With the current fascination in post-apocalyptic entertainment, it shouldn’t take a zombie apocalypse or alien invasion to get you thinking about being prepared for an unexpected event.
Whether it be a natural disaster, a terrorist attack or even a man-made disaster, like the Fukushima incident, the idea of being prepared is probably the best thing you can do for yourself and your family. You don’t have to be a “doomsday prepper” to be prepared for an unexpected event. It only takes resources, planning and some ingenuity.
Here are some suggestions that may help you be prepared for the next unexpected event.
The first step is to have a plan: being proactive is lot better than reactive. To begin, you need to realize you can’t prepare for everything and everyone has a different standard of living and has their own situations.
For right now we will focus on the individual. If you have a family then your plan and resources may be altered, but keep the same concept as an individual plan. In the planning phase you should consider the resources you need to survive, such as the FEMA-recommended three-day emergency supply, backup energy sources, including electricity and fuel. One thing that some people do incorrectly when planning for an emergency, according to FEMA, is that they stock up on comforts rather than what they really need. This is not to say you shouldn’t plan on having some comfort resources but you must learn to live without them to survive some situations.
Next, gather the resources you may need for events possible given your living situation and location.
For example, if you live in a high altitude area then you may not want to focus on preparing for a flood. There are several places to look for resources.
For example, you can find great resources, such as backup solar energy for cheap online. Places such as flea markets, auctions, online and of course retail stores are great places to find resources you need, but remember your budget and don’t let preparing become an obsession.
Once you have a plan and the resources then you will be the envy of the snowed in neighbors without power and food. The best way to prepare for any disaster or event as small as being broke down on the highway at 2 a.m. with no cell phone signal is to do your own research.
Not only can individuals be prepared, but also individuals can work together to prepare in order to have a better chance of surviving.
