Ten tips for Disaster Preparation
Recent events have reminded us of the need for emergency preparation.
Cody Lundin of Newsweek offers 10 Ways to Prepare for Disaster
1. Assume that a disaster can happen.
2. Try not to panic.
3. Know your limits.
4. Know how to do more with less.
5. Keep it simple.
6. Prepare for whatever disaster is likely to affect your area.
7. Along with your home-based supplies, create a “bug-out” kit
8. Physically prepare and act upon your preparedness plan.
9. Help your family first then your neighborhood.
10. Rotate your supplies
It is no surprise that outdoorsmen are at a distinct advantage. We are not strangers to building shelter, foraging nourishment or survival. These are the basic skills you will need to survive in a disaster.
A survival mindset is key. Outdoorsmen generally are prepared mentally for dealing with hardships associated with a setting outside of civilization.
I invite you to revisit Spirit of the Sporstmen category on emergency readiness.
Be ready.
