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3 theories of preparedness

{ 07:27, Monday, February 4, 2008 } { Posted in Preparedness } { 0 comments } { Link }

Good morning! I hope you all are blessed this morning. I found some useful information on preparedness that I thought some of you might enjoy. There are three main theories to being prepared. The first one is the BOV (Bug out Vehicle) and BOB (Bug out Bag) theory. Basically this theory is that when its time to go-they are ready-they have a plan and a place to go to survive. They are usually educated on survival skills and have all the neccessary equipment ready to go. The secound theory is what I call the Government theory-It is the 72 hour kit-they are prepared to do what ever the emergency management and Dept. of Homeland Security officials advise. They usually have prepared for emergency situations in their area and are ready to respond when necessary. The third theory is that of self-suffeciency. Preperation and planning involve the ability to survive on their property. They have worked to provide their families needs and educated themselves in 'homesteading' skills. Now there are many levels in each catagory and many people that combine parts of each theory. I myself am not a big fan of the BOV/BOB theory...I see where there could be times that this would be necessary. I am just set in my ways I guess. I don't want to leave my place..lol. I guess I'm like that old farmer that drives officials nuts when they tell him to evacuate...lol. In all honesty it probably is a good idea to take the best parts of all three theories in consideration. Any preperation is better than none. Below is some useful info to get you started.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Recommended Emergency Family Supply List

Water, food and clean air are important things to have if an emergency happens. Each family or individual’s kit should be customized to meet specific needs, such as medications and infant formula. It should also be customized to include important family documents.

Recommended Supplies to include in a Basic Emergency Kit:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking & sanitation.

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.

Battery-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and exztra batteries for both

Flashlight with Extra batteries

First Aid Kit

Whistle to signal for help

Infant Formula and diapers, if you have an infant

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Dust mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter air

Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

Clothing & Bedding:

If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat. Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies to account for growing children and other family changes. One complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person including:

A jacket or coat

Long pants

A long sleeve shirt

Sturdy shoes

A hat and gloves

A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person

Here is two handy forms from www.storesonlinepro.com that can be printed out and used for contact information.

https://www.storesonlinepro.com/files/503159/files/Just%20in%20case.doc

https://www.storesonlinepro.com/files/503159/files/Family%20Plan.doc

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