Get This Done This Year

___Store enough water for every person in your family to have 1 gal per day for a couple of weeks (if possible), store extra for cleaning and sanitation (invest in a good water filter to stretch your capacity)

___ Store food you like and eat regularly, start w/1-3 month supply and progress to a 12-month supply.  Also, store long term, nutrient dense food, grains, beans, seeds, herbs, meds, etc

___Have alternative cooking equipment, supplies and fuel at your home; use it throughout the year, building your skills.  Teach your family so they gain skills too ;-)

___Make a 72 second kit for every member of your family (under each person's bed, a pr of jeans, shirt, sweatshirt, socks, boots, leather gloves, head lamp or flash light)

___  Put a Grab ‘n Go Kit together for every member of your family, including pets, check it yearly and make appropriate adjustments (include ID)

___Make Grab ’n Go Kits for the office, car, school, and work for each member of your family

___ Make sure your car is equipped w/tools, flashlights, (boots and coats in the winter) water, some food, and supplies that you could use if you were to become stranded

___ Keep you car tuned up, and fuel tank not less than ½ full at all times

___ Keep sleeping bags, tents and alternative cooking supplies and equipment in good repair and ready for use

___  Make a sanitation kit.  Know how to use it

___ Make an alternative laundry kit, know how to use it (sewing supplies also)

___ Purchase alternative heat and light sources available for you in your home and know how to use the equipment properly. Consider solar

___ Secure your water heater so it won’t tip over

___  Put your pictures and important documents on an external drive and/or on a flash drive

___ Know where your important documents are, keep them together

___ Learn how to shelter in place and gather your supplies so you are ready for whatever comes

___Attend to your spiritual preparedness daily, clear up issues as you go

___ Save some money for a rainy day, preferably an emergency fund starting w/$1000.00 in savings (for emergencies ONLY) if used, replace ASAP

___Get to know your neighbors! Become a Block Captain, HAM Radio Operator or Precinct Leader, Get your CERT Training, First Aid and CPR Training

___Attend City Quarterly Trainings to get the basics of Organizing your Neighborhood, Communication in your neighborhood and the city, CERT Training, work together to purchase and stock your Neighborhood Emergency Trailer, Neighborhood Watch Training and much more

Getting the basics done will bring the great  satisfaction knowing you are part of the solution.    

Prepare Now for life's unforeseen adventures
 Embrace Chaos, see where you are now and Celebrate Order as you complete your preparations)