Disaster Prep
Where to Begin

The most basic steps for disaster preparedness

-Store 3 gallons of water per person
-Have 3 days of ready to eat food and a way to prepare it.
-Make a first aid kit
-Pack a go bag
-Have a plan for power outages

If you’re just starting out, we recommend checking out our articles on preparing for severe weather and power outages. Most of the other articles here will build on the basics mentioned in them. 

Once you have the basics covered, it’s much simpler to develop a plan specific to your needs. 

Build a First Aid kit

Building a practical first aid kit

Pack a Go-Bag

Go bags sitting ready for disaster1

Prepare for a Power Outage

Prepare for Severe Weather

Disaster Preparedness

Level 1

Being prepared means different things to different people. Preparation isn’t about living in fear, it’s knowing that the unexpected can happen and having a plan for when it does. 

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Disaster Preparedness

Level 2

Level two disaster preparation is for anyone who’s ready to take their planning up a step. You already have your basic first aid kit, go bag, and a couple weeks of food.

While level 2 events are less likely than some of your day-to-day threats, like storms, they’re still likely to affect you and your family at some point. 

Disaster Preparedness

Level 3

This section is for the doomsday preppers. While less likely, these world altering events call for the most extreme preparation. 
If you have or dream of nuclear bunkers and storing up five years of food you’ll feel right at home with these articles. 

 

Why should I prepare?

Preparation leads to resiliency. With a more resilient population what little resources are available can be utilized more effectively. 

It also gives you peace of mind. You don’t have to be the one out shopping for bread at the last minute.

Why not just wait for help?

When disaster strikes resources are overwhelmed. In a large event, the government wants you to be able to take care of yourself, especially the first few days.

It takes time to clear roads, restore utilities, and get the logistics chain moving.

All of our disaster prep posts in chorological order