With earthquakes occurring more frequently around the world, it is important to be prepared in case one happens close to you. Luckily, there are some easy ways to prepare yourself if the need arises.
The first step towards being ready for an earthquake is by having enough food and water stockpiled. Make sure that you have at least three months’ supply of each!
You can also learn how to do basic repairs to things like broken windows or drains that may get blocked. This will help you stay safe and protect your home from any damage.
Another thing to consider is what kind of supplies you have. For example, people who are trained in first aid may stock extra medicine and bandages to help treat minor injuries.
If possible, learn about the area and its faults so that you know what might happen soon. By knowing the potential disasters, you can start stocking up accordingly.
Volcanic Eruptions
When it comes to disasters, volcanic eruptions always make the list. This is because they can devastate close by areas and spread ash across large distances, negatively affecting air quality and global climate.
Volcano activity has been happening since our planet first formed around 4 billion years ago! The most active volcanoes we have in North America include Mt. St Helens in Washington State, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, and New Zealand’s White Island. All three of these volcanoes experienced significant explosive eruptions that sent lots of lava, ash, and gas into the atmosphere.
The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released during an eruption depends on two main factors: how much lava the volcano produces and what type of rock it erupts. If the volcano ejects more magma or liquid material, then there is greater CO2 production.
Another important factor is how long the eruption lasts! A longer duration means more time for gases to be incorporated into the particles and rocks. Both of these things contribute to higher levels of atmospheric CO2.
After the explosions end, some of the ejected matter may remain suspended in the air for hours, days, or even weeks depending on the size of the explosion and wind conditions. These extended periods give additional opportunities for CO2 absorption.
Nuclear Attacks
While some may believe that a nuclear attack is impossible, there have been several instances of countries before being able to be completely destroyed due to their stockpiles of weapons. The United States has even suffered attacks from outside sources and on themselves. These experiences show how devastating a situation a country can find itself in because of poor national security strategies or rumors that lead to an actual assault.
Nuclear warfare was predicted years ago. In fact, many people now say that we already know what happens next after a nuclear war! This isn’t very comforting as we all hopefully hope it won’t come to pass but making preparations is still helpful.
Fortunately, while no one can guarantee that such an event will never happen again, there are ways you can help prevent it if it does. By stocking up on food, medicine, and other essentials, you will give yourself a chance to survive even if your area is devastated.
General tips: If you’re really worried about something happening, then getting prepared is probably the best thing to do. However, this article doesn’t focus on those types of threats so let’s look at another topic!
We’ll discuss why everyone should prepare for a nuclear attack and some easy things they can do to get started.
EMP Attack
One of the most serious threats to our nation’s security is an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. An EMP comes from either a nuclear explosion or a massive power grid crash in which electrical current suddenly drops out, disrupting electronics that depend on electricity to work.
Some experts say we have already been exposed to enough EM radiation to cause health problems, and many people unknowingly live with equipment that cannot handle exposure to more EM radiation. If this ever happens, there will be little you can do but wait and see if it works itself out, unless you have prepared properly.
Luckily, while some say this could happen within weeks, others believe it would take months or even years for the effects to fully occur, so those who prepare may not need to worry as much about themselves as they might think.
Stocking up on non-perishable foods, ensuring your ability to survive without electricity for at least several days is one of the first things you should do if you consider yourself a prepper. Another way to prepare is by learning how to operate various types of technology during a self-contained period, like using only known recipes to cook food or learning how to write short essays using only paper and pen.
Running low on resources can sometimes feel frustrating, but don’t let that push you into making poor decisions! Staying organized and thinking ahead of time will help prevent wasted supplies and changes to your routine.
Pandemics
While some might think that pandemic preparation is only needed in places with significant outbreaks, this can be false information. Even if there were no major outbreak, you should still prepare for one!
The term “pandemic” refers to a global epidemic of a disease. A disease is considered epidemic when it spreads from person to person within a population. An epidemic can quickly spread through infected individuals coming into contact with healthy people or contaminated items such as towels or wipes.
There is always the chance that even without an official declaration of an epidemic, we will see instances of someone getting sick from a specific infectious agent. This could potentially include a flu-like illness, bacterial infection, viral infection, or possibly something else entirely. It all depends on what pathogen is involved and how much exposure you have.
While most cases of serious epidemics do not occur in low risk populations, they can easily happen. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for any potential epidemic by stocking up on supplies and knowledge about diseases. You can read more about why prepping for pandemics makes sense here.
Civil Unrest
A growing number of people agree that our current state of affairs has reached a breaking point. Whether it is due to income inequality, environmental disasters, or political unrest, enough is a-tipping.
Many refer to this as the “pandemic” of social instability. It is predicted to last well beyond the six-month period required to contain the spread of coronavirus.
There have been many examples of civil unrest in recent years, with riots taking place in cities across the globe. Some of these riots were sparked by an incident such as the shooting of someone, while others occurred because there was no end to the protests.
These incidents usually revolve around one main issue; how the rich are living vastly different lives to the rest of the world. This feeling is compounded when you see stories about wealthy elites being rewarded for causing ecological damage or financial crises.
It is difficult to feel like things will get better if we are the ones who are suffering.
The Prepper’s Guide To Preparing For A Crisis
In fact, some experts say that having an adequate supply of food is not enough when it comes to being prepared. They claim that survivors often don’t have enough supplies such as blankets, batteries, or fuel to properly preserve their stored foods.
Some believe that by running out of these things, you will suffer more than just hunger. You could lose part of your stored food due to poor temperature regulation or spoiled nutritional value.
In a crisis situation, people can be drawn into buying unnecessary items (for example, expensive bottled water) while stores run out of important resources.
Why You Should Be Prepared For An EMP Attack
A nuclear weapon explosion or missile attack will not only damage parts of the country, but it could also cripple our power grid, making life difficult at best and impossible at worst.
If you live close to the grid, there may be nothing you can do except wait out the effects!
Luckily, you can prepare your home and self-sufficiency for such an event by investing in appropriate supplies. Here are some things that might help you feel more comfortable during this time.
Stock up on food, medicine, and other essentials before the outbreak so that you have everything you need. Also, learn how to manage health with what you have while the stores remain open.
Many people start spending money after being inspired by the preparation process. Buying basic supplies ahead of time helps mitigate that cost slightly. It is important to remember that buying too much stuff beyond what you need is wasteful spending, especially if you aren’t using it.
There is no standard definition of what constitutes as an adequate supply of food, medicine, and shelter, so don’t worry about defining yours exactly.
Are You Ready For A Zombie Apocalypse?
As we mentioned, not everyone agrees that a zombie apocalypse is even plausible or possible, so let’s address this question in another way – what would you do if you were totally prepared and knew there was no turning back once things got started?
Are you ready to survive a zombie outbreak? Most likely yes, but here’s something important to consider – how much preparation do YOU have going into a scenario that doesn’t exist yet?
Zombie apocalypses often focus attention on zombies themselves, but what about all of the other things that can hinder your survival during a crisis? How will you feed yourself and others if grocery stores are closed due to looting and riots?
Will you be able to defend yourself and your home against intruders? Or will they eat everything they see before escaping with nothing?
These are just some examples of potential problems that could arise in a zombie pandemic.