Introduction
With the proliferation of doomsday headlines, you may be wondering what you would need to do to survive if the world as we know it came to an end. While the chances of a catastrophic event are relatively slim, it never hurts to be prepared. Here are five things you can do to increase your chances of survival in the event of a major disaster.
- Store non-perishable food and water.
- Create a disaster kit with supplies like first-aid, medications, a flashlight, and batteries.
- Come up with an emergency plan for you and your family.
- Stay informed about potential threats in your area.
- Practice basic safety measures like having an evacuation route and learning how to use fire extinguishers.
Gather a team
You’re going to need help to survive a doomsday event. Choose wisely when selecting your team. You need people who are physically fit, have wilderness survival skills, are calm under pressure, and who you can trust. You should also try to select people with a diverse set of skills so that you can covers all of your bases.
Medical knowledge is always a valuable asset, as is the ability to build and repair things. If you can find someone who knows how to farm or hunt, that will be helpful in ensuring you have food. And, of course, if you can find someone with military training or experience, that will be a huge asset in protecting you from others who may be trying to take what you have.
Whatever combination of skills your team has, make sure everyone is on the same page and knows what their roles and responsibilities are. Having a plan and knowing what everyone’s job is will help keep everyone calm and focused if things get tough.
Find a safe place
When a doomsday event happens, the first thing you need to do is find a safe place. This can be a difficult task, depending on the type of event that has occurred. If there is a nuclear attack, you will need to find a place that is away from the blast site and ground zero. If there is a chemical attack, you will need to find a place that is upwind from the attack site. If there is an earthquake, you will need to find a place that is away from buildings and power lines. Once you have found a safe place, stay there until it is safe to come out.
Stock up on supplies
Determining how much food and water you need to survive an apocalyptic event can be tricky. The general rule of thumb is to store enough supplies to last you and your family for at least three days. However, depending on the severity of the event, you may need to survive for weeks or even months.
non-perishable food items, such as canned goods, dry goods, and powdered milk
water (at least one gallon per person, per day)
a manual can opener
first-aid kit
medications (enough to last at least two weeks)
personal hygiene items
a flashlight and extra batteries
a battery-powered or hand-crank radio
cash (in small denominations)
Be prepared to defend your territory
No matter what the doomsday event is, you can be sure that there will be people who will try to take what you have. Whether it’s supplies, weapons, or simply a place to hide, you need to be prepared to defend your territory.
There are a few things you can do to make sure you’re ready:
- Keep your supplies hidden. If people know you have them, they’ll be more likely to try to take them from you.
- Be prepared to fight. This means having weapons and training yourself and your family in how to use them.
- Know your surroundings. Make sure you know the best places to hide and the best ways to get away if someone does manage to get past your defenses.
- Have a plan. If someone does manage to get into your home, make sure you have a plan for what everyone should do – where they should go, who should fight, and so on.
- Practice. Make sure everyone knows the plan and practices it so that it becomes second nature in a crisis situation.
Defending your home is just one part of surviving a doomsday event – but it’s an important part. By taking the time to prepare now, you can give yourself and your family a better chance of making it through whatever happens next.