The following situations are very serious. Trying to survive in the city during catastrophes, natural disasters, and other emergencies, you should do everything to avoid such mistakes. Otherwise, you can put your life and the lives of your loved ones at risk.
Tell everyone how well-prepared you are!
You prepared, found something really necessary and useful cheaper, and collected supplies. Sure, it’s pretty hard not to feel great about the results of your preparation, and what do we usually do when we’re proud? We tell everyone around us about the object of our pride, bragging about our stockpiles.
But tell only those whom you trust completely, otherwise in case of trouble there will be someone with a good memory who will say: “Hey, remember that person, he has a house full of food and a good first-aid kit, and we have guns!”. You don’t think they’ll come to you to trade, do you? They will come to take away your hard-earned goods, and maybe even your life.
Forget about force majeure plans!
Now, when you have an air filtration system, water purifiers, a food supply in the cellar, and a good first aid kit you have to make a plan. It’s crucial to think ahead about what emergencies might happen in the area where you live and plan how you and your family will respond to them.
Think over how to leave your home safely, where to meet friends and family without additional complications, where the most convenient exit for your loved ones from the city in case you have to leave urgently, and so on. All of this should be thought out ahead of time. Also, do not forget to run your plan through stress scenarios a couple of times. It is needed to find and fix possible flaws.
Destroy looters on the spot!
It’s a bad idea to hang a sign on your gate that says “Shoot looters on sight”: It shows everyone that you have guns. Guns are a resource too, don’t forget that. You can be killed for your gun.
You shoot them, they shoot you. If they shoot better, it will cost you your life. Think about whether it’s better to give up a box of noodles or your life.
You could go to jail for murder after the order is back. And the lawyers for the looters you shot may well use your proud mark to argue that the killing was premeditated.
No, we’re not saying you can’t defend yourself with a gun, we’re just reminding you not to attack first. Shooting looters on sight is not self-defense.
Forget about home security!
If you plan to take shelter in case of trouble, you need to think about how to protect your home from intruders. During natural disasters, wars, and other times of force majeure, thefts and robberies increase significantly.
There are many ways to keep strangers out of your home and make it safer. It’s better to put bars on your windows and sturdy doors than to plan to shoot a stranger on your doorstep. If looters encounter difficulties while still in the home, they may decide it’s not worth it to go any further.
Stay in your home no matter what the circumstances!
It may be hard to believe at first, but sometimes staying in a secure shelter is worse than escaping the city. If there’s a chance that your shelter could be damaged by the effects of a natural disaster or emergency, you should run as fast as you can and find another shelter.
You do not want to be one of those people who have died in a hurricane or fire, refusing to leave the house they’ve lived in for the last 25 years. Don’t waste precious time in an emergency.
Drink unfiltered tap water!
People are used to the idea that tap water is clean and safe. They often forget that water can be a major breeding ground for infection.
Water from the tap can become a source of infections during catastrophes or even simply due to the negligence of employees of responsible organizations.
Filtering water is not only necessary during emergencies, natural disasters, or other global problems. Buy any quality filter, and keep a stock of filter elements at home. This is not the most expensive investment in your health, but peace of mind.
Try to avoid these situations at all costs. Do not make such mistakes, because your survival is only in your hands. Stay safe!
