It can be a daunting task to prepare for a national emergency. Don’t let preparation fall to the wayside because you’re feeling overwhelmed. Follow these tips for preparing your family for a national emergency to build your confidence and peace of mind. Before any of these tips are pursued, make sure you have notification alerts on your phone turned on. You’ll want to receive these as soon as possible in the event of a crisis. After this, follow these tips accordingly and make sure everyone in your family understands your plan-of-action when/if an emergency occurs.
Food Supply
How you store emergency food is crucial. Group food together in the freezer so that it stays colder longer in the event the power goes out. Make sure you have ice, meat, milk, and poultry available within your freezer. FSIS recommends keeping a thermometer in your fridge to make sure your food is safe to eat. Aside from your freezer, invest in an emergency food supply that has dry goods and things like powdered dairy. It may be easiest to invest in pre-made kits that are designed by a company that can ensure nutritional, safe-to-eat food. It is still possible to create one yourself, but it may take a lot of your time, money, and resources.
Gold
In the event that our national currency becomes valueless, you may want to have some gold on hand. Geopolitical and macroeconomic unrest can cause our dollar’s value to deflate. Owning gold will still give you some financial standing and stability during an emergency. It could be used to make purchases that your well-being may count on for survival. Consider a safe to keep your gold secure.
Medicine
Create a medicine kit that you can use in case someone gets hurt or is in pain. Medicine like Ibuprofen, Advil, Nyquil, Dayquil, Motrin, and Melatonin may be useful assets to your emergency planning. Depending on the situation, certain medicines or supplies may be scarce or difficult to obtain. It’s always good to have a well-stocked first aid kit on hand so that you’re prepared for anything. Don’t forget truncates, bandages, braces, and maybe even crutches just in case.
Follow these tips for preparing your family for a national emergency. Have peace of mind that you and your family will be able to take care of themselves for as long as possible. Don’t fear national unrest—be prepared for it.