Short- and Long-Term Survival Preparation

Contents

Introduction	3
Chapter 1: Why You Need to Plan for Both Short- and Long-Term Survival	4
Chapter 2: Bug Out Bag Prep for Your Family’s Survival	5
Chapter 3: Having Survival Plans in Place at All Times	8
Chapter 4: Teaching Your Kids About Survival	10
Chapter 5: Investing in a Long-Term Prepper Place	11
Chapter 6: Alternative Bug Out Ideas	12
Chapter 7: Energy Options to Help You With Your Survival	13
Chapter 8: Planning Your Prepper Garden	14
Chapter 9: Storing Food and Water for the Long Haul	16
Chapter 10: Protecting Your Family	18
Chapter 11: Are You Prepared Financially?	19
Chapter 12:  Survival Group	21
Conclusion	23

Introduction

Let’s face it.  It is a scary world out there.  At any given moment disaster could strike. Are you prepared to face what is coming?  No one wants to be an alarmist but if you pay attention to even the slightest bit of news you will realize that there are disasters beyond our control that could happen at any given moment in time.
If you were left to fend for yourself or your family, do you think you are prepared to ride out whatever comes your way?
Can you list the types of disasters that could strike without a moment’s notice?  To name a few:  Hurricanes, Tornados, Floods, Fires, Earthquakes, Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP), Terrorist Attack, Financial Collapse, Civil Unrest, Transportation/Fuel Disruption, Food Disruption.  All are possible and if you are not prepared you will surely be left behind to figure out how to survive on your own.
Most people go through their days and weeks not ever thinking about the “what if’s.”  What if the grocery store could not get food deliveries?  What if the ATM didn’t work?  If the water becomes poisoned, where will I get fresh water?  If an EMP hits, how will I get electricity?  Do I have the right types of weapons to protect my life and property?
These are all things that you need to think about…NOW!  Tomorrow is too late.
People who live in large metropolitan areas are going to be the worst hit by a disaster.  When there are no food delivery trucks, there will be riots on the street as everyone will be stealing food.  Do you have a way to protect yours?
Do you have a “bug out” plan?  Do you have somewhere you can go in an emergency when a disaster strikes?  You need to think about a way out of your area and come up with a plan for your family to meet at a safe place.
All of the information contained in this report is not to scare you but to make you aware that disasters do strike and you do need to be prepared.
The worst situation to find yourself in is one where you have not prepared.  It is far too late to start thinking about it after disaster strikes.
The information contained in this book will get you started down the path to survival.  We can’t cover every scenario but we can help you to start thinking about the things you need to do in order to become one of the survivors.
If you don’t like the term “Prepper” because that sounds too far “out there,” don’t use it.  Just think of yourself as someone who is a “Survivalist.” 

Chapter 1: Why You Need to Plan for Both Short- and Long-Term Survival 

Certain countries on Earth come with the chance that a short-term or long-term disaster could strike.  In the U.S., the Midwest is prone to tornadoes and any area can be prone to floods or fire.   Earthquakes seem to occur mostly in California but they have been happening randomly throughout the country.  Hurricanes are an east coast phenomenon along with the Gulf states including Texas.

Other parts of the world are also prone to disasters according to where they are situated.  Tsunami’s have been known to hit the Far East but they can occur anywhere and their shockwaves can reach miles away…sometimes thousands of miles. 
Some disaster emergencies are shorter than others or, worst case scenario, they can last weeks, months or years at a time.  Not being prepared for any type of disaster is itself a disaster to your survival.
Our world is always under threat – politics, weather, and germs.  No one can be sure what will happen today or tomorrow.  You could wake up to a beautiful blue sky and then something happens such as a disaster to cause panic and pandemonium.  
Do you have a short-term plan for survival?  What about a long-term survival plan?  Have you given any thought as to what you would do if disaster strikes?  No?  I can guarantee you that not many people have.
Don’t be left wondering where you will go for water, food, shelter.  Have a plan in place BEFORE disaster strikes.  The key word here being “before.”  The day of the disaster is too late.
If you are one of those people who have never given a second thought to your survival or your family’s survival, now is the time to start preparing.  No one can do everything all at once but you do need to start gathering items a few or a little at a time.  Pick up some freeze dried food here, some water there, gather first-aid supplies, fire starters, sleeping and food preparation items, light sources, and protection.  
All of this takes time and money but you don’t have to feel like you need to drain your bank account today.  Like I said, start gathering items slowly.  Even if you start with a few items you will see that over time your “stash” will grow and you will become more comfortable knowing that you and your family will survive.