Resource Storage

Emergency water

1 gallon of water per person in home for a minimum of 3 days, max to 2 weeks (Include pets)

Sanitize water storage containers with (wash them first with dish soap and water and sanitize them with a solution of 1 teaspoon of liquid chlorine bleach to a quart of water)

To make water safe, you can boil it and filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel or coffee filter

Emergency Kit

• Include an extra set of car keys, blankets, matches, a multi-use tool, maps of the area, a flashlight, a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, extra batteries, matches and a cell phone and chargers.
• Have some household liquid bleach on hand for disinfecting.
• Make copies of all important documents, such as proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates and insurance policies.
• Have a list of family and emergency contact numbers.
• Include baby supplies such as baby food, formula, diapers and bottles.
• Remember pet supplies like food, collars, leashes and food bowls.
• shampoo and soap
• toothbrushes and toothpaste
• laundry and dish-washing detergent
• dish brushes and sponges
• feminine hygiene and baby products
• underwear and socks
• matches and lighters
• seasoned wood
• water purification tablets

First Aid Kid

• Keep a first aid manual with your first aid kit.
• Include dressings and bandages, such as adhesive bandages in various sizes, sterile gauze pads and a gauze roll, adhesive tape, elastic bandages and sterile cotton balls.
• Add equipment and other supplies, like latex or non-latex gloves, instant cold packs, a thermometer, safety pins to fasten splints or bandages, tweezers, scissors and hand sanitizer.
• Have medicines for cuts and injuries, such as antiseptic solution like hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, calamine lotion for stings or poison ivy, hydrocortisone cream for itching and an eyewash solution.
• Include contact lens solution if necessary.
• Other medicines to have include pain and fever medicines like aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, antihistamines for allergies, decongestants for colds, anti-nausea medicine, anti-diarrhea medicine, antacids and laxatives.

Home Security

Create two sources of electricity. One source could be solar. Hook it up to your home and then run the system discretely underground. The second source might be an underground generator. You will use this in the event of a total loss of power. Keep your energy sources hidden underground to protect them.

17 Ways You Can Stay Warm When The Power Goes Out.pdf

20 Ways to Stay Cool Without Power.pdf

11 Home Security Tips for Life After SHTF.pdf

How To Go Off The Grid [Starter Guide] - Telson Survival.pdf

Here are some off-grid switches you can make:

• Wood-burning stove. Consider installing wood burners to heat your home and to cook. Stock up on plenty of seasoned wood and kindling and keep a healthy reserve in your stores only for emergencies.
• Tap into a local stream or dig a well. Yes, really, both of these things you can do! Depending on your location, you will likely need planning permission – especially if you live in an urbanized area. If you can’t install either of these, then at least know your nearby options for water sources so that when SHTF you can quickly access fresh water (I doubt the local council will be checking planning permission in a state of total environmental collapse.)
• Solar, wind or other renewable power. Many homes are transitioning towards renewable energy sources as their full or partial source of energy. This is where you’ll likely incur high set-up costs, but reap the rewards in the long run. Even tightly-packed apartments or town houses can benefit from solar power, and you don’t have to live on the equator! Take out a map and look at Alaska – many off-grid homes there benefit from solar power and they are at a high latitude. Of course, you’ll receive much less sun in the winter than in summer so it is good to have a backup renewable source, or generator.
• Composting toilet. It may not seem like your obvious choice, but having a way to dispose of your waste without relying on external systems is invaluable. There’s no need to go into too much detail but imagine that your families’ water gets cut off and you have to quickly find an alternative bathroom – not idea. Composting toilets are low-cost, easy to set-up and will benefit that new vegetable garden you’ve now invested in!
• Back-up generator and fuel. This option is a solid investment for any prepper, especially those who don’t have much land or see much sun. Off gird power generators can be surprisingly small and transportable, and good quality ones are highly efficient. Stock up on fuel and oil and keep them in a well-ventilated area in your store to avoid the build-up of fumes. Generators do still churn a fair amount of gas, so it is wise to use these sparingly and not to be relied upon for all of your heating and cooking. For alternative ways to cook, check out a solar oven.

Gather necessary tools.

Having the right tools on hand can make the difference between surviving and not surviving during any kind of disaster. You not only want to be able to protect your home, but you also need to be able to build anything you might need.

• Have a bolt-cutter on hand to cut through fences and wire.
• Picks, shovels, axes, chain saws and bow saws allow you dig and gather and cut wood.
• Rope and paracords are essential for assembling simple and complex survival systems.
• Tarps are necessary as ground covers or for weather-proofing.
• Stock pile nails and plywood for building and repairs.
• Keep large trash bags for waste disposal.
• Have gasoline for fuel or a fire starter.
• Get a propane stove for cooking.
• Have a fishing rod for catching fish.