Introduction
Hey there, ladies and gents! With all the craziness happening around the world, it’s crucial to focus on protecting our homes, families, and ourselves. As I’ve been saying for the last two years, 2024 is the year of home safety and security. Recent events, like the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, highlight the need for us to be prepared for anything. They couldn’t get him, so now they might turn their attention to us, trying to manipulate our emotions and control our actions. To stay safe, we need a solid home safety plan and a backup plan for emergencies. Let’s dive into the essential steps to keep your home and family safe.
Top Priorities for Home Safety and Security
Here are the six key areas to focus on for home safety and security. These are listed in order of precedence:
- Water
- Fire
- Ammo and Guns
- Food
- Communication
- Medical
1. Water: The Lifeblood of Survival
Static (Home-Based)
- Mineralized Water: Ensure you have a supply of mineralized water, not just purified, to keep your body functioning well.
- Collection Methods: Use rain barrels, buckets, and tubs to collect rainwater. Filling up bathtubs during a crisis is a smart move.
Mobile (On-the-Go)
- Camelback: Carry at least three liters of water in a camelback for hands-free hydration.
- Filtered Straws: LifeStraws or similar products allow you to safely drink from natural water sources.
- Iodine Tablets: Use these to purify water, but be aware they make the water taste unpleasant.
2. Fire: Your Source of Heat and Light
Static
- Fire Starters: Stock up on lighters, matches, flint, and steel. Also, prepare cotton balls soaked in Vaseline for easy fire starting.
- Propane Tanks: Keep a few propane tanks for emergency heating and cooking.
Mobile
- Fire Starting Kit: Carry portable fire-starting tools and materials.
- Standing Deadwood: Use dry wood from standing dead trees to start fires in wet conditions.
- Axes and Hatchets: Have these tools for chopping wood and other survival needs.
3. Ammo and Guns: Ensuring Your Security
- Home Defense: Keep a secure stash of ammunition and firearms to defend your home.
- Proper Storage: Ensure guns are stored safely but accessible when needed.
- Training: Regularly practice and train with your firearms to stay proficient.
4. Food: Sustenance for Tough Times
Static
- Emergency Food Supply: Stock up on non-perishable foods like canned goods, rice, beans, and freeze-dried meals.
- Nutrient Balance: Ensure your food supply includes a balance of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Mobile
- Portable Food: Carry high-energy snacks like protein bars and trail mix.
- Cooking Tools: Have portable stoves and cooking utensils for preparing food on the go.
5. Communication: Staying Connected
- PACE Plan: Develop a communication plan with primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency methods.
- Radios: Invest in reliable two-way radios for family communication.
- Backup Power: Keep power banks and solar chargers to maintain communication devices.
6. Medical: Handling Emergencies
- First Aid Kits: Keep comprehensive first aid kits at home and in your go-bag.
- MARCH Algorithm: Learn and practice the MARCH algorithm (Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiratory, Circulation, Hypothermia) for emergency medical care.
- Training: Take courses in basic first aid and CPR.
Conclusion
Staying prepared is not just about having the right supplies but also about having the knowledge and skills to use them effectively. By focusing on these six key areas—water, fire, ammo and guns, food, communication, and medical—you can ensure your family’s safety and security in any crisis.
Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll dive deeper into these topics and discuss practical steps for further preparation.
Stay Lethal My Friends,
Joe Malone