You’ve been in your neighborhood for many years and know most of the people there. Everyone gets along well. Nothing could go wrong here. But the local government falls, and there’s a food shortage. You need to prepare for those things, but how? The answer is in your bug-out plan. Are you preparing for the worst-case scenario? Your bug-out plan provides a way to make sure you don’t have to live in fear!
The best way to prepare is to have a bug-out plan that works for everyone, one that’s flexible and still gives you the safety and security you need. That way, it can smoothly adjust to the things that happen in life, and circumstances will not get in the path of your protection.
You can’t learn this by watching internet videos. You have to do it and practice it to learn it by yourself. But, in addition, with the help of someone who has and knows the secret steps of survival situation planning, that will get you through even the most challenging time in your life.
Please Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late To Plan For The Worst.
Don’t wait for the government, and don’t wait for FEMA to save you. Most people rely on the government to come in and protect them. Unfortunately, this help isn’t going to happen. Even if you have a bug-out plan you created yourself, it’s best to contact local government officials and ask them to beef up your program.
You might be surprised how much interest they have in disaster preparedness and how eager they are to help you get ready for a potential emergency situation, especially if they know about it ahead of time. In addition, they may have free resources or pamphlets that can help you through it.
Government officials in the past have been overwhelmed when disaster strikes, and it takes them a long time to get things moving. Creating your blueprint will help you get through things better than being in the dark about what the government is doing for your safety.
Find The Right Bug-Out Plan For Your Disaster Situation.
Bug out scenarios, you will need more than one.
The type of emergency preparedness situation that you’re faced with will determine how you should go about leaving your home, not necessarily whether you should leave or not. Plans for flooding will be different than plans for tornados when selecting a location. Disaster locations and movement will determine how you should prepare to deal with the crisis at hand.
You will need a plan to deal with each type of disaster situation, and there may be more than one type of natural disaster in your area. You may want to create plans for earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados,
wildfires, flooding, and industrial accidents. Do you live where rail cars carrying toxic chemicals pass through your neighborhood?
Recently we have seen many rioters in some cities. You may want to have a plan for that also. To be ready, you must be prepared differently in each place you live and each situation you face.
Good Survival Skills Set A Family Up For Success.
From a survival skills standpoint, what are the essential skills that you’ve learned?
What about other family members’ skills?
What do you do to prepare them?
To learn survival skills, start reading and researching about your chosen craft. Then start practicing. There is no better way to learn than hands-on experience. Read up on the Forest Service website regarding fire safety, for example. In addition, your local library will have information on first aid for situations in which you might find yourself.
Next, evaluate each family member and determine who is good with what skill and excels at whatever they practice. Some will be great with their head and memory, while others may have more talent and instincts. Identify the weaknesses from a family standpoint and work on some intensive training.
If they aren’t very good at finding clean water, then find a way to teach them. Take them to some dirty water and show them the steps to make it drinkable. It could be as simple as going on a hike and using bottled water or moving your search to an area with a low body of water.
Work with them until they feel confident in their ability, and that is the key. Don’t just give up because one or two people aren’t good at something. Instead, once you have identified the weaknesses, assign family members to research those areas and get better at that skill proficiency.
Multiple Destinations Are A Necessity For The Modern Prepper Family.
There are 4 points on a compass, and that should be the number of destinations for your needs. So you have four objectives, map out two or three routes to each one. If you have all your eggs in one basket,
My point is that you can have only one location destination, but you could have secondary and third destinations. There is no way to have an effective bug-out plan if you are only going to the primary target. In my humble opinion, this is a massive oversight by most preppers.
Any of your locations should be familiar to you because you have been there before, multiple times. The main reason to have a backup route is to eliminate roadblocks and traffic jams that can occur at the wrong time.
For example, if you live in the Northeast or Midwest, it may be inappropriate to use your route when there is a big snowstorm or during rush hour. You will need multiple ways because of this, and these routes can be used at any point when Stuff Hits the Fan.
Knowing where you are heading also gives you peace of mind and will decrease stress. You are less likely to feel vulnerable when you have a route in mind. These are areas that you will want to return to at some point if needed during an emergency.
It also helps with supplies that you might need. You know where and what you need to bring when you move locations. There are no shortcuts when it comes to planning scenarios.
Don’t Forget Food In Your Bug Out Bag.
You have detailed plans, the route and an alternate route are mapped out.
Now, what about some food?
Will you pack it in your bag?
According to experts, it’s the most important thing to consider when planning a bug-out scenario. You need food that will last for several days and should pack enough to replenish your energy. Likewise, your bottled water won’t last forever, so do you have extra water at your bug-out location?
Is there a body of water along your bug out route to replenish your supply?
In your survival gear, do you have the means to purify your water?
What other food items do you pack for the bug-out scenario?
The scope of your bug-out plan will depend upon where you live or your bug-out location.
What type of food will last you the longest?
Are there any foods that are your favorites or require unique treatments to preserve them?
Where will you get your food?
Also, what medication will you need to take with you?
All these things have to be part of your bug-out strategy.
I’m On My Way to …
How long will it take you to get to your bug-out location?
How much time will you need to get over there?
How long will you be able to survive?
If you can’t answer these questions and more, your plan may be more of a disaster than the one you’re trying to avoid.
How will you get to your location?
Will you walk or drive to your bug-out location?
Will you get there by foot, bike, ATV, or even boat?
If you live near the coast, then your plan should include provisions for a boat.
If going by vehicle, do you have enough gas, and will it be safe to drive to gas stations in a fuel shortage or an outbreak of bad weather?
If traveling by foot, how long will it take to get to your bug-out location?
How much weight can you carry in your survival backpack, and how long will your food, water, and other essentials last?
Where will you get supplies along the way?
Did your plan include traveling by night just in case you couldn’t travel during the day?
If so, what precautions will you take to avoid dangerous wild animals, both two and four-legged?
How fit are you?
Do you have a plan for getting around if you are hurt or injured?
Are there elderly folks or young kids who will need to be carried?
Does your strategy include being able to carry them if needed?
Will you be able to cross rivers and streams? If so, how will you do it?
Do you have a plan for getting across rivers and streams that are swollen due to heavy rains or snowmelt?
How Can You Stay In Touch During A Disaster?
Let’s talk about some of the often forgotten parts of your survival kits.
How will you communicate with others if you bug out?
Will you need more than one way to communicate?
How can we ensure that we can establish contact while we are traveling?
Second, remember that staying in touch with your family and friends is essential. You may want to use cell phones or 
What if armed looters confront you?
An important thing to remember is that your first weapon is your mind. So even if you have a gun, use your mind to identify the best way to confront them.
For example, let’s say that they’re using a shovel as their weapon of choice.?
Do you have the means to defend yourself?
Take time to plan.
What essential papers do you need to take with you?
Bring money, ID cards, maybe birth certificates, medication, or anything of that nature.
Final Thoughts
Preparing a bug-out plan strategy is integral to making people safe during an emergency.
There’s no such thing as a perfect survival plan. But, with these tips, you can create one that gets the job done.
Learning how to survive is an invaluable skill, and it’s a skill that more people need in today’s world. In a disaster scenario, every citizen should be prepared to do whatever they can.
This means having a bug-out plan, emergency survival kit, and a bug-out bag ready to go.
