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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................ 5
Complacency.............................................................................................5
BeforetheChaos.......................................................................................6
ChapterOneStartSmallandWorkUp.................................................... 8
WellThoughtOutPlan..............................................................................8
WheretoBegin..........................................................................................9
ChapterTwoPreparedtoStay,ShortTerm........................................... 12
ALittleataTime......................................................................................12
BetterThanMoneyintheBank...............................................................13
ChapterThreePreparedtoStayLong Term.......................................... 14
UnderstandingShelfLife..........................................................................14
RecordWhatYouConsume.....................................................................14
Storage
.....................................................................................................15
Space.......................................................................................................15
Grains.......................................................................................................16
CreateaNewMindset.............................................................................17
SixteenNecessaryNonFoodItems.........................................................18
IntheEyeoftheStorm............................................................................19
EmergencyWater....................................................................................19
EmergencyFood......................................................................................20
SurvivalGardening...................................................................................20
HeirloomSeeds........................................................................................21
DoubleorTripleSurvivalGardenProduction..........................................21
GrowMiracleFood..................................................................................22
CrisisCooking...........................................................................................23
Sanitation.................................................................................................23
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Light.........................................................................................................23
Solar
Power
..............................................................................................24
Heat.........................................................................................................25
MedicalNeeds.........................................................................................26
EmergencyHerbs.....................................................................................27
MakeYourOwnHerbalMedicines..........................................................27
PowerSleepForAStrongImmuneSystem.............................................28
SurvivalClayMayStopKillerBugsThatAntibioticsDontEvenPhase28
UnusualMineralSubstanceMayBeTheUltimateBarterItem...............28
TheOne"SurvivalSupplement"YouShouldn'tBeWithOut..................29
GettingtheGunsOutofSight.................................................................30
ChapterFourPreparedtoLeaveLongTerm.......................................... 31
YourRuralLocation.................................................................................33
ChapterFiveNaturalDisasters.............................................................. 35
Hurricanes................................................................................................35
Floods......................................................................................................36
Tornadoes................................................................................................37
WinterStorms.........................................................................................38
Wildfires..................................................................................................39
Mudslides................................................................................................39
Conclusion............................................................................................ 40
AppendixA........................................................................................... 41
Top77ItemsThatwillbeGoneBeforeYouGetThere!...........................41AppendixB........................................................................................... 44
FOODSUPPLIES........................................................................................44
FOODPREPARATION&HOUSEHOLD......................................................45
SUPPLIES..................................................................................................46
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PERSONAL................................................................................................47
LONGER
TERM
.........................................................................................48
AppendixC RESOURCES...................................................................... 49
Websites:.................................................................................................49
Videos/DVDs:...........................................................................................49
Magazines:...............................................................................................49
Books:......................................................................................................49
Supplements:...........................................................................................50
EmailLists(Free):.....................................................................................51
Buy/sellrurallists:...................................................................................51
Livestock:.................................................................................................51
Food:........................................................................................................51
PowerSleep:............................................................................................51
Generators:..............................................................................................51
HeirloomSeeds:.......................................................................................52
CrisisCooker:...........................................................................................52
ProtoGrow:..............................................................................................52
ProtectingYourGuns:..............................................................................52
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INTRODUCTION
ComplacencyCataclysms, disasters, catastrophes, crises, calamities, and emergencies.
Theyhappenmoreoftenthanwedlike. Theycanrangeanywherefromamajor
earthquake,toablizzard,toanuncontrolledwildfire, toa localizedhouse fire.
Thebestwaytosurviveanycalamity istobeprepared. Buthowdoesonego
aboutpreparingforwhoknowswhat?
Itallseemssoambiguousand farremoved fromwherewe liveourdaily
lives. Wegetup,takethekidstoschool,gotowork,comehome,eat,watcha
littleTV,gotobedanddoitagainthenextday(withafewvacationsthrownin
forgoodmeasure). Inourowncomfortableroutines,wearelulledintoasense
ofcocoonedsafetywhichleadstocomplacency.
But then something happens a flood that wipes you out overnight.
Perhaps
a
tornado
rips
through,
or
a
hurricane
(like
the
now
infamous
Katrina),
andyourealizemorefullyhowquicklyanemergencycanarise.
ThebizarreicestormthatcoveredNortheasternOklahomainDecemberof
2007 lefthundredsofthousandswithoutpowerforaweekormore infreezing
weather. Fewwereprepared.
In July2008,amajor flood tookouta largeportionof Iowaanda small
part
of
Illinois.
Hundreds
of
thousands
of
people
lost
power
and
it
was
a
week
or
morebefore itwasrestored. Waterfilledhomesforcedpeopletoflee. There
wasnodrinkingwaterbecauseofcontamination. Thesewerswerefloodedout.
Whenthepeopleneededitthemost,therewerenoFEMAtruckssoothershad
tostepintohelp.
Afewmonths later,HurricaneIkehittheTexasgulfcoastanddevastated
theareaincludingmostofthecoastalcityofGalveston. Again,nopowerandall
systemsthatwetakeforgrantedweredisrupted.
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Michael Leavitt, Secretaryof theU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHuman
Services,
stated
Any
state,
any
community
or
for
that
matter
any
citizen
that
failstoprepare,assumingthe federalgovernmentcantakecareofthemwill
betragicallywrong.Whilethiswasstatedinregardstoadiseaseoutbreakitis
equallytrueforanywidespreadmassivetragedy.
Before the Chaos
Duringacrisis,youmightnothavethetimeorresources,norwillyoubein
therightframeofmindtoconsidereverythingthatyouneedto.Thisreiterates
the importance ofmakingwellthought out plans and storing supplies before
disaster hits and youre surrounded by chaos. Therefore, you need to take
precautionsnowbeforeitstoolate.
Its not an easy thing to know how to
prepareforadisasterforthesimplefactthatthey
areallsodissimilar. Onthesurface, itseemsan
exercise in futility. Who knows what might
happen? Or when? And who can do any
preparationatallwhenawildfireisbearingdown
onyourhomeora tornadohits? However,just
because you cantprepare forall,doesntmean
youshouldntprepareforany.
There are ways and means of creating a
preparedness state of mind. And thats what
Gone Before You Get There is all about. This book is designed to reveal anumber of systems and tactics that are little known to the general public
tacticswhichcouldmeanyourverysurvival. Thethreeappendixesholdawealth
ofadditionalhelpsandresources.
Thekey,ofcourse,isinpreparedness! Itsinhavingasolid,wellthought
outplanset inplacewellaheadof time. This includesmentaladjustmentsas
wellasphysical.
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Hopefully, the information contained herein will arm you with the
awareness
needed
for
you
to
take
action
today
before
its
too
late!
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CHAPTER ONESTART SMALL AND WORK UP
Well Thought Out PlanYoursurvivalplanneedstobewellthoughtoutanditneedstobeflexible.
Willyoubeforcedtoevacuate? Orwillyoubetrappedinyourhomesuchas
inthecaseofanicestormorblizzard? Somedisastersspellshorttermsurvival
tactics,othersmaymeanlongterm. Stillothersmaymoveyouintoanentirely
differentsurvivalmodesuchasthecaseofnuclearorchemicalwarfare.
Lets say a train carrying toxic chemicals
nearyourhomehasderailed,andyouhavebeen
ordered to evacuate. This happens suddenly,
right in themiddle of a normal day. Whatwill
youneed to takewithyouandhowquickly can
yougetthingsputtogether?
Doyouhaveaccesstoakitwith insurance
papers,prescriptions,birthcertificates,passports
andother importantpapers?Doyouhavecash?
Isyourfueltankfulland ifso,howfarcouldyou
makeit?Doyouknowwheretogo? Doyouhave
aplan?
If youansweredno toall thosequestions, yourenot alone. Truthfully,
mostpeoplewouldntbeabletoansweryestoanyofthosequestions. Most
peoplehavenever thoughtabout itand inallhonesty,wouldntthinkabout it
until its too lateuntildisasterhasalready struck.Remember,whena crisis
hits,thetimetopreparehasdisappeared.
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Nooneenjoys imagining theworst. Perhapsyouveattended the latest
disaster
type
movie.
But
even
then,
you
can
come
out
of
the
darkened
theater
into the light of reality once its over. Thats as far asmost of us allow our
thinking togo. Itsunpleasant indeed to realizehowvulnerableweare. Our
lives are replete with multitudes of conveniences; from heat and light and
running water, to washers, dryers, and automatic garage door openers. We
neverreallythinkofhowmuchwehaveuntilthedayitallgoesaway. Thenwe
realizewe should have thought past to thewaywe live today towhat living
mightbeliketomorrow.
It goes back to the old fable of the grasshopper and the ant. The ant
diligently stores away food during the summer while the silly grasshopper is
havingfunplaying. Whenthecoldofwinterhits,theantsaresnugandfed,and
thegrasshopperisdying. Again,thetimetoprepareispriortoanycalamitythat
mightcome.
Where to BeginThefirst,easiestandmostlogicalplacetobeginistocreateakitorsome
typeofdocumentcasethatcanbegrabbedupquickly ifyouneedtoevacuate.
Thiswillcontainsuchthingsas
Birthcertificates
Insurancedocuments
Medicalrecords
Marriagelicense
Divorcedecree
GovernmentdocumentssuchasforSocialSecurityordisabilitybenefits
Deeds
VehicleTitles
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Foranyonefamily,thislistmaybelongerorshorter. Theseshouldbekept
in
a
waterproof,
airtight
container
such
as
a
military
ammo
can.
If
you
are
forced
fromyourhomeatleastyoullhavelegaldocumentsandsuitableidentification.
Thiswillbeespeciallyhelpfulincaseofafireorahurricane,inwhichyourentire
homemaybedestroyed. Insteadofpickingthroughtheruins lookingforyour
importantdocuments,youllhavethemrightwithyou.
Thenextstepistostockinterimsurvivalsuppliesinthetrunkofyourcar. Keep
inmindthisisforshorttermemergencies.Thesemightinclude:Acaseofbottledwater
Blankets
Asheetofheavyplastic
Flashlightsandfreshbatteries
Signalflares
Apackageofglowsticks1
100hoursurvivalcandles
Matches(windproof,waterproof)
Firstaidkit
Lightweightfooditems:
Crackers
Beefjerky
Energy(protein)bars
Powderedmilk
Driedfruits
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NutsInacoldclimate,addinsulatedcoverallsandbootstothelist
Emergencycash(atleast$20insmallbillsandchange)
Toiletpaper
Awhistletosignalforhelp
Obviously your list is going to varydependingonhowmanyare in your
family
and
your
own
personal
immediate
needs.
Get
imaginative;
be
creative.
AnauthorlivinginOklahomaCity(tornadoalley)madesureshehadabackupof
hernovelinprogressonacomputermemorystickandwithineasyreach. When
themassivecategory5tornadorippedthroughtheareain1999,herhousewas
demolished,buthernovelwassafe! Shehadaplananditworked. Whatwould
beonyourlist?
Another step for shortterm evacuation is keeping the gas tank of your
vehicle(s)
topped
out.
Make
it
part
of
your
family
plan
that
you
always
have
a
fulltankofgas. Fartoooften,whenfamiliesneedtoevacuatetheyforgetthata
lossofpowermeansgas stationsareoutofbusinessor the linesat thegas
pumpsareextremely long. Ifyouneedtogetawayfastandthetank isempty,
youre takingagreatgambleandyoumaynotmake it towhereyouwantor
needtogo.
Take these first steps in your new survival plan. Once you have your
document
container
prepared
(and
situated
in
a
place
where
its
easy
to
grab)
andyourcarsurvivalsuppliesarepacked,youwillhavemadeastepthatfewer
than5%of thepopulationhasever thought tomake. Insteadof feelingmore
nervousaboutimpendingdisasters,youwillfeelimmenselybetter.
Thisexercisewillplaceyou in themindset that isnecessary toprepareonan
everincreasingscale. Nowwerereadytomovetothenextstep,survivalforthe
shortterm.1 These emergency lights are nontoxic, nonflammable and weatherproof. Lightsticks (or glow sticks) are
perfect for survival applications. Once activated, the lightstick produces reliable, potentially lifesaving light, for a
predictable anddependableamountof time. Youneverhave toworry thata lightstickwill suddenlyblinkout like a
flashlight,andthere'sneveraworrythatalightstickwon'tlast,suchasacandle.
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CHAPTER TWOPREPARED TO STAY, SHORT TERM
A Little at a TimeThesecret tocreatinganemergencysurvival stockpile is tobeginwitha
few itemsand graduallyadd itemswhichallow you to increase fromweek to
weekandmonthtomonth. Thekey isslowlyandsteadilystockup. The idea
isnt togo intodebtpurchasing items inhugebulkamounts, thinking thiswill
sustainyouinthetimeofcalamity. Youneedtosetupaplanandthenstickto
it.
Takeanhonest lookatwhatyoumightneed forat leastaweekor two
with nowater, lights,or heat (or air conditioning). Whatwould youneed to
cook,howwouldyoucook,andhowwouldyoustaywarm(orcool)? Wouldyou
havewatertodrinkandfoodtoeat?
Ifyoumuststayinyourhomeforashortterm,oneofthefirstitemsyou
musthaveinyourstockpileiswater. Considerpurchasingcasesofbottledwater
andstoringthemunderyourbed.
Formanyfamilies,theyredoinggoodjustkeepinggroceriesonthetable
withoutpurchasinganythingextra. Butyoucanbeginsmall,bypurchasingtwo
ofcertain itemssuchascondiments,canned items,packagesofpasta,cansof
tunaandsoon. Useoneandputtheotheroneinyournewstockpile. Ifyoudid
thiseveryweekforayear,youwouldsoonhavethatextrastorethatcouldpull
youthroughashorttermemergency.
Besuretocyclethisfoodtoensurethatitdoesnotgobad. Butneveruse
anyfoodfromyourstockpilewithoutreplacingit. Thatsyournewrule.
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Better Than Money in the Bank
Realize thatduringadireemergency,youmayhavemoney,but if there
are no stores open or the stores have run out of supplies, your money is
worthless. Asthetitleofthisbookindicates,whatyouneedwillbeGoneBeforeYouGetThere. Thefact isclear:foodontheshelf isbetterthanmoney inthebank. Sodeterminetomaketheinvestmentnow!
If you follow through to begin a small stockpile, you have now taken
anothermajorstepinyourstateofpreparedness. Giveyourselfabigpatonthe
back. Youareno longerhidingyourhead in thesandpretendingnothingwill
everhappentoyou. Youarenowbeinghonestandrealistic.
Inthenextchapter,welllookatlongertermsurvivaltacticswhichwillbe
necessaryundermorecatastrophicconditions.
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CHAPTER THREEPREPARED TO STAY LONG- TERM
Understanding Shelf Life
In thischapterwewill lookat the ramificationsofa longersurvival time
within the shelter of your home. What all might be needed? It will take
consciousthoughtandefforttoprepareefficientlyandeffectively.
Inrecentyearswehaveallbeentaughttoreadlabelsinordertocheckout
the ingredientsofprepared food. Thishasmade consumersmore nutrition
conscious. As a survivalist, you will now become aware of another factor
regardingfood,andthat isshelf life. Ifyoucreateyourstockpileanddonot
need itforayearormore,willthefoodstillbegood? Youllneedtoknowfor
sure.
Another factor to consider is whether or not your family will eat what
yourestoring. Youmaythinkitsagreatideatostore50poundsofpintobeans,
butifthatsnotsomethingyourfamilyeatsonaregularbasis,willtheyeatitina
timeof stressandpanic? Thepoint is topreparewhatyou store. If its rice,
makericedishes,ifitspasta,makepastadishes. Inthismanner,whenthecrisis
hits, youwill beproviding your familywith asmuchfamiliarity as ishumanlypossible. And they will definitely need it when their whole world is turned
upsidedown.
Record What You Consume
To begin your plan, record everything that your family eats during one
month. Keepa listofwhatyounormallyuseinfood.Recordeverythingfrom
littlethingslikesalt,pepper,garlicpowderandonionflakestomixeddrinkslike
Tang,aswellas teaandcoffee.Consideralso food forpets. Getahandleon
what it takes to sustain themembersofyour familyundernormalconditions.
Thatwayyoullknowhowmuchtostoreandhowlongthatsupplywilllast.
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Also,startthinkingofhowyouwouldsurvivewithnopower. Orperhaps
you
have
power
but
youre
snowed
in
and
cannot
leave.
Run
through
a
number
ofpossiblecasescenariosandbegintoprepare. Ifyouhaveacampstove,learn
how to use it. Have a backyard cookout a couple times a month to get
accustomedtothismethodofcooking.
Storage
Storeyourstockpileitemsinairtightcontainerstopreventbugs,miceand
otherpestsfromgetting intothem. Startsavingjarsthosewithscrew lids in
plasticandglass.Largerjarscanstorepastas,riceandoatmeal.Smallerjarsare
goodforotherdrygoodssuchassalt,seasoningsandotherprovisionsthatmight
beluxuriesbutnotasnecessarytohave.
Foodgrade,5gallonplasticbucketswillbeindispensiblewhenitcomesto
storage.Theycanbepickedupforfreeatschoolcafeterias,(orotherinstitutions
suchasanursinghomeorhospitalcafeterias),bakeries,andrestaurants. There
willbeendlessusesforthese. Ifyouknowastormorfloodiscoming,fillseveral
bucketswithcleanwaterbeforethestormhits.
Space
Anotherconsiderationwhenbeginningyourstockpileisspace. Wherewill
thisextrafoodbestored? Makesureyoustoreyourfoodsuppliesinasafe,dry
andcoolplace. Ifyourgaragegetshotandhumidinthesummer,itsclearlynot
agoodplacetostorefood.Use
the
garage,
and
possibly
the
attic
space
for
non
perishables
such
as
yourcampstove,lanterns,papergoodsandsoforth.
Consider adding shelving in the utility room. If youre limited in space,
storeyourfoodsuppliesinseverallocationsinthehouse. Theresspacebeneath
the beds. Boxes of canned goods can go there.Bathroom closets or hallway
linen closetsmayhaveextra spaceona top shelf.Takea tourofyourhouse.
Again,youllhavetobecreative.
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Onceyouhaveagoodstockpileaccumulated,maintainitwithaninventory
list.
Date
the
items
so
you
will
have
no
problem
rotating
your
stock
in
order
to
keepitallfresh.
Grains
When thinking of storing grain,most people thinkmainly ofwheat and
corn. Whilethosearegood,thereareothersthatarehardyandhaveaneven
longer shelf life. Look intosuchhardyancientgrainsasmillet,amaranth,and
barley.
Amaranth,inparticular,iseasilygrownfromseedandisheatanddrought
resistant. Eatenas toastedseedsorcookedasacereal, itoffers15%protein.
Whenmixedwithwheatitmakesacompleteprotein. Addthesegrainstoyour
listandcreatemorevarietyinyourstockpile.
Dont forgetpopcornwhich isalsoagrain. This
nourishingtreatwill last instorage foruptoten
years! Howsthatforshelflife?
Purchasedriedbay leavesfromthespicesection
of your grocery store. Place them into stored
grains. Bugsdonot like the smellofbay leaves
and are deterred from their invasion. This is a
trickyourgrandparentsknewandused. Twobay
leavespergallonortenleavesplacedthroughout
a5gallonbucketwilldo. Youcanalso laythem
oncupboardshelveswiththesameeffect.
Another insectdeterrent,notascheapasbay leaves, isoxygenabsorber
packets.Thepacketsareaboutthesizeofateabagandtheyabsorbtheoxygenfromacontainer. Thispreventsinsectsfromlivingastheycantbreathewithout
oxygen!
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Create a New Mindset
Anothermentalgametoplay isthatthis isnotstoredfoodatall,but
justextra food thatyouhaveonhandaspartofyour regularmeals. Thinkof
beingoutoffoodwhenyouaredowntoyourtwofourweekstock.Bestrictonyourselfsothatyouwillnevertapintothisstorewhenthereisnocrisisathand!
Thebulkof your stored food shouldbe items that are simple toprepare and
needaslittlecookingaspossible.
Dont forget to add a supply of batteries and extra flashlights to your
stockpile. Aswithyourfood,rotatethebatteriessotheyarealwaysfresh.
Another item that every family should consider is a small fireproof,
burglarproofsafe. Inthissafe,keepanemergencystashofcash. Addingalittle
eachweek,youwillsoonbuildupenoughcashtoseeyourfamilythroughtwoor
threemonths. Thenmake a promise that thismoneywill never be used for
anythingotherthansurvivalduringacrisissituation.
Evenforashorttermemergency,itsimportanttohaveawellstockedfirst
aid kitonhand. Considerusingaplastic fishing tackleboxas your container.
Notonlywill itnotrust,but thecontentswillstayorganized. Therearemany
resourceswhichprovidealistofitemsneededformedicalemergencies.
Whenthecrisishits,youwillbeunbelievablythankfulthatyoutookthese
initialstepstoprepare.
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Sixteen Necessary Non-Food Items
Before leavingthissectionofcreatingyourstockpile,thereareanumber
ofnonfooditemsthatyouwillnotwanttobewithoutwhenacrisishits:
Waterpurifiers(filters,tablets,etc.)
Multipurposetool(Swissarmyknifeorsimilar)
Handcrankradio
Charged
up
cell
phone
Batteries
Flashlights
Candles
Lightsticks
Largetrashbags
Ducttape
Tarp
Rope
Astashofcash
Taserweaponorcanofmace
Firstaidkit
Astackofoldnewspapers(insulation,firestarters,etc.)
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In the Eye of the Storm
Allofyourpreparationiscomplete,youfeelyouarefairlyready,butthen
thecrisistrulyhits itcouldbeeithernaturalormanmade. Nowtherewillbe
newchallengestoface.
Shelter
Foodandwater
Sanitation
Light
Heat
Medicalneeds
Ifyouareabletoremaininyourhouseorapartment,thefirstitemonthe
lististakencareofshelter. Andbecauseyouhavebeendiligentlystockpiling,
the
second
is
covered
as
well.
You
have
food
and
water
on
hand.
For
the
presentatleast
Emergency Water
Even with a good storage system, you may
come to a pointwhere your storedwater has run
out, in which case you will need some kind of
purifier or filter. You may have clean, safe water
initially, but in the long term you may need an
alternative. Youmayfindyourselfcollectingsurface
water. Mostpeopleareunawarethatatinctureof
Iodine2%,common iodine solution (found inmost
firstaidkits),andchlorinebleachcanallbeusedto
disinfect surface water. You can read up on this
methodofwaterpurificationinanygoodsurvivalistguide. Thisisaninexpensive
methodandoneyouneedtolearn.
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Emergency Food
Wheneveryoneelseismakingarunforthegrocerystoretograbupwhat
foodisleftifany,fewwillbeheadingforthepetfoodaisles. Butyoushould
whetherornotyouhaveadog. Wetordrydogfoodwillkeepfromtwotofive
years. Andinacaseofextremeconditions,humanscanandmayneedtoeatthe
dog food. Today when your stomach is full, it may sound gross, but when
starvationsetsin,thingswilllooktotallydifferent. Realizethatwhileothersare
gazingatemptyshelves,youaregrabbingup realfood in thepetaisle. Dontoverlooksuchvitalsurvivaltactics.
Oneotherstepinthisdirectionistolocatethenearestfarmsupplystore.
(Inruralareastheyareplentiful,inurbansettingsyoumayneedtosearchthem
out. LookintheYellowPagesunderfeedstores,tackstores,andalsoveterinarysupplycenters.) Duringacrisis situation, therewontbeacrowdhereeither.
Thesestoresstockaproductcalledcalfmilkreplacerwhichconsistsofdriedmilkand is fortifiedwithproteinandvariousvitamins. Thispowder comes in10lb
and50lbbags.Itispalatableforhumans,andmixedwithwatercouldbeanother
lifesaver. Itsatrickfewwillbeawareof. Butyouwill!Survival Gardening
Onelongtermpreparationyoucanmakeistostartasurvivalgardenifyou
haventalready.Assesswhatyoucangrow.Anyonewithaplotoflandcangrow
fruitsandvegetables,herbs,andedible flowers. Plant fruit trees that flower,
provideshadeand food.Apples,peach,pearandcherrytreescanbegrown in
many
areas.
Pecans,
walnuts
and
hickory
are
just
a
few
of
the
nut
trees
that
can
provideabountifulharvestofprotein forbakedgoodsanddessertsaswellas
justeatingafterpullingfromtheshell.
Nasturtiumscanbeprolificgrowing flowersandareediblemix inwith
salads,somefreshtomatoesandotherfixingsfromthegarden.
Herbbedsareeasytomaintainandcanbeasourceofthyme,rosemary,onion,
garlic
and
a
host
of
other
herbs.
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Youcangrowseveralkindsofmintsandcreateteamixeswithbeebalm,
lemon
grass
and
mint
as
well
as
many
other
herbs.
Of
course,
vegetables
are
also
astaple.From tomatoes,beans,peas,squashandpeppers,melonsand sweet
corn,youcanenjoyabuffetoffresheating.Growwhatyoucaninyourareaand
takeintoconsiderationwhatyourfamilylikes.
Reuse grass clippings, leaves, kitchen waste and other biodegradable
itemsinacompostbin,creatingarichcomposttouseinthegarden.
Ifyouhaveroom,youmaywanttogrowyourowngrains.Apatchoffield
corncanproducequitearationofcornmeal.Wheatcanbestoredingrainform
and ground into flour as needed.Oats are another grain that can be grown,
harvestedandconsumedonasmallamountofland.
Heirloom Seeds
Ifyouregoingtoplantasurvivalgardenthenyoudefinitelywantagood
sourceofnonhybrid,nongerminated seeds.As you probably know, big seed
companieshavenowengineeredseedswithaterminatorgene. Theseseeds
will not reproduce after themselves as they have been genetically altered.
Weve locatedacompany that sellsaSurvivalSeedBankcontainingenough
heirloomseedstoplantafullacrecrisisgarden. Allyouhavetodoissavesome
oftheseedseachfallandthislittlekitwillproducealifetimesupplyoffoodfor
youand your familyandneighbors. You can learnmoreabout itby going to
theirwebsite. Itcanbelocatedatwww.survivalseedbank.com.
Double or Triple Survival Garden Production
Weve found a product that combines all natural fish emulsion with
liquefiedkelpwhichallowsthesurvivalgardenertoharvest infewerdays,with
less (or no) herbicides or pesticides. It yields 200300%more nutrient dense
foodaswellasdramatically increases shelf lifeof theproduce grownwith it.
Thisproductnotonlygrowsgiantvegetablesbutalsoenhancestasteinarather
profoundway. Wehighlyrecommendthisallnaturalproduct. Getthedetails
at:
www.growlikecrazy.com.
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Grow Miracle Food
There is onemiracle food that can be grown anywhere, in any climate,underalmostanyconditionseven inthedark. Itcostsvery littleandachild
candothis. Itstheverysimpleprocessofsprouting.Youcansproutnearlyanytypeofseedandharvestatastytreatthatcan
supplementforlackoffreshfruitsandvegetables. Themostpopulararealfalfa
andmungbeansprouts. Sproutsareoneofthemostcompleteandnutritional
ofallfoodstested.Sproutscontainvitamins,minerals,proteins,andenzymes.In
timesof crisis,whenyou cantgrowanythingorget freshproduceanywhere,sproutswillprovideaconsistentlyreliablesourceoffresh,
highnutrientvegetablesrichinVitaminC,VitaminA,andBVitamins.They
packalotofwallopforsomethingsosmall,socheap,andsoeasytogrow.
Allyouneed isaquartjarandaporous lidorcoveringandwater. A lid
with holeswill do, or a piece of nylon or cheesecloth securedwith a rubber
band. Theyare ready toeat inabout35days. Youcankeepdifferent types
growinginrotationatalltimes.
Sproutscanbeaddedtosoups,scrambled
eggs,meatdishesormostany foods for added
nutrition. Alwaysaddthemaftercookingasheat
destroysthenutritionalvalue. Searchresources
topurchaseseedsandbeginpracticingtheartof
sprouting now. Add this item to your survival
stockpile. Thislittlesecretalonecouldsaveyour
life.
Once you plant and harvest your garden, make sure you know how to
properlystore these foodsbydryingorcanning.Oneof thebest resources for
foodstoringstrategiescanbefoundatwww.foodshortageusa.com.
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Crisis Cooking
Oneofthemostimportantconcernswhenplanningforacrisisistheability
to cookhotmealsand sanitizewater. Without sterilizedwater, youhavebig
problemswithbugsthatcanmakeyouorthose livingwithyouvery,verysick.
We found an excellent little survival cooker that can use wood, charcoal or
propaneasfuelwhichmakesitaprettyversatiletool. Youcanreadmoreabout
itatwww.crisiscooker.com.
Sanitation
If theexistingsewersystemsareproblematic, itstimetouseachemical
portapottyorlearntocreateonewithoneofyourfivegallonbuckets.Camping stores sell toilet seats that fit snugly on top of a fivegallon
bucket. Line thebucketwithheavydutyplasticbagsanddispose ina secure
container(orinatrenchduginyourbackyardifyouhaveabackyard). Keepin mind that camping stores will have sanitizing chemical packets and
disinfectants
that
can
be
added
to
the
contents
of
the
bucket.
Beyondthis,thenextstepmaybetodiganoutdoorlatrineagainifyouhavea
yardarea. Tipsonhowtodothiscanbefound inanysurvivalistmanual. And
remember,yourgreatgrandparentsneverheardof toiletpaper. You can live
withoutitifneedbe.
Light
Living without power is most difficult in the night hours and in winter.
Humansneedlightformanyreasonsnottheleastofwhichispsychological. We
referred to lightsticks inChapterOne. Youwillwant tohaveagood stockof
theseinadditiontoyourlamps,lanternsandcandles. Aswithyourcampstove,
learnhowtousethesewhilealliscalmandpeacefulespeciallyalanternthat
usesamantleastheyaretrickytolight.
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Solar Power
Anotherareatoinvestigateduringthecalm
is solar products. The number of solarpowerproducts available is surprising. There is
everythingfromfloodlights,toflashlights,tofans,
topanels thatwillchargebatteries. Acoupleof
wellplaced solar panels could make a world of
differenceinyoursurvivalduringacrisis.
There are two types a complete off the
gridsystemandagridtieaswellasahybridofeach.Thegridtiesystemhas
solarpanels thatwhenchargingcanproducemoreenergy thanyouuse this
flowsbackintothelinesandyourmeterwillactuallyrunbackwards.However,if
youreusingthisalonewhenthepowersystemgoesdownyoullstilllosepower.
On the other hand, an off the grid system stands alone you have a
batterybank that charges andwhen there isnt enough sunshine thatbattery
system is your power. Having sufficient batteries for your electric load is
importantbecauseeventhebestsolarpanelsystemsusuallycantpowerallthe
applianceswereusedtorunninginthehome.
A hybrid of this system has a battery bank that charges first, then the
excess ispumped to thegrid. If thepowergoesdownyoustillhavepoweron
yourbatterybank.Ofcourse,solarrequiresenoughsuntochargethepanelsand
asthesunmoves,itcanaltertheamountcomingintothepanel.Sitapanelona
swivel for observation. You can see one position might be 6v charging and
movingmightbe12vcharging. Ifyouhavetreesaroundorareonaslopethat
doesntgetthemaximumamountofsun,thenyoumaynotbeabletogenerate
enough solar power. You might also want to investigate the idea of a solar
generator. A really good little solar backup unit can be found at
www.mysolarbackup.com.Itstheonlysolargeneratorofitskindrightnowand
definitelyworthalook.www.mysolarbackup.com
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Heat
Hypothermiacanbedeadly.Thisisafactthatmanyquicklylearnedduring
thesevereDecember2007icestormintheMidwest. Inourmoderndwellings,
familiesseldomhavealternativeheatsources. Whenthepowergoes;sodoes
theheat.
A simple tip for stayingwarm ina crisiswintry condition is to createan
insulated sleepingbagcreated from two largegarbagebags. Placeone inside
theother,andfillthespacebetweenwithwaddedupnewspapers. Thisworks
bestifonepersonstandsuprightinsidetheinnerbagandholdsthebagsinplace
whileasecondpersonfillswithnewspapers. Ducttapeworkstoholdtheedges
in place. Dressed in layered clothing and cocooned inside such a makeshift
sleepingbagcouldspellthedifferencebetweenlifeanddeath.
In subzero conditions with no power
available, create a warm room from the
smallestroominthehouseandkeepoutcoldair
by hanging blankets at the windows (at night)
andpillowsandcouchcushionsatthedoorways.
Themore people in thewarmroom, themore
heatenergyproduced. Hopefullythisroomhasa
southfacing window in order to collect all
availablesunlightduringdaylighthours.
Spaceheatershavemanydangers,especially those requiring fuel,which
could cause carbonmonoxidepoisoning. Thisdanger,plus the firedanger, is
responsibleforkillingmorepeopleduringawinterpoweroutagethandoesthe
colditself. Trytouseasmanynaturalmethodsforwarmthaspossible.
Aswith all the tacticsdiscussedhere, these survival concepts shouldbe
wellthoughtoutlongbeforethecrisishits.
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Medical Needs
In themidstofanextreme crisis,medicalneedsmaybemuchdifferent
thanwhatoccurs in timesof relative calm. Doctors,hospitals,medicinesand
perhapsevenambulancesmaynotbereadilyavailable. Stocksofsuppliescan
disappearratherquickly.
Again,itstimetogonosingaroundthefarmstore. Ourfarmerforebears
often lived inremoteareasfarfromanydoctor. Fortheiraches,pains, illsand
injuries,theyusedforthemselvesexactlywhattheyusedfortheirindispensible
farmanimals. Youcansimplydothesamething. Youwillfindagreatnumberof
lifesaving, veterinarian medical products at the farm store. (Use the Yellow
Pagestolookforfeedstores,tackstoresandveterinariansupplycenters.)
First of all, the items are almost always cheaper than their human
counterparts. Secondly, fewpeoplewillknowto find theirmedicalanswers in
suchaplace. Inthetimeofamajoremergency,yourchancesof findingwhatyouneedtherewillbefargreaterthanatthenearestdrugstore.
Thesevetitemsareidenticaltowhatyourdoctorwouldprescribeforyou,
butmany times cheaper. (And in the timeof crisiswillbemany timesmore
available.) Seldom is thereaneed foraprescription.Thissubject ismuch too
broadtobecoveredthoroughlyinthisbook,butwelltouchonafewhighlights.
Terramycin is a general antibiotic that comes in a powder form. Thepackageswilloffera long shelf life. This is readilyavailableatany farm
store
and
in
this
case
sometimes
in
pet
stores
as
well.
CalfScoursisamedicationthatstopsdiarrheaquickly.DisinfectantsandAntiseptics come concentrated in gallonjugs. Canbeusedtodisinfectsurgicalequipmentaswellashumans.
Pink eye medication can help in healing wounds because it containsantiseptics,antibiotics,andananesthetic.
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To this list, you can also add equipment needed for sutures, scalpels,
syringes,
large
rolls
of
cotton
dressing
and
even
injectable
vitamins.
Since swine (pigs)havea systemclosest to thatofahuman, itbecomes
fairlysimpletousefromthelistabove. Simplyfollowthedosageforswineand
adjustforbodyweight.
Alsoawordofcautionjustaswithanymeds,allmustbeusedwithgreat
caution. Hopefullysomeone inthe familyhasattendedaquality firstaidclass
andunderstandsthebasics.
Emergency Herbs
Whatifinanemergency,youcantfindyourdoctorandyourpharmacy
isclosed.Arethereherbsthatcanbreakafever?Stopanearache?Thiswebsite
offersmanyinterestingalternativesinacrisisordisaster.
www.emergencyherbs.com
Make Your Own Herbal Medicines
Somedaythegovernmentwillstopthesalesofalloverthecounterherbal
remedies.Buttheywillalwaysbehardpressedtooutlawtheactualherbs.After
all, many herbal medicines are produced by identifying ordinary weeds and
processingthem intopowerfulmedicines.Youcannowbuythetrainingvideos
that5differentcollegesusetotrainstudentsinherbalmedicineproduction.This
programcomeswithDVDsandagreatreferencemanualthatoffersamountain
of
herbal
medicine
preparation
information.
If
they
outlaw
the
sale
of
herbal
supplements,with these videos, youllalwaysbeable tomakeyourown.The
websitetogetmoreinformationis:
http://www.makeherbalmedicines.com
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Power Sleep For A Strong Immune System
Getting sleep when the world is falling apart around you is sometimes
difficult to do. If yourehaving trouble getting to sleep,most folks opt for a
prescriptionsleepingpill. Onewayaroundtheprescriptionsleepingpilldilemma
isbyaspecialaudioCDthatputsyououtwithoutanydrugswhatsoever. Allyou
have to do is to listen with headphones and you fall asleep. In a stressful
situation, this CD may mean getting the healthy sleep which is critical to
survivingahealthbreakdown. Checkitoutat: www.highspeedsleep.com.
Survival Clay May Stop Killer Bugs That Antibiotics Dont Even
Phase
Researches at Arizona State University have recently discovered that
certain types of clay kill many strains of pathogenic bacteria including staff,
MRSA,PRSAandE.coli.MRSAisatypeofbacteriathathasbecomeresistantto
variousantibiotictreatments.Keep inmind,MRSAkillsa lotmorepeoplethan
AIDS and the death rates continue to soar. Whats fascinating is that while
antibiotics can no longer stop MRSA, one type of clay seems to be able to
according to the research.Youcanpickupyourown supplyof survival clayfromwww.germkillingclay.com
Unusual Mineral Substance May Be The Ultimate Barter Item
Many people who make their own survival foods use this neat little
supplement called Power Water. Placing one or two drops in each can of
preserved
foods
can
raise
the
nutritional
value
dramatically
by
fortifying
your
canned foods with an amazing army of trace elements and minerals. The
productalsocontainsauniquecompoundcalledfulvicacidwhichhasincredible
antioxidantvalue. Yourenotreallypreparedunlessyouhavea fewbottlesof
thisstufflyingaround. Itwouldalsobeagreatbarteritemsoyoumaywantto
purchasetheir12packforthebestvalue.
Checkoutwww.powerwater.ws.
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The One "Survival Supplement" You Shouldn't Be With Out
One supplement Iwould recommendhaving inyour survivalarsenal isa
substance called shilajit. Shilajitcomes from the rockycliffs in theHimalayas.
Somewhatofamystery, itsbelievedtoformasaresultof"mineraldrip"from
thecracksof the rocksduring thehot summermonths.Thismineraldrip runs
throughplantmatterthathasbeentrappedinthecrevicesofthecliffareas,and
along with geothermal pressure, a dark red somewhat gummy substance is
formed.Thereasonyouwantthissubstance inyoursurvivalcabinet isbecause
theactiveconstituentofshilajitisachemicalcalledfulvicacid.Thisiswhyshilajit
isoneofthemostsoughtafterhealingcompoundsinAyurvedicmedicine.
Forcenturies thissubstancehasbeenusedasabroadspectrumsupport
compound for strength (nicknamed amongst the ancients as "destroyer of
weakness"), kidneys, energy, sex drive, memory, allergies, diabetes, and
especially for stress and anxiety. In fact, University studies provide strong
evidencethatthis isthecase.Why isthis important?Because inatimeoftrue
crisis, theeffectsof stresswillbreakdown immune systems,making you and
your family highly vulnerable to a variety of diseases (disease spreads like
wildfireduringpanics)andhealthproblems. Ifmyhousewereon fire, Iwould
grabmystashofshilajitonthewayout.It'sthatimportant.
Probably the best quality and perhaps the lowest priced shilajit can be
found at the website: www.blacklistedherb.com. The company will ship the
productouttoyouandonlyrequireyoutopaytheshippingupfrontandinvoice
you for thebalancedue30days later.Frankly, Idon'tknowofanothersupply
company thatoperateson the "golden rule"premiseofdoingbusiness.Make
sureyouhavesomeofthissubstance.Oh,onemorethingaboutshilajit.Many
researchers also believe that this substance also makes nutrients from other
foodsmore bioavailable. If this is true, itmeans all of your stored foodswill
supplyyourbodywithmorepreciousvitamins,mineralsandvitaltraceelements
whenyouneedthemthemost.
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Here'salistofsomeotherproblemsthattraditional"indigenous"medicine
has
a
history
of
shilajit
usage:
genitourinary
diseases,
diabetes,
chronic
bronchitis, asthma, gall stones,jaundice, painful and bleeding piles, epilepsy,
enlarged liverand spleen, fermentativedyspepsia,digestivedisorders,worms,
renalandbladdercalculi,nervousdebility,sexualneurasthenia,hysteria,anemia
andinbonefracture.Thisisobviouslyforinformationalpurposesonly.Ifyoure
sick and professional health care services are still available... always see a
doctor!
Getting the Guns Out of SightIntheeventofanemergency,ifandwhenallhellbreaksloose,protecting
your guns will be a key element to defending yourself and your loved ones.
Whenhungerstrikesandpanicarises,sotoo,willtheamountofcrime. Itwont
onlybecriminalsbutdesperatepeoplebreakingintoyourhomehopingtofind
andtakeyourfood,water,gunsandothersurvivalitems. Learninghowtohide
yourgunsfromcriminalscumshouldbeoneofyourtoppriorities. Youcanfind
outmoreaboutverycleverwaystohideyourgunsat:
www.hideyourguns.com.
Nowthatyouvethoughtoutsurvivalduringalongertermpowerloss(and
possiblewaterandsewage loss) inyourplaceofresidence, inthenextchapter
weturnourattentiontowhathappensifyoumustevacuateandmuststayaway
forthelongterm.
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CHAPTER FOURPREPARED TO LEAVE LONG-TERM
This is themost difficult area inwhich to create a clear plan due to so
manyvariables. Butagain,justbecauseyoucantprepareforall,doesntmean
youshouldntprepareforany. Asafamily,discussworstcasescenariosandplan
whereyoumightgoandhowyouwillsurvive.
Some
families
have
plans
for
a
ruralretreatareatowhichtheycanescapewhencalamityhits. However,thesuccessofsuchaplanwilldependagreatdeal
onwhetherroadsareopen,andifgasisavailable,andothersuchvariables.
Youwillwanttodesignandcreatewhathasbeencalledagobag. Thiscancontainsuchthingsasaminimalthreedaysupplyoffood,waterpurifiers,first
aid and other survival items. This will be similar to what was discussed in
ChapterOneregardingpackingyourcar.
You may be leaving on foot, maybe in a
vehicle,insomecasesperhapsonamotorbikeor
bicycle. Nomatter themodeof transportation,
the disaster has made it imperative that you
leave thearea immediately. (Hence the rule to
keepthegastankfull!)
Remember
the
cash
stash
discussed
in
ChapterThree? Now isthemomentyouwillbe
thankfulthatitsthere. Youllbepattingyourself
onthebackthatyoudidnotallowyourselftodip
into thisemergency fund. Dependingon the typeofdisaster,yourevacuation
maybetoanairport,toahotelortoanearbycity.Ifso,youwillneedthatcashinanumberofdifferentsituations.
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Makesureeachmemberofthefamilyhassometypeof identificationon
their
person
in
case
you
might
become
separated
from
one
another.
Simple,yetessentialhandtoolswillbelifesaversifyouareforcedtobreak
throughadoor,smashawindow,orcutthroughwire. Youwilldefinitelywanta
pairofheavyworkglovesandsensibleshoesorboots inthisbag.Lightweight
plasticponchoswillalsobeneeded.
Afteradisastersuchasatornado,hurricane,orflood,yourfeetcantakea
terrible beating. Think of the women who fled the World Trade Center on
September11,2001tryingdesperatelytofleeinhighheeledshoes.
Anotherimportantitemtohaveinyourgobagisahandcrankradio. This
littlejewelneedsnoelectricaloutletandcankeepyouupdatedonwhatsgoing
onaroundyou. Models includeanLED lightandthepowertochargeupyour
cellphone. Simplycrankthehandletochargetheinternalrechargeablebattery.
Somemodelscapture thesunspowerand runonsolarenergy. Ifthis item is
notinyourpacknow,additsoon!
Your emergency bag can be a rugged type of back pack or something
similar. Ifpossible,youmaywanttoincludeatentoratleastthemakingsofa
tent.A common tarp iswaterresistantand comeswithgrommets circlesof
metalorplasticanchoredaroundtheperimeter. Inthisway itcanbetiedand
suspended inseveraldifferentways. Itcanbe foldedupandstored inasmall
areaandoffersmoremultiuseoptionsthanatent.
Ifyoudofindyourselfinanoutdoorsituation,hopefully,itwillbeforonly
ashorttime. InspiteofallthesurvivalTVshowsyouvewatched,itisnoteasy
toliveoffthe land,especiallywhenyouare inahighstressandpanicmode.
Youwillneed tohave foodwith you. Foragingoff the land isnot simple. It
requiresyearsofaccumulatedknowledgeandexperience. Andeventhenitsan
iffysituation.
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Ifyouvenevergonecampingwithyourfamily,andattemptedtosaystart
a
fire,
or
cook
over
an
open
fire,
you
might
want
to
try
that
as
a
family
exercise.
Seehowwellyoudo.
Whetheryourevacuationmeansyoumusthead for thehillsorhead for
the airport, you can still make plans to have the minimum basic supplies on
hand. (Suppliesthatwillbeeasytograbonamomentsnotice.)Thiswillseeyou
throughthefirst72hoursorsowhensurvivalisthemostcritical.
Your Rural LocationInadifferentlight,somepeopleareplanningwayaheadoftimetohead
forthehills, intheirowntime frameand intheirownway. Thesehavebeen
referredtoasthebacktothelandpeople. Youmaybethinkingthatmaybe
theanswer foryouaswell. Obviously, itsmucheasier tobeselfsustaining if
youliveinaruralareawhereyouareawayfromthemetropolitanmasses.
Inyourownbackwoodssettingyoucangrowyourownfoodandraiseyour
ownlivestock. Thisdoesnthavetobedoneinabigway. Evenasmallgarden,
andafewrabbitsandchickenscanprovideafamilywithmuchtoeat. (Rabbits
are someof theeasiest livestock to raise for food. Theymultiplyquickly,eat
little,and theirmanureoffers someof thebest compostingqualitiesavailable
anywhere.)
Ifyouhaveneverhadtokill,skin,anddressanygame,thisexperience is
goingtotakesomegettingusedto. Allthereadingintheworldwillnotprepare
youforchoppingofftheheadofachicken,orkillingasquealingrabbit. Itwill
takepractice. Itsnotalessonyouwanttolearnwhenyourehungry.
Atyourrurallocation,youcanconsiderabelowgroundcisterntocapture
andholdrainwater. Thespacemayalsoallowforanundergroundsafetyshelter.
Orperhapsthehomewillbebuilt intoahillsideandtheentirehousewillbea
safetyshelter.
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This isnotadecisiontobetaken lightly. Itsagood ideatoperhapsrent
acreage
for
a
time
before
making
a
purchase.
Make
sure
you
locate
land
that
canactuallysustainagarden. Livinginthismannerisnotforthefaintofheart.
Butmanywhotakethisstepwouldnevergobacktocitylife. Doyourresearch.
Talktothosewhohavegonebeforeyou. Asklotsofquestions. Ifthisispartof
yoursurvivalplan,thengetstartednow!
Inthenextchapterwewilltouchonthevarioustypesofnaturaldisasters.
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CHAPTER FIVENATURAL DISASTERS
About the only natural disaster weve not seen in the United States in
recentyearsisatsunami. Thenumberof,andtheintensityof,naturaldisasters
seems to be on the upswing. Wildfires, mudslides, earthquakes, tornados,
hurricanes,blizzardsand icestormsweveseen itall. Becauseofthatfact, it
only stands to reason that you should take the time to create a sense of
preparedness
for
whatever
natural
disaster
might
occur
in
the
area
where
you
live. ThoseinNorthDakotaprepareforblizzards,whileOklahomanspreparefor
tornadoesand those in theSouthprepare forhurricanes. That is tosay, they
shouldprepare.Hurricanes
Toevacuate
Preplandestinationandroute
Settleonyourmodeoftransportation
Criticalitemstotake(cellphonesandhandcrankradio)
Cash
Medications
Haveyourgobagready(seeChapterTwo)
Plentyofraingearponchos
Considertakingabedpaninthevehicle,justincaseyouarestuckintraffic
forhours.(Includecatlitteraswell.)
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Tostay
Shutoffgasandwater
Fillcontainerswithcleanwater
Disconnectunnecessaryappliances
Stayawayfromwindows
Keepprotectedwithblankets,cushionsormattresses
Crawlinthebathtuborasmallcloset
Donotdecidetoevacuateduringthehurricane
Follow tactics and suggestions from the Red Cross and other survival
agencies
Floods
Ifyouliveinafloodplain:Investinaninflatableraft
Haveapairofwadingboots foreveryadult
memberofthefamily
Have rope to tether yourself or family
membersifforcedtoleave
Handcrankradiotunedtoweatherradiochannel
Incaseof littleornowarningofaflashflood,haveyourgobagreadyto
snatchupandleaveasquicklyaspossible
Neverdriveintomovingwater
Neverwalkinmovingwater(evenankledeepwaterthatsmovingfastwill
knock
you
off
your
feet)
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Anemergencyflotationdevicecanbecreatedwithairtrappedingarbagebags
and
sealed
with
duct
tape
Tornadoes
While tornadoes can hit without warning
most local weather stations have excellent
trackingsystems.Iftornadoesareintheforecast,
keeptunedtoaweatherchannelorifthepower
has gone out, use your hand crank radio for
updatedreports.
Go to the smallest room in the house,
possiblyahallclosetorbathroom
Pullblanketsormattressesoveryouandsmallchildren
Useropetotethertooneanotherespeciallysmallchildren
Have
your
go
bag
with
you
in
your
safe
spot
youll
need
it
after
the
storm
passes
Ifcaughtoutdoors,movetothe lowestplacesuchasaditchand lie flat.
Coveryourheadwithyourarms.
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Winter Storms
Severewinterstormscanaffectairtravel,blockroads,hinderemergency
vehicles,shutdownpowerandleavemanyindireemergencysituations.
Haveonhand:Rocksalt
Sand(tractionforyourvehicles)
Defrosterspraycanforfrozenlocks
Smallpike(tool)forchoppingiceSeeChapterTwoformoreabouthowtostaywarmandsafewhilehousebound.
Keepyourvehiclewinterizedandthetankfull
Keepyouremergencystoreinthetrunkatalltimes
Addweighttoyourvehiclebyplacingconcreteblocksinthetrunk(orback
ofapickup)Ifcaughtinyourcarinablizzard
Runthecarfor20minuteseachhourtokeepwarm.
Periodicallyclearsnowfromtheexhaustpipe
Always
have
your
hand
crank
radio
in
the
car
in
winter
Thelightfromthehandcrankradiocanbeusedasasignalforrescuers
Theflaresinyourtrunkstockpilecanbesetoffaswell
Useanythingroadmaps,seatcovers,floormatstocoverupandmaintain
bodyheat
Drinkfluids(rememberthatcaseofwateryoustoredinthetrunk?)
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Wildfires
Escaping awildfire is especially dangerous
and tricky. More than ever itwill be vital that
your go bag is filled and ready to grab at a
momentsnotice.
Whileitsnevereasytodriveawayandleaveyour
home,dontwaittoolongtoevacuate. Ifyouve
lost power stay tuned to emergency broadcast
stations on your hand crank radio. When the
ordercomesto leave,dosoasquicklyaspossible. Yetanotherreasontokeep
thegastankfilledandthevehiclereadytogo. Andanotherreasontokeepthe
survivalitemsinthetrunkasoutlinedinChapterOne.
Mudslides
Whilemudslidescancomequickly,thereareafewwarningsignalsyoucan
watch
for
after
a
hard
rainfall:
Leaningstreetsignsorutilitypolesorfences
Changesinyourhousestickingwindowsordoors,cracksinthedriveway
orsidewalk
Arumblingorcrackingsound
Shiftingintheground
Animalscangivewarningsdogsbarkingandbirdschirpingmore loudly
thanusual
Quickly grab your gobagandmoveas far from the slidingearthasyou
possiblycan
Followingtheslide,watchfordownedpowerlines,sharpdebrisandother
trappedpeople
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CONCLUSION
As has been stated, this book cannot be and does not pretend to be a
comprehensive study on preparedness or survival. It is for heightening your
levels of awareness. Hopefully it will move you toward developing the eighthabitsthatcouldpossiblysaveyourlifeandthelivesofyourfamilymembers:
Thehabitofexpectthebest;butpreparefortheworst
Thehabitofbuyonefornow;buyanextraoneforlater
Thehabitofstorewhatyoueat;eatwhatyoustore
Thehabitofbeingreadytogo;readytostayinanyemergency
Thehabitofsettingbacka littlecasheveryweekfortheemergencycash
stash
The habit of teaching the children in the home the necessity of always
beingprepared
Thehabitofkeepingagobagpreparedandreadytograbatamoments
notice
Thehabitofwatchingforthewarningsigns;notburyingyourhead inthe
sandUsetheinformationinGoneBeforeYouGetThereasajumpstartforyou
tocontinueresearchinthisarea. Thentakeitastepfurtherandcreateplansfor
action. Doitnowwhileyoustillcan. Youllneverbesorry.
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APPENDIX ATop 77 Items That will be Gone Before You Get There!
So Stock up NOW!
(Itemsarelistedinnocertainorder)
1. Water2. Batteries3. Flashlights4. Ice5. Candles6. Matches7. Toiletpaper8. Paperplates,papertowels9. Heavydutyaluminumfoil10.Waterfilters11.
Flour
12.Sugar13.Milk14.Powderedmilk15.Coffee16.Cannedsoup17.Soupmixes18.Bouilloncubes19.
Hand
held
can
openers
20.Drycereal21.Diapers22.Wetwipes23.Babyfood24.Babyformula25.Sanitarynapkins&tampons26.Bathsoap27.Laundrydetergent
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28.Waterlesshandsanitizer29.
Disinfectant
30.Bleach31.Trashbags32.Resealableplasticbags33.Toothpaste34.Toothbrushes35.Shampooandconditioner36.Shavingequipment37.Lanterns38.Lanternfuel39.Lanternwicksormantles40.Butaneigniter41.Charcoalgrills42.Charcoal43.Campstoves44.Propaneforcampstoves45.Pocketknife46. Armyknife47.Vitaminsupplements48.Antacids49.Antibiotics50.Rubbingalcohol51.Hydrogenperoxide52.Laxativeanddiarrhearemedies53.Antihistamine54.Epsomsalts55.Bandages56.Sterilegauzepads57.Firstaidtape58.Portabletoilets59.5gallonplasticbuckets60.Gasdrivengenerators61.Gasolinestoragecontainers
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62.Ducttape63.
Chain
saws
64.CastironDutchoven65.Castironfryingpan66.Bugspray67.Mousetraps68.Mousebait(DCon)69.Thermalunderwear70.Insulatedcoveralls71.Heavyworkgloves72.Boots/raingear73.Bandsaws74.Axes75.Solarpanels76.Handcrankradios77.Canvasandnylontarps
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APPENDIX B
FOOD SUPPLIES
1. Rice,beans,wheat2. Sugar,honey,syrups3. Vegetableoil(forcooking)4. Powderedmilk5. Condensedmilk (shakeeverycoupleof
months)
6. Tunafish,cannedfish/meats7. Pasta8. Cheese9. Garlic10. Vinegar11. Cannedordriedvegetables12. Flour13. Salt14. Yeast15. Oatmeal16. Popcorn17. Peanutbutter18. Nuts19. Cannedordriedfruits20. Crackers soda, snack and graham
crackers
21. Cannedsoups22. Driedherbs23. Tea,coffee,cocoa,Tang,punchmix24. Soysauce25. Gravy,bouillon26. Pretzels,trailmixsnacks27. Cereal28.
Candies,
gum
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29.Potatoes30.
Spices,
seasonings
31. Jerky,meatsticksthatdontneedrefrigeration32.Rationofinstantfoods,prepackagedforlongertermstorage
FOOD PREPARATION & HOUSEHOLD
1. Handcanopeners2. Cookstove3. Vitamins,supplements4. Whisks,eggbeater5. Bakingsupplies6. Handsanitizer7. Bleach(unscented)8. Aluminumfoil(regularandheavyduty)9. Garbagebags10. Toiletpaper,papertowels,tissues11. Matches (strikeanywherepreferred)boxedwoodenones, kept
dry!
12. Castironcookware,properlyseasoned13. Watercontainers,foodgradefordrinkingwater. (storeinhardclear14. plastic)15. Survivalguidebook16. Laundrydetergent17. Paperplates/cups/disposableflatware18. Pocketknives19. Longreachlighters(pilotlighters,etc.)20. Mixingbowls21. Cookingutensilsspatulas,turners,etc.
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SUPPLIES
1. Generators2. WaterFilters/Purifiers3. PortableToilets4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes
about6 12monthstoseason
5. LampOil,Wicks, Lamps (FirstChoice:CLEARoil.Ifscarce,stockpile
6. ANY!)7. ColemanFuel,propanecylinders8. Charcoal,lighterfluid9. Propanecylinderhandleholder10. Washboards,mopbucketwithwringer11. Bowsaw12. Ax,wedges13. Clotheslineandpins14. Fireextinguishers(charged)15. Batteries(allsizes)16. Firstaidkits17. Gasolinecontainers(plasticandmetal)18. Guns,ammunition,knives,slingshot,bats19. Colemanspumprepairkit20. Insulatedicechests21. Flashlights,lanterns22. Garbagecans23. Mosquitocoils/repellants24. Bugsprays25. Ducttape26. Candles27. Tarps,stakes,twine,rope28. Nails,spikes29. Dcon,MousePrufeII,30. Mousetraps,antandcockroachkiller31. Bigdogs(plentyofdogfood)
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32. Backpacks,DuffleBags33.
Sleeping
Bags
&
blankets/pillows/mats
34. Cots&Inflatablemattresses35. Hats&cottonneckerchiefs36. Tents,waterprooftarp37. Safetypins38. Disposablecameraand/ordigitalcamera(documentation)39. Smallbagofdryerlint(firestarter!)40. Plasticstoragetubs(storageandrainwatercollectors)
PERSONAL
1. Babysupplies:diapers,formula,ointments2. Femininehygiene3. Shampoo,soaps4. Skinproducts.5. Thermalunderweartopsandbottoms6. Workboots7. Babywipes8. Menshygiene9. Toothbrushes/toothpaste,mouthwash,floss10. Nailclippers11. Shavingsupplies(razors,creams,aftershave)12. Readingglasses13. Socks,underwear,Tshirts14. Workshirts15. Raingear,boots
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LONGER TERM
1. Gardenseeds2. Fishing supplies plenty of various sized hooks, weights, line, and
lures
3. Bicyclesincludingtires,tubes,pumps,chains4. Knifesharpeningtoolsfiles,stone,steel5. Canningsupplies6. Woolenclothing/scarf/mittens7. Gloveswork,gardenandwarmgloves8. Goats/chickens/poultry/rabbits9. Lumber10. Nails,nuts,bolts,screws,glue11. Wagons,carts12. Rollonwindowinsulation13. Boardgames,cards,dice14. Scissors,sewingsupplies.15. Writingpaper,pencils,solarcalculator16. Journals,diary,scrapbook17. Gardentools,supplies18. Carbonmonoxidealarm(batterypowered)19. Lanternhanger20. BoyScoutmanual21. Cigarettes22. Wine/liquors23. Paraffinwax24. Handpumps(waterandfuelseparatemarkedpumps)
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APPENDIX C - RESOURCESWebsites:
RedCrossDisasterplan http://columbus.redcross.org/guide.html
Emergenciesguide
http://www.hooksett.org/departments/emergency_guide.php
FEMA http://www.fema.gov/
Red
Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
SalvationArmy http://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/www_sa.nsf
FarmersAlmanachttp://www.almanac.com
Survivalsite http://www.survivetheoutdoors.com/
http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/index.shtml
Videos/DVDs:
FoodStorageStrategieshttp://www.foodshortageusa.comMagazines:
Countryside&SmallStockJournal http://www.countrysidemag.com/
BackwoodsHome http://www.backwoodshome.com/
BackHome http://www.backhomemagazine.com/
SmallFarmersJournal http://www.smallfarmersjournal.com/
Books:GoodreferenceguidesandoverviewoftopicsUltimateGuidetoWildernessLiving:SurvivingwithNothingButYourBare
HandsandWhatYouFindintheWoodsJohnandGeriMcPherson
Micro EcoFarming: Prospering from Backyard to Small Acreage in
PartnershipWiththeEarthBarbaraBestAdams
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StoreysBasicCountry Skills:APracticalGuide to SelfReliance John&
Martha
Storey
CountryWisdom&KnowHowtheeditorsofStoreyPublishingsCountry
Wisdomboards(this isasmallprintbookhaveamagnifier!butgreat
informationandalotofit)
TheHaveMorePlanEd&CarolynRobinson(Thisisdatedinpricesandis
anoverviewwithouta lotof indepthdetails,but ifyoureconsideringwhatto
dowiththelandyouhavethisisagoodoverallideabook.)
Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & VegetablesMike and
NancyBubel(thisisagoodallaroundresourceoncoldstorageoffoods)
PuttingFoodByJanetGreene,RuthHertzberg,BeatriceVaughan
MaryBellsCompleteDehydratorBookMaryBell
Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook: Everything YouNeed to
KnowtoKeepyourFamilySafeinaCrisisPeggyLayton
GettingBy:LessonsFromaRuralPastJanHoadley(ebook,lessonsfrom
theDepressionthatcanbeusedwithtodaystechnology.)Supplements:
Shilajithttp://www.blacklistedherb.com
PowerWaterwww.powerwater.ws
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Email Lists (Free):
These are located at www.yahoogroups.com and are free sources of
informationandthings. Anyofthesecanbesubscribedtoonyouremailby
using the listname (listname)[email protected] you can go to
thesiteandsignup.
Buy/sell rural lists:
Farm_trader specific farm, rural, country related items to
buy/sell/tradelivestocktoequipmenttoservices.
HomesteadingMarketPlacesomediscussion,somethingsforsale.
Livestock:
Rarelivestockdiscussion listofrare livestocksuitedtohomeproduction
offood.
Food:
FoodPreservationDryingCanningAndMorethis isagreat list forallkinds
offoodpreservationwithexperiencedpeoplewhoare*doing*it.
Preservingfood this is heavy on food drying but any type of food
preservation is welcomegreat information and almost anything edible is
discussed!
Power Sleep:
Needsleep? Checkoutwww.highspeedsleep.com.
Generators:
Check out www.mysolarbackup.com for a good solar powered backup
system.
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Heirloom Seeds:
SurvivalSeedBankswww.survivalseedbank.comCrisis Cooker:
CookinginaCrisis www.crisiscooker.comProtoGrow:
Increase
garden
production
by
200
300%
www.growlikecrazy.comProtecting Your Guns:
Learnhowtohideyourguns www.hideyourguns.com