Planning for Your Risks
There are many types of emergencies and it is imperative that people understand their risks and how to best prepare to meet these situations. For example, if you live in an area that is prone to wildfires, hurricanes, blizzards, flooding or earthquakes, your preparations need to take these risks into consideration. Of course, some risks can be common across a wide range of geographic areas.
Are you worried about the economy and what will happen if unemployment continues to rise? Maybe you’re worried about civil disobedience, especially after the recent riots that have erupted in some areas. Another concern that has many people alarmed is the ongoing controversy over the Jade Helm 15 military exercises taking place here in the U.S.
Emergencies Come in Many Forms
· Natural Disasters – earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, wildfires
· Terrorist Attacks – 9/11, Boston Bombing and similar events
· Man-made Disasters – nuclear accidents, chemical spills, contamination of the water supply
· Economic Collapse – rising unemployment, inflation, collapse of the dollar
· Civil Unrest – riots, looting, police action
· Power Grid – loss of electrical power system, EMP, solar flare
When planning for your risks, it is important to take into consideration everything from the current economic and political climate to potential risks from terrorist attacks, natural disasters and even how you would handle a personal financial crisis. Preparing today can help ensure you will be able to meet the needs of your family even during the most challenging circumstances. Things might be fine today, but there are many situations that could change your lifestyle without a moment’s warning.
As a first step in prepping, consider following our basic preparedness guideline. We have compiled this list of emergency provisions based on the recommendations of the U.S. Government, the Red Cross, the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Don’t let these lists overwhelm you. Start gathering your supplies and making emergency preparations today. As you work your way through these recommended items, you’ll find that you’ll start gaining a greater sense of satisfaction and peace-of-mind. There’s nothing like knowing you’ve taken the necessary steps to protect your family.
Expanding Your Preparations
Of course, once you have your basic supplies in order, you might want to consider expanding your food and water supplies. In addition to preparing for longer periods of self-sufficiency, many preppers also choose to include prepping items that will help them meet specific disaster scenarios. These items can include everything from various weapons and water purification equipment to learning food preservation skills, acquiring advanced first aid training or creating a safe room or bunker to ride out the storm.
Start with your basic preparations and as you’re working on gathering these items contemplate the disasters that you are most likely to face. Many people are choosing to go well beyond having just a few days’ worth of food and water and are creating stockpiles that will feed their family for months or even years. As you make preparations, be sure to discuss your plans with your family so that everyone will know what to do when a disaster strikes.
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Thanks for the information! Look forward to more of your articles. 🙂
I know I keep hearing more and more about the necessity to prepare, but sometimes it seems overwhelming trying to figure out where to begin. How about a simple “Get Started” type of article, where you show us step-by-step how to get the basics in place. I think it would be easier to build off from the basics than trying to start from scratch. Thanks for all the great information!