Here we are... week 3, and tho we will revisit food and water on a deeper level, this week we will cover the all famous "Bug-Out Bag."
It is actually a good idea to have two bags. One smaller pack for your car, and one larger pack at home in case your residence has become inhabitable.
Living in Southern California, there is always the possibility of fire season catching you by surprise, as well the ever present threat of an earthquake. Both of these tend to strike without warning, hence why we recommend the dual prep.
A Basic kit for your car should include:
- Bottled water
- Food that won't spoil, such as dried fruit and canned goods
- Wash Cloth(in case of smoke, dampen with water to cover mouth for breathing)
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Whistle
- Compass
- Socks and walking shoes
- Blanket/Jacket
- Extra clothes
- Toilet paper and other personal care supplies
- Road flares(in case of accident)
- Knife (a Swiss army knife is excellent for emergencies)
- First aid kit
- Some small bills and coins
- List of emergency contact numbers
For a Pre-made 3 day kit: (Click Here) This is a good foundation to give you a jumpstart on a car pack.
A traditional bug-out bag is a larger endeavor, and you may want to consider a pre-made option. It seems like a investment, but you might be surprised how much you will spend piecing it together. Click Here for a pre-made option. Always remember... If you are a woman, don't forget to pack feminine products.
You can also check out THRIVE's pre-made kits by clicking (HERE) and click on the shop tab at the top of the page and then scroll down to Pre Assembled Kits on the left. There are a few sizes to choose from.
The advantage to creating your own bug-out back, is that it can be tailored to your personal needs. Here are some examples of kits...
Only you can determine your needs and what events you wish to prepare for. I tend to side on the go big or go home club... but if nothing else - food, water, and first aid will get you pretty far! To see the FEMA recommendations and ideas, Click Here They cover everything from power outages due to solar flares, to tornado and hurricane preparedness.
For those of you that have animals, don't forget to consider their needs in your preparations. Please see the ASPCA recommendations Here and FEMA pet recommendations
Here You may want to consider a separate bag for your pet(s) If you plan your pets needs ahead of time, you will have far less stress in the event of an emergency!
Here is a link to the website for the company in the video above
Click Here
As always... feel free to email me with questions at wytchwoodfarms@gmail.com or plantothrive@gmail.com
Happy Prepping!
