Survival Preparedness: Practice May Save Your Life

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Survival Preparedness: Practice May Save Your Life
A Survival Story

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This story is just a product of my own imagination, but my hope is it may be food for thought for at least a few people. The setting is a rural farm in Kansas. Miles from any neighbor or town. John and Mary Smith and three children. Sally, age 7, Billy, age 5, and Kathy, age 3.

They have always relied on their own strength and determination to see them through. Emergency preparedness supplies had never seemed necessary. Like the pioneers they were descended from, they took care of their own. No need for fancy survival kits, or survival tools. They had seen many tornadoes, and their farm had always been spared.

But then one day in early spring, a monster tornado came crashing through, headed straight for their farm. They ran for the cellar, where they had always been safe before. This was their only survival preparedness plan, except for a few home canned foods, and a gallon or two of water.

As they huddled there, listening to the screaming, roaring, destruction above them, terrible fear on their faces, they lost their generator. Their only source of power was now gone. There in the dark they waited. Something heavy crashed on the door above them. The children screamed in terror.

At last the horrific noise outside was gone. John attempted to open the door. It was jammed tight!
Reality struck him like a ton of bricks. Their meager disaster preparedness supplies may not be enough. They had not one survival tool very few survival supplies. They were trapped in their own cellar. They had no other family near by, or even close friends.

My point here is, we must all practice survival preparedness. This scenario is fictional. But could easily be true. Our world is in turmoil. A simple inexpensive survival kit could save your life. The proper survival tool might get you out of an otherwise hopeless situation. Emergency preparedness supplies, such as food, radios, water purifiers, etc, may keep you and you family safe until help arrives.

We are all busy. Making a living, taking care of our families. But take a minute and think. Its happening all around us, every day. Terrible things that could have a positive outcome. Spend a little time and thought to insure your families safety. Expect the unexpected, always, and be prepared for it.

[lilyloohoo]

I appreciate the reminder. This year, we planned all of our family vacations around camping and using/devloping certain skills/equipment during those times to make sure they work for us! We just got back from one trip and tested several skills/equipment. It was GREAT to see that our planning and education led to many smooth experiences; however, it was ALSO good to see the problems that arose that we had not planned on! I was impressed at how we each could come up with alternate solutions in a situation where the original plan failed. I am so excited to do the other 2 trips!

I know my kids have never been to Disneyland, but I know they can start a proper/safe fire if they are without us in an emergency. I am delighted that they can find water and filter it properly. This does the heart good. While Mickey would be fun, these skills have made me sleep better at night!!!