Natural disaster survival skills

Natural disaster survival skills
Do you have them?

Okay, today we are going to talk about surviving a natural disaster. Why? Because the recent events in New Orleans have convinced me that most Americans don't possess the basic knowledge of survival. We could argue the point that too many Americans have been sucking on the big liberal government tit so long that they’ve become fat and lazy, unconcerned with self survival, but, it would be a waste of time to make that argument. I suggest we concern ourselves with the future. If it has happened once (Katrina), it dayum sho’ will happen again, it’s just a matter of time.

One of the most disturbing things that happened in New Orleans was how easily the thugs and assholes preyed upon their fellowman, and women. The reports of rape, taking of supplies, and outright murder are depressing. Did we really expect the gangs of the 9th Ward to all of a sudden grow a heart? Naw baby, it was business as usual for them. That’s what bad guys do. Bad guys keep it real 24/7, 365 days a year, it was just another day in the ‘hood to them.

It is my belief that a man or a woman that fails to secure the means, and or training to defend and protect their loved ones are simply asking to be victims. We live during a strange time in the history of the world. A time where there are some amongst us that consider it poor taste to stand your ground and refuse to become a victim. A time where liberal social engineers tell us that having the means to defend and protect oneself, a gun, should be illegal. The philosophical bullshit that gets spouted from the lips of people who have never had to stare into the cold, uncaring eyes of a human predator is, putting it mildly, fuckin’ amazing.

Basic rules of survival during a natural disaster

These rules are by no means the end all and be all. Survival is a constant, evolving challenge. You can easily add to or subtract some of these rules. It just depends on the circumstances. I didn’t just sit down in a vacuum and come up with these rules. My life hasn’t always been a predictable, peaceful, suburban existence. Most of these rules I was taught, and the rest I gleaned from men and women that have lived through some horrific adventures.

1. Self preservation- You can’t help anybody or anything if you succumb right off the bat. This includes evacuating yourself and loved ones from areas that are at risk. Especially if you get adequate warning.


2. Buy and learn how to use a weapon (gun) properly ,and keep plenty of ammunition. This rule of survival is one that causes the most controversy. For you ladies out there that are easily outweighed by over a hundred pounds by the average male---you know the deal. Never apologize for the ability to control what happens to you and yours. A shotgun is usally considered the best all around home protection weapon. Me myself, I feel better with a nice sizable pistol along with the shotgun. Remember--you can never have too much ammunition, that shit just doesn't exist.
   


3. Maintain adequate foodstuffs in household. Okay this one is also tricky. I am not talking about the paranoid stockpiling of food that a lot of doomsday prophets are talking about. Most households don’t cook on a regular basis these days, hence here in the south (Georgia), everybody runs out and buys milk and bread when there is the slightest hint of snow. Five days of basic can goods and a couple or three cases of water should be sufficient. If house bound fill all empty containers including bathtubs with water. If you have to mess this rule up, make sure it’s not the water. Why five days worth of supplies? Anything longer would require more skills to survive than most people are willing to learn. Also help should arrive within that period of time. If not, then hell, you’re fucked.


4. Hide yourself, your loved ones, and your resources. Most people are complacent creatures and as long as everything is going well give no thought to preparing for seriously bad times. Desperation can turn your best neighbor into your worst enemy. Also, do not initiate confrontations. You are supposed to be on the survival down low remember. In some cases there is safety in numbers. Be realistic about whom you trust your loved ones survival with.


5. Maintain a emergency medicine kit. This should be a standard in every household, and most households keep enough of the basics on hand. But having a kit or two will certainly make surviving easier. Also make sure prescriptions for chronic illness’ such as asthma and diabetes are in supply enough to last fives days. Never refill prescriptions when you get down to the last few doses, do it with at least a weeks supply left, that’s a everyday habit that should be followed.

Okay, these are the basics and if you noticed, they would have made surviving flooded out New Orleans easier. Now, that shit that happened at the Superdome and the Convention center, that was a lack of good men stepping forward and protecting the weak. Another discussion for another day.
Take care
*update---- As recommended by:Vido Barbonne, Keep a battery powered radio handy and fresh batteries--Check out the self-powered units that you hand crank. They are pretty damned good.