Thank you, glad you’ve enjoyed those threads. I agree. According to one report I’ve seen, less than 10% of folks are prepared for any sort of emergency situation. That is a pretty lousy statistic if true. But unfortunately I can see it being pretty close to being spot on accurate. Self reliance has given way in many cultures/countries to relying on others (usually a government) to supply all of the needs. Becoming a bit more prepared isn’t really all that difficult. Here is a thread that may be of interest to those that haven’t prepared for ‘stuff’ and really aren’t sure how:
Your advice to someone new to prepping
It’s important to note that I’m not talking about crazy stuff like aliens invading or zombies attacking. Storms happen. Wild fires happen. Mud slides and earthquakes and flat tires in the middle of nowhere happen. I usually suggest to folks to start simple. Play the ‘what if’ game;
What if…
- The power goes out for a few days (for whatever reason i.e. storm, power plant malfunctions, earthquake busts up the lines or whatever). Happens to people all the time. So if the power was to go out for a few days…what would/could you do to make life a bit easier? If the power goes out then the water will eventually stop flowing. So do you have enough water to last a few days? Enough food? A way to prepare the food? A way to clean the dishes? A bit of light at night?
- The car breaks down and you’re not close to any type of civilization? Cell phone is great, but what if you’re out of juice/phone breaks/phone is lost/no coverage? Could be something as simple as tossing a comfortable pair of shoes in the trunk and some socks in case you need to hoof it a mile or two (and your wearing high heels or dress shoes). Could be a bit of water to stay hydrated. Could be something as simple as a mylar space blanket if you’re in a colder climate to keep you warm till help arrives.
Doesn’t take tons of money or time and can actually be a fun family project to do some planning and preparing. And it gives you a nice sense of confidence. If you never need any of the stuff or planning then feel blessed. And if you do need it, you’ll be glad you had some stuff.