Survival Strategies Advice
Having a plan for emergencies is the best survival strategic advice one can receive. Life requires each of us to have a plan for survival that will come naturally when the need arises. Having a plan for a change in circumstances is vital. Learning how to put the plan together is about which we are writing.
Make a plan. Planning for unexpected circumstances needs to be addressed before the emergency occurs. Knowing where to start and how to start is just as important as including everything you may possibly need during this time. An event such as a hurricane will most likely mean you are going to stay in your home. Plan for that. Earthquakes, wars and other catastrophic events may require you to leave the safety of your home and seek shelter elsewhere.
Your Basics
Be sure that all the people you include in your survival plan know what your plan is. If they are not with you when you have to evacuate, do they know where you will be located. This is all part of your plan. It may be necessary to establish an assortment of code words to use. This will help keep your location safe from invasion by opportunistic invaders.
Your survival kit for your journey should include adequate provisions for 3 days. During that time, the chances of finding other supplies will increase and it will not be necessary to have more provisions. Consider the basic needs:
Make a plan. Planning for unexpected circumstances needs to be addressed before the emergency occurs. Knowing where to start and how to start is just as important as including everything you may possibly need during this time. An event such as a hurricane will most likely mean you are going to stay in your home. Plan for that. Earthquakes, wars and other catastrophic events may require you to leave the safety of your home and seek shelter elsewhere.
Your Basics
- Know whether you are staying in your home or leaving will be the first necessary piece of knowledge.
- Prepare for both possibilities. Being aware of how long you can stay at home in any event will determine what your needs will include.
- Have a plan as to where you will go if you decide to leave. If the plan is to leave your home, realize that others will be doing the same. Hotels, motels and campsites may be unavailable for a massive evacuation. Where will you go in times such as this?
- Determine what your needs will be. Travel plans, storage, medical supplies and shelter should be on that list. These along with defense strategy, food and water will be required.
Be sure that all the people you include in your survival plan know what your plan is. If they are not with you when you have to evacuate, do they know where you will be located. This is all part of your plan. It may be necessary to establish an assortment of code words to use. This will help keep your location safe from invasion by opportunistic invaders.
Your survival kit for your journey should include adequate provisions for 3 days. During that time, the chances of finding other supplies will increase and it will not be necessary to have more provisions. Consider the basic needs:
- Food: dehydrated is lighter than canned, but canned will work.
- Water: one gallon per day for each person in your group.
- What will you need in case of fire? An ABC extinguisher may be the solution.
- Shelter: an easy to open and close tent makes a great shelter. Be sure each person has a sleeping bag or bed roll if needed.
- Weapons: taking your personal weapons and ammunition is a safety measure each should consider. This is when you realize the importance of training everyone in your home about self defense and weapon use.
- One change of clothing should be included. Clean clothing will make you feel a lot better.
- Something to occupy time: a deck of cards or a small game will keep you and your group busy.