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Practice using your water purifier, and eating the MRE’s or canned goods you’ve put aside for a crisis. That way, you will be better prepared both emotionally and logistically for a smooth transition when disaster strikes.

Keep mental notes on your progress. If you discover you forgot a bowl to mix the pancake batter in, throw it in with your emergency supplies once you return home. That same bowl can be used to scoop water from a creek or a lake to pour through a water purifier. If the bowl happens to be metal, it can be used to cook with if need be. If you forget matches or a hatchet or newspaper and find yourself unable to start a campfire to keep warm by, this is the reason why you’ve taken this weekend getaway. Developing camping skills takes practice. There is nothing more eye opening than spending a night shivering in the cold to be reminded of the need to prepare.

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Alternative Modes of Transportation

Brainstorm alternative modes of transportation for a time when you may have to relocate. A mountain bike, dirt bike, ATV 4-wheeler, or a motorcycle will help get you safely to your chosen destination when roads are not navigable. If your mode of transportation is motorized, set aside gasoline containing fuel additives to extend its life in a portable gas container with a pour spout. It must be stored in a safe place, away from the home and open flame sources like that of a heater or hot water heater.