Store at least three days' worth of water (one gallon per person per day), but aim for two weeks. Use clean containers, learn to purify water and rotate stored water every six months.
Focus on calorie-dense staples (rice, beans, pasta), canned goods and comfort foods. Include no-cook options (tuna pouches, crackers) and cooking fats for energy.
Have flashlights, solar-powered chargers, hand-crank radios and alternative heat sources ready. Keep ice packs to extend fridge cooling.
Reinforce doors/windows, have evacuation plans with bug-out bags and know offline escape routes. Stay warm with thermal layers and sleeping bags.
Have backup communication (hand-crank radios, satellite messengers), learn first aid and stock medical supplies (trauma kits, meds). Practice drills for quick evacuations.
Do you know what that nagging feeling is when a storm knocks out the power or the news reports supply chain disruptions? It’s not paranoia, it’s your instinct.
But you don’t need a bunker or a lifetime supply of freeze-dried meals to be ready for emergencies.
What you need is a straightforward, no-nonsense preparedness plan that covers the essentials without turning your home into a doomsday prepper’s stockroom. (h/t to PreppersWill.com)
Being prepared isn’t about fear. Preppers know that it’s about stacking the deck in your favor so you can handle whatever comes your way with confidence.
Before SHTF, take a "Stop the Bleed" course. Note that knowing first aid is more valuable than just having supplies.
Communication: When cell towers fail
Phones don’t work in true emergencies. Always have backups.
Ways to stay connected:
Hand-crank or solar radio – You will need a radio to listen to emergency broadcasts.
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)/FRS (Family Radio Service) radios – You will need these for short-range family communication.
Satellite messenger – A device like a Garmin inReach Mini is best for long-distance SOS.
Printed contact list – This list must include out-of-state emergency contacts.
Evacuation readiness: The ultimate test
Most people wait too long to leave, so don’t be one of them.
Prepared evacuation measures:
"Go bag" with cash, IDs, meds and spare keys.
Your car should always have at least a half-full tank of gas.
Have several alternate routes mapped out.
Before SHTF, run evacuation drills. Try to improve your time so you can leave in under five minutes.
Preparedness isn’t about extremes, it’s all about small, smart steps. Start with water, food and a communication plan, then build from there.
The goal isn’t to become a survivalist, it’s to sleep well knowing you're ready for whatever comes.
Visit FoodSupply.news for more tips on how to start building your food stockpile. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more clean food supplies for your prepping needs.