Fires and other natural disasters will force you out of your home and away from the neighborhood. Floods will be the same thing. This would also be true of the man made types of disasters, such as invasion by foreign countries and or the melting down of a power plant, locally. This means you will not have the comfort and material support of your home and planning for this will require you to gather bug out bag supplies to help you survive.
Your bag, which could be a fairly large container, must contain the stuff to allow you and your entire party to do more than survive for at least three days. This gathering of materials will begin with water. Every one needs at least one gallon a day. More if it is hot outside and more if you will have to exert yourselves in order to get away.
Food will have to be considered. Perishables will not be a good choice as they will not last very long and you are going to be on the move. Cans will be the best, but they get heavy. You can use the cans, afterward, to cook food in if you keep them clean and dry. Make sure you bring a can opener.
A shelter, of some kind, will be crucial if you are away from the house for a few days. This will provide covering for your family and staying dry is necessary for long term survival. Thick plastic sheeting is one thing to consider, but so is a standard canvass tarp. Either one of these can be strung up or draped over a bush for a neat little house away from home.
A hand crank flashlight is the best way to provide illumination and a hand crank radio will keep you informed about what is happening around you. Do not concern yourself with any other electronics, such as smart phones or laptops as the signal may not be receivable where you are.
A radio and flashlights that can be recharged by hand are things that everyone should have. There will be news about whatever is going on and you need to know. Battery operated ones are not as dependable as batteries will be in short supply. There are some hand crank battery chargers, but stay with the radios and flashlights that charge by pumping the handle.
Fire will not only help keep you warm but can also cook food. Make sure you have matches in a water proof container. A small flint and striker system will be the best as it works even when wet and can tuck into your pocket. Keep all matches and fire starting tools away from kids until trained properly.
A bag such as this could be one bag, if it is just you or a couple of them if only two or three people are involved. It could be larger containers, but they all must be easy to carry and sturdy. Spread them out among everyone and switch off as needed. Lighter loads for the kids and heavier ones for you and other adults because you will be packing for survival and that means speed.
Your bag, which could be a fairly large container, must contain the stuff to allow you and your entire party to do more than survive for at least three days. This gathering of materials will begin with water. Every one needs at least one gallon a day. More if it is hot outside and more if you will have to exert yourselves in order to get away.
Food will have to be considered. Perishables will not be a good choice as they will not last very long and you are going to be on the move. Cans will be the best, but they get heavy. You can use the cans, afterward, to cook food in if you keep them clean and dry. Make sure you bring a can opener.
A shelter, of some kind, will be crucial if you are away from the house for a few days. This will provide covering for your family and staying dry is necessary for long term survival. Thick plastic sheeting is one thing to consider, but so is a standard canvass tarp. Either one of these can be strung up or draped over a bush for a neat little house away from home.
A hand crank flashlight is the best way to provide illumination and a hand crank radio will keep you informed about what is happening around you. Do not concern yourself with any other electronics, such as smart phones or laptops as the signal may not be receivable where you are.
A radio and flashlights that can be recharged by hand are things that everyone should have. There will be news about whatever is going on and you need to know. Battery operated ones are not as dependable as batteries will be in short supply. There are some hand crank battery chargers, but stay with the radios and flashlights that charge by pumping the handle.
Fire will not only help keep you warm but can also cook food. Make sure you have matches in a water proof container. A small flint and striker system will be the best as it works even when wet and can tuck into your pocket. Keep all matches and fire starting tools away from kids until trained properly.
A bag such as this could be one bag, if it is just you or a couple of them if only two or three people are involved. It could be larger containers, but they all must be easy to carry and sturdy. Spread them out among everyone and switch off as needed. Lighter loads for the kids and heavier ones for you and other adults because you will be packing for survival and that means speed.
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