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Emergency Survival Skills, Resources and Information
Preparedness and emergency survival skills are becoming a necessity in the face of earthquakes, tsumanis, hurricanes and various other disasters that we are facing on a worldwide scale. Especially if you live in an urban or heavily populated area.
But preparedness doesn't have to be an overwhelming task!
So even though living a survivalist lifestyle is becoming reality for many as they focus on preparing for whatever may be coming down the pipe, whether that may be a natural disaster or something as serious as martial law, on account of an economic melt-down....what we focus on here at Emergency-Survival-Skills.com is the BASIC preparedness skills everyone can have that will enable us to be ready for almost ANYTHING that can happen.
A few basic preparedness skills will prepare you for anything.
My personal advice on emergency preparedness,(which you will find me saying repeatedly!)... is that as long as you have a few essentials such as a good woodstove with a flat top, plenty of firewood, and are close to wildlife and a water source, you will be able to survive many situations.
Having spent the first 30 years of my life in the Amish lifestyle,I know first hand what it is to live COMPLETELY off grid and live quite comfortably that way.
And for anyone who is just beginning to look at living off the grid so to speak, it will not happen overnight. It will take some time and research to find everything you need to make off-grid living a reality. So while you are researching and looking at ways you can do this... make sure to have AT LEAST ONE of the following emergency preparedness kits on hand or close by: such as in the trunk of your car!)
Once a crisis or natural disaster such as the earthquake in Japan or the tsunami on the coast hits it is often TOO LATE to gather enough supplies to survive for any length of time. Having a bug out bag ready to go, either IN your car or in an easy to grab, corner of your home, is a NECESSITY in our day and age!
The MAIN Purpose of This Emergency Preparedness Website
This website is SOLELY for the purpose of providing a one-stop place for resources and information on emergency preparedness and survival topics. Any information we share on these pages is simply for the purpose of helping as many folks as we can to BE PREPARED for whatever may happen next, whether that be emergency survival skills, where to buy food reserves, what kind of alternative energy is best, etc, etc......
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Most people feel overwhelmed at first when looking at emergency preparedness plans...... but let me assure you, just the fact that YOU ARE HERE has already put you ahead of 75% of your neighbors and friends, who sadly are just ignoring the signs of the times that are happening all around us.
If you can get about a month's supply of food stored up, you are ahead of about 90% of Americans, so take a breath...relax... and we will help you with the rest. :)
It is Never Too Late to Get Prepared
Our goal with this website is to help make the task of emergency preparedness much less intimidating and overwhelming...with tips and guidelines on many topics including these:
Plus a HOST of other subjects connected with surviving outside the normal conditions of life.
Make Emergency Preparedness a Lifestyle!
Involve the whole family in making bug out bags, preparing food for survival, learning emergency survival skills and creating a family plan.
When Disaster Strikes - It Usually Strikes Quickly and Without Warning!
The truth is , emergency survival skills or emergency preparedness, varies for different people. For some of us, we may only need a few matches, a tent and a knife. :) Others of us are needing the security of having a years supply of food stored up, emergency medical supplies, and the satisfaction of knowing that we are equipped to face whatever may come our way.
Take, for instance, the 2012 Survival scenario...( we are adding some pages on that as well as we find information...and you can get some really great 2012 guides here....)
Been There, Done That
Having spent the first thirty years of my life 'off the grid, so to speak, I know personally that it is absolutely possible to live quite comfortably without most of the modern conveniences we so take for granted.
BUT...I will have to be completely honest with you, though, in the fact that I absolutely LOVE my electricity and transportation!
Getting into a warm car in the winter beats a horse and buggy ANY day. *grin*
What I AM trying to do with this website is to help other discover that is absolutely POSSIBLE to live a very self sufficient life , be skilled in emergency preparedness skills and be in a state of constant emergency preparedness - come what may.
I just happen to know that some of the best survival skills are actually quite basic!
Off the Grid Survival
Many folks are seeking for ways to get 'off grid' with alternative energy resources and to be self sufficient, so that if any kind of emergency arises and should the grocery stores suddenly empty out, they are prepared and ready for it.
While some are going all the way to having their own alternative energy and growing big fruitful gardens and orchards, others are simply stock-piling food and essentials.
If you are looking for places to buy supplies, don't forget about Amazon.... they are the number one seller of emergency survival supplies.... here is just a sprinkling of what they have...
In The Real World, Most People Don't Have A Retreat They Can Escape To. Even If YOU'VE Planned Ahead And You HAVE a Fully Stocked Retreat waiting on you.... There's No Guarantee That You'll Leave In Time Or That You'll Be Able To Make It There. Your First Plan MUST Be To Survive At Home... - CLICK HERE NOW to learn how YOU can start on that plan TODAY - Don't Wait until It's Too Late!
Do You Live in The City?
For thousands of people that are living in the city, they have no other option, but to stockpile emergency food units, such as freeze-dried foods if they want to be prepared on that level.
Regardless WHAT method you are using, you are well ahead of over 90% of Americans who may one day wish they had paid more attention to what was happening around them!
Food Survival Kits - Ready to Buy When looking at food survival kits that are ready to buy, mountain house is, hands down one of the best options to go with.
Bug Out Vehicle for Emergency Evacuation Many survivalists have prepared a bug out vehicle to carry their families to safety in the event of emergency evacuation.
Throughout history, the signs have been the same, over and over, RIGHT before a food shortage. Unfortunately, for most people, they never see it coming. Things have changed and today we are living in the age of information. With the click of a button we can learn and PREPARE.
What is YOUR opinion on all the talk about emergency preparedness and survival? Got any advice for everyone out there??Tell us here!..This is brand spanking new so don't be afraid to be the first to add something!
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Most Americans are totally unprepared for emergency evacuations, hurricanes, citywide shutdowns, or any disaster that either forces them to leave their homes for any length of time. These Evac Packs are ESPECIALLY designed for anyone living in potential disaster areas ( hurricanes, floods and tornadoes) but they are JUST as perfect to throw in the car for any expended period of time, such as hiking or camping trips, or simply to have on hand for emergencies.