Knowledge is the easiest tool to carry. Will you have the tools you need to survive?
Disaster
When a catastrophic event throws our world into a state of emergency, short-term or long-term, what will you bring to the table? How will you justify your survival? Whether or not you are ready to accept this truth, you have to, prove your worth to everyone outside of your immediate circle. Even those close to you will need you to be competent and productive, they won’t let you die if you are not. At least not right away. Knowledge is the easiest tool to carry.
It is proven throughout history that desperate times produce desperate acts. When someone comes to your door hungry because they didn’t prepare, will you sacrifice the welfare of your family to assist them? If you do, it may cost you more than just the food you gave away. This is a harsh reality that must be faced.
Will you be knowledgeable or helpless?
If you believe that the possibility of a catastrophic event is real, and you should, then what have you done to prepare yourself and your family? Here in the NW, for example, the Cascadia subduction poses an ever-present threat of a cataclysmic event that will change the face of our community. The magnitude of this looming disaster pales everything in our known history.
When your unprepared neighbor realizes there is no food at the grocery store, and they will be empty within 72 hours, he will come for what you have and take it if he can. Wouldn’t you do the same for your family? When you are sitting there watching the people you love go hungry, it will change your perspective. Altruism will not survive for long.
Survival
Your survival depends on several factors, M.A.S.K.
- Mindset: You need to have a survivor mindset. You must be willing to do or endure whatever is required for survival and have the knowledge to do so.
- Attitude: After mindset, attitude is everything. It will carry you through the hard times when your skills and kit are pushed to their limits
- Skills: Far more important than any equipment. A good set of survival skills will make all the difference for you and your family.
- Kit: The collection of supplies and tools necessary for survival. These are based on your skillsets.
I have had people say to me, tell me what I need to buy for my survival kit. There is no one answer other than, you cannot buy your survival unless you count professional training. So there it is, straight at you with no sugar-coating. If you want to survive the next emergency, then you must have the required knowledge. Then you will know which tools and supplies to buy.
NW Survival will teach you the skills you need from basic to expert. We will help you prepare for whatever disaster or emergency you may face. Check out our upcoming courses. Subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest from NW Survival.
Stay Vigilant and Be Prepared
In addition, take these steps to ensure you and your loved ones are better prepared to handle emergencies effectively. It’s always better to be proactive than reactive for safety and preparedness.