10 Essential tips for emergency preparedness: Be ready for anything

10/31/2024 / By HRS Editors

Whether you’re an experienced prepper or a non-prepper, the tips below will help you start your preparedness journey. (h/t to MDEM.Maryland.gov)

Identify common emergencies

Before disaster strikes, research which hazards are common in your area. Are tornadoes common? What about earthquakes?

Try to find out what natural or man-made disasters pose a risk for you and your family.

Once you confirm these details, take the necessary steps to ensure your home can withstand natural disasters. If this isn’t possible, secure a safe bug-out location and make preparations to drive to this location when it’s no longer safe to stay at home.

Create a family disaster plan/emergency preparedness plan

Your family needs an emergency preparedness plan so everyone knows where you can all meet if you need to evacuate.

The plan should also include important details such as an out-of-state “family contact,” how to get emergency information in your community and how to take care of any family pets.

Conduct emergency drills with the whole family

Once your emergency preparedness plan has been finalized, you should also set aside some time to run emergency drills with the whole family. This is important because it will teach everyone the designated spot they should go to after an emergency like a fire or an earthquake.

Your whole family should know how to respond during different emergencies. And if the whole family needs to evacuate, they should know the proper evacuation procedures and routes. (Related: How to build a financial preparedness plan before SHTF.)

Teach your children the basics of preparedness

Depending on their ages, you can talk to your children about what the common risks are and what your family will do if disaster strikes.

If they are older, you can also teach them useful survival skills like firestarting or knot-tying. Older kids can also learn how to cook without electricity, how to signal for help, or how to care for minor wounds.

You can also get your children to help while you restock your survival stockpile, which should have staples such as:

Beans
Canned fruits and vegetables
Cooking oil
Cornmeal
Dried corn
Popcorn
Quinoa
Rice
Rolled oats

Prep for family members with special needs

Don’t forget to prep for infants, seniors and other family members with special needs.

Stock up on supplies they might need such as diapers, baby formula, or prescription medication.

Learn CPR and first aid

Before SHTF, get trained in basic first aid and CPR. Your training could save the life of a family member or a neighbor after a disaster.

Eliminate hazards in your home

Check your home, property or workplace for any hazards and get rid of them to reduce the risk of accidents when SHTF.

This includes checking for plumbing leaks or damaged windows and conducting the necessary repairs.

Understand common risks

Aside from natural disasters, disaster preparedness should also consider man-made disasters. Know what to do during explosions, along with other emergencies such as chemical, biological, or nuclear threats.

Knowing what to do when SHTF is a crucial part of prepping and can make all the difference when you are dealing with an emergency.

Prepare a bug-out bag and car emergency kit for your car

Having bug-out bags at home or car emergency kits in your vehicle can help save your life if you ever get stranded in your car or have to be self-sufficient at home or work until help arrives.

Help non-preppers get started

While things are “normal,” try to teach your non-prepper neighbors or family members about the benefits of prepping to help them prepare for different emergencies.

Where to get lab-verified food supplies for your prepping stockpile

The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you prepare for any emergency, whether it’s a two-day power outage or a long-term disaster.

That’s why we’re proud to introduce an assortment of clean, lab-verified and healthy food options such as Clean Chlorella 200mg Tablets, Organic Raw Cashews and Mega Bucket Organic Quinoa.

Derived from ultra-clean Chlorella vulgaris grown indoors under tightly controlled conditions, our Health Ranger Select Clean Chlorella™ Tablets provide a well-balanced ratio of highly bioavailable vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Our Clean Chlorella™ is a “thin cell wall” chlorella with high digestibility, which is amazing in terms of optimal nutrient preservation.

Health Ranger Select Clean Chlorella™ Tablets undergo extensive lab testing for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology to ensure that you get one of the cleanest commercially available chlorella products on the market. They are also vegan, non-GMO and non-China.

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Our premium raw cashews are completely non-GMO, non-China and certified organic. We also verify their cleanliness and purity with extensive in-house laboratory testing for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

Health Ranger Select Organic Raw Cashews (Whole & Pieces) are one of the most versatile organic products you can find on the market. You can eat them straight out of the bag or combine them with delicious yogurts, granola bars and trail mixes.

Snack on our high-quality organic cashews anytime to boost your intake of protein, healthy fats and antioxidants. You can also soak them in water overnight and blend them to create delicious nut milk.

Lastly, you can try organic quinoa, one of the most protein-rich foods known to man. Unlike most grains, it contains all the essential amino acids, making it a perfect food for vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Plus, it naturally contains no gluten and has a low glycemic index.

Our Health Ranger Select Organic Quinoa Mega Bucket contains over four thousand grams of organic quinoa. The long shelf life of our Health Ranger Mega Buckets makes it ideal for food preparedness and survival situations.

Our organic quinoa is carefully sourced from top growers in Peru. It is non-GMO, non-China, certified organic and Kosher. It has also been laboratory-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

Visit Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store to find more prepping products for your prepping needs. You can also go to Preparedness.news for more tips on how to get ready for different kinds of emergencies.

Click on this link for a recipe for Gluten-Free Granola Bars with Nuts and Seeds.

Watch this clip about why you should stock up on Organic Almonds, Cashews and Macadamia Nuts before SHTF.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.