While people know on an intellectual level that natural disasters and financial hardships occur, few are fully prepared for these catastrophes. Although preparation can seem daunting, our globe has reached a new high of natural disasters in 2011. David Morris, survival expert and author of the Urban Survival Guide, assures civilians that using a layered approach to survival preparation is key.
?If we have the time and room, we want to be able to quickly take what is necessary.? Morris said regarding the layered approach. ?We can always shed gear along the way if we need to.?
The layered approach is as follows:
1.????Micro Survival Kit?The contents for this kit includes a folding knife, lighter, medical supplies and prescription medicines, plus extra shoelaces or other cord to tie things and one or two food bars (i.e. granola or meal replacement bars). This kit weighs no more than 8 ounces and can fit in most pockets or in a briefcase, purse or computer bag. It can be created from what is already in your home.
2.????Minimalist Survival Kit?The contents for kit include the same things as the micro survival kit, as well as a 80 x 50 emergency blanket, some fishing line, fish hooks, a compass, a whistle and duct tape. This weighs no more than a pound and can fit a briefcase, purse or computer bag or in the trunk of a car. These kits can be purchased at retailers such as REI or L.L. Bean.
3.????72-Hour Kit?The contents for this kit include three days worth of food, extra socks, insect repellent, diapers (if you have children under the age of three), sunscreen, wet wipes and toilet paper. A plastic storage bin would store these items and it could fit easily in the trunk of a car.
4.????GOOD Survival Kits?GOOD in this case stands for Get Out Of Dodge and it would be used for times when it is necessary to evacuate. This contains extra clothes and important documents (i.e. medical records, financial papers, identification papers, etc). Again a plastic storage bin would store these items and it could fit into the trunk of a car.
The reason for the layered approach is that it is not always necessary to take everything with you. This approach allows for flexibility. If something should happen and a person is able to get home within a few hours, then a micro or minimalist kit can work. If, after getting home, it becomes necessary to leave, then a 72-hour or GOOD kit would be necessary.
?The important thing is to figure out a solution that works for you,? said Morris. ?The survival mindset is about making the best of a bad situation, not about having every piece of survival gear that you might possibly need within arm?s reach at all times.?
To learn more David Morris and urban survival techniques go to: http://secretsofurbansurvival.com
http://lamplighterpublishing.co/
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