Yellow Stone has just erupted or maybe another nation has just launched some nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM’s) at your nation. There is a window of roughly two hours before store shelves are emptied, so forget about trying to purchase last minute items. You got four hours before the roads are to packed full of vehicles to travel on. And five hours before martial law is declared. You and your family have no more than six hours before all hell breaks loose.
What do you do?
It is never to late to start preparing for the worst. The inevitable could be just around the corner. We have compiled a list of useful items to have around the house and in backpacks in case a “shit hits the fan,” (SHTF) scenario happens. But before we get into those items, we have also compiled another list of “what could happen” and what type of SHTF’s scenario’s are out there, waiting, to occur.
SHTF Scenario’s
Earthquake
Economic Collapse
Martial Law
Urban Survival
Alien Invasion
Volcano Eruption
Yellow Stone Eruption (Super Volcano)
World War 3
Nation Invasion
Zombie Apocalypse
Asteroid Impact
Home Check List
Bottled Water – Purchase cases of these whenever they go on sale.
Canned / Dry Food – For long time food storage.
Matches / Lighters (Waterproof) – Purchase these in bulk when they go on sale.
Portable Water Filtration Systems – Get at least one large portable system, and several smaller ones.
Gas Masks + Filters – It’s better to have to many filters than not enough.
Fire Extinguishers – Have at least one large one, and several smaller ones.
Knives (Fixed & Collapsible) – Include on fixed blade, and one collapsible blade with each kit.
Guns – Only have gun calibers which accept common caliber rounds that you could scavenge.
Ammo – Only carry popular calibers such as 9mm, 5.56mm, and .22 LR.
Medical & Surgical Kits – Have one large surgical kit, and several smaller medical kits.
Batteries – Only use the popular sizes such as, AA, AAA, and 9V.
Flashlights – Use several smaller high powered flashlights and a couple larger high intensity flashlights.
Walkie Talkies – Make sure these have good range, are properly set to a specific channel, and batteries fully charged.
Weather Radio – Make sure this has a hand crank charging option, and that the battery is fully charged.
Global Positioning System (GPS) – Read the user manual and make sure the battery is fully charged.
Tools (Hammer, Screw Driver, Pry Bar, etc…) – Be familiar with which tools you have, and where they are located in your home.
Bullet Proof Vests – One for each member of your family.
Backpacks – Filled with preparedness supplies.
Tents – Have several two person, and one large family size tent.
Sleeping Bags – Make sure each member of your family has one and that it is waterproof and has a proper thermal rating.
Hiking Boots – These need to be steel toed, water resistant, and slip resistant
Blow Gun + Darts – Have at least one large blog gun to take down larger game, and several smaller blow guns.
Slingshot + Ammo – Make sure the ammo is steel ammo.
Candles – Make sure you have plenty of varying sizes.
Paper Maps – Maps of surrounding area and possible destination locations.
Compass – Know how to use it.
Paper + Pencils + Pens – Used for silent communication.
Discussion Topic: Disaster Preparedness Home Check List
