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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................5
Complacency.............................................................................................5
BeforetheChaos.......................................................................................6
ChapterOneStartSmallandWorkUp....................................................8
WellThoughtOutPlan..............................................................................8
WheretoBegin..........................................................................................9
ChapterTwoPreparedtoStay,ShortTerm...........................................12
ALittleataTime......................................................................................12
BetterThanMoneyintheBank...............................................................13
ChapterThreePreparedtoStayLongTerm..........................................14
UnderstandingShelfLife..........................................................................14
RecordWhatYouConsume.....................................................................14
Storage.....................................................................................................15
Space.......................................................................................................15
Grains.......................................................................................................16
CreateaNewMindset.............................................................................17
SixteenNecessaryNonFoodItems.........................................................18
IntheEyeoftheStorm............................................................................19
EmergencyWater....................................................................................19
EmergencyFood......................................................................................20
SurvivalGardening...................................................................................20
HeirloomSeeds........................................................................................21
DoubleorTripleSurvivalGardenProduction..........................................21
GrowMiracleFood..................................................................................22
CrisisCooking...........................................................................................23
Sanitation.................................................................................................23

Light.........................................................................................................23
SolarPower..............................................................................................24
Heat.........................................................................................................25
MedicalNeeds.........................................................................................26
EmergencyHerbs.....................................................................................27
MakeYourOwnHerbalMedicines..........................................................27
PowerSleepForAStrongImmuneSystem.............................................28
SurvivalClayMayStopKillerBugsThatAntibioticsDontEvenPhase28
UnusualMineralSubstanceMayBeTheUltimateBarterItem...............28
TheOne"SurvivalSupplement"YouShouldn'tBeWithOut..................29
GettingtheGunsOutofSight.................................................................30
ChapterFourPreparedtoLeaveLongTerm..........................................31
YourRuralLocation.................................................................................33
ChapterFiveNaturalDisasters..............................................................35
Hurricanes................................................................................................35
Floods......................................................................................................36
Tornadoes................................................................................................37
WinterStorms.........................................................................................38
Wildfires..................................................................................................39
Mudslides................................................................................................39
Conclusion............................................................................................40
AppendixA...........................................................................................41
Top77ItemsThatwillbeGoneBeforeYouGetThere!...........................41
AppendixB...........................................................................................44
FOODSUPPLIES........................................................................................44
FOODPREPARATION&HOUSEHOLD......................................................45
SUPPLIES..................................................................................................46

PERSONAL................................................................................................47
LONGERTERM.........................................................................................48
AppendixCRESOURCES......................................................................49
Websites:.................................................................................................49
Videos/DVDs:...........................................................................................49
Magazines:...............................................................................................49
Books:......................................................................................................49
Supplements:...........................................................................................50
EmailLists(Free):.....................................................................................51
Buy/sellrurallists:...................................................................................51
Livestock:.................................................................................................51
Food:........................................................................................................51
PowerSleep:............................................................................................51
Generators:..............................................................................................51
HeirloomSeeds:.......................................................................................52
CrisisCooker:...........................................................................................52
ProtoGrow:..............................................................................................52
ProtectingYourGuns:..............................................................................52

INTRODUCTION
Complacency
Cataclysms, disasters, catastrophes, crises, calamities, and emergencies.
Theyhappenmoreoftenthanwedlike.Theycanrangeanywherefromamajor
earthquake, to a blizzard, to an uncontrolled wildfire, to a localized house fire.
The best way to survive any calamity is to be prepared. But how does one go
aboutpreparingforwhoknowswhat?

It all seems so ambiguous and far removed from where we live our daily
lives.Wegetup,takethekidstoschool,gotowork,comehome,eat,watcha
littleTV,gotobedanddoitagainthenextday(withafewvacationsthrownin
forgoodmeasure).Inourowncomfortableroutines,wearelulledintoasense
ofcocoonedsafetywhichleadstocomplacency.

But then something happens a flood that wipes you out overnight.
Perhapsatornadoripsthrough,orahurricane(likethenowinfamousKatrina),
andyourealizemorefullyhowquicklyanemergencycanarise.

ThebizarreicestormthatcoveredNortheasternOklahomainDecemberof
2007lefthundredsofthousandswithoutpowerforaweekormoreinfreezing
weather.Fewwereprepared.

In July 2008, a major flood took out a large portion of Iowa and a small
partofIllinois.Hundredsofthousandsofpeoplelostpoweranditwasaweekor
morebeforeitwasrestored.Waterfilledhomesforcedpeopletoflee.There
wasnodrinkingwaterbecauseofcontamination.Thesewerswerefloodedout.
Whenthepeopleneededitthemost,therewerenoFEMAtruckssoothershad
tostepintohelp.

Afewmonthslater,HurricaneIkehittheTexasgulfcoastanddevastated
theareaincludingmostofthecoastalcityofGalveston.Again,nopowerandall
systemsthatwetakeforgrantedweredisrupted.

Michael Leavitt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, stated Any state, any community or for that matter any citizen that
fails to prepare, assuming the federal government can take care of them will
betragicallywrong.Whilethiswasstatedinregardstoadiseaseoutbreakitis
equallytrueforanywidespreadmassivetragedy.

Before the Chaos

Duringacrisis,youmightnothavethetimeorresources,norwillyoubein
therightframeofmindtoconsidereverythingthatyouneedto.Thisreiterates
the importance of making wellthought out plans and storing supplies before
disaster hits and youre surrounded by chaos. Therefore, you need to take
precautionsnowbeforeitstoolate.

Its not an easy thing to know how to
prepareforadisasterforthesimplefactthatthey
areallsodissimilar.Onthesurface,itseemsan
exercise in futility. Who knows what might
happen? Or when? And who can do any
preparationatallwhenawildfireisbearingdown
on your home or a tornado hits? However, just
because you cant prepare for all, doesnt mean
youshouldntprepareforany.

There are ways and means of creating a

preparedness state of mind. And thats what
Gone Before You Get There is all about. This book is designed to reveal a
number of systems and tactics that are little known to the general public
tacticswhichcouldmeanyourverysurvival.Thethreeappendixesholdawealth
ofadditionalhelpsandresources.

Thekey,ofcourse,isinpreparedness!Itsinhavingasolid,wellthought
out plan set in place well ahead of time. This includes mental adjustments as
wellasphysical.

Hopefully, the information contained herein will arm you with the
awarenessneededforyoutotakeactiontodaybeforeitstoolate!

CHAPTER ONE
START SMALL AND WORK UP
Well Thought Out Plan
Yoursurvivalplanneedstobewellthoughtoutanditneedstobeflexible.
Willyoubeforcedtoevacuate?Orwillyoubetrappedinyourhomesuchas
inthecaseofanicestormorblizzard?Somedisastersspellshorttermsurvival
tactics,othersmaymeanlongterm.Stillothersmaymoveyouintoanentirely
differentsurvivalmodesuchasthecaseofnuclearorchemicalwarfare.

Lets say a train carrying toxic chemicals
nearyourhomehasderailed,andyouhavebeen
ordered to evacuate. This happens suddenly,
right in the middle of a normal day. What will
you need to take with you and how quickly can
yougetthingsputtogether?

Doyouhaveaccesstoakitwithinsurance
papers,prescriptions,birthcertificates,passports
and other important papers? Do you have cash?
Isyourfueltankfullandifso,howfarcouldyou
makeit?Doyouknowwheretogo?Doyouhave
aplan?

If you answered no to all those questions, youre not alone. Truthfully,
mostpeoplewouldntbeabletoansweryestoanyofthosequestions.Most
people have never thought about it and in all honesty, wouldnt think about it
until its too late until disaster has already struck. Remember, when a crisis
hits,thetimetopreparehasdisappeared.

No one enjoys imagining the worst. Perhaps youve attended the latest
disastertypemovie.Buteventhen,youcancomeoutofthedarkenedtheater
into the light of reality once its over. Thats as far as most of us allow our
thinking to go. Its unpleasant indeed to realize how vulnerable we are. Our
lives are replete with multitudes of conveniences; from heat and light and
running water, to washers, dryers, and automatic garage door openers. We
neverreallythinkofhowmuchwehaveuntilthedayitallgoesaway.Thenwe
realize we should have thought past to the way we live today to what living
mightbeliketomorrow.

It goes back to the old fable of the grasshopper and the ant. The ant
diligently stores away food during the summer while the silly grasshopper is
havingfunplaying.Whenthecoldofwinterhits,theantsaresnugandfed,and
thegrasshopperisdying.Again,thetimetoprepareispriortoanycalamitythat
mightcome.

Where to Begin
Thefirst,easiestandmostlogicalplacetobeginistocreateakitorsome
typeofdocumentcasethatcanbegrabbedupquicklyifyouneedtoevacuate.
Thiswillcontainsuchthingsas

Birthcertificates

Insurancedocuments

Medicalrecords

Marriagelicense

Divorcedecree

GovernmentdocumentssuchasforSocialSecurityordisabilitybenefits

Deeds

VehicleTitles

Foranyonefamily,thislistmaybelongerorshorter.Theseshouldbekept
inawaterproof,airtightcontainersuchasamilitaryammocan.Ifyouareforced
fromyourhomeatleastyoullhavelegaldocumentsandsuitableidentification.
Thiswillbeespeciallyhelpfulincaseofafireorahurricane,inwhichyourentire
homemaybedestroyed.Insteadofpickingthroughtheruinslookingforyour
importantdocuments,youllhavethemrightwithyou.

Thenextstepistostockinterimsurvivalsuppliesinthetrunkofyourcar.Keep
inmindthisisforshorttermemergencies.Thesemightinclude:

Acaseofbottledwater

Blankets

Asheetofheavyplastic

Flashlightsandfreshbatteries

Signalflares

Apackageofglowsticks1

100hoursurvivalcandles

Matches(windproof,waterproof)

Firstaidkit

Lightweightfooditems:

Crackers

Beefjerky

Energy(protein)bars

Powderedmilk

Driedfruits

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Nuts

Inacoldclimate,addinsulatedcoverallsandbootstothelist

Emergencycash(atleast$20insmallbillsandchange)

Toiletpaper

Awhistletosignalforhelp

Obviously your list is going to vary depending on how many are in your
family and your own personal immediate needs. Get imaginative; be creative.
AnauthorlivinginOklahomaCity(tornadoalley)madesureshehadabackupof
hernovelinprogressonacomputermemorystickandwithineasyreach.When
themassivecategory5tornadorippedthroughtheareain1999,herhousewas
demolished,buthernovelwassafe!Shehadaplananditworked.Whatwould
beonyourlist?

Another step for shortterm evacuation is keeping the gas tank of your
vehicle(s)toppedout.Makeitpartofyourfamilyplanthatyoualwayshavea
fulltankofgas.Fartoooften,whenfamiliesneedtoevacuatetheyforgetthata
loss of power means gas stations are out of business or the lines at the gas
pumpsareextremelylong.Ifyouneedtogetawayfastandthetankisempty,
youre taking a great gamble and you may not make it to where you want or
needtogo.

Take these first steps in your new survival plan. Once you have your
document container prepared (and situated in a place where its easy to grab)
andyourcarsurvivalsuppliesarepacked,youwillhavemadeastepthatfewer
than 5% of the population has ever thought to make. Instead of feeling more
nervousaboutimpendingdisasters,youwillfeelimmenselybetter.
This exercise will place you in the mindset that is necessary to prepare on an
everincreasingscale.Nowwerereadytomovetothenextstep,survivalforthe
shortterm.
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These emergency lights are nontoxic, nonflammable and weatherproof. Lightsticks (or glow sticks) are
perfect for survival applications. Once activated, the lightstick produces reliable, potentially lifesaving light, for a
predictable and dependable amount of time. You never have to worry that a lightstick will suddenly blink out like a
flashlight,andthere'sneveraworrythatalightstickwon'tlast,suchasacandle.

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CHAPTER TWO
PREPARED TO STAY, SHORT TERM
A Little at a Time
The secret to creating an emergency survival stockpile is to begin with a
few items and gradually add items which allow you to increase from week to
week and month to month. The key is slowly and steadily stock up. The idea
isnt to go into debt purchasing items in huge bulk amounts, thinking this will
sustainyouinthetimeofcalamity.Youneedtosetupaplanandthenstickto
it.
Take an honest look at what you might need for at least a week or two
with no water, lights, or heat (or air conditioning). What would you need to
cook,howwouldyoucook,andhowwouldyoustaywarm(orcool)?Wouldyou
havewatertodrinkandfoodtoeat?

Ifyoumuststayinyourhomeforashortterm,oneofthefirstitemsyou
musthaveinyourstockpileiswater.Considerpurchasingcasesofbottledwater
andstoringthemunderyourbed.

Formanyfamilies,theyredoinggoodjustkeepinggroceriesonthetable
withoutpurchasinganythingextra.Butyoucanbeginsmall,bypurchasingtwo
of certain items such as condiments, canned items, packages of pasta, cans of
tunaandsoon.Useoneandputtheotheroneinyournewstockpile.Ifyoudid
thiseveryweekforayear,youwouldsoonhavethatextrastorethatcouldpull
youthroughashorttermemergency.

Besuretocyclethisfoodtoensurethatitdoesnotgobad.Butneveruse
anyfoodfromyourstockpilewithoutreplacingit.Thatsyournewrule.

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Better Than Money in the Bank

Realize that during a dire emergency, you may have money, but if there
are no stores open or the stores have run out of supplies, your money is
worthless.Asthetitleofthisbookindicates,whatyouneedwillbeGoneBefore
YouGetThere.Thefactisclear:foodontheshelfisbetterthanmoneyinthe
bank.Sodeterminetomaketheinvestmentnow!

If you follow through to begin a small stockpile, you have now taken
anothermajorstepinyourstateofpreparedness.Giveyourselfabigpatonthe
back. You are no longer hiding your head in the sand pretending nothing will
everhappentoyou.Youarenowbeinghonestandrealistic.

Inthenextchapter,welllookatlongertermsurvivaltacticswhichwillbe
necessaryundermorecatastrophicconditions.

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CHAPTER THREE
PREPARED TO STAY LONG- TERM
Understanding Shelf Life
In this chapter we will look at the ramifications of a longer survival time
within the shelter of your home. What all might be needed? It will take
consciousthoughtandefforttoprepareefficientlyandeffectively.

Inrecentyearswehaveallbeentaughttoreadlabelsinordertocheckout
the ingredients of prepared food. This has made consumers more nutrition
conscious. As a survivalist, you will now become aware of another factor
regardingfood,andthatisshelflife.Ifyoucreateyourstockpileanddonot
needitforayearormore,willthefoodstillbegood?Youllneedtoknowfor
sure.
Another factor to consider is whether or not your family will eat what
yourestoring.Youmaythinkitsagreatideatostore50poundsofpintobeans,
butifthatsnotsomethingyourfamilyeatsonaregularbasis,willtheyeatitina
time of stress and panic? The point is to prepare what you store. If its rice,
makericedishes,ifitspasta,makepastadishes.Inthismanner,whenthecrisis
hits, you will be providing your family with as much familiarity as is humanly
possible. And they will definitely need it when their whole world is turned
upsidedown.

Record What You Consume

To begin your plan, record everything that your family eats during one
month.Keepalistofwhatyounormallyuseinfood.Recordeverythingfrom
littlethingslikesalt,pepper,garlicpowderandonionflakestomixeddrinkslike
Tang, as well as tea and coffee. Consider also food for pets. Get a handle on
what it takes to sustain the members of your family under normal conditions.
Thatwayyoullknowhowmuchtostoreandhowlongthatsupplywilllast.

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Also,startthinkingofhowyouwouldsurvivewithnopower.Orperhaps
youhavepowerbutyouresnowedinandcannotleave.Runthroughanumber
ofpossiblecasescenariosandbegintoprepare.Ifyouhaveacampstove,learn
how to use it. Have a backyard cookout a couple times a month to get
accustomedtothismethodofcooking.

Storage
Storeyourstockpileitemsinairtightcontainerstopreventbugs,miceand
otherpestsfromgettingintothem.Startsavingjarsthosewithscrewlidsin
plasticandglass.Largerjarscanstorepastas,riceandoatmeal.Smallerjarsare
goodforotherdrygoodssuchassalt,seasoningsandotherprovisionsthatmight
beluxuriesbutnotasnecessarytohave.

Foodgrade,5gallonplasticbucketswillbeindispensiblewhenitcomesto
storage.Theycanbepickedupforfreeatschoolcafeterias,(orotherinstitutions
suchasanursinghomeorhospitalcafeterias),bakeries,andrestaurants.There
willbeendlessusesforthese.Ifyouknowastormorfloodiscoming,fillseveral
bucketswithcleanwaterbeforethestormhits.

Space
Anotherconsiderationwhenbeginningyourstockpileisspace.Wherewill
thisextrafoodbestored?Makesureyoustoreyourfoodsuppliesinasafe,dry
andcoolplace.Ifyourgaragegetshotandhumidinthesummer,itsclearlynot
agoodplacetostorefood.
Use the garage, and possibly the attic space for nonperishables such as
yourcampstove,lanterns,papergoodsandsoforth.

Consider adding shelving in the utility room. If youre limited in space,

storeyourfoodsuppliesinseverallocationsinthehouse.Theresspacebeneath
the beds. Boxes of canned goods can go there. Bathroom closets or hallway
linen closets may have extra space on a top shelf. Take a tour of your house.
Again,youllhavetobecreative.

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Onceyouhaveagoodstockpileaccumulated,maintainitwithaninventory
list.Datetheitemssoyouwillhavenoproblemrotatingyourstockinorderto
keepitallfresh.

Grains
When thinking of storing grain, most people think mainly of wheat and
corn.Whilethosearegood,thereareothersthatarehardyandhaveaneven
longer shelf life. Look into such hardy ancient grains as millet, amaranth, and
barley.

Amaranth,inparticular,iseasilygrownfromseedandisheatanddrought
resistant. Eaten as toasted seeds or cooked as a cereal, it offers 15% protein.
Whenmixedwithwheatitmakesacompleteprotein.Addthesegrainstoyour
listandcreatemorevarietyinyourstockpile.

Dont forget popcorn which is also a grain. This
nourishing treatwill last in storage for up to ten
years!Howsthatforshelflife?

Purchasedriedbayleavesfromthespicesection
of your grocery store. Place them into stored
grains. Bugs do not like the smell of bay leaves
and are deterred from their invasion. This is a
trickyourgrandparentsknewandused.Twobay
leavespergallonortenleavesplacedthroughout
a5gallonbucketwilldo.Youcanalsolaythem
oncupboardshelveswiththesameeffect.

Another insect deterrent, not as cheap as bay leaves, is oxygen absorber

packets. Thepacketsareaboutthesizeofateabagandtheyabsorbtheoxygen
fromacontainer.Thispreventsinsectsfromlivingastheycantbreathewithout
oxygen!

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Create a New Mindset

Anothermentalgametoplayisthatthisisnotstoredfoodatall,but
just extra food that you have on hand as part of your regular meals. Think of
beingoutoffoodwhenyouaredowntoyourtwofourweekstock.Bestricton
yourselfsothatyouwillnevertapintothisstorewhenthereisnocrisisathand!
The bulk of your stored food should be items that are simple to prepare and
needaslittlecookingaspossible.

Dont forget to add a supply of batteries and extra flashlights to your
stockpile.Aswithyourfood,rotatethebatteriessotheyarealwaysfresh.

Another item that every family should consider is a small fireproof,
burglarproofsafe.Inthissafe,keepanemergencystashofcash.Addingalittle
eachweek,youwillsoonbuildupenoughcashtoseeyourfamilythroughtwoor
three months. Then make a promise that this money will never be used for
anythingotherthansurvivalduringacrisissituation.

Evenforashorttermemergency,itsimportanttohaveawellstockedfirst
aid kit on hand. Consider using a plastic fishing tackle box as your container.
Not only will it not rust, but the contents will stay organized. There are many
resourceswhichprovidealistofitemsneededformedicalemergencies.

Whenthecrisishits,youwillbeunbelievablythankfulthatyoutookthese
initialstepstoprepare.

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Sixteen Necessary Non-Food Items

Beforeleavingthissectionofcreatingyourstockpile,thereareanumber
ofnonfooditemsthatyouwillnotwanttobewithoutwhenacrisishits:

Waterpurifiers(filters,tablets,etc.)

Multipurposetool(Swissarmyknifeorsimilar)

Handcrankradio

Chargedupcellphone

Batteries

Flashlights

Candles

Lightsticks

Largetrashbags

Ducttape

Tarp

Rope

Astashofcash

Taserweaponorcanofmace

Firstaidkit

Astackofoldnewspapers(insulation,firestarters,etc.)

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In the Eye of the Storm

Allofyourpreparationiscomplete,youfeelyouarefairlyready,butthen
thecrisistrulyhitsitcouldbeeithernaturalormanmade.Nowtherewillbe
newchallengestoface.

Shelter

Foodandwater

Sanitation

Light

Heat

Medicalneeds

Ifyouareabletoremaininyourhouseorapartment,thefirstitemonthe
lististakencareofshelter.Andbecauseyouhavebeendiligentlystockpiling,
the second is covered as well. You have food and water on hand. For the
presentatleast

Emergency Water
Even with a good storage system, you may
come to a point where your stored water has run
out, in which case you will need some kind of
purifier or filter. You may have clean, safe water
initially, but in the long term you may need an
alternative.Youmayfindyourselfcollectingsurface
water.Mostpeopleareunawarethatatinctureof
Iodine 2%, common iodine solution (found in most
firstaidkits),andchlorinebleachcanallbeusedto
disinfect surface water. You can read up on this
methodofwaterpurificationinanygoodsurvivalistguide.Thisisaninexpensive
methodandoneyouneedtolearn.

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Emergency Food
Wheneveryoneelseismakingarunforthegrocerystoretograbupwhat
foodisleftifany,fewwillbeheadingforthepetfoodaisles.Butyoushould
whetherornotyouhaveadog.Wetordrydogfoodwillkeepfromtwotofive
years.Andinacaseofextremeconditions,humanscanandmayneedtoeatthe
dog food. Today when your stomach is full, it may sound gross, but when
starvationsetsin,thingswilllooktotallydifferent.Realizethatwhileothersare
gazing at empty shelves, you are grabbing up real food in the pet aisle. Dont
overlooksuchvitalsurvivaltactics.

Oneotherstepinthisdirectionistolocatethenearestfarmsupplystore.
(Inruralareastheyareplentiful,inurbansettingsyoumayneedtosearchthem
out.LookintheYellowPagesunderfeedstores,tackstores, andalsoveterinary
supply centers.) During a crisis situation, there wont be a crowd here either.
Thesestoresstockaproductcalledcalfmilkreplacerwhichconsistsofdriedmilk
and is fortified with protein and various vitamins. This powder comes in 10lb
and50lbbags.Itispalatableforhumans,andmixedwithwatercouldbeanother
lifesaver.Itsatrickfewwillbeawareof.Butyouwill!

Survival Gardening
Onelongtermpreparationyoucanmakeistostartasurvivalgardenifyou
haventalready.Assesswhatyoucangrow.Anyonewithaplotoflandcangrow
fruits and vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Plant fruit trees that flower,
provide shade and food. Apples, peach, pear and cherry trees can be grown in
manyareas.Pecans,walnutsandhickoryarejustafewofthenuttreesthatcan
provide a bountiful harvest of protein for baked goods and desserts as well as
justeatingafterpullingfromtheshell.

Nasturtiums can be prolific growing flowers and are edible mix in with
salads,somefreshtomatoesandotherfixingsfromthegarden.

Herbbedsareeasytomaintainandcanbeasourceofthyme,rosemary,onion,
garlicandahostofotherherbs.

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Youcangrowseveralkindsofmintsandcreateteamixeswithbeebalm,
lemongrassandmintaswellasmanyotherherbs.Ofcourse,vegetablesarealso
a staple. From tomatoes, beans, peas, squash and peppers, melons and sweet
corn,youcanenjoyabuffetoffresheating.Growwhatyoucaninyourareaand
takeintoconsiderationwhatyourfamilylikes.

Reuse grass clippings, leaves, kitchen waste and other biodegradable
itemsinacompostbin,creatingarichcomposttouseinthegarden.

Ifyouhaveroom,youmaywanttogrowyourowngrains.Apatchoffield
corncanproducequitearationofcornmeal.Wheatcanbestoredingrainform
and ground into flour as needed. Oats are another grain that can be grown,
harvestedandconsumedonasmallamountofland.

Heirloom Seeds
Ifyouregoingtoplantasurvivalgardenthenyoudefinitelywantagood
source of nonhybrid, nongerminated seeds. As you probably know, big seed
companieshavenowengineeredseedswithaterminatorgene.Theseseeds
will not reproduce after themselves as they have been genetically altered.
Weve located a company that sells a Survival Seed Bank containing enough
heirloomseedstoplantafullacrecrisisgarden.Allyouhavetodoissavesome
oftheseedseachfallandthislittlekitwillproducealifetimesupplyoffoodfor
you and your family and neighbors. You can learn more about it by going to
theirwebsite.Itcanbelocatedatwww.survivalseedbank.com.

Double or Triple Survival Garden Production

Weve found a product that combines all natural fish emulsion with
liquefiedkelpwhichallowsthesurvivalgardenertoharvestinfewerdays,with
less (or no) herbicides or pesticides. It yields 200300% more nutrient dense
food as well as dramatically increases shelf life of the produce grown with it.
Thisproductnotonlygrowsgiantvegetablesbutalsoenhancestasteinarather
profoundway.Wehighlyrecommendthisallnaturalproduct.Getthedetails
at:www.growlikecrazy.com.

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Grow Miracle Food

There is one miracle food that can be grown anywhere, in any climate,
under almost any conditions even in the dark. It costs very little and a child
candothis.Itstheverysimpleprocessofsprouting.

Youcansproutnearlyanytypeofseedandharvestatastytreatthatcan
supplementforlackoffreshfruitsandvegetables.Themostpopulararealfalfa
andmungbeansprouts.Sproutsareoneofthemostcompleteandnutritional
ofallfoodstested.Sproutscontainvitamins,minerals,proteins,andenzymes.In
times of crisis, when you cant grow anything or get fresh produce anywhere,
sproutswillprovideaconsistentlyreliablesourceoffresh,
highnutrientvegetablesrichinVitaminC,VitaminA,andBVitamins.They
packalotofwallopforsomethingsosmall,socheap,andsoeasytogrow.

All you need is a quart jar and a porous lid or covering and water. A lid
with holes will do, or a piece of nylon or cheesecloth secured with a rubber
band. They are ready to eat in about 35 days. You can keep different types
growinginrotationatalltimes.

Sproutscanbeaddedtosoups,scrambled
eggs, meat dishes or most any foods for added
nutrition.Alwaysaddthemaftercookingasheat
destroysthenutritionalvalue.Searchresources
topurchaseseedsandbeginpracticingtheartof
sprouting now. Add this item to your survival
stockpile.Thislittlesecretalonecouldsaveyour
life.

Once you plant and harvest your garden, make sure you know how to
properly store these foods by drying or canning. One of the best resources for
foodstoringstrategiescanbefoundatwww.foodshortageusa.com.

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Crisis Cooking
Oneofthemostimportantconcernswhenplanningforacrisisistheability
to cook hot meals and sanitize water. Without sterilized water, you have big
problemswithbugsthatcanmakeyouorthoselivingwithyouvery,verysick.
We found an excellent little survival cooker that can use wood, charcoal or
propaneasfuelwhichmakesitaprettyversatiletool.Youcanreadmoreabout
itatwww.crisiscooker.com.

Sanitation
If the existing sewer systems are problematic, its time to use achemical
portapottyorlearntocreateonewithoneofyourfivegallonbuckets.

Camping stores sell toilet seats that fit snugly on top of a fivegallon
bucket. Line the bucket with heavy duty plastic bags and dispose in a secure
container(orinatrenchduginyourbackyardifyouhaveabackyard).Keep
in mind that camping stores will have sanitizing chemical packets and
disinfectantsthatcanbeaddedtothecontentsofthebucket.

Beyondthis,thenextstepmaybetodiganoutdoorlatrineagainifyouhavea
yardarea.Tipsonhowtodothiscanbefoundinanysurvivalistmanual.And
remember, your greatgrandparents never heard of toilet paper. You can live
withoutitifneedbe.

Light
Living without power is most difficult in the night hours and in winter.
Humansneedlightformanyreasonsnottheleastofwhichispsychological.We
referred to lightsticks in Chapter One. You will want to have a good stock of
theseinadditiontoyourlamps,lanternsandcandles.Aswithyourcampstove,
learnhowtousethesewhilealliscalmandpeacefulespeciallyalanternthat
usesamantleastheyaretrickytolight.

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Solar Power
Anotherareatoinvestigateduringthecalm
is solar products. The number of solarpower
products available is surprising. There is
everythingfromfloodlights,toflashlights,tofans,
to panels that will charge batteries. A couple of
wellplaced solar panels could make a world of
differenceinyoursurvivalduringacrisis.

There are two types a complete off the

gridsystemandagridtieaswellasahybridofeach.Thegridtiesystemhas
solar panels that when charging can produce more energy than you use this
flowsbackintothelinesandyourmeterwillactuallyrunbackwards.However,if
youreusingthisalonewhenthepowersystemgoesdownyoullstilllosepower.

On the other hand, an off the grid system stands alone you have a
battery bank that charges and when there isnt enough sunshine that battery
system is your power. Having sufficient batteries for your electric load is
importantbecauseeventhebestsolarpanelsystemsusuallycantpowerallthe
applianceswereusedtorunninginthehome.

A hybrid of this system has a battery bank that charges first, then the
excess is pumped to the grid. If the power goes down you still have power on
yourbatterybank.Ofcourse,solarrequiresenoughsuntochargethepanelsand
asthesunmoves,itcanaltertheamountcomingintothepanel.Sitapanelona
swivel for observation. You can see one position might be 6v charging and
movingmightbe12vcharging.Ifyouhavetreesaroundorareonaslopethat
doesntgetthemaximumamountofsun,thenyoumaynotbeabletogenerate
enough solar power. You might also want to investigate the idea of a solar
generator. A really good little solar backup unit can be found at
www.mysolarbackup.com.Itstheonlysolargeneratorofitskindrightnowand
definitelyworthalook.www.mysolarbackup.com

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Heat
Hypothermiacanbedeadly.Thisisafactthatmanyquicklylearnedduring
thesevereDecember2007icestormintheMidwest.Inourmoderndwellings,
familiesseldomhavealternativeheatsources.Whenthepowergoes;sodoes
theheat.

A simple tip for staying warm in a crisis wintry condition is to create an
insulated sleeping bag created from two large garbage bags. Place one inside
theother,andfillthespacebetweenwithwaddedupnewspapers.Thisworks
bestifonepersonstandsuprightinsidetheinnerbagandholdsthebagsinplace
whileasecondpersonfillswithnewspapers.Ducttapeworkstoholdtheedges
in place. Dressed in layered clothing and cocooned inside such a makeshift
sleepingbagcouldspellthedifferencebetweenlifeanddeath.

In subzero conditions with no power

available, create a warm room from the
smallestroominthehouseandkeepoutcoldair
by hanging blankets at the windows (at night)
andpillowsandcouchcushionsatthedoorways.
The more people in the warmroom, the more
heatenergyproduced.Hopefullythisroomhasa
southfacing window in order to collect all
availablesunlightduringdaylighthours.

Space heaters have many dangers, especially those requiring fuel, which
could cause carbon monoxide poisoning. This danger, plus the fire danger, is
responsibleforkillingmorepeopleduringawinterpoweroutagethandoesthe
colditself.Trytouseasmanynaturalmethodsforwarmthaspossible.

As with all the tactics discussed here, these survival concepts should be
wellthoughtoutlongbeforethecrisishits.

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Medical Needs
In the midst of an extreme crisis, medical needs may be much different
than what occurs in times of relative calm. Doctors, hospitals, medicines and
perhaps evenambulances maynotbereadilyavailable.Stocksofsuppliescan
disappearratherquickly.

Again,itstimetogonosingaroundthefarmstore.Ourfarmerforebears
oftenlivedinremoteareasfarfromanydoctor.Fortheiraches,pains,illsand
injuries,theyusedforthemselvesexactlywhattheyusedfortheirindispensible
farmanimals.Youcansimplydothesamething.Youwillfindagreatnumberof
lifesaving, veterinarian medical products at the farm store. (Use the Yellow
Pagestolookforfeedstores,tackstoresandveterinariansupplycenters.)

First of all, the items are almost always cheaper than their human
counterparts. Secondly, few people will know to find their medical answers in
suchaplace.Inthetimeofamajoremergency, yourchancesoffindingwhat
youneedtherewillbefargreaterthanatthenearestdrug store.

Thesevetitemsareidenticaltowhatyourdoctorwouldprescribeforyou,
but many times cheaper. (And in the time of crisis will be many times more
available.) Seldom is there a need for a prescription. This subject is much too
broadtobecoveredthoroughlyinthisbook,butwelltouchonafewhighlights.

Terramycin is a general antibiotic that comes in a powder form. The

packages will offer a long shelf life. This is readily available at any farm
storeandinthiscasesometimesinpetstoresaswell.

CalfScoursisamedicationthatstopsdiarrheaquickly.

Disinfectants and Antiseptics come concentrated in gallon jugs. Can be

usedtodisinfectsurgicalequipmentaswellashumans.

Pink eye medication can help in healing wounds because it contains

antiseptics,antibiotics,andananesthetic.

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To this list, you can also add equipment needed for sutures, scalpels,
syringes,largerollsofcottondressingandeveninjectablevitamins.

Since swine (pigs) have a system closest to that of a human, it becomes
fairlysimpletousefromthelistabove.Simplyfollowthedosageforswineand
adjustforbodyweight.

Alsoawordofcautionjustaswithanymeds,allmustbeusedwithgreat
caution. Hopefully someone in the family has attended a quality firstaid class
andunderstandsthebasics.

Emergency Herbs
Whatifinanemergency,youcantfindyourdoctorandyourpharmacy
isclosed.Arethereherbsthatcanbreakafever?Stopanearache?Thiswebsite
offersmanyinterestingalternativesinacrisisordisaster.
www.emergencyherbs.com

Make Your Own Herbal Medicines

Somedaythegovernmentwillstopthesalesofalloverthecounterherbal
remedies.Buttheywillalwaysbehardpressedtooutlawtheactualherbs.After
all, many herbal medicines are produced by identifying ordinary weeds and
processingthemintopowerfulmedicines.Youcannowbuythetrainingvideos
that5differentcollegesusetotrainstudentsinherbalmedicineproduction.This
programcomeswithDVDsandagreatreferencemanualthatoffersamountain
of herbal medicine preparation information. If they outlaw the sale of herbal
supplements, with these videos, youll always be able to make your own. The
websitetogetmoreinformationis:
http://www.makeherbalmedicines.com

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Power Sleep For A Strong Immune System

Getting sleep when the world is falling apart around you is sometimes
difficult to do. If youre having trouble getting to sleep, most folks opt for a
prescriptionsleepingpill.Onewayaroundtheprescriptionsleepingpilldilemma
isbyaspecialaudioCDthatputsyououtwithoutanydrugswhatsoever.Allyou
have to do is to listen with headphones and you fall asleep. In a stressful
situation, this CD may mean getting the healthy sleep which is critical to
survivingahealthbreakdown.Checkitoutat:www.highspeedsleep.com.

Survival Clay May Stop Killer Bugs That Antibiotics Dont Even
Phase
Researches at Arizona State University have recently discovered that
certain types of clay kill many strains of pathogenic bacteria including staff,
MRSA,PRSAandE.coli.MRSAisatypeofbacteriathathasbecomeresistantto
variousantibiotictreatments.Keepinmind,MRSAkillsalotmorepeople than
AIDS and the death rates continue to soar. Whats fascinating is that while
antibiotics can no longer stop MRSA, one type of clay seems to be able to
according to the research. You can pick up your own supply of survival clay
fromwww.germkillingclay.com

Unusual Mineral Substance May Be The Ultimate Barter Item

Many people who make their own survival foods use this neat little
supplement called Power Water. Placing one or two drops in each can of
preserved foods can raise the nutritional value dramatically by fortifying your
canned foods with an amazing army of trace elements and minerals. The
productalsocontainsauniquecompoundcalledfulvicacidwhichhasincredible
antioxidantvalue. Yourenotreally prepared unlessyouhaveafewbottlesof
thisstufflyingaround.Itwouldalsobeagreatbarteritemsoyoumaywantto
purchasetheir12packforthebestvalue.
Checkoutwww.powerwater.ws.

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The One "Survival Supplement" You Shouldn't Be With Out

One supplement I would recommend having in your survival arsenal is a
substance called shilajit. Shilajit comes from the rocky cliffs in the Himalayas.
Somewhatofamystery,itsbelievedtoformasaresultof"mineraldrip"from
the cracks of the rocks during the hot summer months. This mineral drip runs
throughplantmatterthathasbeentrappedinthecrevicesofthecliffareas,and
along with geothermal pressure, a dark red somewhat gummy substance is
formed.Thereasonyouwantthissubstanceinyoursurvivalcabinetisbecause
theactiveconstituentofshilajitisachemicalcalledfulvicacid.Thisiswhyshilajit
isoneofthemostsoughtafterhealingcompoundsinAyurvedicmedicine.

For centuries this substance has been used as a broad spectrum support
compound for strength (nicknamed amongst the ancients as "destroyer of
weakness"), kidneys, energy, sex drive, memory, allergies, diabetes, and
especially for stress and anxiety. In fact, University studies provide strong
evidencethatthisisthecase.Whyisthisimportant?Becauseinatimeoftrue
crisis, the effects of stress will break down immune systems, making you and
your family highly vulnerable to a variety of diseases (disease spreads like
wildfire during panics) and health problems. If my house were on fire, I would
grabmystashofshilajitonthewayout.It'sthatimportant.

Probably the best quality and perhaps the lowest priced shilajit can be
found at the website: www.blacklistedherb.com. The company will ship the
productouttoyouandonlyrequireyoutopaytheshippingupfrontandinvoice
you for the balance due 30 days later. Frankly, I don't know of another supply
company that operates on the "golden rule" premise of doing business. Make
sureyouhavesomeofthissubstance.Oh,onemorethingaboutshilajit.Many
researchers also believe that this substance also makes nutrients from other
foods more bioavailable. If this is true, it means all of your stored foods will
supplyyourbodywithmorepreciousvitamins,mineralsandvitaltraceelements
whenyouneedthemthemost.

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Here'salistofsomeotherproblemsthattraditional"indigenous"medicine
has a history of shilajit usage: genitourinary diseases, diabetes, chronic
bronchitis, asthma, gall stones, jaundice, painful and bleeding piles, epilepsy,
enlarged liver and spleen, fermentative dyspepsia, digestive disorders, worms,
renalandbladdercalculi,nervousdebility,sexualneurasthenia,hysteria,anemia
andinbonefracture.Thisisobviouslyforinformationalpurposesonly.Ifyoure
sick and professional health care services are still available... always see a
doctor!

Getting the Guns Out of Sight

Intheeventofanemergency,ifandwhenallhellbreaksloose,protecting
your guns will be a key element to defending yourself and your loved ones.
Whenhungerstrikesandpanicarises,sotoo,willtheamountofcrime.Itwont
onlybecriminalsbutdesperatepeoplebreakingintoyourhomehopingtofind
andtakeyourfood,water,gunsandothersurvivalitems.Learninghowtohide
yourgunsfromcriminalscumshouldbeoneofyourtoppriorities.Youcanfind
outmoreaboutverycleverwaystohideyourgunsat:
www.hideyourguns.com.

Nowthatyouvethoughtoutsurvivalduringalongertermpowerloss(and
possiblewaterandsewageloss)inyourplaceofresidence,inthenextchapter
weturnourattentiontowhathappensifyoumustevacuateandmuststayaway
forthelongterm.

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CHAPTER FOUR
PREPARED TO LEAVE LONG-TERM
This is the most difficult area in which to create a clear plan due to so
manyvariables.Butagain,justbecauseyoucantprepareforall,doesntmean
youshouldntprepareforany.Asafamily,discussworstcasescenariosandplan
whereyoumightgoandhowyouwillsurvive.

Somefamilieshaveplansforaruralretreatareatowhichtheycanescape
whencalamityhits.However,thesuccessofsuchaplanwilldependagreatdeal
onwhetherroadsareopen,andifgasisavailable,andothersuchvariables.

Youwillwanttodesignandcreatewhathasbeencalledagobag.Thiscan
containsuchthingsasaminimalthreedaysupplyoffood,waterpurifiers,first
aid and other survival items. This will be similar to what was discussed in
ChapterOneregardingpackingyourcar.

You may be leaving on foot, maybe in a

vehicle,insomecasesperhapsonamotorbikeor
bicycle. No matter the mode of transportation,
the disaster has made it imperative that you
leave the area immediately. (Hence the rule to
keepthegastankfull!)

Remember the cash stash discussed in

ChapterThree?Nowisthemomentyouwillbe
thankfulthatitsthere.Youllbepattingyourself
onthebackthatyoudidnotallowyourselftodip
into this emergency fund. Depending on the type of disaster, your evacuation
maybetoanairport,toahotelortoanearbycity.

Ifso,youwillneedthatcashinanumberofdifferentsituations.

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Makesureeachmemberofthefamilyhassometypeofidentificationon
theirpersonincaseyoumightbecomeseparatedfromoneanother.

Simple,yetessentialhandtoolswillbelifesaversifyouareforcedtobreak
throughadoor,smashawindow,orcutthroughwire.Youwilldefinitelywanta
pairofheavyworkglovesandsensibleshoesorbootsinthisbag.Lightweight
plasticponchoswillalsobeneeded.

Afteradisastersuchasatornado,hurricane,orflood,yourfeetcantakea
terrible beating. Think of the women who fled the World Trade Center on
September11,2001tryingdesperatelytofleeinhighheeledshoes.

Anotherimportantitemtohaveinyourgobagisahandcrankradio.This
littlejewelneedsnoelectricaloutletandcankeepyouupdatedonwhatsgoing
on around you. Models include an LED light and the power to charge up your
cellphone.Simplycrankthehandletochargetheinternalrechargeablebattery.
Some models capture the suns power and run on solar energy. If this item is
notinyourpacknow,additsoon!

Your emergency bag can be a rugged type of back pack or something
similar.Ifpossible,youmaywanttoincludeatentoratleastthemakingsofa
tent. A common tarp is waterresistant and comes with grommets circles of
metalorplasticanchoredaroundtheperimeter.Inthiswayitcanbetiedand
suspended in several different ways. It can be folded up and stored in a small
areaandoffersmoremultiuseoptionsthanatent.

Ifyoudofindyourselfinanoutdoorsituation,hopefully,itwillbeforonly
ashorttime.InspiteofallthesurvivalTVshowsyouvewatched,itisnoteasy
toliveofftheland,especiallywhenyouareinahighstressandpanicmode.
You will need to have food with you. Foraging off the land is not simple. It
requiresyearsofaccumulatedknowledgeandexperience.Andeventhenitsan
iffysituation.

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Ifyouvenevergonecampingwithyourfamily,andattemptedtosaystart
afire,orcookoveranopenfire,youmightwanttotrythatasafamilyexercise.
Seehowwellyoudo.

Whether your evacuation means you must head for the hills or head for
the airport, you can still make plans to have the minimum basic supplies on
hand.(Suppliesthatwillbeeasytograbonamomentsnotice.)Thiswillseeyou
throughthefirst72hoursorsowhensurvivalisthemostcritical.

Your Rural Location

Inadifferentlight,somepeopleareplanningwayaheadoftimetohead
forthehills,intheirowntimeframeandintheirownway.Thesehavebeen
referredtoasthebacktothelandpeople.Youmaybethinkingthatmaybe
the answer for you as well. Obviously, its much easier to be selfsustaining if
youliveinaruralareawhereyouareawayfromthemetropolitanmasses.

Inyourownbackwoodssettingyoucangrowyourownfoodandraiseyour
ownlivestock.Thisdoesnthavetobedoneinabigway.Evenasmallgarden,
andafewrabbitsandchickenscanprovideafamilywithmuchtoeat.(Rabbits
are some of the easiest livestock to raise for food. They multiply quickly, eat
little, and their manure offers some of the best composting qualities available
anywhere.)

Ifyouhaveneverhadtokill,skin,anddressanygame,thisexperienceis
goingtotakesomegettingusedto.Allthereadingintheworldwillnotprepare
youforchoppingofftheheadofachicken,orkillingasquealingrabbit.Itwill
takepractice.Itsnotalessonyouwanttolearnwhenyourehungry.

Atyourrurallocation,youcanconsiderabelowgroundcisterntocapture
andholdrainwater.Thespacemayalsoallowforanundergroundsafetyshelter.
Orperhapsthehomewillbebuiltintoahillsideandtheentirehousewillbea
safetyshelter.

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Thisisnotadecisiontobetakenlightly.Itsagoodideatoperhapsrent
acreage for a time before making a purchase. Make sure you locate land that
canactuallysustainagarden.Livinginthismannerisnotforthefaintofheart.
Butmanywhotakethisstepwouldnevergobacktocitylife.Doyourresearch.
Talktothosewhohavegonebeforeyou.Asklotsofquestions.Ifthisispartof
yoursurvivalplan,thengetstartednow!

Inthenextchapterwewilltouchonthevarioustypesofnaturaldisasters.

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CHAPTER FIVE
NATURAL DISASTERS
About the only natural disaster weve not seen in the United States in
recentyearsisatsunami.Thenumberof,andtheintensityof,naturaldisasters
seems to be on the upswing. Wildfires, mudslides, earthquakes, tornados,
hurricanes,blizzardsandicestormsweveseenitall.Becauseofthatfact,it
only stands to reason that you should take the time to create a sense of
preparedness for whatever natural disaster might occur in the area where you
live.ThoseinNorthDakotaprepareforblizzards,whileOklahomanspreparefor
tornadoes and those in the South prepare for hurricanes. That is to say, they
shouldprepare.

Hurricanes
Toevacuate
Preplandestinationandroute

Settleonyourmodeoftransportation

Criticalitemstotake(cellphonesandhandcrankradio)

Cash

Medications

Haveyourgobagready(seeChapterTwo)

Plentyofraingearponchos

Considertakingabedpaninthevehicle,justincaseyouarestuckintraffic
forhours.(Includecatlitteraswell.)

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Tostay
Shutoffgasandwater

Fillcontainerswithcleanwater

Disconnectunnecessaryappliances

Stayawayfromwindows

Keepprotectedwithblankets,cushionsormattresses

Crawlinthebathtuborasmallcloset

Donotdecidetoevacuateduringthehurricane

Follow tactics and suggestions from the Red Cross and other survival
agencies

Floods
Ifyouliveinafloodplain:

Investinaninflatableraft

Have a pair of wading boots for every adult

memberofthefamily

Have rope to tether yourself or family

membersifforcedtoleave

Handcrankradiotunedtoweatherradiochannel

Incaseoflittleornowarningofaflashflood,haveyourgobagreadyto
snatchupandleaveasquicklyaspossible

Neverdriveintomovingwater

Neverwalkinmovingwater(evenankledeepwaterthatsmovingfastwill
knockyouoffyourfeet)

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Anemergencyflotationdevicecanbecreatedwithairtrappedingarbage
bagsandsealedwithducttape

Tornadoes
While tornadoes can hit without warning
most local weather stations have excellent
trackingsystems.Iftornadoesareintheforecast,
keeptunedtoaweatherchannelorifthepower
has gone out, use your hand crank radio for
updatedreports.

Go to the smallest room in the house,

possiblyahallclosetorbathroom

Pullblanketsormattressesoveryouandsmallchildren

Useropetotethertooneanotherespeciallysmallchildren

Haveyourgobagwithyouinyoursafespotyoullneeditafterthestorm
passes

If caught outdoors, move to the lowest place such as a ditch and lie flat.
Coveryourheadwithyourarms.

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Winter Storms
Severewinterstormscanaffectairtravel,blockroads,hinderemergency
vehicles,shutdownpowerandleavemanyindireemergencysituations.

Haveonhand:
Rocksalt

Sand(tractionforyourvehicles)

Defrosterspraycanforfrozenlocks

Smallpike(tool)forchoppingice

SeeChapterTwoformoreabouthowtostaywarmandsafewhilehousebound.

Keepyourvehiclewinterizedandthetankfull

Keepyouremergencystoreinthetrunkatalltimes

Addweighttoyourvehiclebyplacingconcreteblocksinthetrunk(orback
ofapickup)

Ifcaughtinyourcarinablizzard

Runthecarfor20minuteseachhourtokeepwarm.

Periodicallyclearsnowfromtheexhaustpipe

Alwayshaveyourhandcrankradiointhecarinwinter

Thelightfromthehandcrankradiocanbeusedasasignalforrescuers

Theflaresinyourtrunkstockpilecanbesetoffaswell

Useanythingroadmaps,seatcovers,floormatstocoverupandmaintain
bodyheat

Drinkfluids(rememberthatcaseofwateryoustoredinthetrunk?)

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Wildfires
Escaping a wildfire is especially dangerous
and tricky. More than ever it will be vital that
your go bag is filled and ready to grab at a
momentsnotice.

Whileitsnevereasytodriveawayandleaveyour
home,dontwaittoolongtoevacuate.Ifyouve
lost power stay tuned to emergency broadcast
stations on your hand crank radio. When the
ordercomestoleave,dosoasquicklyaspossible.Yetanotherreasontokeep
thegastankfilledandthevehiclereadytogo.Andanotherreasontokeepthe
survivalitemsinthetrunkasoutlinedinChapterOne.

Mudslides
Whilemudslidescancomequickly,thereareafewwarningsignalsyoucan
watchforafterahardrainfall:

Leaningstreetsignsorutilitypolesorfences

Changesinyourhousestickingwindowsordoors,cracksinthedriveway
orsidewalk

Arumblingorcrackingsound

Shiftingintheground

Animals can give warnings dogs barking and birds chirping more loudly
thanusual

Quickly grab your go bag and move as far from the sliding earth as you
possiblycan

Followingtheslide,watchfordownedpowerlines,sharpdebrisandother
trappedpeople

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CONCLUSION
As has been stated, this book cannot be and does not pretend to be a
comprehensive study on preparedness or survival. It is for heightening your
levels of awareness. Hopefully it will move you toward developing the eight
habitsthatcouldpossiblysaveyourlifeandthelivesofyourfamilymembers:

Thehabitofexpectthebest;butpreparefortheworst

Thehabitofbuyonefornow;buyanextraoneforlater

Thehabitofstorewhatyoueat;eatwhatyoustore

Thehabitofbeingreadytogo;readytostayinanyemergency

Thehabitofsettingbackalittlecasheveryweekfortheemergencycash
stash

The habit of teaching the children in the home the necessity of always
beingprepared

Thehabitofkeepingagobagpreparedandreadytograbatamoments
notice

Thehabitofwatchingforthewarningsigns;notburyingyourheadinthe
sand

UsetheinformationinGoneBeforeYouGetThereasajumpstartforyou
tocontinueresearchinthisarea.Thentakeitastepfurtherandcreateplansfor
action.Doitnowwhileyoustillcan.Youllneverbesorry.

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APPENDIX A
Top 77 Items That will be Gone Before You Get There!
So Stock up NOW!
(Itemsarelistedinnocertainorder)
1. Water
2. Batteries
3. Flashlights
4. Ice
5. Candles
6. Matches
7. Toiletpaper
8. Paperplates,papertowels
9. Heavydutyaluminumfoil
10. Waterfilters
11. Flour
12. Sugar
13. Milk
14. Powderedmilk
15. Coffee
16. Cannedsoup
17. Soupmixes
18. Bouilloncubes
19. Handheldcanopeners
20. Drycereal
21. Diapers
22. Wetwipes
23. Babyfood
24. Babyformula
25. Sanitarynapkins&tampons
26. Bathsoap
27. Laundrydetergent

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28. Waterlesshandsanitizer
29. Disinfectant
30. Bleach
31. Trashbags
32. Resealableplasticbags
33. Toothpaste
34. Toothbrushes
35. Shampooandconditioner
36. Shavingequipment
37. Lanterns
38. Lanternfuel
39. Lanternwicksormantles
40. Butaneigniter
41. Charcoalgrills
42. Charcoal
43. Campstoves
44. Propaneforcampstoves
45. Pocketknife
46. Armyknife
47. Vitaminsupplements
48. Antacids
49. Antibiotics
50. Rubbingalcohol
51. Hydrogenperoxide
52. Laxativeanddiarrhearemedies
53. Antihistamine
54. Epsomsalts
55. Bandages
56. Sterilegauzepads
57. Firstaidtape
58. Portabletoilets
59. 5gallonplasticbuckets
60. Gasdrivengenerators
61. Gasolinestoragecontainers

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62. Ducttape
63. Chainsaws
64. CastironDutchoven
65. Castironfryingpan
66. Bugspray
67. Mousetraps
68. Mousebait(DCon)
69. Thermalunderwear
70. Insulatedcoveralls
71. Heavyworkgloves
72. Boots/raingear
73. Bandsaws
74. Axes
75. Solarpanels
76. Handcrankradios
77. Canvasandnylontarps

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APPENDIX B
FOOD SUPPLIES
1. Rice,beans,wheat
2. Sugar,honey,syrups
3. Vegetableoil(forcooking)
4. Powderedmilk
5. Condensed milk (shake every couple of
months)
6. Tunafish,cannedfish/meats
7. Pasta
8. Cheese
9. Garlic
10. Vinegar
11. Cannedordriedvegetables
12. Flour
13. Salt
14. Yeast
15. Oatmeal
16. Popcorn
17. Peanutbutter
18. Nuts
19. Cannedordriedfruits
20. Crackers soda, snack and graham
crackers
21. Cannedsoups
22. Driedherbs
23. Tea,coffee,cocoa,Tang,punchmix
24. Soysauce
25. Gravy,bouillon
26. Pretzels,trailmixsnacks
27. Cereal
28. Candies,gum

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29. Potatoes
30. Spices,seasonings
31. Jerky,meatsticksthatdontneedrefrigeration
32. Rationofinstantfoods,prepackagedforlongertermstorage

FOOD PREPARATION & HOUSEHOLD

1. Handcanopeners
2. Cookstove
3. Vitamins,supplements
4. Whisks,eggbeater
5. Bakingsupplies
6. Handsanitizer
7. Bleach(unscented)
8. Aluminumfoil(regularandheavyduty)
9. Garbagebags
10. Toiletpaper,papertowels,tissues
11. Matches (strike anywhere preferred) boxed wooden ones, kept
dry!
12. Castironcookware,properlyseasoned
13. Watercontainers,foodgradefordrinkingwater.(storeinhardclear
14. plastic)
15. Survivalguidebook
16. Laundrydetergent
17. Paperplates/cups/disposableflatware
18. Pocketknives
19. Longreachlighters(pilotlighters,etc.)
20. Mixingbowls
21. Cookingutensilsspatulas,turners,etc.

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SUPPLIES
1. Generators
2. WaterFilters/Purifiers
3. PortableToilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes
about612monthstoseason
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice:
CLEARoil.Ifscarce,stockpile
6. ANY!)
7. ColemanFuel,propanecylinders
8. Charcoal,lighterfluid
9. Propanecylinderhandleholder
10. Washboards,mopbucketwithwringer
11. Bowsaw
12. Ax,wedges
13. Clotheslineandpins
14. Fireextinguishers(charged)
15. Batteries(allsizes)
16. Firstaidkits
17. Gasolinecontainers(plasticandmetal)
18. Guns,ammunition,knives,slingshot,bats
19. Colemanspumprepairkit
20. Insulatedicechests
21. Flashlights,lanterns
22. Garbagecans
23. Mosquitocoils/repellants
24. Bugsprays
25. Ducttape
26. Candles
27. Tarps,stakes,twine,rope
28. Nails,spikes
29. Dcon,MousePrufeII,
30. Mousetraps,antandcockroachkiller
31. Bigdogs(plentyofdogfood)

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32. Backpacks,DuffleBags
33. SleepingBags&blankets/pillows/mats
34. Cots&Inflatablemattresses
35. Hats&cottonneckerchiefs
36. Tents,waterprooftarp
37. Safetypins
38. Disposablecameraand/ordigitalcamera(documentation)
39. Smallbagofdryerlint(firestarter!)
40. Plasticstoragetubs(storageandrainwatercollectors)

PERSONAL
1. Babysupplies:diapers,formula,ointments
2. Femininehygiene
3. Shampoo,soaps
4. Skinproducts.
5. Thermalunderweartopsandbottoms
6. Workboots
7. Babywipes
8. Menshygiene
9. Toothbrushes/toothpaste,mouthwash,floss
10. Nailclippers
11. Shavingsupplies(razors,creams,aftershave)
12. Readingglasses
13. Socks,underwear,Tshirts
14. Workshirts
15. Raingear,boots

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LONGER TERM
1. Gardenseeds
2. Fishing supplies plenty of various sized hooks, weights, line, and
lures
3. Bicyclesincludingtires,tubes,pumps,chains
4. Knifesharpeningtoolsfiles,stone,steel
5. Canningsupplies
6. Woolenclothing/scarf/mittens
7. Gloveswork,gardenandwarmgloves
8. Goats/chickens/poultry/rabbits
9. Lumber
10. Nails,nuts,bolts,screws,glue
11. Wagons,carts
12. Rollonwindowinsulation
13. Boardgames,cards,dice
14. Scissors,sewingsupplies.
15. Writingpaper,pencils,solarcalculator
16. Journals,diary,scrapbook
17. Gardentools,supplies
18. Carbonmonoxidealarm(batterypowered)
19. Lanternhanger
20. BoyScoutmanual
21. Cigarettes
22. Wine/liquors
23. Paraffinwax
24. Handpumps(waterandfuelseparatemarkedpumps)

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APPENDIX C - RESOURCES
Websites:
RedCrossDisasterplanhttp://columbus.redcross.org/guide.html
Emergenciesguide
http://www.hooksett.org/departments/emergency_guide.php
FEMAhttp://www.fema.gov/
RedCrosshttp://www.redcross.org/
SalvationArmyhttp://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/www_sa.nsf
FarmersAlmanachttp://www.almanac.com
Survivalsitehttp://www.survivetheoutdoors.com/
http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/index.shtml

Videos/DVDs:
FoodStorageStrategieshttp://www.foodshortageusa.com

Magazines:
Countryside&SmallStockJournalhttp://www.countrysidemag.com/
BackwoodsHomehttp://www.backwoodshome.com/
BackHomehttp://www.backhomemagazine.com/
SmallFarmersJournalhttp://www.smallfarmersjournal.com/

Books: Goodreferenceguidesandoverviewoftopics

UltimateGuidetoWildernessLiving:SurvivingwithNothingButYourBare
HandsandWhatYouFindintheWoodsJohnandGeriMcPherson

Micro EcoFarming: Prospering from Backyard to Small Acreage in
PartnershipWiththeEarthBarbaraBestAdams

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Storeys Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to SelfReliance John &

MarthaStorey

CountryWisdom&KnowHowtheeditorsofStoreyPublishingsCountry

Wisdomboards(thisisasmallprintbookhaveamagnifier!butgreat
informationandalotofit)

TheHaveMorePlanEd&CarolynRobinson(Thisisdatedinpricesandis
anoverviewwithoutalotofindepthdetails,butifyoureconsideringwhatto
dowiththelandyouhavethisisagoodoverallideabook.)

Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables Mike and
NancyBubel(thisisagoodallaroundresourceoncoldstorageoffoods)

PuttingFoodByJanetGreene,RuthHertzberg,BeatriceVaughan

MaryBellsCompleteDehydratorBookMaryBell

Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook: Everything You Need to
KnowtoKeepyourFamilySafeinaCrisisPeggyLayton

GettingBy:LessonsFromaRuralPastJanHoadley(ebook,lessonsfrom
theDepressionthatcanbeusedwithtodaystechnology.)

Supplements:
Shilajithttp://www.blacklistedherb.com

PowerWaterwww.powerwater.ws

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Email Lists (Free):

These are located at www.yahoogroups.com and are free sources of
information and things. Any of these can be subscribed to on your email by
using the listname (listname)subscribe@yahoogroups.com or you can go to
thesiteandsignup.

Buy/sell rural lists:

Farm_trader specific farm, rural, country related items to
buy/sell/tradelivestocktoequipmenttoservices.

HomesteadingMarketPlacesomediscussion,somethingsforsale.

Livestock:
Rarelivestockdiscussionlistofrarelivestocksuitedtohomeproduction
offood.

Food:
FoodPreservationDryingCanningAndMore this is a great list for all kinds
offoodpreservationwithexperiencedpeoplewhoare*doing*it.

Preservingfood this is heavy on food drying but any type of food
preservation is welcomegreat information and almost anything edible is
discussed!

Power Sleep:
Needsleep?Checkoutwww.highspeedsleep.com.

Generators:
Check out www.mysolarbackup.com for a good solar powered backup
system.

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Heirloom Seeds:
SurvivalSeedBankswww.survivalseedbank.com

Crisis Cooker:
CookinginaCrisiswww.crisiscooker.com

ProtoGrow:
Increasegardenproductionby200300%www.growlikecrazy.com

Protecting Your Guns:

Learnhowtohideyourgunswww.hideyourguns.com

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