Saturday, December 22, 2012

Packing To Get Home If Tragedy Strikes

By Deanna Pike


Surviving off grid is a popular topic, and understanding exactly how to execute this and being prepared can certainly assist you endure no matter what kind of catastrophe or event occurs. Getting home is usually the first priority whenever catastrophe happens, but this might not be achievable when you are not prepared. Lots of people have stockpiles of materials and all of the other important components at home. This allows survival even if society is in chaos and the usual mechanisms and protections are no longer available.

What takes place if you are in the office or somewhere else if the ax drops though? Would you have everything you needed to make it to your home? Will you be one of the many who have been stuck like rodents, stuck wherever you were when the devastating event occurs? If you can not get back to your house then you may possibly not be capable to endure, and you could risk your loved ones security and safety also.

A bag that has all of the needed items and equipment to help you survive the journey may mean the difference in between achievement and failure, and even life and death. After Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy many were trapped, unable to travel and not prepared for the chaos that took place. Assault, looting, and traffic problems have been the norm as opposed to the exception. Going off grid may be the only means to travel in these kind of situations. You may find that walking in the forests is far more efficient compared to traveling on the street, and also safer in some situations as well.

When you create your get home kit make sure to consider all of the possible scenarios that you could encounter, and be sure you are ready for any eventuality. Flashlights, candles, fire making things, extra clothes, food, and water are all some obvious picks, but there are others that you may not even contemplate. Cord, a tiny bow saw, and water purification tablets are also important. The materials needed to make a shelter can also assist you live no matter what.

If you are not ready and something happens then getting back home and surviving might not be possible if you only have the clothes on your back. A bag of supplies could be very crucial in these situations, and without it you could fall into serious trouble and be stuck. For many this risk is high, and is undesirable.




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