These days anything can happen. The United States is no longer as insulated as it once was in days past. We need to change our mindset to one of readiness. What should self reliant people do?

When traveling:

• Stay on-guard for your person and property
• Be totally aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity
• Be prepared to act on a moment's notice

On the homefront:

• Maintain stored water, food, and supplies
• Consider having alternative electrical generation capacity
• Have alternative communications capabilities (CB or short wave radio and handheld walkie talkies)
• Have an emergency kit and plan

In the car (beyond automotive basics):

• Keep extra food and water
• Have a safety kit
• Include an emergency bag or 72 hour "Bug Out Bag"

At work:

• Have food and water supplies
• Maintain evacuation supplies (a flashlight at a minimum)
• Keep an emergency bag or 72 hour "Bug Out Bag"

In future posts, I will fully discuss the contents of emergency bags/kits based on need, location, and seasonal weather.

The bottomline is to think "it" can't or won't happen is to kid yourself . . . be prepared. Don't be the farmer trying to buy fire insurance while the barn is burning . . .

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.