Survival Strategies in the First 72 Hours after Collapse
1. Secure your shelter* (don't rush through it) Stay alert
Lock every door double lock if possible
Lock & close every window, pull curtains & if possible board them up
using screws or nails
*Check all entry points and make sure they are secure ie garage,
pet doors, back doors, vents etc.
2. Control light coming from your shelter
Control noise
Control smells ie food, if you must cook do it during the times people in
your neighborhood are cooking or wait for weather that will dissipate your
cooking
Walk around shelter on outside and make sure everything is secure
3. Access Threats ie Take a look at what's going on around you and noting
activity and noise. Gather information. Look out the window without
being seen. Stay put & Stay quiet. Observe animals and the weather.
4. Check all your entry point periodically and make sure every thing is
Locked down
5. Inventory Supplies Make a count Decide what you have to eat now. Make
sure you have a water source that is working. If your faucets are working
fill all bathtubs, basin and vessels
6. Access your available water and be careful with your water usage.
Stretch what you have especially since you don't want to have to go out
any sooner then you need, to search for it. Don't panic
7. Utilities-Turn them off if you can. Utilities can become dangerous carbon
monoxide, fires, etc
8. Stay informed and be picky about your news source. short wave radio,
govt alerts, fm radio, Filter the news and confirm
9. Make a plan with your family/friends if it's relevant setting expectation
early and talk thru the basics, meet up spots, make plan b and even a
plan c for trouble
10. Take care of your pets make sure they have food and using the same
water you are using
11. Mental Health Matters, so let yourself feel whatever you need to, find
healthy ways to relieve stress, have meals together, rest, don't stay up
all night, share fears, routines, structure to chaos
12. Budget your resources organize your supplies and set daily limits.
13. Escape Plan Be able to shift gears fast. Adjust or pivot
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"We're nine meals from anarchy"" Lewis
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