5. Some of your supplies can be kept in watertight tubs with lids or in new trash cans.
6. Make sure to check the shelf life on your food supply several times a year and rotate out the expiring food with fresh non-perishable food. If you buy one or two things a shopping trip then the cost isn't as overwhelming and you can better keep an eye on what will be expiring in the near future. If you can afford it, it never hurts to have a few cases of MRE's on hand also...they store longer and most come with their own heat sources so you can have a hot meal even without electricity, propane, charcoal, or a campfire.
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