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Your goal is simply to condition your body to accept the rigors of walking long distances. When your muscles are acclimated to physical activity, you will be less likely to seize up when placing sudden demands on your body.

If you have physical limitations that would make walking or hiking difficult or impossible, this should be discussed with family members or those in your group, so alternative arrangements can be made to get you to safety.

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If you’ve never taken a CPR or first aid course, or enough time has lapsed that you have forgotten most of what you learned, it’s time to sign up for class. During a crisis, outside help may not be available for hours or days, so it is important to understand the basics. You will need a detailed, easy to follow book on first aid. Jot one down at the top of your preparedness list.

Take a self-defense class. No one wants to think about having to defend themselves at a time when we should be helping one another, but the truth is there will be opportunists willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If you encounter such a person, being able to disarm them will allow you to flee to safety. If you are on a tight budget, check with your local YMCA as many locations offer inexpensive self-defense classes.