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The SHTF Stockpile

55 Items You Shouldn't Miss when SHTF

Table of Content

Introduction

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Chapter 1 – Preparation

Chapter 2 – Water

Chapter 3 – Food

Chapter 4 – Sleep and Shelter

Chapter 5 – Power, Light and Communication

Chapter 6 – Sanitation and First Aid

Chapter 7 – Security

Conclusion

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Introduction

When The SHTF

No one knows exactly when the SHTF.  No one can tell you why it will happen or what will cause it.  We can all speculate on what may befall us.  It could be a solar storm, it could be global pandemic, like Ebola, it could be a nuclear EMP, or a financial meltdown.  Did you know that in the United States alone, forty-five states could be hit by earthquakes?  All this is pure guess-work.  What is clear is that this century is characterized by its instability and radicalism.  It is a volatile time and no one can predict with any certainty what will happen next.  The potential for immense disasters on a global scale has never been so great. 

We do, however, know three things for sure.  Firstly, that when the SHTF the resulting panic and chaos will be unlike anything we have experienced before.

What is clear, is that in a world of super-advanced technology, where everything is connected, in which machines and computers take care of our most basic needs, the possibility of disaster moves ever closer into view. 

Ponder this for a moment -  there is no single person in the world who is able to build cell phone on their own.  That basic tool of the modern world, the thing we all depend on each and every day, can not be constructed by anyone person.  Without the complex web of supply systems that stretch around the world, nothing like this can exist.  The fact is our modern lives depend on things that we simply do not understand and will never be able to learn.  What would happen if these complex systems broke down?  How would we be able to survive? 

Imagine how the society you live in would be able to cope without access to computers.  Would you be able to fill your truck with gas, would you even be able to buy your groceries?  Without access to basic commodities how far from complete breakdown do you think our society is?  A week?  Days?  Maybe even only a few hours, once you consider how quickly panic can grip any community of people.

The truth is that for the first time in human history we have become so disconnected from the basic methods of survival.  This technology that allows us to pick up fast food, or connect to people with a touch of a button, make modern life easy.  But at the same time, our reliance on it could well be quietly sewing the seeds of our own undoing.  When our reliance on the tools of modern society is no longer possible, how quickly will we descend into madness and violence? 

Secondly, we know that we cannot rely on governments and states to help us.  It will be their mismanagement and folly that brings about the disaster.  The example of Hurrican Katarina should serve, not only as a warning about how quickly a city can fall into utter anarchy, but also illustrate the powerlessness of the authorities to prevent it.  This was just one city that was affected.  A disaster affecting a larger area would render the national bodies totally useless.

Lastly, and most importantly of all, this all means that we must prepare for when the SHTF and that we can neither blame nor rely on anyone but ourselves.  We can see what is coming and we must be prepared. 

It is, therefore, unsurprising that increasing numbers of people are deciding to take matters into their own hands.  They are taking the necessary steps to safeguard their own and their family's safety.  Most of these steps are not only entirely logical and reasonable, they are also endorsed by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross.  Their recommendations are that you need to stockpile a supply of emergency food and water.

Take moment to consider what your present supplies are like. How well prepared are you?  In the event of an earthquake, hurricane, winter storm or other disaster, how would you survive if you had no access to food, water or electricity?  It is possibly time to think about your supply of resources. 

The Importance of Resources

The first thing we must have is a strong and dependable plan that we are able to implement when the chaos strikes.  This plan will be the key to ensuring the survival of you and your family.  There are many guides on how to make and implement a reliable survival plan.  The exact form of each plan depends almost entirely on the individual circumstances of each person.  It must be tailored to make allowances for a whole range of personal factors, such as where they live and who they are.  However, there is one thing that all plans have in common, on thing that all plans need – resources.

Resources are the fundamentals on which any survival plan is based.  Without access to resources all survival plans are destined to fail.  When the SHTF your ability to survive will essentially come down to a question of whether you can access the resources you need.    

Of course, once the SHTF, the question of resources will be suddenly brought sharply into focus.  By then it may be too late.  The point of prepping is that our ability to foresee that disaster is not only possible, but looming, is backed up by our willingness to take the necessary steps to ensure we have the resources we need.

This guide assumes that its readers do not need to be convinced of the importance and relevance of prepping.  It will not be trying to convince anyone that prepping is necessary.  That is a conclusion we each need to come to individually.  However, for those who believe that they need to make sensible, precautionary plans for an emergency situation, this guide will help in a number of ways. 

Firstly, it will show how the question of resources is at the heart of any good survival plan.  Secondly, it will highlight how we should not think of  resources in narrow terms.  Rather, resources is a large area that can include many things.  Thirdly, it will examine the question of which resources to choose.  And lastly, it will tell you how much of each resource is required.

In a perfect world we would all be able to store many hundreds of items.  But that is never going to be realistic, or probably even desirable.  There must always be a limit to the things we can stockpile.  Again, for each person, depending on their capabilities and environment, this will be different.  However, this guide provides a run-down of the top 55 items.  This number has been chosen because it is  manageable and attainable for any serious prepper, while also covering all the most important resources you will need to make your survival plan a success. 

This book is organized in order to cover the basic human needs.  There are four things all humans must have in order to survive: water, food, sleep and shelter.  Without these, humans, like all living things, are very vulnerable.  Take just one of these away and our survival hopes are drastically cut.  Take all four away and we are unlikely to survive longer than a few days. 

For this reason, any plan for survival must be built around these four ideas.  When we stockpile for when the SHTF, we must do the same.  We must ensure that we always have the items to help supply us with water, food, sleep and shelter.  The items to stockpile are divided into the need they can help us with.  Although, it often turns out that many SHTF stockpile items can help us in a variety of ways.

Surviving after the SHTF means surviving in a harsh and hostile environment.  To keep ourselves safe, comfortable and to give ourselves the opportunity to communicate with others we need also to consider how to provide power and light.  And lastly, we have to make sure we are equipped to deal with sanitation and first aid needs.

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Chapter 1 – Preparation

Things To Consider Before You Start Stockpiling

Any SHTF stockpile must start with the basics.  Common-sense dictates that nobody can survive for long without access to food and water.  Good prepping is always informed by the practical application of good common-sense.  For this reason, you should start your SHTF stockpile by first concentrating on ensuring you have access to food and water. 

The obvious course of action is to go out and start stocking up on the most important food stuffs.  There is something deeply rewarding about hoarding food.  There is a basic instinct behind it because food is a fundamental human need.   It feels reassuring. By storing food and ensuring you and your family can access it in the worst possible situation we are taking steps to protect ourselves from future uncertainty.

Although this is certainly necessary, it is very important that before you do this, you carefully prepare your food store.  Stocking up with items is the easy part.  What is crucial is ensuring they are going to be stored in the right place, in the right order so that they provide nutrition for your family for the longest possible time.  Many preppers have wasted valuable time and resources by stocking up with the right items, but storing them in such a way that they will be useless in the emergency they are preparing for. 

Before you start stockpiling food, as yourself a few questions to ensure you are going about it in the correct way. 

                Is your food stockpile incorporated into your wider survival strategy for keeping warm, dry, safe and secure?

                Can you have access to shelter and your food store at the same time?

                Will you have access to the sources of power needed to prepare the food in your stockpile?

                How many people does the food stockpile have to cater for?

                Who will have access to your stockpile?

                How will keep it secure?

                How long will the stockpile need to supply food and water?

                Will you need to stockpile food in more than one location?

Once you have a clear answer to these questions it will help you to prepare you stockpile more efficiently and effectively. 

Have A Plan For How To Use Your Stockpile

It is vital to have a plan for how you are going to use your food store before you start to stockpile it.   The plan comes first then the stockpiling. 

Serious preppers take the time to develop a thorough plan of how to use the food and water they stockpile.  The plan should be long-term and clearly divided into phases and must set out how you intend to use your resources.  Stockpiled resources become effective resources when they are used in a timely and organized manner. 

Of the utmost importance is knowing exactly how long your resources are going to last.   This takes careful planning, awareness of your needs and some trail and error.  You will also need to be keenly aware of the expiration dates of you food you stockpile as this will dictate how you use your store.

Next, you need to consider the way that your food will actually be used once the SHTF.  Inexperienced preppers make the mistake of stockpiling food that, when the SHTF, they are actually not able to eat.

It is vital to be aware that your stockpile of food is not simply a matter of storing as much content as possible.  All your stockpile items, including foods, are tools for you to use when the SHTF.  Like any tool, what matter is that you know how to use it.  And when the SHTF, you need to use it under pressure. 

Being able to use your stockpile as a tool for survival is much easier if you divide it into phases of use.  Experienced preppers organize their food stockpiles for the short, medium and long-term use. 

This division allows you to organize your stockpile more efficiently.  As a general guide, you should expect your short-term stockpile to supply you with food and water in the first six months after the SHTF.  Your medium-term supply should supply you for up to about a year after the SHTF.  The idea of the long-term is supply is to keep you and your family going indefinitely.  

ITEM #1 - INVENTORY FILES & NOTEBOOKS

Bookkeeping may not be the first things you think about when you think about prepping, and it may not be to every survivalist's liking. But it is essential to know what you have at any moment in time and, more importantly, what you have left. Keeping an accurate inventory is about acquiring the habit, and it is best to start this before the SHTF.  The most useful inventories include things like the exact quantities of items, any instructions for use, storage dates, and, of course, expiration date. You can also make a record directly on the items in your food store with a permanent marker, though this can create a problem if you hope to reuse containers. 

If you do start the habit straight away, the inventory will start build up a record of the food your family uses – what type, how much and when – this can be invaluable information for planning items to stockpile in  the future and show you exactly how long your food stockpile is likely to last. 

Remember, it is no good relying on computer programs to do this digitally – all this information will be lost in the event of a power outage.  Instead, there are now a number of companies that supply inventory lists with the standard SHTF stockpile items already printed on.  However, you may prefer blank lists to be adapted to your own requirements.

While we are talking about old-fashioned writing with a paper and pencil, make a point of stockpiling some small notebooks.  In an emergency you will find they are essential for making lists, leaving notes or messages or giving instructions.  And make sure you do have pencils not pens.  Pens will only run out when you really need them.

Your food stockpile is a tool designed to keep you alive, not only for the first six months after SHTF, but well into the future.  It can only do this if, firstly, it is part of your wider survival plan, secondly, the place you choose to keep your stockpile is appropriate and, lastly, if you maintain it.  Your food stockpile will look after you, if you first look after it.

Always makes sure your stockpile is cool and dry.  Food should be stored at between 40 and 72 degrees.  As soon as the temperature goes above this, food begins to lose its flavor, appearance and texture.  Keeping your store dry is crucial as any moisture can cause food to spoil.   Moisture builds up on the outside walls and floors, so be wary of storing food directly on the ground or touching exterior walls.   Exposure to light can also damage food's appearance and flavor.  You need to stockpile your food where there are no windows, or where the windows can be blocked. 

ITEM #2 - AN AIR-CONDITIONER OR DEHUMIDIFIER

The second items has some obvious disadvantages that may make you pause a moment.  They are big and bulky, and, of course, they need electricity.  But despite this, it might just be worth fitting one in your food stockpile, because they serve that most essential of purposes - preventing moisture from accumulating. Food preservation is dependent on keeping your food bacteria-free. Bacteria breeds in water, so if you can prevent moisture from building up, you prevent bacteria.  

ITEM #3 - AIR-TIGHT, RESEALABLE CONTAINERS

Food needs to be stored in clearly labeled plastic containers with securely fastened lids. Once you have opened the sealed packets of products such as cookies, sugar, dried fruits, or nuts, then they should be transferred to your air-tight containers. 

These air-tight containers are required to prevent both moisture and getting in.  Imagine how you would feel if you have spent months, maybe even years, diligently preparing your food stockpile, but when the SHTF you discover it has been ruined by substandard or inappropriate containers. 

It is imperative that you protect your food stockpile against the threat of moisture, bacteria, insects and rodents.  You do not want your stockpile to only help your household pests to survive.

The right type of container is now both easily available and cheap, so this really shouldn't be a problem.  However, be careful when opening and closing resealable containers.  Moisture is a devious enemy and quick to spot an opportunity, so always seal containers tightly after each use.

ITEM #4 - FOOD-GRADE BUCKETS

Containers come in all shapes and sizes, but it is worth looking out for food-grade buckets.  They are large, easy to stack and inexpensive.  They can be found in the painting aisles in many large stores and only cost around $4.

ITEM #5 - CLEANING PRODUCTS

Moisture is one enemy to keep out your food stockpile, mess is another.  Drops of food, crumbs and spillages can attract rodents, bugs and all manner of pests.  To keep them out, you need to keep the cleaning products that keep your store clean.  You will also need to store cleaning products to ensure your food preparation is as hygienic as possible.  When the SHTF picking up a stomach bug could be a serious business.     

The Question Of Quantity

When people begin prepping, the question they inevitably come to ask is, 'how much?'  The quantity of your stockpiled items really depends on the space you have to store them and your available resources.  This guide gives you the top 55 items, but it doesn't dictate how many of these items you will need.  For some of them only one is necessary. 

For others, it is clear that possessing more will give you an advantage.  This guide emphasizes the importance of 'prepping smart' – making a robust survival plan, choosing exactly the right items to stockpile, storing them in the right way, etc.  However, the unavoidable fact is that quantity matters - the more you are able to stockpile the better position you put yourself in.

When choosing a location for your stockpile this means that size also matters.  A bigger space will enable you to stockpile more of each item.  An unlimited space for our stockpile would be wonderful, but every stockpile is going to be constrained by the physical space available. Always try to make the most of the space you have available through effective organization and efficient storage. 

Tailor Your Stockpile To The Needs Of Your Family

The items recommended here for your food stockpile have been chosen because they represent the longest-lasting, most nutrient rich foods available.  However, it is worth bearing this in mind – your food stockpile will be used to keep your family alive for the weeks, months and possibly years after SHTF.  

The food in this list has been shown to provide the carbs, protein and vitamins you need to survive.  But food is not only about nutrition.  A stockpile of food will be something that makes your family feel confident and secure in a world where chaos and disruption may be the norm.  Is there really any point stockpiling huge quantities of food that you know your family doesn't like?  You must stockpile those things that will be of most use to you. 

Here are a few other considerations to take into account once you start stockpiling. 

Pets need food too.  You don't want to see your pet go hungry, and you don't want to have to give your pet some of your own precious food, so make preparations for them too in your stockpile. 

This guide deals with the essential stockpile items.  But there are many ingredients that you know you will need to prepare the food that you and your family like.  Don't forget about them, or put them to the back of your mind because you think they are not important.  They matter too and they probably won't take up much space.

There are also those foods that your family loves that turn food into a real meal – a favorite spice or condiment.  You won't find them on any list of essential stockpile items, but you know they will be necessary, so stockpile them too.

ITEM #6 - BASIC FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

It doesn't matter how much food you manage to store, if you don't have the basic items needed to prepare it.  In a SHTF situation, this means being able to prepare food without mains electricity.  Your basic food preparation equipment should include firewood, charcoal, lighter fuel etc. 

BIC lighters are invaluable.  Being able to light a fire is essential and the classic BIC lighter is about the easiest way to do it.  No need to worry about flint or rubbing two sticks together when you have a BIC lighter in your pocket.  Not only that, once the SHTF, lighters and matches will be extremely valuable and easy to trade.

You should also have a good stock of candles in all shapes and sizes. Not only will these be helpful in heating food, but they will also provide light (see Chapter 5).

ITEM #7 - A PORTABLE STOVE & A DUTCH OVEN

A portable camp stove, with a full supply of gas canisters is a fundamental item for anyone prepping for when the SHTF.  It would be completely crazy not to make sure you have at least one of these items in your stockpile.  A Dutch oven is not an alternative, but something that could be considered to supplement your camp stove.   Dutch ovens are extremely versatile and provide you with the capacity to bake.

As with all your food preparation equipment, make sure you know how to operate this it and be certain it is in good working order by using it regularly.

ITEM #8 - A HAND MILL

When stockpiling food items for when the SHTF, many preppers choose to store whole grain.  It is understandable, because as well as being high in nutrients and a flexible food, whole grains can be stored for the long-term. Unfortunately, many preppers forget that whole grain wheat needs to be milled.  So be certain that one of the items you stockpile is a hand mill. It needs to be manually-operated, allowing you to grind your flour even when there is no power.  

ITEM #9 - MULTI-VITAMINS

As we all know, vitamins are not a food, and they should not be used as a substitute for food, but they are a great item to stockpile.  It is much better to get all your nutrition from naturally occurring foods.  However, when the SHTF that might not be an option.  We know we have to concentrate on stockpiling food that contains protein and carbs in order to keep us going, but that may mean we miss out on certain elements. 

It is also likely that after the SHTF it will be much more difficult to get hold of fresh fruit and vegetables which will mean we may need other supplies of vitamin C.  We should also consider the possibility of being without sunlight, either because the sun is blocked, or we are forced to stay inside.  In this case, vitamin D supplements will be necessary.  Remember to also stockpile supplementary calcium, magnesium and zinc.

ITEM #10 - SEEDS

Stockpiling seeds is one for those thinking of survival a long time after the SHTF.  This is because we are not storing them to eat but to keep as a seed bank.  If you have access to land or a hothouse these seeds can be used to plant your own crops, when the time is right.

ITEM #11 - A DISH PAN

A dish pan is perhaps the ultimate preppers practical item.  It has so many uses and is one of those items you are likely to use every single day in a survival situation.  You can use it in food preparation, but also as a wash basin for hands and face, for washing dishes, clothes and a thousand other things.

ITEM #12 - BAGS

You will need to stockpile bags, and all kinds of different bags will come in useful and not just in food preparation.

Heavy Duty Trash Bags are a great item.  They are tough enough for a variety of uses and are necessary for waste disposal and sanitation.  The fact they are waterproof is a real advantage.   

Your standard cloth grocery tote bags will also come in handy. They are fantastic for holding and carrying all kinds of supplies, and will have all sorts of other uses you can't even imagine until the situation arises. 

Ziploc Bags (heavy duty freezer bags witch can be securely fastened) are great for storing your food items.  They can also be used for organizing items and keeping them moisture-free.  You can use them to store first-aid equipment, to keep things clean and even carry water.  

Any bag can be more securely fastened by using cable zip ties.  You can also use them to tie together just about anything. 

ITEM #13 – ALUMINIUM FOIL

Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil is ideal for wrapping food to keep it fresh.  It is also  fantastic for cooking food on a fire and has a whole range of other great uses.

ITEM #14 – CAN OPENER

Imagine you stockpile all the canned food you need to see your family through a SHTF disaster, how would you feel if you found you couldn't open them?  You will need a can opener and it should be a manual one too.  You will probably need more than one.  And you will certainly need to know where they are. 

ITEM #15 – PAPER PLATES

When water and electricity become scarce it will be very convenient to know you have a supply of disposable equipment.  A short-term need can be easily met with  paper plates, plastic utensils and disposable drinking cups.

Chapter 2 – Water

Your Water Store

Water is always the most important commodity in any disaster situation.  You can survive for a length of time without many things, but you must have water.  After just a single day without water, your chances of surviving a SHTF scenario rapidly decrease.  If you endure two to three days without water you will be in serious danger.

For children of nursing mothers, anyone with an injury or an illness, the need will be even greater.  Any restrictions on your water intake will severely restrict the amount and effectiveness of any work or activity you are able to complete. 

Not only is water needed to drink, it is also necessary for the preparation of food, washing, cleaning and in the long-term it is needed for watering any crops or animals you are planning to live-off.

This is all obvious to any survivalist or even anyone who has considered prepping.  The problems arise because there is a huge difference between our experience of water in our everyday lives, and how water can suddenly seem when we view it as an essential stockpiling item.  In our modern world, water is cheap, abundant and most importantly, it is easily available, usually at the turn of a tap.  In short, we take it for granted.  When we start to consider stockpiling water, it suddenly seems bulky, awkward to transport and store and relatively expensive. 

For these reasons it is amazing how often preppers will neglect the stockpiling of a good water supply, even thought they know how essential it is.  It might be difficult to imagine now, but when the SHTF, water not be cheap, abundant or easily available.  In fact, it might be item that people are willing to kill for.  Whatever you need to do to ensure a good and plentiful water supply will be well worth the effort. 

The first thing you must think about stock piling is, therefore, a supply of water.  There are four things to bear in mind about your supply of water.  Firstly, it must be reliable.  Secondly, must be plentiful.  It also needs to be secure.  And lastly, your water supply must be clean, or you should have some way of purifying it.

If you live in a rural area, you could be surrounded by any number of natural water sources.  However, when considering natural water sources, remember that moving bodies of water, such as rivers or streams, are more likely to be clean than  ponds or lakes.  Always avoid stagnant standing water.

Those who reside in metropolitan areas should prepare for the water supply becoming affected in a SHTF situation.  In cities it is likely that the water supply will rapidly become scarce.  Stores, if they remain open, only stock enough essential supplies to last about a day.  Water will rapidly disappear from shelves.  Power outages are very likely to compromise the mains water supplies.  In a SHTF situation is very dangerous and unrealistic to rely on rainwater.

The only real answer is to keep a significant stockpile of water in your home.  Of course, the more you store, the longer your supply will last.  Be warned, it is very easy to underestimate how much water you will need for a period of time.  A reliable rule is to plan for each person to consume one gallon each day.  For two people aiming to survive for a fortnight, you should plan to store about 30 gallons of water.   

Your Secondary Water Store

It is essential that your water supply is pure, reliable and secure. This cannot be emphasized enough. The integrity of your water supply is absolutely crucial.  It your store of water is compromised or contaminated in any way, you can forget the rest of your survival plan and all the other SHTF items you have stockpiled. 

You can take a huge step to adding a level of insurance to your SHTF plan by making provisions for access to an alternative water source.

In any SHTF situation, once the disaster has lasted for more than 10-14 days, you will inevitably need to bug-out.   It makes perfect sense to make sure you have a water store at your at your bug-out location.  Again, because this location will be left uninhabited, take special care to ensure that this water source is safe and secure.

Your Mobile Water Store

You may have to bug-out at a moment's notice and you could be unsure that you will be able to get access to your preferred destination.  For this reason, it is a great idea to always keep, at the very least, a gallon of water in your car.  It should be regularly used and refreshed and be careful to ensure that water purification tablets are also kept in your car.   

ITEM #16 –  COMMERCIALLY-BOTTLED WATER

This doesn't mean you should buy one liter bottles from your local grocery store.  Instead, look for wholesale suppliers to businesses, such as offices and gyms.  These will be able to offer you the best products and deals on buying in bulk.  The price of bottled water varies considerably, so take advantage when the price is low, and get stocked up.  At times of crisis, the price will increase.  Hopefully, you will have plenty of water stockpiled, but if you haven't don't let this put you off buying now – it is better to buy overpriced water than be left with none.

One delivery should complete your stock for a good time.  However, it won't last forever.  All bottled water comes with an expiration date.  This means you need to consider how it is stored, as it will need to be used, rotated and replaced.  You should also be careful not to break the seal until it is needed.

ITEM #17 - FOOD-GRADE WATER CONTAINERS

You may decide that commercially-bottled water is not for you and you would prefer to bottle your own.  All you need for this is a stockpile of food-grade water containers.  These are easily available at your local camping supplies store.  The larger the container you choose, the fewer you will need for a certain quantity of water.  However, be careful not to get carried away.  Remember you will need to move these containers once they are full and water is not a light material.

Food-grade containers should completely sterilized when they are sold to you.  However, if for any reason they are not, or if you have used them for holding any other substance, it is crucial that you disinfect them, as follows:

1. Only ever use plastic bottles. Cardboard containers can contain tiny residues of sugar or protein and can result in bacteria in your water. 

2. All bottles must be washed in soap and water.  Before you do this, be sure to check that your hands are completely clean, you don't want to risk exposing your containers to any source of bacteria.  Once clean, rinse the bottle till they are completely free of soap. 

3. The bottles then need to be disinfected.  Mix four teaspoons of household chlorine bleach to every gallon of water.  Take care that the solution has a chance to swill around all of the bottles.  It is then essential that all of the bleach solution is thoroughly rinsed from the bottles.

4. Once the bottles are cleaned, disinfected and rinsed, you are ready to fill.  They can be filled straight from the tap.  The original cap for the bottle (also cleaned) should always be used as it needs to be tightly secured.  While commercially-bottled water is sold with expiration dates, you need to add your own.  Take a permanent marker and write the date six months from the day of bottling. Be sure to use these bottles before the date,  and as always, rotate. 

5. If you are using water that is not from the mains water supply and has not been treated with chlorine, you will need to do this yourself when bottling.  Simply add two drops a chlorine-based household bleach for each gallon of water.

ITEM #18 - CANNED SELTZER

You can supplement your general water store with some canned seltzer water. This is a really useful product, it not only needs some fizz and variety to your water stockpile, but it also has been shown to relieve constipation.  And best of all for preppers is that it can be stored as long as you like, because it doesn't go off!

ITEM #19 - WATER-BRICK CONTAINERS

The main problem with storing water is how bulky traditional water containers are and how much space they take up.  Water-bricks make this problem a whole lot easier.  They are not only portable and comfortable to pick up and carry, they are also specially designed to be easy to stack and can be used to fill any awkward space in your store.

ITEM #20 - A RAINWATER COLLECTOR

You do not  want to be using valuable drinking water for washing.  You also do not want to be using it when it is raining outside.  For that reason you should invest in a rainwater collector.  This will ease the pressure on your water store and make even a rainy day something productive.  Keep your water collector clean and use a good quality water filter such as the 'Berkley.'

Chapter 3 – Food

Stockpile the Right Food

To survive the aftermath of when the SHTF you must have a reliable stockpile of good quality food items.  Of course, the bigger your stockpile the more food it will supply and the longer you will be able to live off it. 

But a SHTF food stockpile is not all about quantity.  The particular food items you choose to store will play a huge role in determining how long your food store lasts, the quality and variety of nutrition it supplies and how easily it allows you to prepare meals.  When prepping it is crucial to think carefully about which items to stockpile, and food items are no different.

Everyone will have restrictions on the amount of space they can give over to a food store.  Therefore, it makes sense to choose items that can give the maximum nutritional value for the space they take up.  This means concentrating on protein and carbs.  It is protein and carbs that are the essentials that will keep you working and keep you alive. 

This chapter concentrates on the top 10 essential food items to stockpile.  These are the items, above all others, that you need to have on your food store.  It is not an exhaustive list, but a list of the items you should ensure that you definitely have in your SHTF stockpile.

ITEM #21 - MEAT

If we want to make sure we have access to protein then it makes perfect sense to stockpile meat.  There are very few foods that are better sources of sustenance than meat.  The problem for your SHTF stockpile is storing it.

Fresh meat has a very short shelf-life.  However, there you can buy meat products which have had the moisture removed and come vacuum-packed.  These include favorites, such as beef jerky, and can be stored for much longer.  

ITEM #22 - ROOT VEGETABLES

It makes complete sense to start building up your root vegetable cellar.  Root vegetables are an amazing source of many of the vitamins and essential nutrients we need to stay healthy.  The great things is, if stored correctly, root vegetables can be kept for several months.  Make sure they are stored in a dry, cool location away from the light.  Store in material bags rather than plastic and do not store in the refrigerator.  A root vegetable store means you can be eating fresh carrots, potatoes, onions, parsnips, turnips and garlic for months.  You can even keep apples this way too.  

ITEM #23 - CANNED FOODS

Food preserved in liquid and sealed in cans is perhaps the perfect SHTF food item.  Canned food remains preserved for months (and sometimes even years after the expiration date).  Not only that, the taste and nutritional value of the food is almost completely preserved too.  And lastly, canned food offers an incredible array of food types and tastes.  The variety available is so wide, you can pretty much find anything edible in canned form, but here are a few picks that you should stack in your SHTF stockpile.

The prepper's classic choice is canned corn.  But you don't have to stick to this.  Oily fish contains essential Omega 3 oils and there is a range of fish available in cans, including salmon, sardines, mackerel and tuna.

Canned meat and condensed soups are a great choice for packed protein in a can.  Both can be supplemented with canned vegetables.  Good vegetables to choose are canned carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes, they have plenty of vitamins and also the fiber to help fill you up.   Also containing fiber are beans.  Whether you prefer green, white, red or refried , beans are full of energy and it is a good idea to add them to your stockpile.

You can add a little variety to your stockpile of cans with some more interesting veg, such as artichoke hearts, olives, asparagus, and sauerkraut.  Pick pumpkin puree to add a tasty source of Vitamin A to your diet.

If you are looking at pure nutritional value, it makes sense to look to canned fruit.  Surprisingly, it actually contains more calories than canned vegetables.  And as with veg, the range available is amazing.  You can choose to add fruit such as    mandarin oranges, peaches in syrup and pineapple chunks.  Canned fruit is also useful because it is a good source of additional liquid.

The critical value of water should be a guide for when you are stockpiling food and is another you may want to bolster your supplies of canned foods that have a high liquid content.  These can make a huge difference to the amount of liquid you are able to consume, so think about including canned fruits, such as preserved peaches and apple and cans of stewed tomatoes,

Nuts will also keep longer in cans.  Whether you stock peanut butter, loose nuts or trail mix, it makes sense to stockpile nuts.  They can be kept a long time and provide a real protein punch.  Be careful of prepackaged products such as peanut butter, stored in oil, as these may have a shorter shelf life.  

However, take into account the demand for water when you are considering the storage of foods with a high sodium content, such as nuts, crackers and preserved foods.  

A clever choice of many experienced preppers is canned coconut milk.  It is one of those products which is great for prepping for a variety of reasons.  It is healthy choice, it helps you create more interesting meals, it amazing for hydrations and actually helps you cook rice quicker and with less energy.

A little clever prepping saves water supply and creates more interesting meals.  Canned coconut milk is an amazing product which is great for hydration, perfect for food preparation and cook rice quicker. 

ITEM #24 - JAM

Rather than kick out the jams, you might want to include them in your stockpile.  Preserved fruit is great, because it is just that – preserved and fruit.  It gives you a long-lasting supply of nutritious and tasty fruit.  Whats more, you can also store and amazing variety from grape to apple and blackberry.  Remember that after jam jars have been opened they needs to be kept cold. 

ITEM #25 - PUMPERNICKEL

It's not easy to keep bread preserved for any length of time, which means its not a great item for your SHTF stockpile.  Once amazing exception is Pumpernickel.  When wrapped it can be kept for up to four months and in a can it can last for as long as 2 years.  It provides a filling food which can be added to bulk up meals.

ITEM #26 - WHEY POWDER

We know we need to pack in as much protein when we are stockpiling for when the SHTF, so why not cut to the chase and focus directly on the protein itself.  Protein supplements are usually associated just with gym users who are looking to build up muscle. 

However, there is no reason that they can't also provide a useful stockpile item for preppers too. Whey powder is the most popular because it is easy to store, lasts a long time and can be used to make shakes that provide a big hit of protein. Be aware that whey powder can easily be ruined by exposure to moisture and should always be kept inside an airtight container. 

ITEM #27 - DRINKS

Understandably, you will be focused on stockpiling as much water as possible.  However, that shouldn't mean that water is the only drink you think about storing.  Both coffee and tea are great for storing over long periods and have substantial benefits. Having your favorite hot drink can be a great comfort when times are hard and both are stimulants as they contain caffeine.  Canned fruit juices are also a great way to stay hydrated and get those essential vitamins. 

ITEM #28 - DRIED FOODS

Dried foods, or dehydrated foods, are really the staple item of any SHTF stockpile.  This is especially true if you are intending to survive on your stockpile for a long time after a SHTF event.  

The basic products for any long-term store are: water, wheat, rice, pasta and dehydrated milk.  If these are stored correctly they will keep supplying you with enough nutrition for many years into the future. 

You can increase the nutritional value by storing whole wheat flour. Oats are another healthy food that has traditionally been used to store.  But remember, with these food items its very important you know how you are going to use them and know how to prepare meals with them.

Rice is a very inexpensive food time that can be stored in bulk over long periods and contains many nutrients.  It can become a little bland, however, so make a point of stockpiling several different types to add a little variety.   Brown rice is the healthiest variety, but has the disadvantage of not lasting quite as long. 

Pasta is another staple food that has been providing people with their daily nutrition for centuries.  It is easy to prepare and can be added to just about any dish.  It lasts for absolutely ages, but remember, like rice it needs to be cooked in liquid.

Powdered milk may not be something you would normally store, but it is a must for every SHTF stockpile.  Dehydrated milk has been heated in order to remove any moisture and this means to can be stored for long periods.  There are many advantages to having a guaranteed supply of milk long into the future. 

These are the basic dried, dehydrated, or freeze dried foods and every stockpile should contain them.  Yet, it is not necessary to stop here.  Also think about stocking up with freeze dried fruits, such as raisins, dried apricots, dates, cranberries and mangoes, mixed vegetables, and meat, which can be used to make soups. 

Foods more suitable for long-term store are available to buy in bulk.  Major food retailers offer good deals on packs of free dried food.   If you are looking to build up a big long-term store consider searching online for suppliers who can provide bulk quantities of at discount prices. 

ITEM #29 - HONEY

Honey may seem like a food you only use occasionally and a bit of a luxury compared to the essential food items we have just discussed.  But there are several good reasons it should be one of the products that makes your SHTF stockpile.  Firstly, it can be used to sweeten some of the more bland items in your store.  Secondly, it is a natural antibiotic and has been used for centuries to soothe sore throats and other complaints.  And last, but not least, although it will  become cloudy and its flavor may change, it can be stored indefinitely. 

ITEM #30 - ALCOHOL

It can be debated whether alcohol is an item you want to have when SHTF.  Some people will decide it could do more harm than good.  But it does have some clear advantages as a stockpile item.  It can be used in food preparation, it can also be very useful as a disinfectant, and perhaps most importantly, it can be used to barter for other goods. 

These are the top ten food items for your food stockpile.  Although they are necessary for any serious SHTF stockpile, you shouldn't restrict yourself to just these essentials.  You should tailor your food stockpile to your own needs and consider the actual meals you will be able to prepare.

Cheese may seem an unusual item to put in your stockpile, but it is certainly worth considering.   Gouda, Parmesan, sharp Cheddar and other hard cheeses can be stored for a long time.  If they come encased in wax they can be kept almost indefinitely. 

A range of condiments, spices, herbs, salt and sugar are all incredibly useful in food preparation, in fact, it might be difficult for you to imagine your meals without them.  They take up little space and generally last for a long time, so there is no reason not to include them. 

You favorite sauces, herbs and spices are vital if you want to liven up meals made with things like rice, pasta and dehydrated vegetables.   There are many spices available, but you may want to consider saffron, ginger, mustard, cumin and oregano.  Salt can be useful if you wish to preserve food yourself.  Salting food, such as fish, pushes out moisture and so inhibits the growth of bacteria.

When thinking about food preparation, you should definitely consider stocking stock.  Bouillon cubes made from chicken, beef or vegetable stock, are an absolutely brilliant item for stockpiling.  They are compressed food, small, easy to store and easily improve the taste of a whole range of meals.

When you are thinking about food preparation, consider how easy it would be to prepare any meal without cooking oil.  You will also need to think about how long your favorite products will store for.   Crisco shortening can be stored for 2 years if it is not opened and a further year after it has been opened.  Coconut oil will keep for 18 months.  If you pay a little more for cold-pressed coconut oil, it should last for a number of years.

Chapter 4 – Sleep and Shelter

When the SHTF, you are faced with two basic options.  You can stay where you are, or you can get out.  Preppers refer to staying where you are as “shelter-in-place” and leaving as “evacuate.”  You will also often hear the term “bug-out” used frequently.

When the SHTF whether you choose to evacuate or shelter-in-place depends on your own particular circumstances and how the emergency scenario develops.  Whatever you decide to do, this is likely to be the biggest call you make.  You should therefore be ready to make it and possess all the available information that will help you get it right.

Preppers generally like to have both the evacuate and stay-in-place options open to them.  Preparing both options equally well enables you to let the circumstances dictate which one you for with.  If you only prep for one course of action you may find yourself in a situation that really requires you to evacuate, when you are only able to stay-in-place, or vise-versa. 

A common belief among preppers is that when the SHTF urban areas will at some point, perhaps very quickly, became unsafe.  The theory goes that the concentration of people and competition for scarce resources in cities, will make staying there unsustainable.  City-dwellers should, therefore, be prepared to bug-out to a more secure location.

This obviously has big implications for your food and water store and also for your shelter.  There is an instinctive resistance to leaving your home, particularly in times of crisis.  Your home is your source of shelter, comfort and warmth.     However, in a SHTF situation you have to be prepared to evacuate, no matter how hard that may be.   Being fully prepared means being able to take everything you need for your survival shelter on the road. 

Being fully prepared to evacuate means having a Go-Bag or Bug-Out bag at the ready.  The most important facet of Bugging-Out is that you will need to be able to do it at a moment's notice.  And that really does mean at a moment's notice – when the SHTF don't expect to have time to pack your bags.  It is critical that all of this is planned, prepared and packed in advance. 

Doing your preparation correctly will enable you to react calmly when the SHTF.  Having an established and clear Bug-Out plan will also help to reduce the considerable stress that evacuating your home can put you under.  Knowing you have the essential items with you will make you feel a lot more confident about whatever the future holds.

For most people, Bugging-Out will mean getting in the car and so keeping your car at a state of readiness.  However, although you may be careful to stockpile fuel, you should also be prepared for the eventuality of not being able to travel by car.  In this case, you will have be prepared to carry your bags on your back.  This means you will have to think carefully about the weight of your bags and the number of different items your create.  

These essential items will help protect you if you need to leave your home.  They will also be very useful if you remain in your home and find need to repair damage or find yourself without heating.

ITEM #31 - FAMILY CAMPING TENT

An essential item, especially for anyone planning to evacuate.   But there are a few important points to consider.  It may seem obvious, but you should be sure to invest in a good quality tent that is suitable for the number of people who will use it.  You have no idea how long this might need to be your home, so it is best to have a tent that you would feel good about staying in.  Do not throw your tent in the garage and forget about it. 

They require a level of care and it is very important that they are water-proofed.  Do not lose any part of your tent and know how to put it up.  On a camping holiday, it may be amusing to be a little unsure how to erect a tent, when the SHTF it won't be.   Lastly, remember that tents are not only necessary for bugging-out.  Even if you plan to shelter-in-place, having a tent that you can shelter in while repairing your home is vital.

ITEM #32 - COLD WEATHER SLEEPING BAGS

Whether you are sheltering in your tent, in your car or in your home, Cold Weather Sleeping Bag are needed.  Being unable to find warmth at night is a huge problem and this may affect you even if you are sheltering-in-place.  If you lose power and heating, a good quality cold weather sleeping bag will be invaluable. Sleep is a basic human need and you cannot survive without it.  Knowing you have a warm, comfortable place to sleep will make all the difference when the SHTF. 

ITEM #33 - EMERGENCY MYLAR BLANKETS

The technological advances made in the production of equipment used for outdoor pursuits, such as mountaineering etc, means that items such as sleeping bags are now highly advanced.  This means they can be both very light and very effective.  It is worth investing in quality. 

As the name suggests, Space Blankets, are also technologically advanced.  They are more properly known as Mylar Blankets and are made from very thin reflective sheeting.  Mylar blankets are so small enough to fit in a kit bag but are very effective in preserving body temperature.  They are very useful in an emergency situation.

ITEM #34 - NYLON CHORD

The same material can be used to construct a make-shift emergency shelter.  Mylar is ideal for this as it can block wind and rain, while maintaining the internal temperature.  However, be careful when using Mylar as it is liable to rip easily.  Have your duct tape handy to repair and tears.  A Mylar tube tent is constructed by tying a nylon chord to two supports and pulling it tight.  Use this as the apex of your shelter and suspend the Mylar material from it.

For this reason, and many more, strong nylon chord is one of the essential items for when SHTF.  The chord usually comes in rolls of 100 feet.

ITEM #35 - BLANKETS

As well as light-weight technology, it is also a good idea to invest in plenty of good, old-fashioned blankets.  Fleece blankets are the best.  Store them in your home and in your vehicle. 

ITEM #36 - HEAVY DUTY TARPS

Whether you stay in your home or bug-out there are some items that are essential for helping to maintain a good level of shelter.  The first is a heavy duty tarp.  The standard, polyethylene, waterproof tarp measures around 12 square feet.  It should have be fitted with aluminum grommets and come with a polypropylene rope. 

The most common disasters are natural disasters such as earthquakes and storms.  These occur every year somewhere in the world and frequently affect the United States.  These events often result in serious damage to homes and property.  This means you could very well find yourself having to cope with damage to windows, roofing, doors and walls.  Damage caused by earthquakes and storms can severely compromise your ability to find shelter-in-place.  The damage may be so severe that it requires you to evacuate.

Heavy-duty tarp is also ideal for making a lean-to shelter.  If you can no longer shelter in your home, you can build a lean-to against any wall.  This will protect you from the elements and provide a temporary shelter.  Use nylon chords tied to nearby trees to support it. 

ITEM #37 - PLASTIC SHEETING

Plastic sheeting can be bought on rolls of 20 x 100 feet and is an essential item for making your home secure in the event of a chemical or biological incident. 

There are many types of plastic sheeting available, make sure you invest in the heavy duty material, even if it is heavier.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security advises that the material is more than four mils thick.  This provides protection in when having to shelter after an event such as toxic explosion. 

If you are buying tarp that is not for bugging-out and is only for repairing damage to your home, then you can look for something over 16 mil thick.  The thicker the sheeting the more expensive it is.  Do not consider sheeting less that 6 mil thick.  If possible go for at least 10 mil.  Sheeting is also useful for when you need to create shelters away from your home, but bear in mind the extra weight.

Toxic attacks or accidents are specific types of emergencies that require particular preparation.  For this incident it will usually be best to shelter-in-place.  Identify one room of your home that is the optimum for providing protection.  It should have few windows, doors etc, yet also have access to running water. 

Do not seal this room in advance, instead you should prepare carefully so that you will be able to seal it completely at very short notice.  To do this you will require a combination of duct tape and plastic sheeting.  Measure all the openings in the room – windows, doors, vents etc – and add six inches in each dimension.  Next cut pieces of the tarp to cover these openings. 

Make sure you have included all air-conditioning and heating vents.  In an emergency you will need to duct tape these sheets to the openings.  Carefully label each piece so you know which opening it should cover.  Take a moment to check for any other small openings you may have missed, including cracks in walls and ceilings and between floorboards.  Turn of any ventilation systems.

When you have to seal the room, use duct tape to securely fasten the plastic sheeting to the walls. Duct tape around heat pipes or any cables that enter the room.  

ITEM #38 - DUCT TAPE

With the plastic sheeting you should always keep two rolls of duct tape.  Duct tape is a fantastic item for preppers.  It is incredible flexible and must have at least a million uses!  It is perfect for helping shore up your shelter and protecting windows etc from damage.  Remember to always use duct tape when it is dry because you will have problems trying to keep it sticking in wet weather. 

The Department of Homeland security advices that duct tape more that is more than 10 mils thick should be used.  Although more expensive, it is well worth investing a little more in this essential item.  The chances are you find many uses for it. 

ITEM #39 – BASIC HAND TOOLS

No SHTF stockpile is complete without your basic hand tools.  This should include all the essential tools, including hammers, nails, screws, screwdrivers, saws, axes, a range of knives knives and scissors. You should also be sure you have anything else you need to build a shelter and do any running repairs.

After collecting your stockpile, your next job is to make sure you have a main tool chest, for your shelter-in-place.  Everything you need should be in this.  It should be kept in a secure and safe location.  You will also need a secondary tool bag for bugging-out.  This will contain just the essentials.  Of course, a good-quality Swiss-army knife is going to come in very useful. 

Chapter 5 – Power, Light and Communication

When the SHTF it is likely that one of the first things affected will be the mains electricity supply.  The electricity is supply is vulnerable to disruption from a range of man-made and natural disasters.  This is crucial when you consider how many everyday tools we use require power from the grid.  In terms of survival, power is needed for two of our basic needs – food and shelter. 

We use electricity for storing and preparing food.  Take stock of how much food you store in refrigerators and freezers.   How much would you be able to store for any length of time without power?  Does your pantry depend on electricity to keep the food items cool and dry?

You then need to consider your shelter.  In our modern world we use electricity to help make our homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summertime.  What kind of shelter would your home provide without a reliance on electricity? 

Once you are aware of how dependent you are on electricity there are two ways to deal with it for when SHTF.  The first is to try to counter your dependence on the mains supply by generating your own electricity – basically trying to live 'off-grid.'

To do this you will need a generator and the fuel to power it.  There are plenty of people who generate their own electricity, but be aware that the start-up costs and price of fuel, are significantly higher than the price of grid electricity.

Another option is to explore environmental solutions.  These boil down to two options - solar and wind power.  While both give the possibility of providing a cheap and inexhaustible supply of power, the obvious problem is that it is not always sunny or windy.  Renewable energy is simply too unreliable for you to be able to depend on it.  Living off-grid must always mean a combination of environmental energy sources, a fuel generator and battery back-up.  

The second way of preparing to survive without mains electricity is to aim to survive on minimal power.  To do this, you will need a number of essential SHTF stockpile items to help you through the power-outage. 

ITEM #40 - LED FLASHLIGHT

Once the SHFT and night falls, don't be surprised if many people panic.  It may seem strange but in our modern world, complete darkness is something many of us are no longer used to.  Be prepped by stockpiling at least one good-quality LED flashlight.  Light emitting diode flashlights are many times more efficient than traditional bulbs and good quality LED flashlights can last up to 80 hours without needing a battery change.  Even so, be prepared with the correct batteries.  Choose a flashlight that has a shatterproof lens and has the protective casing to enable it to survive a drop.

The standard flashlight might not be the only light you choose to invest in.  You could also equip yourself with a number of 'lantern-style' flashlights to provide illumination for your home.  A 'hands-free' headlight attached to a headband provides another useful option.  This ideal for when you need to work or do repairs in the dark.

ITEM #41 - LIGHT STICKS

Another great product to help you deal with a power-outage emergency are light sticks, sometimes sold as glow sticks.  They do not require either electricity or a spark and have the great advantage of being waterproof.   They rely on a chemical reaction, which is set off when they are opened.  While not particularly bright, they will give 12 hours of light.

Recent disasters highlight the importance of good communication.  They also give a practical illustration of how reliant we have become on our cell phones and how quickly the cell phone network collapses leaving us unable to contact our family and make those important plans.

Be prepared for this by making sure you have a battery-operated cell charger and a spare battery.  And remember, although the network may become too overloaded for you to make calls, text-messages can often still get through. 

ITEM #42 – A SOLAR CHARGER

Not the full on solar panels fitted to a roof that aim to supplement your mains supply, but instead a small solar charger.  This can be used to charge up all those electronic devices we use everyday, but could quickly be rendered useless by a power-outage.  It can charge the devices fully and plug into anything with a USB port.  

ITEM #43 - BATTERY-OPERATED RADIO

A battery-operated radio really is a vital item for when the SHTF.  It allows to  hear the latest news and information, which is all useful information for when you are having to make some important decisions. 

If you suffer a chemical attack and need to retreat to your sealed room, remember to take your radio and a supply of batteries with you.  Your radio will be your only contact with the outside world and only way of knowing when it is safe to emerge.

ITEM #44 – TWO-WAY RADIOS

In a disaster situation the normal methods of communication can quickly be knocked out.  When SHTF good communication is key if you are going to get your family through the disaster situation.   When the cell phone system fails, walkie-talkies are a great back-up method of communication.  Try a product called GoTenna, this can turn your phone into a walkie-talkie. 

ITEM #45 – A SIGNAL MIRROR

When all modes of modern communication are out and your batteries have gone, it is time to revert to the real basic survival methods.  A signal mirror requires nothing more than sunlight and, with a little knowledge of Morse, or your own code, you can be communicating over long distances.

ITEM #46 – A WIND-UP CLOCK

Wind-up clocks, like wind-up radios, are fantastic additions to your SHTF stockpile.  A basic, old-fashioned clock, or watch, can come in really useful.  By just winding up your clock everyday, you can not only co-ordinate with others, but have a reliable wake-up alarm. 

Chapter 6 – Sanitation and First Aid

ITEM #47 – PERSONAL SANITATION ITEMS

Personal sanitation items are not only necessary for you to feel happy and comfortable, they also keep you hygienic and healthy.  Here are some items you should definitely keep in your stockpile.

Toilet paper is one item you will feel unhappy going without for a day, never mind trying to survive a SHTF situation.  So, don't risk finding yourself without and make sure you have it stockpiled.  Also, be sure you have enough diapers for infants and feminine hygiene products.  Paper towels are incredibly useful and have about a million uses, so make sure you have stockpiled plenty.   

Another great product to stockpile is cotton balls.  They are great for general first aid uses and can be employed as a fantastic fire-starer. 

You will already have towels in your home, but having plenty of spare towels for when SHTF is a good idea.  They can come in very useful for a range of cleaning and sanitary tasks and will be invaluable should you experience flooding. 

ITEM #48 - SOAP

Stockpile plenty of soap.  In a SHTF scenario, it is crucial you do all you can to avoid any risk of infection.  Soap can be used to keep you clean, your cutlery clean and your clothes.  

ITEM #49 – GLUE, PINS, THREADS AND NEEDLES

These are necessary for applying bandages and slings etc.  As well as patching up yourself and others, it is likely that at some point you will have to do running repairs to your shelter, your clothes or footwear.  We are used to simply going out to a mall to replace a worn t-shirt, but when the SHTF that won't be an option.  It will be a case of mend and make do.  In this situation a simple sewing kit will suddenly become an essential item.  Likewise, safety pins will help you to fasten all manner of things, including tears in shelters, clothes and packaging. 

Pack some strong glue.  If you need to fasten a broken show this will help you out.

ITEM #50 - FIRST AID KIT

The Red Cross supply a Deluxe Family First Aid Kit.  This is an excellent general purpose first aid kit.  However, this is described as a '72 Hour Kit' and for longer term survival plans you will need to adapt it. 

For your shelter-in-place kit you will need to add a number of items and take into consideration your family's specific needs.  Remember that the best first aid kit will always be the one that you create yourself, as it will be tailored to your needs.  Do not be tempted to simply buy one and assume it has everything you need.  You need to personalize it. 

The 72 Hour Kit weighs 2 pounds so for Bugging-Out you may need to use something lighter.  The Red Cross also offer a 'Ready' First Aid Kit with just the minimum of bare essentials.  This weighs in at less than a pound and could be kept in your Bug-Out bag. 

Chapter 7 – Security

The best self-defense strategy is to keep unwanted visitors as far away as possible from your home.  Surveillance is your first line of defense.  Knowing when someone is in the area and who they are is invaluable.  You do not want to be taken unawares. 

This final chapter features five items that can prevent intruders from entering your property.  

ITEM #51 – SECURITY CAMERAS & LIGHTING

A home security system is now inexpensive enough to be well within the reach of most.   We wanted one, too. The cost of a remote control security system is outrageous, so we decided to build our own.

Exterior lighting allows us to see what is happening on our property, it can also help us feel reassured when returning to our home.  A system of security cameras allows you to see exactly what is happening on your property, and gives you the added benefit of being able to extend your range of vision beyond fences and trees etc, to further afield.

Of course, the big problem of such a system is that it is dependent on the power supply.  Nevertheless, many people still believe it is something worth investing in.

ITEM #52 – BARBED WIRE

From the high-tech and expensive, to a very cheap option.  Even when the power is out, barbed wire will help intruders think twice.  A bale of barbed wire can be bought for only around $100, but it does the job.  In the First World War, barbed wire kept the biggest armies in the world at bay and it hasn't lost any of its effectiveness.  

ITEM #53 – SECURE DOORS

If intruders make it onto your property, they will be assessing the two points of weakness on your home – doors and windows.  If you can make sure these look well-defended, the chances are the intruders will move on and look for easier pickings.

There are a number of steps you can take to make your doors more secure.  Firstly, you can replace any hollow-core doors with solid-cores.  You should also ensure that all exterior doors open inwards to prevent would-be intruders from simply removing the hinge-pin.  An important step to securing your doorways is to replace all your locks with standard or vertical deadbolts.

ITEM #54 – STRIKE-PLATES

To prevent your doors from simply being kicked down, you will need to install strike-plates.  A heavy-metal strike plate should be installed on all exterior doors with extra-long screws.  Rather than installing a plate, you may want to use a product called Bar-ricade. It is essentially the same idea and same outcome, but rather than a plate it employs a metal bar mounted to the inside of your door frame, again using long screws. 

ITEM #55 – SECURE WINDOWS

The weakest part of your home are your windows.  There are many security windows available on the market, but they can be expensive.  There are also a number of products that offer a cheaper alternative.  Security window film is great for protecting your windows against storm and earthquake damage and, of course, makes it much more difficult for them to be smashed in by hostile individuals. 

Conclusion

First, prepare a solid survival strategy.  Second, stockpile the essential items you need to put the strategy into action.  These are the two steps you need to take to ensure you are equipped to survive when the SHTF.

Begin your stockpile with the fundamentals for addressing human need – your food and water supply.  Then think about how you can provide yourself with power, communication and light.  You also need to make sure you have the right items to keep you and your family healthy and comfortable.  Lastly, you may want to think about how to keep your family safe and protected.  When the SHTF, it would be very foolish to go out looking for trouble.  However, we do need to prepare for the very worse eventualities. 

What To Do When The SHTF

The key to successful prepping is to have everything in place well before a disaster occurs. You should know exactly what to do when SHTF. Your plans should be entirely self-sufficient. You should not expect any help from the government or society in general. These 55 items you should stockpile are chosen to ensure that you can put your survival plan into operation at a moment's notice. You will not need anything else.

When SHTF the hours and days that follow will be crucially important. You should assume that you will have to act out your plan while confusion and panic is gripping the rest of the world. It is impossible to know how people will react, but we should be ready to deal with the most unpredictable and volatile scenarios.

Depending on the exact nature of the SHTF eventuality, there is a good chance that people simply won't know what to do. We know from experience that very often people's natural coping mechanism is to simply deny what is happening to themselves. It could be that many people won't actually even know what has happened. Either way, we can expect that before the enormity becomes apparent, many people will simply go on behaving as normal.

If you have a survival plan and stockpile in place, this is your opportunity to increase your resources. You know what has taken place. You also know what you need to survive. The short window of opportunity before disaster proper unfolds, allows you to quickly and clinically stock up on essential perishable items that cannot be stored well in advance.

At the grocery store, calmly load up on all the most important perishable items. That means fresh foods that you can consume in the coming days.

Once you have done everything possible in those first few hours it is time to put your survival plan into operation and put your trust in the items you have stockpiled. 

Prepper's Pantry

25 Tips on How to Build a 12 Month Food Supply in 90 Days

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 – How To Make The Correct Preparations

Chapter 2 – How To Set Up Your Prepper's Pantry

Chapter 3 – How To Store Water

Chapter 4 – How to Preserve and Can your Own Food

Chapter 5 – How To Prep A Food Stockpile That Will Last A Year

Chapter 6 – How To Build A Food Store That Will Last Months

Chapter 7 – How To Make The Most Of Your Short-Term Storage

Chapter 8 – How To Be Sure You Are Properly Equipped

Conclusion

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Introduction

Why You Need A 12 Month Food Supply

Have you ever stopped to consider how you would be able to care for your family if your community was hit by a disaster?  Do you know what you would do if the services you depend on were damaged?  How sure are you that, in the event of a calamity, you would be able to survive?

No one can predict natural disasters, such as flooding, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, winter storms or hurricanes?  All we can say that these happen regularly and that some areas of the world will always be more susceptible to them.  In the United States many areas exist at a continual risk from earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes.  That they will strike at some point is simply a fact of life.  We just don't know when or where.

Many experts suspect that human interventions in the environment have created the conditions for an increased number of these natural disasters.  Whether you subscribe to this point of view or not, what is clear is that, due to the way modern society is organized, the potential repercussions of a natural disaster have become much more profound.

When you add to this the increased potential for man-made disasters to be more widespread and more damaging than any time in history, there is, perhaps, a good reason that so many people are contemplating what they would do in the event of such an event.  The question that is at the forefront of their minds is how they would survive without access to food, water, and electricity for weeks, months, or even a year? 

It is not only the media which is asking people to think about what to do if disaster strikes.  The recommendation comes from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross.  Their considered advice it that you should store sufficient food and water supplies to enable you to provide for your family in the event of an emergency.

An Unpredictable Age

We live in an unpredictable age.  The twenty-first century has brought us many disturbing developments.  From 9/11 and fundamentalist terrorism, to Ebola and pandemics that can barely be controlled, financial collapses, a volatile economic climate, and war, this new century has brought may new challenges and is characterized by uncertainty. 

In some ways, these are the same things that have worried people in the past.  However, what makes these new challenges more disturbing than those before, is that we live in a truly global society.  The terrorism is not confined to one part of the world, it can easily strike anywhere on the planet.  Diseases can not be confined to any one location, once they are exposed to an international airport hub, they are spread to all parts of the globe.  Financial problems in one region rapidly infest the rest of the world.

Globalization has allowed us to enjoy all the good things the world, but it has also exposed us to all the risks.  We can no longer feel secure and insulated in our state or community.  There is nothing national borders or the state can do to protect us. 

How A Reliance On Technology Puts Us At Risk

In our hyper-connected world, disasters cannot be contained and have the potential to be much worse than before.  But more than this, the repercussions of any disaster could be made much worse by our reliance on technology. 

In the last 20 years we have become completely dependent on the internet and mobile technology for even our most basic needs.  While this has brought many benefits, this also comes with a great risk.  It doesn't take a lot to knock out communications and the energy supply.  Without electricity we may very quickly find that the society we have built will quickly collapse.

It is not only our lives, as individual consumers, that is ruled and run by technology, but all the automated systems that run our society and economy.  We have built a very complex and sensitive society, but the fact is, we have built it on unstable ground.

If we cast our minds back to the panic that ensued after Hurricane Katrina.  What sticks in the memory is not the storm itself, or even the flooding, but the complete social breakdown the city subsequently suffered.  The city deprived of the basic services was unable to cope and the state and federal bodies struggled to assist.

The reason for this is the way our society is nor organized.  The supply chain which brings us all our basic needs is incredible complex and intricate.  It brings together elements from all over the world in systems that we find very difficult to imagine.  The process that brings a bag of chips or a bottle of water into our local store are incredibly complicated.  However, the more complex the systems are, the less robust they become.  As a result, a natural disaster can easily disrupt the delivery of those chips and that bottle of water.

There is a further problem.  Suppliers increasingly use 'just-in-time' strategies to eliminate waste and streamline their operations.  This means that the signal to order more bags of chips and bottles of water is not made automatically until the shelves in your local store have run down.  Ordinarily, this would not matter.  The supply chain is sensitive enough to send the order efficiently back up the chain and deliveries are made before the store runs out.  However, if there is an emergency incident that affects any part of this chain (and remember these chains can cover huge areas), then suddenly the system falls down.  Once the few bags of chips and bottles of water in your local store have gone, that's it, they can't get any more and the place they are stored could be anywhere.  What is worse is that everyone is aware of this.  We have built scarcity into our economic system and as consumers we are well-aware of this – our first response is to panic buy.  Almost immediately, the supplies have been taken and the shelves are empty.  This is what happened in New Orleans.  

You may also what to consider the remarkable fact that there is not a single person living, who can make a cell phone on their own.  Everyday objects, such as a cell phone, which we depend on for basic needs, are themselves so complex and the product of complicated manufacturing, that we have no idea how they work.  Compare this to the traditional tools that people have been dependent on for all of history apart from the present time – spades, hammers, receptacles etc.  We don't have to be an expert to know how these work and could probably make one if we had to.  But instead, we find ourselves completely dependent on technology and complex supply systems that are impossible for us to ever understand.  Twenty-first century life is built around the way huge organizations work together across the globe.  The advantages this brings us are undoubtedly huge,  but what happens if the organizations collapse? 

As the cell phone has become an essential for many people, we have suddenly been removed from the basic methods of survival.  What was obvious for almost all of human history, has for many suddenly become completely irrelevant.  When we ask ourselves the questions about how well prepared we are for a natural or man-made disaster, we are really asking ourselves how well we could care for our family without being able to drive to the local store or order a pizza online.  The fact is, by becoming so dependent on technological innovations, we have become more vulnerable to their collapse. The very technology that makes modern life so enjoyable, could be the thing that exacerbates confusion and despair in an emergency. 

Considering that twenty-first life seems to exist on a knife edge, it is little wonder that increasing numbers of people are taking the necessary steps to ensure that they have a year-long supply of food and water in the event of an emergency. 

We cannot live long without food and water.  Not having access to a supply leaves us vulnerable to whatever the future can throw at us.  On the other hand, if we know that we have access to a safe and reliable source of food and water, it serves as an important guarantee of our family's future.   Just knowing that you always have access to a food store is reassuring.  The 12 month food supply you will  create in your prepper's pantry is not a luxury, but an investment for your family; one that could make all the difference should disaster strike.

The Advice in this Book

There are three important numbers in this book: 25, 12 and 90.  The book is contains 25 great tips that will help you create a prepper's pantry that will supply food for 12 months.  The process of building up this supply will not rake you more than 90 days.

This book is structured around practical guidance that enables you to organize a pantry from scratch.  These 25 tips will take you through each stage of preparing your pantry. 

Chapter 1 – How To Make The Correct Preparations

Making A Start

It was Mark Twain who observed that: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”  He was warning us of the dangers of procrastination.  When we have very busy lives, putting off the start of a project is always a temptation.  With something like creating a prepper's pantry, the temptation is doubly strong.  Not only does a prepper's pantry take more than a day to properly establish, the need for a food store is never in the present, but always in the future. 

The problem is, one day that future may come, and if you haven't made the correct preparations, you could live to regret it.

The answer, is to listen to Mark Twain's advice, and make a start as soon as possible.  However, before you head to a wholesalers and start stocking up with bulk food stuffs, it makes sense to take a little time to carefully plan what you are going to do.   

Tip #1:  Make Your Prepper's Pantry Part Of Your Overall Survival Strategy

As we all know, food and water are fundamental needs.  Without them, humans cannot survive for more than a few days.  We all know how it feels to be hungry or thirsty and so the desire to ensure we always have access to food and water is a very basic desire. 

However, your prepper's pantry should not be though of as operating in isolation from all your other needs. The best prepper's make sure their pantry is integrated  into their overall strategy for survival. 

This means that you must consider your other essential needs.  For example, will you be able to keep yourself and your store secure and dry?  You can have the best food store in the world, but if you cannot access because it is not in a place where you can find shelter, the store is useless.  The key thing to remember is that a prepper's pantry is something that should be used.  It is not simply a store that can be forgotten about, always bear in mind how you will use it in an emergency.

Therefore, you need to make sure your survival pantry is at the heart of a total survival strategy that will not only keep you fed and watered, but will ensure you are warm, dry and secure.  As you start to prepare your store, you need to ask yourself whether you will you be able to access your store without compromising your other survival needs.

A crucial consideration is the food preparation process.  Many prepares make the mistake of stocking up on food types which, in the event of an emergency, they will not be able to use.  Food preparation often requires heat, which means having an access to some form of power.  If the grid goes down, will you be able to  access alternative sources of power? 

Some foods require baking, some require grinding or processing in some way.  Many food stuffs need to be combined with other food to prepare meals.  May foods require a lot of water for them to be used.  All these factors need to be taken into consideration.

There are also further practical considerations to think about when starting a pantry.  Consider which people will have access to your prepper's pantry and how many people you expect it to supply.    You will need to consider security and how  you will be able to protect your pantry.  It is also necessary to think about whether you will be preparing food on the same site as your pantry, or moving it elsewhere. 

Tip #2: Carefully Consider The Site Of Your Preppers Pantry

This leads us into the second tip.  The space you choose for your prepper's pantry is extremely important.  You may feel as if you just want to get some food stocked first and any available space will do at first.  While this is understandable, it is certainly much better to take a little care about where to site your pantry.  The quantity and quality of space you choose is crucial to the viability of your food store. 

Of course, the exact space you choose will be heavily dependent on your own particular circumstances. However, there are some general rules which can guide you to making the best choice.

Firstly, your prepper's pantry should be in a space that is dry, cool and dark.  This is essential if you plan to store food for up to 12 months and maybe longer.  This means you should be cautious of using basements which can be liable to damp or  even flooding.  Also exercise caution when trying to utilize roof spaces. Although this may seem like a good use of space, these areas are likely to get too hot.

It could be that the space that offers the best conditions and the best capacity for storing enough food is actually away from your living space.  Some preppers do  choose to base their pantry away from their living space.  If you go for this option, you need to be certain that you will be able to get to your pantry in an emergency.  Wherever your pantry is located, remember that it needs to be in a secure location to protect it from the prying eyes of both animals and other humans.

Lastly, the size of your pantry space is important.  It goes without saying that the more space you can allocate for your pantry, the greater the amount of food and water you will be able to store in it.  In this guide we are planning to build up a store that will serve you for 12 months.  Exactly how much food and water you will require over this period depends on how many people you need to feed, their ages and dietary needs.  However, if you take a look at how much food is currently stored in your kitchen, in your fridge and freezer and think how long that will keep your family going, this should give you some idea of the space you need.  This might seem a little bit daunting, however, space can be saved in a pantry by clever stacking and packing.  You don't need access to everything at once.

The fact is that for some a large preppers pantry is a possibility, while for others. space will inevitably be constrained.   However much space you have, the key is to make the best use of the space you have available to you.  You can achieve this through careful planning which focuses on choosing the right foods, organizing your store correctly and using it as efficiently as possible.

When planning a location for their preppers pantry, many preppers conclude that, to be extra secure, to or more locations is preferable to one.  For them, the risk of losing all their food is too great to take.  Their idea is by not putting all their eggs in one basket, they are spreading the risk.  They envisage that as a disaster unfolds they may lose control over their store.  By having back-up stores they are helping to spread the risk and increase their chances of survival.

If you should want to establish a network of pantries, perhaps working with people you trust to ensure that if anything happens to one pantry, all will not be lost, then that seems like a sensible idea.  However, that may be something to think about once you have your own food store up and running.

Whether it is worries about the perfect location for your pantry, or how big it should be, at some point you must put these worries to one side and return to Mark Twain's advice and not let these factors prevent you from making a start.  Even if you are only able to create a smaller pantry than you would wish, don't be put off from doing this all together. A small amount of food and water could make a huge difference to your family's comfort and chances of survival.  Once you have established your prepper's pantry, you can look to improve or extend it later.

This guide will show you how to create a pantry that will support you and your family through 12 months, but you are, of course, at liberty to modify the advice here so that it suits your own personal needs.     

Tip #3: Plan Your Use Of The Pantry

A key idea in this guide is that you should carefully plan how you are going to use your food store as you create it.  A common mistake is simply to pack in as much long-lasting food into a space as possible, close the door and assume that, in the event of an emergency, you will be able to use it.

For a variety of reasons, this is likely not to be the case, and you will be left with a lot of food that you are unable to eat and is simply useless.  For this reason, the best prepper's pantries are always those which are created with a detailed plan of how they are going to be used.

An important part of this plan is knowing when you are going to consume each of your resources.  This involves developing a phased schedule for each item.  Once you know this, you can optimize the efficiency of your pantry by storing goods in the correct order.  Knowing you only need access to the food you will use next allows much more to be packed into a specific space.  A plan such as this also means you will be able to store foods you will use together next to each other and know which foods require particular preparation. 

If you carefully consider how you will use the food in an emergency situation, it will avoid the scenario of finding that you have food that you are unable to use.  A common mistake is to stock up on large amounts of raw grains, without considering how exactly they are to be used to produce meals and the specialist equipment it requires. 

Rather than thinking of your preppers pantry as simply an inert store, conceptualize it as a tool that you will use in an emergency. True prepping cannot be reduced to simply stocking up with food.  Instead, it is about being prepared for action and being able to use the tools that you have at your disposal.

A key idea is to organize your pantry for the short, medium and long-term.  It is a simple division, but can be really useful in helping you plan for using your food store. If we take the 12 month period and divide it into three phases, we are looking at a short-term of up to the first month, a medium-term, which takes you for around a further six months, and a long-term store, which will last you a year and possibly longer.

Tip #4: Adapt Your Prepper's Pantry So It Is Unique To Your Family

This guide does not advocate a one-size-fits-all solution for your prepper's pantry.  It gives practical advice on the best way of preparing your pantry, but it recognizes that the most important aspect of any pantry is that it is created with your own family's needs in mind.

The aim of any prepper's pantry is to make sure you are providing for your family's needs. No one knows your family's and tastes better than you.  You are more aware than anyone what is right for your family and the foods that will be best for them.  For this reason, you shouldn't hesitate to take the advice in this book as a starting point, which you can adapt to your family's specific needs.

It is also worth remembering that, although food can be thought of strictly in terms of its nutritional value – the vitamins, minerals and calories it contains – eating is much more than this alone.  Eating a meal is not only about fueling your body.  Food does keep our bodies alive, but food is far more significant than this.  Eating with people builds the bonds between them, and meals, in times of crisis help to maintain feelings of well-being.  Food makes people feel happy, safe and secure. 

The psychological importance of food should not be discounted when thinking about your pantry.  Including a child's favorite candy could be a valuable addition, even if its nutritional value is negligible.   Including a family's favorite condiment will not make much difference to their physical health, but psychological, it may make a huge difference to meal times.

So, don't be afraid to use the advice here as simply a starting point with which you can shape a pantry that is perfectly suited to your family, its own special needs and tastes.  If you can do this, your pantry will offer more than simple nutritional support.  It will act as a psychological safeguard against the uncertain times that we live in. Even in an emergency situation, your prepper's pantry will offer you comforting normality. 

Tip #5: Remember To Prep For Your Pets

If we are aiming to allow ourselves to enjoy family life as much as possible, we should also prepare a pantry for your pets.  It seems obvious, but many preppers, when confronting the hard logistics of preparing for an emergency either forget about their pets or discount them. If you do not prepare a food supply for your dogs and cats you will only end up using your own valuable supplies to keep them fed.  So the sensible option is to prepare for their needs now.

Tip #6:  Prioritize Water And Liquids

There is a whole chapter on this coming up.  But having sufficient liquids is so essential it makes sense to emphasize it here as well.  In almost all emergency relief situations, the main concern is for clean water.  Water is vital for anyone with injuries or who needs medical care. 

As everyone knows, humans cannot survive long without water. Without a supply water your chances of survival are limited.  Furthermore, your drinking water needs to be clean. 

But we don't need water only to drink.  It is also used for washing ourselves, our clothes, our cooking utensils and our homes.  If you stop to think about how much water your family needs over the course of 12 months, you will start to appreciate the scale of the problem. 

The real problem is that we never need to stop and imagine it.  Running water delivered, on demand, to our homes whenever we need it, has become the norm.  We take it for granted.  For preppers, anything that modern society takes for granted, should cause us to stop and think.  In an emergency, is is those things that seem so commonplace and normal that are likely to cause the biggest danger by their disappearance. 

Chapter 2 – How To Set Up Your Prepper's Pantry

Tip #7: Always Keep Your Prepper's Pantry Cool, Dry And Dark

The key concept when you are establishing your prepper's pantry is food preservation.  Food can only be effectively preserved if it is free of bacteria.  Bacteria breed in water and to ensure that they cannot breed in your pantry you must keep it as dry as possible. 

Unless you are freezing or refrigerating food, it should be stored in a cool environment.  The best temperature for almost all food is from 40 to 72 degrees. If food is stored at temperatures warmer than this, it will quickly lose flavor, texture, and appearance. 

These are important considerations when you are thinking about the location of your pantry. If you do encounter problems with moisture, consider installing an air-conditioning unit or dehumidifier, which are both effective at preventing moisture from accumulating.  Of course, these both require a power source. 

Light is also damaging to your food as it is detrimental to both the flavor and appearance of food.  It is preferable if your pantry has not windows.  If it does, these will need to be blocked up.  If you food is in clear containers, it is better to re-pack them in labeled boxes.

To prevent moisture from getting into packaging, makes sure that all food is stored in air-tight containers. 

Tip #8: Raise Food off The Ground and Away from Outside Walls

The floors and exterior walls of your pantry are the locations most at risk of suffering from moisture moisture accumulation.   To prevent your food from coming into contact with this, make sure it is always raised off the ground on pallets or shelves and never stacked directly against the wall. 

Tip #9: Keep Your Pantry Clear Of Pests

Not only are the air-tight containers useful for keeping out moisture, they also keep your food safe from pests.  Rodents and insects are incredibly persistent and any food that is not kept secure is at risk.  After opening packets of cookies, crackers, sugar, dried fruits, and nuts etc, they are best put into to plastic, resealable containers. 

Plastic containers are always best as card can easily be chewed through.  Imagine your dismay if, after carefully stockpiling your food, you find, that when you most need it, it has been rendered inedible because it was stored incorrectly.  If you do not use the correct containers, you may find that the household pests have a better chance of survival than you. 

Take special care when opening and closing the containers to make sure they are always re-sealed. 

Keep the floor and shelves of you pantry clean as a few crumbs or a little liquid will let pests know that this is a good place to set up residence.  

Tip #10: Keep your Pantry Secure

This is a straight-forward but important piece of advice.  All of your careful and expensive preparation could be undone in an emergency situation, if you don't keep your survival pantry protected.  You should protect your pantry with a solid door and a secure lock.  Make sure that the copies of your keys are safe. 

Tip #11: Think About Installing A Large Deep-Freezer

For preppers deep-freezers have big advantages and big disadvantages.  Most obviously, they allow you to store a huge range of foods for a long time.  For this reason it might be worth considering the possibility of using a large deep freezer. Commercial deep freezers as used by restaurants and shops are available, which can store a large amount of food.

Of course, the big disadvantage is that freezers need a power supply, either from the mains or elsewhere.  For this reason, preppers do not like to rely upon them.  On the other hand, they are well-insulated and are able to maintain a low-temperature for a time after the power has been shut down.   Good freezers should be able to keep ice-crystals in the food and keep it safe to eat.  Low-temperatures can be maintained by ensuring that your freezer is always well-stoked and that the seal is not damaged.  Once the power is off, you will need to restrict the number of times you open the door.  Using an inventory is a good way of knowing exactly what is in your freezer without spending a long time looking through it. 

Tip #12: Store A Full Range Of Foods

As mentioned in the introduction, knowing how you are going to use your pantry involves knowing which food types will require other food types.  This enables you to store a range of foods that can be used to create a range of meals, rather large stores of the same ingredients.

Thinking like this is likely to highlight to you that there are some foods that may not have been very high on your list of foods to prep, but which are essential if you are going to be able to make nutritious meals.   A large range of foods are  needed if you are going to create a fully-functioning prepper's pantry. 

It is tempting to simply stock up with bulk quantities of long-lasting foods.  However, without any variety in your diet, your are likely to make your pantry a source disappointment rather than enjoyment. 

Remember to mix up your store with herbs and spices, sauces, condiments, dressings and seasonings.  Don't forget the occasional sweet treat. 

Tip #13: Make Use Of An Inventory And Checklist

For any pantry, especially one which you hope to equip you for a year or more, an inventory it an essential item.  It is vital that during an emergency, and indeed before during the preparation stage, you know exactly how much of each food you have.

Keeping an up-to-date inventory is a matter of habit straight away.  If possible, you should record the exact quantities, any instructions for preparation, the dates the food was stored and any expiration dates. 

Once you start using your food store, you will need to keep it current by recording how much of each food you use.  As well as separate inventory lists, a good idea is to also write the information directly onto the container labels.  

Once you have built up your prepper's pantry, you will need to begin using and  replacing food to ensure that your have a rotation of stock and that all the food is as fresh as it can be.  This is when your inventory will start to become really instructive.  Once you start to use items your inventory will give you an accurate record how much food your family uses and the particular items they consume.  In turn, this can help you to think about modifying your pantry for the future.

How to choose the right foods for your pantry is a big issue.  This guide will give you a number of pointers to help you choose the correct options.   The following checklist can be really useful in evaluating foods:

For each food you consider putting into your pantry ask these ten questions:

How long will the food keep for?

Does it require special storage conditions?

Should it be stayed in particular containers?

How much space does it take up?

What equipment is needed to prepare it?

Does the food have to be heated?

Does the food require water to prepare it?

Can it only be used with other foods?

Can it be used to create a variety of different meals?

Does it make tasty meals?

What is the nutritional value of the food?

Chapter 3 – How To Store Water

Every person in your family will need to drink around half a gallon of drinking water per day to function normally.  For infants, nursing mothers, anyone suffering from an injury or an illness, or anyone who has to work, even more than this is likely to be needed.

We also require a large amount of water each day for preparing food, washing clothes, cleaning etc.  An extra gallon per person, per day is required for cooking and hygiene needs.

There is no getting away from it – we need a lot of water.  But the problem is that water is heavy, bulky, costly and is not at all easy to store.  Moreover, in everyday life, water appears to be cheap and is freely available and piped directly into our homes.   When an emergency hits, water will revert to the expensive and difficult-to-come-by commodity and anything we can do to secure our supply of water will be well worth it.   

Tip #14: Stockpile Commercially Bottled Water

The quickest way to solve the water problem is to stock-up on commercially bottled water.  Shops may have offers on large water butts, however you are far more likely to find good deals from wholesalers, who supply offices or gyms. 

When you store your water, always keep it in its original container and do not break the seal until you are ready to use it.  Bottled water will have a date of expiry, so remember to rotate it. 

Bottled water, like any commodity, can vary considerably in price.  After any incident or at times of uncertainty, the price of water is likely to increase.  There can also be water shortages.  Don't regret not stocking up now and prepare your water store in your pantry as soon as possible. 

Tip #15: Bottle Your Own Water

If you prefer, you can also bottle water using your own water source and receptacles.  At any local camping supplies retailer you will be able to purchase various sizes of 'food-grade water storage containers.'  These are ready to go and you simply need to fill them from your own water supply (assuming this is pure drinking water), seal the cap and write the bottling date on so you can consume in the correct order.

If you wish to be even more economical, you can reduce costs by recycling water containers.    If you do this, it is essential you ensure that the containers are clean.  Using containers that are in any way unclean can be very unhealthy.  To be sure you are using clean containers, follow these steps: 

Never use cardboard containers.  Tiny residues of sugars and proteins are impossible to remove from card and these may result in the spread of bacteria in your water.

Always use plastic containers as these can be thoroughly disinfected.  

The plastic containers need to be washed with soap and water.  They should then be carefully rinsed, ensuring all the soap is completely removed.  Whenever you touch the bottles be sure that your hands are completely clean.

The containers now need to be disinfected.  This is done by 1 tsp of plain chlorine bleach, as used normally in cleaning your home, and mixing with ¼ gallon of water to form a solution.  Let the solution wash over all the surfaces of your containers.  Once this is done, rinse all the surfaces of your containers carefully. 

You are now ready to begin filling your containers.  They can be filled directly from the water mains.  Be careful to be sure that you are using the original cap for each of the containers as you want to be certain you are completely sealing each one.  Fasten each cap securely. 

Commercial water will have expiration dates. If you bottle your own water, you need to use and replace it every six months.  Indicate the date you bottled your water by writing it on the container with a permanent marker. 

Tip #16: Use Alternative Sources Of Liquid

The overwhelming need for water can be reduced somewhat if you can reduce the quantity you use and think about alternative sources of liquid.

Canned seltzer water is a great idea.  Not only does it serve as a great alternative to the the usual water, but it also can be stored indefinitely.  It even works to relieve constipation!

It doesn't just have to be water in your prepper's pantry.  It is possible to store a huge range of canned liquids in order to supplement your water store.  This includes fruit juices or canned fruit.  You can also store vegetable juice.  But be wary of sodas – the high sugar content does not really help hydration and ca actually make you feel thirstier.  For the same reason, think carefully about stockpiling foods such as nuts, crackers and preserved foods that their high-salt content can be a problem.   Instead, think about storing canned foods which have a high liquid content.

A great deal of water is used in the cooking process.  By considering the alternatives you can not only cut down on water-use but make meal times more interesting. A great product is canned coconut milk.  It is fantastic for hydration and can be used to prepare a wide-range of meals and even cooks rice more quickly.   Consider how you can use cans of stewed tomatoes, or beef, chicken and vegetable stock, even beer.

Chapter 4 – How to Preserve and Can your Own Food

Once you have established a water supply in your pantry, you can think about stocking up on appropriate foods.  As we will see, to prepare for a 12 month time frame will require storing a lot of canned foods.  Obviously, these are plentiful and quite inexpensive to buy.  However, you may also want to consider canning your own foods.  There is some preparation involved and you will need to start thinking about this at the start of our 90 day prepping period. 

But many people will consider the extra preparation worth it for the benefits of enjoying their own canned food.  It is also inexpensive and the canning process itself can be a lot of fun.  The process of canning food is fairly straight-forward and, as long as you follow the correct procedure it is safe.

The process is essentially the same for all canning. The food you wish to preserve is put into containers which are heated to a high temperature to remove the air and kill bacteria.  The cans are then cooled in order to form a vacuum seal, which effectively prevents air and bacteria from getting back in.

Tip #17: Pick The Right Way Of Canning For The Food

There are two different types of canning: 'pressure canning' and 'boiling-water-bath canning'.

The particular steps of the process vary according to what type of food you are canning and it is important to use the procedure that is suited to your needs.  If you are canning goods that have a low-acid content, including meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables, then you should use pressure canning. 

In pressure canning the jars must be placed inside a pressure cooker.  This should be filled with between 2 and 3 inches of water and the heated to 240°F.

However, for pickles, jellies, fruits or tomatoes, the boiling-water-bath method should be used.  In the boiling-water-bath method jars are placed into a normal large pot, the pot is then filled with water and it is heated.

The exact time you should heat for depends on the type and quantity of food.  Purchasing a home canning kit is definitely recommended as it will equip you with all the necessary accessories and a recipe book to tell you the correct heating instructions.

The equipment you will need includes the jars, the lids and rings, and a rack to lower the jars into the water.  The is necessary because you need the water to circulate as it boils and the rack keeps your jars suspended above the base of your pot. You will also require a funnel to fill your jars, equipment to handle them once they are at high temperatures and tools to correctly measure the ‘headspace’ in the jar.

Once you have all the necessary tools, follow the following steps:

You can sterilize your jars and ring lids by leaving them in the dishwasher on steam dry. This could damage the flat lids, so instead sterilize these by placing them in a pan of hot water.

Place your rack in the pot, making sure it is in the lifted position and then start the water boiling. 

While the water is boiling use the funnel to fill the jars with the food you want preserve. 

It is very important that you leave the correct amount of “headspace” (space in the top of the jar).  Each type of food requires a different headspace and you will need to check the instructions in you canning pack. You should also make sure that the food is packed into the jar without any air bubbles.

Check the lids are clean so that no obstructions will prevent an airtight seal.

The canning pack comes with a 'magnetic lid wand'.  This should now be used to transfer your flat lids from the hot water to cover your jars.

Once the lids are on the jars you can screw on the ring lid on (there’s no need to screw it tightly).

Your canning pack will include a pair of lifting prongs, these can be used to lift each jar into the rack.  The rack should prevent the jars from touching. 

The rack can then be moved into the lower position.  This will result in the boiling water covering the lids.

The instructions will give you a specific time to boil the jars, when that time has elapsed, lift the rack. 

Leave the jars to cool.

Chapter 5 – How To Prep A Food Stockpile That Will Last A Year

Tip #18:  Rely On Old-Favorites

You are not the first person to build a perpper's pantry.  Moreover, the idea of building up a store of food is certainly not new.  Whether for storing over the winter, or for long journeys, people have a wealth of experience about which foods are best for stockpiling.  It makes sense to use this knowledge, stay safe and stick to the old favorites. 

Long-term food stores are traditionally composed of a number of items: water, wheat, rice, pasta and dehydrated milk, and it makes complete sense to utilize these as much as possible.  They will still be able to supply you with food after 12 months and for much further into the future.

Possibly the first food to be used for a long-term store was wheat.  If it is stored in the right way, wheat can be kept for an indefinite length of time.  Not only that, but whole wheat flour also has a great nutritional value.  Similarly, oats are also a  very healthy food that, traditionally, has been stored and used when it is needed.  As with all foods for the long-term store, you should be trying to use a little all the time, rather than shutting them away for the future.  This enables you get to know the best way of preparing them. 

Pasta is a great choice for prepping for 12 month periods and more.  It is cheap, flexible and can be prepared easily.  Pasta is a favorite prepping food as it is so flexible and people are familiar with using it to make a range of different meals. If stored correctly, pasta keeps for a very long time indeed.

All the same arguments apply to storing rice.  Try to store a range of different varieties of rice in order to keep your meals interesting.  Brown rice varieties are the most nutritious.  Always bear in mind the quantity of water cooking rice and pasta will use. 

You will also need to add water to powdered milk.  But powdered milk offers many advantages for a long-term store and because it has been heated to remove the moisture, you can keep a long time. 

Tip #19: Buy Dried Foods In Bulk To Save Money

As well as grains your long-term store should be composed of dried, freeze dried and dehydrated foods.  There is now a huge range of these foods available, including dried fruit and vegetables and meat products.  These are great for making soups.  Also consider storing fried fruit, such as raisins, dried apricots, dates, cranberries and mangos. These are healthy and can add a dash of color and variety to your diet.

Many of these can be ordered online and can be bought in built to save you money.  Because your long-term food storage won’t be continually used in the same way as your short-term stores, it makes sense to buy quantities.   Major food retailers offer good deals on packs of free dried food.  

Tip #20:  Don't Only Think About Dried Foods

In order to store foods for 12 months or more, you will mainly be stocking up on  dried, dehydrated, or freeze dried foods.  But its important to remember that you don't have to have only dried foods.

There are many food products that will easily last you over a year and which make a huge difference to you ability to make good meals.  These include, baking powder, sugar, condiments, spices, herbs, and alcohol.  

Although spices, salt and sugar do not take up much space in your pantry, they will make a noticeable difference to the quality of meals you are able to prepare.    Salt is an essential for preppers.  It lasts forever and can also be used as a preservative as it removes water from food and thus inhibits the growth of germs.

Spices don't take up much space either and a few spices can male all the difference to the meals you can prepare.  Spices to store include saffron, ginger, mustard, cumin and oregano. 

At first cheese may seem an odd suggestion for something to store.  However, hard cheeses such as Gouda, Parmesan or sharp Cheddar can be stored for long periods, and cheese that are encased in wax can still be eaten after twenty years!

Another must have long-term food is honey.  There are so many advantages to having honey in your pantry.  It can be used as a sweetener, it has medicinal properties as an antibiotic and a soother or sore throats, and it has an indefinite shelf-life. 

Chapter 6 – How To Build A Food Store That Will Last Months

Tip #21: Its All About The Cans

For storing food for more than a few months there is little doubt that cans are the most flexible and efficient way of stocking up.  For most preppers, cans make up the core component of their pantries.  When food is preserved in liquid and sealed in cans it offers the prepper both amazing nutritional value and a long-shelf life. The food in cans will easily keep for months and often many years after its official expiration date.  If rotated properly, cans will easily cover you for the 12 month period. Furthermore, the range of foods available in cans is amazing and can satisfy most tastes. 

Consider stoking canned meat and vegetable soups, as these are great sources of protein.  Canned root vegetables will provide you and your family with many of the vitamins they need and also the fiber to fill them up.   Cans of carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes are great, you can also try artichoke hearts, olives, asparagus, and sauerkraut.  One fantastic source of Vitamin A is canned pumpkin puree.  With all the canned vegetables they can be made into a great-tasting and healthy soup by cooking with garlic, spices and bouillon.

An interesting fact is that, pound for pound, canned fruit contains more calories than veg.  Fruit has the added advantage of being useful source of hydration.  Prep with canned mandarin oranges, peaches in syrup and pineapple chunks. 

While you are considering fruit, why not also think about storing jams. Even if you do not can them yourself, preservatives offer a great range of long-lasting fruits from strawberry to apple and blackberry.

Cans of oily fish, for example, salmon, sardines, mackerel and tuna, are a prepping essential because the supply us with important Omega 3 oils.

Tip #21:  Think Outside The Can

You will definitely need some cans in your store and their great advantage is that they are easy to stack and economical with space.  But that shouldn't mean you forget about other food sources.  With all the canned food around you will want to eat fresh food as long as possible.  Root vegetables and apples are great for storing in a pantry.  In the right conditions, you can keep carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic for a number of months and these will provide a welcome source of fresh food.  Remember not to store vegetables in plastic bags or in the refrigerator.

There are some great, flexible foods, such as crackers, which can be used as snacks or additions to meals.  Breakfast cereals can be stored for a long time and make for an easily prepared meal that has both vitamins and iron.  But remember, it requires milk!

Bread products cannot be kept for long outside of a freezer.  An exception to the rule is the German bread, pumpernickel.  Pumpernickel can be stored for 4 months in plastic and 2 years if it is kept in a can!

Stock has been mentioned before because it is an essential prepping item that enables you to get the best out of a whole range of other ingredients.  Use bouillon cubes made from chicken, beef or vegetable stock to improve the taste of a wide variety of meals.

Another kitchen essential and one that is often forgotten by preppers is oil.  Bear in mind that the cooking oil you normally use may not be the best one for storing.  For example, Crisco shortening lasts 2 years unopened, 1 year if opened.  Coconut oil is a great alternative and you can keep this for 18 months and more pricey, cold pressed coconut oils can remain in useable states for several years.

Many preppers focus on food at the expense of stocking up on their favorite drinks.  It is easy to store products such as coffee and tea and they both have a long shelf-life if store in tins.  Having your favorite hot drink in an emergency can be extremely beneficial. 

Chapter 7 – How To Make The Most Of Your Short-Term Storage

We are planning to build up a food store to last 12 months.  The majority of your prepper's pantry will be stocked full of food that, although you will continually rotate, is there because it can last a long time.  However, for the first few weeks of any emergency situation, you don't want to have to dive straight into your long-term store.  The foods you have kept in your long-term store are there precisely because they can be kept for a long period.  It makes no sense to start consuming them straight away. 

Instead, you need to have a plan to use the foods in your short-term store and live off them for as long as possible.  Of course, when there is an emergency situation,  it is very possible that you will have no real idea of how long it will last.  From the get-go, start to assume that you will have to use your store as sensibly and as efficiently as possible.  

This means that you are going to be very careful not to waste any food because it has gone off.  A key consideration will be whether you have power for your refrigerator and freezer.  Inevitably, the lack of mains power or a back-up will substantially alter the way you are able to consume your food.  Both eventualities could occur, so it seems sensible to plan for both.   

The most important consideration for managing your short-terms store is to know exactly what you have in it.  This knowledge will prevent any unnecessary waste and this is when your inventory comes into play. A tricky question is whether you should use the perishable food in your refrigerator first.  Food will last longer here, but if there is a danger of losing power, you should consume it first. 

Tip #22: Always Rotate

While your long and medium term stores are all about how carefully you have stocked-up on food, your short-term store is much more about how careful you are about what you use.   If you always use your food in the right order, you will always have a short-term store that has the maximum expiration. 

In your short-term store you may well have processed foods such as ready-meals (these often have a short expiration so you are unlikely to have them in your medium or long-term stores), for these always obey the expiration dates and throw out if they have been exceeded.   Always remember to store new items at the back of your short-term area to ensure a constant rotation of food. 

Tip #23: Don't Be Afraid To Experiment

The danger of a disaster happening in the very near future is substantially less than the danger of it occurring over the following years.  This means you will go through a number of rotations of your short-term pantry while your longer-term food store will remain much more constant.  Take this opportunity to experiment with various food types and methods of preservation and storage.  By trying out  a range of food types you will see what creates the best meals and this knowledge can be used to continually fine-tune your pantry.  Always make sure that your pantry is something you use and interact with, rather than something that is kept behind a door and forgotten about. 

Tip #24: Think Fresh

In terms of types of foods in your short-term store, you will probably be able to store mainly the foods you normally enjoy, but with special emphasis on rotating them to ensure they will keep you supplied for up to a month. 

However, you may want to pay special attention to those foods that you may be unable to obtain later and do not keep for long.  Fresh meat, fruit and vegetables are particularly important in a short-term store. 

Fresh meat is an extremely effective source of sustenance that can help keep people fit and healthy, but which may rapidly become scarce.  This includes red meat and chicken and turkey, as well as fish, such as fresh salmon.  Cooked meats such as sausages and hot dogs pack plenty of protein and should be eaten early in  the even of an emergency.

Chapter 8 – How To Be Sure You Are Properly Equipped

Tip #25: Make Sure You Have All The Equipment You Need

This last piece of advice is one of the most important. Many preppers have a tendency to focus on storing all that food without giving sufficient thought to how they are actually going to use it.  The key to avoiding this is to always try to use your store as much as possible.  That way you will know very well what you need to make it work.

Considering all the cans that are likely to accumulate in your pantry, the number one item you need is a can opener.  Make sure it is a manual can opener and make sure you have more than one. 

You also require the essential survival equipment that will allow you to prepare food in the even of a power outage.  The usual items are firewood, charcoal, lighter fuel, candles etc.  Make sure that you use these often and ensure that they are always kept in good condition. 

The camp stove is the traditional prepper tool of choice, but you should also consider using a Dutch oven.  Dutch ovens are really versatile and can give you a  regulated heat source and the possibility of baking food even if the electricity is out.

Your long-term store is likely to hold some whole grain wheat, to process this you will need to have a grain mill.  A manual hand mill will enable you to grind your own flour even if there is no power. 

Remember to store the products that enable you to keep your kitchen and your pantry clean. Another great piece of advice is to keep a stock of disposable paper plates, plastic utensils and cups.

Storing vitamin supplement is not an adequate substitute for storing real food.  However, it can still be a good idea to stock some multi-vitamins and also calcium, magnesium and zinc. 

A great piece of equipment that makes storing water easier are water-brick containers.  Water-brick containers make moving water easy as they are portable and easy to hold.  Not only that, water-brick containers are easy to stack and can be sued to fill almost any space in your pantry.

A rainwater collector is a great piece of kit that can work to ease the pressure on your valuable water store. Food-grade buckets are easily available, cost only about $4, make fantastic air-tight food containers and have a wide-range of other prepping uses. 

Conclusion

The guidance contained inside this book seeks to place the emphasis on one very important feature creating a prepper's pantry.  The fact is that, as with all  - like all aspects of prepping, your pantry will never actually be complete until your require it.  What that means is that your pantry should be a continual and evolving project.  The goal of this guide is to make sure that within 90 days you will have a pantry that is serviceable and able to provide for you and your family.

But that shouldn't be confused with the idea that your pantry is complete.  For once you have put together your prepper's pantry, the next stage is to begin to  manage it.  Taking control of your pantry in this way involves the careful rotation of the food and the continual inspection for spoilage.  It also means being aware of how you can better use the space and be even better prepared.   You should  never stop trying to find ways to make your pantry better stocked, more efficiently organized and more in-tune with your family's needs.

The best way to do this is to keep using your pantry.  This will help you rotate the stock and keep you aware of any spoilage.  It will also make clear if there are any foods that are too difficult or time consuming to prepare, or simply foods that your family really don't want to eat. 

The introduction to this book posed the question of how ready we are in the event of a disaster.  This book has provided 25 practical tips to make sure you are able to prepare a food supply for you and your family that ensures they have access to a reliable, secure and healthy food source resource. Once you have this physical safeguard in place, you will also have the psychological piece of mind and important guarantee that you have made the right plans to help guarantee your family's future. 

EMP Survival

33 Amazing Lessons on How to Survive an ElectroMagnetic Pulse

Table of Contents

Introduction

What is an EMP?

Chapter 01: Basics of EMP- Damages, Threats and Preparations

High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse

Coronal Mass Explosion

Threats of EMP

Lesson 01: Preparations for the EMP

Chapter 02: Food and Water Storage

Lesson 02: Grow Corn and Wheat

Lesson 03: Collect Spices and Seed

Lesson 04: Food Storage

Lesson 05: Drying and Storage Methods of Food

Lesson 06: Package and Storing of Food

Lesson 07: Tips to Use Dry Vegetables

Lesson 08: Nutritional Value of the Dehydrated Vegetable

Lesson 09: How do you store water?

Cleaning and Storage of Water

Chapter 03: What you need to do? Most Dangerous Places to Be in an EMP

Lesson 10: Food and Water

Lesson 11: Protect your Important Electronics

Lesson 12: Most Dangerous Places to be in an EMP

Commercial Airplane

Trapped in an Elevator

Ventilation Failure in the Premises

Chapter 04: Survival Health Issues

Lesson 13: Tips to Cleanse and Sanitize Products

Lesson 14: Tips to Clean and Sanitize the Food Cans and Surfaces

Lesson 15: Tips to Discard Human Waste

Cat Hole

Temporary Toilet (Trench Latrine)

Use Waste Disposal of the City

Chapter 05: Fire Safety and Burn Prevention

Lesson 16: Fireproof your Supplies

Lesson 17: Select Right type of Fire Extinguishers

Lesson 18: Useful Fire Safety Recommendations

Lesson 19: Tips to Rescue the Victim of Fire

Chapter 06: Response to Government Plans

Lesson 20: Know about the Government Plans

Lesson 21: Know about Refugee Camps

Chapter 07: Survival Supplies

Lesson 22: Faraday Cage

Thickness and Type of the Conducting Layer

Lesson 23: Drug Store Items

Lesson 24: Shelter and Camping Items

Lesson 25: Grocery Items

Peanut Butter

Whole-wheat Crackers

Nuts and Trail Mixture

Cereal, Granola Bars and Power Bars

Dry Fruits

Canned Tuna, Chicken and Turkey

Canned Soups, Vegetables and Chilies

Lesson 26: Communication Devices

Cell Phone with Radio Waves

Ambient Weather Radio

Emergency Solar Hand Crank

Radios and Walkie Talkies

CB Radio is Ideal for Cart

Lesson 27: Cooking Supplies

Chapter 08: Solar, Wind and Fire Power

Lesson 28: Tips to Store Solar Power

Lesson 29: Determine how much power you can store?

Lesson 30: Use of Battery Bank as Power Source

Lesson 31: Use of Wind Power

Lesson 32: Human Power Generators

Lesson 33: Cooking Power

Conclusion

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Introduction

The ElectroMagnetic pulse has no signal for you because there will be no warning sound, and your car can suddenly stop working. There are lots of devices that can be damaged because the wires, circuits and the electronic system of the devices will be affected. The communication system, public water system, sewer system, transportation and other devices may suffer from irreparable damage. The recovery process can be slow to fast because the power can be restored in a few hours, or it can be longer to several years. The restore can be delayed based on the type of damage and the ability of the crew members.

What is an EMP?

The electromagnetic pulse is a strategic weapon by stirring up damaging voltages and current. The electric circuits are not durable for an EMP. It is lethal to the electronic devices and the whole system. The chances of damage of the smaller electronic devices are greater than the larger devices. The nuclear EMP artillery explosion at high elevation can expand to various regions. The assault of the electromagnetic pulse can reach up to 1,500 miles and it will be the reason for great destruction. Below is a brief summary of the EMP nature of your understanding:

EMP is really strict because its one-time occurrence can be the reason of thousands of times damages. The strike can make your all protective and electronic devices useless.

EMP can cover the entire continent equals to the size of the United States, and the radiation can be originated by the interaction of the gamma radiation from the nuclear explosion.

The pulse will not hang around because it may last for only milliseconds, but it’s after effects are really long.

The human can’t sense it and it has no damaging effects on the human body.

It is really threatening to the big electronic systems as compared to the metal lines, cables, antenna and wires are obvious to greater damage.

The EMP is really difficult to understand, and it is really damaging for the modern electronic devices as compared to the old devices. The electronics are becoming smaller in size, but they are becoming more prone to damage.

It is really simple to defense the EMP because a metallic shield can be designed with a tinfoil to protect small and large electronic devices.

The sudden burst of the radiations can immediately change the energy level, and the electrical devices, appliances and vehicles will immediately stop working. The non-shielded devices will immediately stop working, and your food and water supply will also stop. It is important to understand the need of water and food supply. You should learn to live without all these facilities, electronic devices and traditional supply of the food and water. You will not be able to use your vehicles because they may stop running. You will be leaving on foot, or other physical vehicles. If your residential area is prone to an EMP attack, then you should learn to survive without all amenities and traditional food supply chain.

Chapter 01: Basics of EMP- Damages, Threats and Preparations

The electromagnetic pulse is a explode of electromagnetic radiation that may be the result of large nuclear or other explosions. The pulse can also be formed as a result of a magnetic field function. The EMP is really dangerous because it can generate destructive current and power surges within electric systems. There are two main causes of the large EMP in the modern world:

HEMP: High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse is created by the nuclear device explosion several hundred kilometers above the surface of the earth.

CME: Coronal Mass Expulsion is from the astral flare to create rapid change in the electric and magnetic field.

High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse

In the 1962, the HEMP devices were tested and the result was a huge explosion 250 miles above the surface of the Earth. The small devices were used over the Pacific Ocean due to the stronger magnetic fields in a particular area.

Coronal Mass Explosion 

It is not necessary that all solar flares cause CME because sometimes the CME cause little or no damage to the earth. It is quite similar to the HEMP, but its risk level can be low in comparison.

Threats of EMP

The chances of the HEMP are really low in the United States, but some nations have the potential of risk. Every year, the chances may increase because the EMP attacks because of several terrorist elements. The EMP can affect your electronic devices, and the simple way to protect your devices from EMP is the construction of the Faraday cage. The Faraday cage is designed with a metal container to protect your devices from the effects of EMP. The metal exterior provides you a good chance to protect your thing. The cage is large enough to protect all small and large items. The container has a form of insulation to protect your devices from the effects of EMP. The metal exterior can provide protection from the electromagnetic pulse strike. The Styrofoam insulation in the metal container protects almost thousands of devices of different sizes.

The large explosion of the EMP is really dangerous for the electronic devices because it can suddenly stop the work of electronic devices. They may lose power because you will not be able to control your vehicle. It will create massive causality on the globe. There are millions of people around the world working with machines, and the EMP moment can be dangerous for them. The sudden effects of EMP can be noticed on the supply chain of the world because the world will not receive shipments and other orders. The grocery stores of America are used to store lots of items on their shelves to deal with the EMP. The situation is really dangerous for the socioeconomic communities of the earth. Lots of the state may lose power for a few weeks or a month until the problem is detected and resolved.

Lesson 01: Preparations for the EMP

In order to deal with the EMP, it is important to become self-sufficient. Try to develop your own sources of power because the solar devices are available. Learn how to repair of different devices to deal with causalities. You should learn how to live without food and start your preparations before its happening.

You should learn to ride bike otherwise you will be forced to use your foot to go anywhere.

Arrange non-perishable food items and bottled water because the dehydrated food is easy to carry. You can arrange water supply, but there is no need to buy a 5-liter bottle. You can buy lots of half-liter water bottles because these are easy to arrange and you can use them for other work also.

You should have a survival kit for almost 72 hours because the situation can be worst for you. Try to prepare a BOB bag (Bug Out Bag) to carry all essential items to stay in the backwoods. Try to carry a lighter bag to make it convenient for you.

Gather different people to make a survival group, but keep people of different skills in each group. For instance, the group should contain a hacker, a mechanic, electrician and cook for your help.

If you find that there is a threat of nuclear war near your area, keep an eye on the news channels to know about the situation immediately.

If you want to go in a safe place, there is no need to use major roads because these may be full of people, so try to choose smaller and strange routes to avoid gridlock and access your safe place easily.

You can hide in the house using the curtains and switching off the lights after sundown and don’t make a noise.

If you have a threat that your selected location can be attacked by a mob, you can place guards for your security.

Try to get ready for every situation to avoid any possible threat. You should arrange all important things, but don’t tell anyone else about your arrangements.

You have to stay motivated by involving yourself in music, games, movies and other activities to maintain your morale up.

Chapter 02: Food and Water Storage

The food and water will be the main concern for the EMP survival days because the traditional supply may cut off. In this situation, you may not find anything from the market, or it may happen that you will not be able to access market. It will be a good idea to stock up dry food items like canned milk, rice, dry beans and other food items. You can survive on a non-perishable food items for a longer period of time to get sufficient nutrition. It will supply you necessary vitamins, minerals and other ingredients required for your body. Based on the circumstances, your food supply may not be enough for you.

Lesson 02: Grow Corn and Wheat

If you feel that your food supply is not enough and it is important for you to arrange a constant source of food, you can try to grow corn and wheat. Keep it in mind that you will grow crops with chemical fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides. Your farming style will be similar to the style of early 1870s. Your crop yield will be despondent because of no modern facilities. You can get 10 to 18 bushels of corn on an acre based on the weather and soil conditions. The wheat production can be between 5 and 9 bushels per acre.

Lesson 03: Collect Spices and Seed

The food can’t be prepared without spices; therefore, it will be imperative to collect salt and essential spices for your survival days. It is really difficult to estimate days for the recovery process. You may need to grow vegetables, whole grains, and wheat; therefore, it will be good to collect seeds to make your growing process easy. You can learn all basics of farming to reduce the pains and troubles of your survival days.

Lesson 04: Food Storage

You can store different food items for your survival days, but make sure to select non-perishable items. A healthy person can survive without food for many days, but the water is really significant for you. The children and expectant ladies can’t stay alive without food and water. There is no need to buy perishable food items because they can spoil easily. If you want to make your stay comfortable, then following are some food options that you can store for different periods of time:

Following food items can be secured for almost six months:

Powdered milk is packed with nutrition

Pack some Dried fruits

Tasty crackers

Potatoes and apples

If you want to arrange items that may last for almost one year, you can arrange:

Animal protein and veggies

Canned Fruits

Cereals of different flavors

Peanut butter and Custard

Sweetie

Packed juices

Following items may be stored for an indefinite period, but the use of proper container and other conditions may also apply:

Wheat, lentils, grains and edible oils

Soybeans and olives

Coffee powder and tea bags

Salt and spices

Soft drinks

White rice instead of brown rice

Noodles, Pasta and Macaronis

While stocking food items for the EMP survival, you should consider the unique needs and tastes of your family members. Try to include high-calorie food items with lots of energy. Try to select food items that can be secured even without the use of the refrigerator, and you can prepare it without traditional cooking methods.

Lesson 05: Drying and Storage Methods of Food

Drying agents are available in a variety of forms and you can use them to keep your food items secure for the long hours. You can dry different vegetables with the help of heat and air circulation. You can blanch the vegetables before drying them because this process will stop the action of the enzyme and trigger the obliteration of the microorganisms. You can preserve food by removing moisture to avoid delay and spoilage. The vegetables may contain 5 to 25 percent moisture, and you can dry them, to store vegetables for a longer period of time.

The speed and success of the drying period may depend on the following circumstances:

Sufficient heat to dry moisture without cooking vegetables

Dry air will absorb the moisture released during the drying process

Air circulation will carry off the moisture

It is important to remove the moisture from the food to preserve its flavor, texture and color. In the absence of sufficient temperature, the microbes may begin their work to decay the food. The balance of temperature and humidity is required because the too high temperature will make it hard for the food to dry out. The drying may look very simple, but without proper heat and air circulation, you will not be able to dry vegetables.

Lesson 06: Package and Storing of Food

You can select dry and airtight dark glass jars to pack cooled and dried vegetables and other food items. Bags and sealed containers can also be used to pack the food. Carefully seal the lids of container to protect your food from insects and moisture. It is useful to seal with plastic cover and rubber bands to keep moisture away from your containers. Label all containers, and store them in cool and dry places.

Lesson 07: Tips to Use Dry Vegetables

One cup of the vegetables will be equal to 2 cups, so carefully select the quantity of vegetables. The leafy vegetables kale, spinach, tomatoes and cabbage can be cooked by simmering them in the hot water. If you want to cook root, stem and seeds (carrots, beans, corn) you will soak them before cooking. The dried out vegetables provides unique taste and you can use these items to prepare sauces, soups and stews. You can soak vegetables for 30 to 90 minutes in the cold water. If you want to soak them in the boiling water, then the 20 to 60 minutes are enough to simmer the vegetable.

Lesson 08: Nutritional Value of the Dehydrated Vegetable

The dry food may result in the nutritional value because some changes may occur during the process:

There will be no change in the calorie content

There will be no change in the fiber

Vitamin A can be retained with controlled heat methods

Vitamin C will be destroyed during the blanking process

Blanching will also decrease the thiamin and an important content riboflavin as well as niacin

Minerals can be lost during the rehydration process, but the iron will not be destroyed

Lesson 09: How do you store water?

Water storage is really important because during the survival period, you may not get enough water. You should have your own storage for water, and the tools to clean dirty water. Your requirement is almost a gallon in a day for one person and pet. Try to store enough water according to the number of personnel, the atmosphere of the district and expectant women. You should have a water supply for minimum three days and the maximum supply should be for one month. The stored water can last for almost six months, so be careful about the expiry dates. You can store clean water in the water bottles. There is no need to keep caffeinated drinks with you because these can increase the need of water.

Cleaning and Storage of Water

The commercial bottled water is safe to use and you can easily store it for an emergency. Food-grade water containers are available; you can buy them to store water. Buy container and sanitize them to store clean water.

Water container should be washed with the help of soap or liquid used to clean plates, cups and spoons. Pour 1 teaspoon of the chlorine peroxide in one part of water.

Place a lid on the container and vibrate the solution to let the every corner of the storage container clean. It is imperative to leave the liquid in the container for almost 30 seconds before removing it.

Carefully select the water container with a tight seal, unbreakable material and the container that can bear bleaches to clean water. You can use plastic and cardboard jugs and containers for juices and milk.

Carefully label the drinking water with the storage date because the water should be replaced after six months. The stored water should be placed at a constant cool temperature away from the direct sunlight and toxic substances.

Chapter 03: What you need to do? Most Dangerous Places to Be in an EMP

It is really difficult to live without social media, refrigerated food, and other amenities, but the EMP outage can cut you off from all amenities. If you come to know about the future EMP strike, it is significant for you to take all necessary steps that may help you in your survival. If you come to know about an EMP strike, then you can take the following steps:

Lesson 10: Food and Water

Arrange food and water because the EMP will cut off all food and water supplies. You will not get medicine and electricity as well. You should have enough storage of dry food and water. It will be difficult to cook food in the absence of gas, but you can use gasoline to cook food. The fuel will help you to produce your own source of electricity.

Lesson 11: Protect your Important Electronics

There are lots of electronics devices that will be affected by the EMP strike. You can get a perfect solution for the protection of your electronic devices. The faraday cage is an ideal solution because the cage is specifically designed with an insulated enclosure to protect your devices. You can protect all those electronics in the cage that you want to protect. The cage can disperse the electromagnetic waves around it without letting the waves passed inside the cage. The cage is easy to prepare and you can use a conductive box and a metal trash can design this cage.

Line a cardboard inside the box and use metallic seal between the drawers and the lid. You can place your cell phone in it to test the cage. Make a call on the phone and see if the phone is ringing. If the phone is buzzing then the confine can’t protect electronic devices. Though the use of Faraday cage is not a fool-proof plan for the EMP, but it is still better than nothing.

Lesson 12: Most Dangerous Places to be in an EMP

The EMP strikes will automatically stop the working of electronic devices and following are some most dangerous places to be in an EMP strike:

Commercial Airplane

If you are traveling in a commercial aircraft, then your plane will be at clemency because the plane stops working and you will need an emergency landing of the flight. Your plane may go into irrigate since the emergency landing is really dangerous in the night. If the EMP strike happens in the daytime, then the pilot will be able to keep an eye on the ground while coming down. Any delay in coming down will result in torn out parts of the airplane.

Trapped in an Elevator

The elevator is the most dangerous place because it will be just like complete darkness. The elevator may look like a skyscraper in this scenario. You need to go down on foot as much as possible. If you know about the power outage, you can use stairs instead of an elevator. You can talk to the management of the building to have a backup plan for the elevators to immediately help people. Keep it in mind that after getting trapped in the situation, you will not be able to call even a maintenance man. If you are trapped in an elevator, then you can bang the doors of the elevator and shout to call someone for your help.

Ventilation Failure in the Premises

Some buildings are designed in a way that they can be very dangerous in the power outage because of the stagnant room. A room requires proper ventilation after EMP, and the windows are extremely important for this purpose. If your premises don’t have proper ventilation, then you may suffer from suffocation; therefore, keep this situation in mind while designing your buildings.

If you heard about an EMP strike in the future, then it is important for you to collect all important things, tools and accessories that are important for your survival. The food and water supplies will be cut down during EMP; therefore, you should arrange proper water and sanitation because the water pump will not work due to any electricity. Food is a basic element of the human body, and without food, a human can’t live. You have to arrange sufficient heat to replace the need for gas. It will help you to cook food for you and your family members. It is important to consider the number of people and severity of the attack. These are the main factor that may help you to decide how many items you need after an EMP attack.

Chapter 04: Survival Health Issues

Chances of the diseases may increase in this situation because of stress, anxiety and hypertension. The people are more likely to suffer from chronic pain, heart diseases, and other infections. The polluted water and food during survival can be the reasons of pneumonia. Various types of hepatitis may also cause with measles, scarlet, fever, and tuberculosis. If you heard about electromagnetic pulse, you should arrange a first aid kit and all emergency medications. If you are suffering from different chronic diseases, you should have important medications. Consider the weather because the hot and cold weather requires the special arrangement of medications and first aid items.

Lesson 13: Tips to Cleanse and Sanitize Products

After an EMP, it is important to clean the surface to prevent the spread of illness and disease:

Use soap and warm water to wash surfaces and follow the safety instructions written on the product. You can use household bleach to clean the surface and below safety guidelines will help you:

There is no need to mix bleach with the other cleaner and ammonia

Use gloves, boots and eye protectors of rubber and non-porous material

Avoid breathing in the fumes of the product and let the fresh air in by opening the doors and windows

Lesson 14: Tips to Clean and Sanitize the Food Cans and Surfaces

In order to clean and sanitize the food cans and surfaces, you have to take a mixture of bleach and water. One teaspoon bleach is enough for one gallon.

Wash the plates, countertops and other surface warm and clean with water. Sanitize with the mixture of bleach and water and let it dry naturally

Food cans that are in good condition can be sanitized with the mixture of 1 cup of bleach and 5 gallons water. Remove the labels from the bottles and wash the cans with soap and warm water. Dip the cans in the mixture for some time, and let it air dry. You can use a permanent marker to label the cans again.

Lesson 15: Tips to Discard Human Waste

During the survival days of the EMP strike, you should learn to deal with the human waste. If you have a septic system, you may learn to flush without running water:

To flush, it will be good manually fill the tank to the floating level and then press the flush lever.

If you have a bucket that is big enough, you can use it to pour water directly into the bowl.

Without Town and City Sewer Lines

If you have a shortage of water, then you should learn to deal with the waste through non-water discarding techniques. You can take the subsequent actions:

Cat Hole

In the case of emergency, a cat hole will help you and you can use a garden shower to dig a 6 to 8 inches deep hole. You can do your waste in the hole and wipe with the help of toilet paper. Cover the hole with the dirt that you dig out. The cat hole should be away from any water source; therefore, there is no need to dig a hole in the area of rain water or flowing water.

Temporary Toilet (Trench Latrine)

A dugout toilet is a great alternative of the modern commode. You can use it during your longer off-grid stay. It is easy to build and perfect for the use of six months. It is similar to cat hole, but it is a large hole. Excavate this hole approximately 200 feet away from the water supply and the dimensions will be 1.5 feet wide x 1 foot deep x 2 feet long. You can build a privacy partition to deal with the emergency situation. You can use some stakes and blankets to cover the toilet area for privacy. After doing your business, cover it with wood ash or quick lime to avoid flies and pests.

Use Waste Disposal of the City

If you want to avoid the use of water in the city, you can remove water from the bowl and tap a doubled trash bag in the seat. Let the bag filled with the cavity of the bowl and pour some kitty litter, wood ash and quick lime.

When you notice that the bag is filled up to 2/3 volume, you can add a good amount of ash or quicklime or any other disinfectant.

You can use the chlorine solution as well and after this securely remove and tie up the bag to throw in a bucket. Find a good place to dispose of the trash. You can also use a 5-gallon bucket with double-bagged layer to satisfy your nature’s call.

Chapter 05: Fire Safety and Burn Prevention

The fire safety and burn prevention is necessary for you because you are spending your days with limited resources, and you should learn to protect your supplies:

Lesson 16: Fireproof your Supplies

You can make your fabric fireproof while sitting next to the heat source. You can make your clothes fireproof in a sunny day. You can make your clothes fireproof by dipping them in a tub to wet completely and let them dry in the hot sun instead of using chemicals.

You can use a mixture of ammonium chloride and phosphate. The 1 cup ammonium chloride is enough to mix with the 2 pints of water. Add a ½ cup of ammonium and mix them well. Dip your fabric in the tub and dry in the sun.

Mix 6 lbs borax, 5 lbs boric acid and 12 gallons of water in a large container. Dip the fabric to soak it completely and let your fabric dry in the sun.

You can also use a formula of sodium silicate by mixing the 1 oz sodium silicate in the 9 oz water. Use gloves because the formula can be sarcastic for your skin. After soaking the fabric, raise it completely and then soak in fresh water for some time before hanging to dry.

Lesson 17: Select Right type of Fire Extinguishers

In order to protect your family and other members with fire, you should arrange extinguishers and smoke detectors.

You can get a fire extinguisher based on the water and foam to take away heat elements. It is used to divide the oxygen elements from other elements.

The carbon dioxide fire extinguisher will remove the oxygen elements while removing the heat with a cold discharge

Dry chemical extinguisher can deal with the chemical reaction of the fire. It is important to use the right type of fuel to operate the extinguisher.

Wet chemical agent fire extinguisher is also available to remove the heat and create a barricade between fuel and oxygen elements.

It will be good to visit the market to know about available types of fire extinguishers and buy an extinguisher in advance to use in the EMP survival days.

Lesson 18: Useful Fire Safety Recommendations

For the fire safety, you should follow the given below guidelines:

Arrange fire alarms, extinguishers and emergency equipment. Note the locations of the landmarks and know about the emergency exits of the building. Learn the standard fire drill procedures to deal with the events of the fire.

If you face a fire, remain calm and act with the presence of mind. Work quickly to protect yourself from smoke and flame.

Carefully check for the heat and smoke before opening the door, and don’t lock any door behind you. It will be good to a crawl because you will get coolers and less toxic air near the floor.

There is no need to use an elevator in the event of a fire because you may trap into it. If your clothes catch fire, then roll on the floor to avoid flames.

Leave the room quickly and try to call the emergency number for help.  If you are trapped in the room, you can crack the windows and grills to leave the room. There is no need to break the window until your room is filled with the smoke.

Lesson 19: Tips to Rescue the Victim of Fire

The fire can cause destruction in the blink of an eye, and it can quickly spread through the area. The fire victim requires your personal help and care; therefore, get in touch with a fire victim. It will help you to heal the wounds with some emotional support.

Treat the wounds of fire victim and offer your personal care. Apply antiseptic creams on the wounds and offer your financial support to the victim.

Offer clothes and food items because the fire can damage everything. You can become a volunteer to offer emotional and financial support to the fire victim.

Check the pulse of the victim if he is breathing. You can give cardiopulmonary resuscitation to help him to regain the breathing.

Check the burns and treat them according to their type because the most serious burns are required to be treated in the first place. Remove the clothes from the burns and use sterile pad moisture with cool water. If you don’t have sterile pad, then you can use a clean cloth or towel.

The second degree burns will be treated with the cool running water and wrap the wound loosely. You can give pain killer and ibuprofen to avoid pain and burning. The minor burns can also be treated in the same way of soothing under cool and running water.

Chapter 06: Response to Government Plans

The government may also make some arrangements for the help of people suffering from the EMP attacks. You can take the benefits of these plans for the convenience:

Lesson 20: Know about the Government Plans

It is the responsibility of the government to offer some survival plans to the public at the time of disaster. The government may offer Faraday Cage for the protection of your electronic devices, food supplies, medical appliances, etc. If you are feeling confused for the preparations of the EMP survival, check for the government websites and know their plans. The government may provide your lists for the preparation of the disastrous days, according to the climate and other conditions. You may get a step by step plan to follow in the preparation of the water storage, food storage, medication and fire supplies.

Lesson 21: Know about Refugee Camps

If you are not able to arrange important supplies for the survival, collect the information about the refugee camp and the facilities provided by the government. The government may offer sanitation plans, food supplies and other necessities. Check to the refugee camp and register your name if it is required. It is advised to arrange your own resources because you may not get your enough shares because of the lots of people. Try to deal with your own problems by arranging medicines, food supplies, fabric, camps and other things. Let others to get the benefits of the refugee camp.

Chapter 07: Survival Supplies

If you are preparing for the days after EMP survival, then it is important to arrange following supplies for you:

Lesson 22: Faraday Cage

The Faraday Cage is used to protect your electrical appliances because the enclosure is designed with the non-conductive material that can be aluminum foil. It may work to protect your appliances in the three ways:

Conductive layer can reflect the incoming fields

The conductor can absorb the inward energy

Cage acts as an opposing field

The cage is to protect the contents from the excessive fields, and particularly helpful for the electromagnetic pulse. It is necessary to design to protect your items from the electromagnetic radiation.

Thickness and Type of the Conducting Layer

The conductive layer is thin to work as a conductor because it serves as an excellent shield just because of the absorption of the energy. The depth of the skin works against the frequency of the wave and conductor material.

You can select the metal because it is a good conductor for you, and the aluminum will be a great conductor with 200 MHz skin depth. The cage contains long holes according to the wavelength. The Faraday cage is constructed with lids and doors, and then it can cause leakage. You may use taping to reduce the leakage.

You can use any conductive closure available in the form of a metal garbage can, ammo can, anti-static bag and old microwave oven. If you are selecting a conductive finish, always remember that you are about to organize for the EMP attacks and solar storms.

The grounding of the Faraday cage is really important because it should be connected to the earth source. It can have a little effect on the field level because the grounding will help you to increase the effectiveness of the cage. The undergrounded cage will protect the items from the harmful rays of the electromagnetic fields.

The anti-static bags are available to protect your electronics from the explosion. You can purchase these bags in different sizes and colors to protect your products. The bags will help you to shield the electronic items from harmful effects.

The size of the Faraday cage may vary because you may design an age to store large appliances. The shielding room is designed with durable aluminum foil to cover the walls, floor and ceiling. You can use the tapes to cover all holes and other parts of the cage.

Lesson 23: Drug Store Items

You should have a supply kit for the disastrous days, and the first aid kit should include:

First aid manual

Disinfected adhesive bandages of different sizes

Safety pins of different sizes

Soap, sprays and cleansing agents

Latex gloves (4 pairs)

Sunscreen and moisturizing lotion

2 and 4inch sterile gauze pads (10 pads)

Triangular bandages (5 bandages)

Insulin, cardiovascular and other important drugs of chronic illnesses

2-inch germfree roller bandages (5 rolls)

3-inch sanitary roller bandages (5 rolls)

Needle, Scissors and Tweezers

Moistened towels

Antiseptic

Thermometer

Tongue depressor blades (5)

Petroleum jelly or other lubricant

It is important to keep all important drugs, according to your health conditions:

Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever

Antacid (for stomach disturbance)

Antidiarrhea pills

Syrup of ipecac or any other syrup to control vomiting

Laxative

Stimulate charcoal obtainable in the poison control centers

Vitamins

Lesson 24: Shelter and Camping Items

A variety of materials are required to buy for the emergency shelter, and your survival kit should contain:

Space blanket or survival blanket to keep your body warm

Poncho design of lightweight material for protection against the rain and strong wind

Bivvy bag or tube tent

Nylon and polyester taps to tie and wrap your luggage

Water proof matches or lighters

Cotton balls, petroleum Kelly and catalytic heater

Emergency latent baggage for protection and warmth

Life jackets

Clothes according to the weather

Toothbrush, sanitizer, socks, gloves, caps and soap

You can buy waterproof camps to protect you from heat and water

Lesson 25: Grocery Items

Try to buy food items with long expiration dates and easy to consume for almost 6 to 12 months. Following are some food items that you can buy from the grocery stores before the EMP attack:

Must Have Items in the Emergency

20 lbs. of White or wheat flour

10 lbs. of Corn meal

5 lbs. of oats

20 lbs of white rice

12 lbs of pasta

15 lbs of beans

5 lbs of lentils, bean soup, and  black beans

10 lbs of sugar

Salt almost 2 to 3 lbs

Edible oil almost 1 gallon

Peanut butter as per your need

5 lbs of powdered milk

2 lbs of baking soda

2 lbs of baking powder

5 lbs of yeast

2 gallons of vinegar

1 gallon of drinking water per day 

1 gallon of bleach for hygiene

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a great source of energy because it has healthy fats and protein. You can buy peanut butter, but make sure to check the expiry date and refrigeration needs. Buy a pack that doesn’t need a refrigerator to store after opening it.

Whole-wheat Crackers

Whole-wheat crackers are a great choice to store because these contain higher fat content. The crackers have a short life,  but these an provide good fiber for you to feel satisfied for the long hours. You can buy vacuum packed crackers to increase their freshness.

Nuts and Trail Mixture

If you want a high energy food, then the mixture of nuts and train is really healthy to take as a snack. The vacuum package will give long time freshness to the mixture from oxidation.

Cereal, Granola Bars and Power Bars

The multigrain cereals are safe to use because you can store them for many days. You can also get granola and power bars because these provide your carbohydrate and instant energy.

Dry Fruits

If you want to consume potassium and dietary fiber, you should store dry fruits like raisins and apricots.

Canned Tuna, Chicken and Turkey

The canned tune, turkey and chicken can be stored in the pantry for at least two years. You can buy canned meat to store maximum food for your survival days.

Canned Soups, Vegetables and Chilies

The canned vegetables are full of flavors and nutrients because you can easily use them according to your convince. You can arrange these items for your disaster days.

Other than all these items, you can also arrange powdered milk, bottled water, sports drinks, dry fruits, vegetables, avocado, tomato paste and other items as well. It will be good to visit a grocery store because lots of good options are available for you. Try to buy food items that can be stored for many days.

Lesson 26: Communication Devices

Your cell phones will not work after an electromagnetic pulse attack; therefore, it is important to have an interchange. You can procure some power-driven radios with short antennas because two way radios, CBs and Ham radios can help you to communicate.

Cell Phone with Radio Waves

It will be good to buy cell phone with radio waves and use the texting features of your cell phone to send a message to others. Prepare a list of emergency numbers and memorize it to use in the emergency.

Ambient Weather Radio

The ambient weather radio will help you to know about the weather condition to keep your family safe according to it. The radio should have ability to store energy and can be charged with the help of solar power. You can play the radio with sunlight or Lithium Ion battery.

Emergency Solar Hand Crank

The hand crank radio is available with self charging ability, LED flashlight, solar and external charging options, USB and AC or DC adaptor. The radio will help you to stay updated because you can listen to news and other important information.

Radios and Walkie Talkies

The walkie talkies can be used in the range of 1000 feet, and it serves as a two way radio. It is inexpensive and can be used to communicate with others. Two way radio systems are available for your help. You can buy a device with the higher frequency range up to 200,000 quadrangle feet or 15 levels.

CB Radio is Ideal for Cart

The CB Radio is a good choice for your car because you can use it in the emergency. The radio requires 6 AA batteries and cigarette lighter adapter to perform functions without the battery. The portable CB radio can run 40 channels and the 4 watts output power will help you run the device. You can visit market to know about other communication options as well to use during the survival days after EMP attack.

Lesson 27: Cooking Supplies

It will be good to have disposable utensils to avoid extra loads. In order to cook and serve food items, you should have following cooking supplies:

Eating utensils

Water and tea set

Cutlery and plates of different sizes

Polyethylene bags that you can reuse

Peelers to peel carrot and potato

Lights and waterproof match boxes

Colanders and air tight jars

Mixer and blender

Electric and manual kettles

Oven and manual stove

Chapter 08: Solar, Wind and Fire Power

The power supply will be disconnected after the electromagnetic pulse attack, if you want an alternative source of energy, you should focus on the following points:

Lesson 28: Tips to Store Solar Power

The sun is a good source to get power, and if you are living in an area where the sun shines for maximum hours. You can buy solar cells and connect them to the batteries to store the solar energy. The energy will be stored in an electric field and the energy can be supplied to whole house. You can buy a good solar energy system to store energy from sunlight. There are two ways to store the energy from the sunlight, one is thermal energy and the second is storing solar energy.

In the thermal method, you can store the energy through the heating capacity of the molten salt. It is a liquid form of sodium chloride and you can transfer the energy from molten salt to water.

In the second method, you can use sunlight to produce a fuel because the photo electrochemical cells use solar energy to split hydrogen and oxygen. The energy is produced by a device known as a fuel cell.

Lesson 29: Determine how much power you can store?

It is important to determine the need of power before producing it. Your capacity to generate and store power may be based on your energy source and devices you have to stock up the energy. You can assemble superior solar units to store more energy. If you have more electrical appliances to operate, you may need to store and generate more energy.

Lesson 30: Use of Battery Bank as Power Source

You can design a battery bank to get an energy power system for the off-grid living. Different kinds of expensive and cheap systems are available for you. It is possible to combine 12V, 24V and 48Volt battery banks together to get more energy. It is important to talk to an expert technician before installing any battery bank. Different kinds of battery banks are available to store solar energy and energy from the traditional grid. With the help of battery bank, you will be able to store a good amount of energy for your off-grid days.

Lesson 31: Use of Wind Power

Use of wind power is a traditional method to generate energy in the United States. There are lots of windmills that can work to produce electricity. The wind turbines are mounted in the places with high wind and the blades are then moved by the power of wind to produce electricity. If you can afford, you can set up a windmill in the area of heavy air.

Lesson 32: Human Power Generators

It is a comparatively easy way to generate electricity because it requires fuel to generate electricity. If you have sufficient amount of fuel stored with you, then this will be a great choice to produce your own electricity to provide power to your electric appliances.

Lesson 33: Cooking Power

In the EMP survival days, you should have alternative power sources to cook food. There are different options for you to cook off-grid without power:

Dutch Oven Cooking: It is an interesting way to cook outdoors, and the food cooked in the Dutch oven, tastes really great.

Outdoor Camping Stove: It is a perfect stove to carry anywhere because it is lightweight and easy to carry from boiling water to cook food.

Solar Cooking: You can use the power of the sun to cook food because the sun oven is ideal to use in the Pacific Northwest. 

Wonder Oven: In the wonder oven, you can cook even without fuel and the oven is easy to make at home. You can also buy this slow cooker with a recipe book to enjoy off-grid cooking.

Outdoor Fire and Smoke: You can make your own outdoor fire and smoke source with the help of hardwood and coal bed.

There are lots of other options too, because you can cook with wood and earth Stove and in Open fire as per your convenience.

Conclusion

The EMP (electromagnetic pulse) is really dangerous because the explosion can straight away change your lifestyle. As a result of this explosion, all electronic appliances will immediately stop working. You may not be able to use all traditional facilities as a result of this explosion because the food supply, electricity, gas and communication will be disturbed right away. It is important to keep an eye on the news channels to know about the upcoming threat of EMP and start your preparations for it. You are required to take different important steps:

Store food and water

Prepare an emergency kit

First aid kit

Alternative power and gas sources

Alternative communication devices

Alternate means to produce food and electricity

You have to make all arrangements for at least three days, and maximum six months. It can’t be determined when the traditional services will be restored, but you have to make all necessary arrangements for you and your family. It will help you to live peacefully even without all traditional amenities. Try to learn how to live independently without external and internal resources. It will maximize your chances of survival, and you can be able to deal with upcoming threats in a better way.

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