To keep things simple, start with one project. When you're done with risk assessment, start building your survival stockpile and finalize an emergency preparedness plan for your whole family. (h/t to TheProvidentPrepper.org)
Tackle one project at a time
If you're new to prepping, you can easily be overwhelmed if you try to juggle several projects at once. To avoid this, focus on one project and move on to the next when you're done.
Don't compare your prepping journey with more experienced preppers. You don't need to splurge on expensive survival gear if you are only concerned about bugging in or staying at home when disaster strikes. If you think you may need these tools in the future, save money for specific items so you don't go over budget.
Risk evaluation and starting your survival stockpile
Start with a basic risk evaluation. Before you buy anything, know what risks you might face.
Bugging in at home allows you to stay safe during the following emergencies:
- Food shortages or economic downturns
- Power outages
- Social unrest and looting
- Severe weather and natural disasters
- Unemployment or illness
Once you have a list of common survival scenarios you want to prepare for, get started on your food stockpile. Target a two-week supply of shelf-stable foods.
Focus on products that do not require refrigeration, such as a variety of beans and grains and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables.
To keep your grocery list simple, plan your meals for two weeks before you purchase the necessary ingredients. Focus on recipes that have shelf-stable ingredients.
Maximize storage space by using canned meats instead of fresh or frozen meat. You can also substitute canned vegetables for frozen or fresh veggies.
If your budget is tight, buy basic items. Add or remove items based on how much food you need and what your family likes to eat.
Here's a list of food that you can include in your two-week supply:
- Black beans
- Maple syrup
- Pancake mix
- Pasta sauce
- Peanut butter
- Pinto beans
- Rolled oats
- Spaghetti
- White rice
Excluding your choice of assorted fruits and vegetables, for less than $35 you could feed four people for two weeks using these ingredients. (Related: 6 Common stockpiling mistakes and how to avoid them.)
Finalize your emergency preparedness plan
Next, focus on finalizing a written family emergency plan. When your plan is done, hold a family meeting and discuss the emergency plan and steps for implementing it.
Listen to any input from family members and incorporate it into the plan as needed. Take some time off during the weekend to run emergency preparedness drills so the whole family knows what to do and where to go when disaster strikes.
Where to buy food for your survival stockpile
The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you prepare for survival scenarios.
That’s why we’re proud to introduce shelf-stable products for your stockpile such as the Ranger Bucket Set - Organic Emergency Storable Food Supply, Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries and Freeze Dried Organic Peas.
The Health Ranger Store's Ranger Bucket Organic Emergency Storable Food Supply is the world's first emergency food supply that's certified organic and laboratory verified. All the food items are organic, non-GMO and laboratory tested for heavy metals and free of chemical ingredients such as MSG or preservatives.
All these products can be stored for 10-15 years, depending on storage conditions. Keep the buckets in a dark, cool, low-humidity location and it will last for an extended duration.
The buckets contain an assortment of ingredients such as Organic Almonds, Organic Long Grain Brown Rice, Organic Pinto Beans and Organic Yellow Popcorn.
You also need fruits in your stockpile so try Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries. They are an excellent healthy snack you can enjoy all year.
They have been carefully freeze-dried to preserve the taste, texture and nutrients of fresh produce without the use of any chemical preservatives. You can eat them directly or reconstitute them by simply adding water.
Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries contain no gluten or GMOs and have undergone extensive lab testing for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbes. They are also vegan, non-China and certified Kosher and organic.
Lastly, Freeze Dried Organic Peas from the Health Ranger Store can be stored for 10-15 years, depending on storage conditions. Keep it in a dark, cool, low-humidity location and it will last for an extended duration.
Our Freeze-dried, non-GMO peas are grown in the USA under strict organic standards. Freeze-drying preserves taste, texture and nutrients better than any other food preservation method.
Visit Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store to find more prepping products. You can also go to FoodSupply.news for more ideas on how to build a reliable food stockpile.
Click on this link for a quick and easy recipe for Creamy Coconut Blueberry Smoothie (Dairy-Free).
Watch the video below to learn why Organic Whole Blueberries are a delicious and nutritious addition to your daily routine.
This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.
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