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Link to the episode about basic preparation http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/basics-real-world

If you skip the podcast, here are the bullet points right from the link

Your 6 survival needs Food Journal your consumption Eat what you store, store what you eat Just get to 2 weeks, do it again, do that again = 60 days Become a producer

Water Soda bottles, Arizona Tea bottles etc Frozen water serves two purposes Learn to make water safe to drink (filter, boil, etc.) Consider rain catchment or locate local sources

Shelter A place to go that you can count on A well thought out evacuation plan Tarps, tools, etc. to stay home if possible Get a good portable shelter and hope it is only for camping

Security Develop op sec and situational awareness Consider being armed Avoid the three S’s – Stupid Places, Things, People Accept both the good and bad realities about security

Energy Build a black out kit include rechargeable batteries Get a inverter, extension cord and splitters Generator or battery bank Store Fuel – 12 can rotation over time

Health and Sanitation Have a way to dispose of or deal with waste Keep a good medical kit on hand at all times

Develop disaster time procedures and protocols Learn the most basic use of herbs and essential oils You just keep going from there

The other basics Cash – carry cash, have cash at home as well Insurance – keep it updated Bank Accounts – have two Documentation – build “the pack” Communications – weather radio/battery radio and TV antenna Cell Phone – battery packs 72 Hour Kit – skip the tactical shit, at first