Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

You may not be able to fully prepare for the sudden occurrence of a natural disaster but you may be prepared for the aftermath.

Preparing for a a natural disaster can be expensive. Lets use the example of living in an area prone to flooding.

Option One:

You could move away or move to higher ground but this may be expensive or negatively effect your family. This may be an unpractical and inconvenient option for most people. 

Option Two:

Prepare to bug-in by protecting your home by building a berm or dyke around your house and/or some sort of secure high location but this could also be expensive. If you live in the country or large lot this may be an option but if you live in town or the city chances are slim to get any permits to do this. If you choose to bug-in make sure you prepare to have a few days to a few weeks of water, food, and supplies for your family in the event utilities and government services are cut.

Option Three:

Prepare to bug-out by having multiple routes and/or modes away from the danger zone. First have basic bug-out bags prepared that can be taken at a moments notice. Bug-out bags should have enough water, food, and supplies for a few days for your family. You can have multiple driving routes that you have scouted ahead of time. In the event the water rises faster than expected you could have a boat or inflatable raft ready to take you to high ground. After bugging-out you should have some sort of destination and/or cache of supplies. Plan to stay with friends or family and/or have a storage unit rented with water, food, and supplies. 

Remember every situation may be different but some some aspects may be similar like bug-in supplies, bug-out bags, and emergency caches on your bug-out route.

Have a great day,

Ian