This is a long one, but I would rather have it in one place.
First, I want to add the basics. What are the basics? I like to call them "The Ten Commandments of Prepping".
Food: Have enough stored for 1 year. Store-bought, homegrown and canned, etc.
Water: Have a way of collecting rainwater, purchase bottled water, have water filter systems.
Shelter: You've decided to bugout. Make sure you have quality gear in order to arrive at your destination safely. You may have to have temporary shelter to stop along the way and rest. Don't sell yourself short. When I say, "get quality gear", I mean just that. Tents, sleeping bags, ways to make fire, cooking gear, etc.
If you're bugging in, fortify your home. Block all drafts, secure your perimeter, have firewood available, etc.
Clothing: Warm coats, hats, thick socks, gloves, etc.
Medicine: OTC meds, prescriptions, etc. Also, have on hand bandages, ointments, a set of crutches, vitamins, etc.
Means of Self Defense: Guns are always the first choice for self defense. However, have knives and other means to achieve self-preservation. Pepper spray is a popular choice. Some people use wasp or hornet spray. You can even use salt by way of getting it into the eyes.
Gardening: Grow your own food. No doubt, gardening can be hard work, but it is well worth the effort. With gardening comes food preservation. Learn how to use a canner and/or dehydrator or even a freeze-dryer.
Communications: When the event happens, and we find ourselves with no cell service, we need a way to talk to each other. Radios are the way to go! Period! Whether it be HAM or GMRS, it makes no difference as long as you have a way to communicate.
Hunting/Fishing: This is a skill that a lot of people have. And a damned good one, too! When the shelves are empty at the store, you still need food. If you don't know how to hunt or fish, I suggest you learn.
First Aid: God forbid, someone in your family get seriously injured during an SHTF situation. But, should that happen, you will be the first responder. Learn skills such as using a splint, stitching a gash, CPR, using an I.V, etc. Small things can be lifesaving.
Week 1: Preps to buy-
1 gal of water per day for each family member (2 weeks worth)
2 decent sized jars of peanut butter
2 jugs of fruit juice
2 large cans of soup/stew or meat of choice
3 non perishables such as crackers
1 manual can opener
5 to10 lbs dry beans
10 lbs white, long grain rice
4 lb box of salt
A sharpie marker for labeling what belongs to whom.
Additional supplies for babies, elderly or sick - 2 weeks worth of diapers, wipes, meds, formula, pet food, protein or calorie drinks.
Actions:
Date perishable goods
Set aside some cash
Make a disaster plan for what you're prepping for (weather, economic, EMP or personal.
Decide on an out-of-area contact who can coordinate information with family/friends.
Once contact is established, they will need names, phone #'s and tac #'s of all members.
Week 2: Preps to buy-
32 gal garbage bin to store your supplies
1 flashlight per member with extra batteries
Batteries in multiple sizes stored in waterproof containers
Heavy rope or paracord
Tarp
Duct tape
Lighters and/or matches stored in waterproof containers
A multitool or leatherman
Leash or carry crates for pets
Actions:
Involve the kids
Questions for the schools:
"How will you communicate with the parents during a crisis?"
"Do you store adequate food/water and supplies for the students in case of power outage?"
"Is the school prepared for a shelter-in-place situation?"
Get up to date pictures of each member
Make personal info cards for each member
Discuss emergency meeting places, contacts and plans.
Let the kids express their feelings and concerns and ask questions so they fully understand the disaster plan.
So, this may seem like a lot, but if you can't get everything on this list, do not stress yourself about it. If you get half of it, you'll be at a good start.
Week 3: Preps to buy-
O.T.C meds
Kleenex
Feminine products
Baby wipes or hand wipes
Typical first aid kit
Antibiotic ointment
Actions-
*Get a local & state map for each of your vehicles or per each B.O.B.
*Create an evacuation plan if you have to leave your home.
*Learn CPR
Week 4:
Preps to buy-
Comms (Wind up radios, CB, Two-way, etc.)
Flares
Compass for each member
Actions-
Pack all important documents in waterproof containers
Week 5:
Preps to buy- (Pet Care)
Extra leashes and/or carry crates
1 to 2 weeks worth of pet food (and litter)
2 weeks worth of stored water for each pet
Actions-
*Designate a safe place in your location for pets to shelter in place.
Week 6:
Preps to buy-
Bug out bags for each member (pack them according to needs)
Portable water containers per member
Water purification tablets
Tent
Season appropriate clothing
Fire starters
Waterproof matches
Some type of mess kit for each member
Actions-
Create an emergency meeting area
Place B.O.Bs in easy access areas
Week 7: Basic Home Security-
Preps to buy:
*Security System
*Deadbolts for all doors
*Floodlights
*Pepper spray
*Fire extinguishers for each room
Actions:
*Assess security layers
-Outside layer: Check floodlights, motion detectors, locks, etc. Make improvements where necessary.
-Inside layer: Teach the kids what a home invasion is. Have a plan to both run to safety and a plan of defense.
-Personal layer: Take a personal defense training course or if you have the equipment (guns), practice with them.
Week 8: Emergency Sanitation-
Preps to buy:
*Camping toilet or build an outhouse
*Toilet paper
*Paper towels
*Rubber cleaning gloves
*Feminine products
*Trash bags
*Bleach
*Cat litter
*Baking soda
*Vinegar
*Soaps
*Shovel
Actions:
*Prepare sanitation kits for each member.
*Familiarize yourself with different methods of handling sanitation problems if the occur.
*Toilet paper alternatives-
-Phone books
-Unused coffee filters
-Old rags, towels, etc.
Week 9:
Preps to buy-
*Med bag or tackle box
*Medical reference books
*Sunscreen
*Aloe Vera
*Bug spray
*Guaze pads (all sizes)
*Antibiotic ointment
*Decongestant
*Rubbing alcohol
*Adhesive tape
*Latex gloves
*Medicine dropper
*Thermometer
*Eye care (glasses, eye wash, contacts, etc.)
Actions:
*Take a basic first aid course.
Week 10: Dental
Preps to buy-
*Toothpaste/brushes
*Floss
*Mouthwash
*Toothpicks
*Clove oil (helps with toothaches)
*Hydrogen peroxide
*Orajel
*Baking soda
Actions:
*Get an annual check up.
Week 11:
Preps to buy-
(2 weeks worth)
1 gal of water per person
2 bottles juice per person
2 canned goods per person
1 each condiment per person
Peanut butter, jelly, honey, mustard, etc.
2 drink mixes per person
Kool-aid, Mio, etc.
Seasonings
Seasoned salt, Montreal Steak Seasoning, etc.
1 gal cooking oil
Bags of dry goods
Rice, beans, noodles, oats, cereal, pasta, etc.
2 bags of flour
Dry milk
Instant potatoes
Infant formula (high in vitamins and can be used to boost immune system)
Actions:
Date perishables with a marker.
Store your preps. Basement is ideal.
Organize your preps. Create a list and categorize your inventory.
Week 12:
Preps to buy-
Nothing to buy this week (unless you want to).
Actions-
Concentrate on ways to trim your budget.
Create a financial contingency plan.
Work on eliminating unnecessary debt.
Have a plan to save (in cash) 10% of your income each pay period.
Cut corners wherever possible (shopping thrift stores, dollar stores, etc.).
Week 13: Spiritual Preps
Preps to buy-
Bible (if you don't have one)
Devotional books, prayer journals, etc.
Actions-
Find time to reflect on your core beliefs. What drives you to be a better person of Christ?
Discuss beliefs with your family.
Pray daily.
Perhaps do a Bible study once a week.
Week 14: Mental and Moral Preps
The best way is knowledge and practice.
For moral, I would suggest board games, books, keeping a diary, etc.
Books of interest are; Patriots by James Wesley Rawles
One Second After by William R. Forstchen
Lights Out by David Crawford
Week 15:
Preps to buy-
O.T.C. meds
Splint
Sunscreen
Chapstick
AZO (UTI medication)
Bandages (multiple sizes)
Medical tape
Gauze
Ace bandages (multiple sizes)
Ice packs (refreezable)
Latex gloves
Actions-
Take a refresher course in first aid.
Practice first aid techniques.
Week 16: Survival Tools
Preps to buy:
Candles/Lanterns
Matches/Lighters
Batteries (multiple sizes)
Collapsible Shovel
Water Purification Tablets
Compass/Map
Fire Starter
Mirror (light reflecting)
Duct Tape
Rope
Signal Flare/Flashing Beacon
Mylar Blanket
Multitool
Survival Knife
Actions:
Prepare a survival kit for 72 hours
Create or join a support network
Week 17:
Preps to buy:
1 gal of water per person (2 weeks worth)
Water filter system
More Water Purification Tablets
Bleach
Iodine
Tarp
Electrolyte Powder
Vitamins
Actions:
Research different types of water filter systems
Learn natural ways to filter water
Practice filtering and treating water
Week 18: Food Preservation
Preps to buy:
Kosher Salt
Sugar
White & Apple Cidar Vinegar
Molasses
Powdered Fruit Pectin
Canning Jars
Pressure Canner
Actions:
Learn Canning
Start a garden
Week 19: Food Storage
Preps to buy: (In Bulk)
Mylar Bags
O2 Absorbers
Vacuum Sealing System (Food Saver)
Vacuum Sealing Bags
Actions :
Practice using your food storage items.
Week 20: 1 Month Supply Of Food
Preps to buy:
Rice
Beans
Flour
Oats
Sugar
Salt
Dry milk
2 gal Cooking Oil
Actions:
Calculate amounts per person for a month
Ensure that everything is sealed
Week 21:
Preps to buy-
Gas cans
Fuel for Coleman Stove
Candles
Matches
Actions-
Find an appropriate area to store fuel.
Rotate fuel regularly and check cans for leaks
Week 22:
Preps to buy-
Work gloves for each member
Protective Eyewear
Paracord
Manual tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
An ax with a sharpener
Socket set
A level
Measuring tape
Actions-
Practice using manual tools.
Simulate a grid-down situation and practice what life would be like without modern convenience.
Week 23- Emergency Security
Preps to buy-
Deadbolts and other door security
Thorny plants to place around windows
Peep holes for doors
Flood lights
Guns and ammo
Actions-
Create a safe room.
Check for vulnerabilities in and outside of the home.
Research how to beef up security where needed.
Week 24-
Preps to buy-
Water containers (multiple sizes)
Water filtration
Water purification tablets
Actions-
Have Water filtration for home and B.O.B.
Practice Water conservation
Learn alternative methods to collect rain.
Week 25-
Preps to buy- Dental
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Floss
Mouth rinse
Toothpicks
Dentemp
Actions-
Get a check up
Look up the book "Where there is no Dentist" and study on how to provide dental care.
Week 26:
Preps to buy-
1 month supply of toilet paper per person
Cat litter
Bleach
5 gal buckets (can be used for container gardening)
Clothes pins, clothes line
2 large bins to do laundry
Laundry plunger
Ingredients to make laundry soap (see video in preps)
Hand sanitizer
Actions-
Create sanitation kits for each person
Week 27:
Preps to buy-
Long-burning candles
Hurricane lamps
Hanging lanterns
Flashlights
Light sticks
Matches/Lighters
Blackout curtains
Actions-
No actions
Week 28:
Preps to buy-
OTC meds
Vitamins
Electrolyte drink mixes
Bleach
Tissues
Garbage bags
Thermometer
Latex gloves
Bar soap
N95 masks
Actions-
No actions
Week 29: Charity:
Preps to buy-
Canned goods
Boxed cereals
Dry goods
Water
Peanut butter
Soap
Feminine products
Pocket bibles
Actions:
Calculate how much food you have for an extended disaster.
When buying for charity (or bartering), keep basic survival needs in mind. Don't go overboard.
Week 30:
Preps to buy:
Hiking boots
Walking stick
Actions-
Get out into nature. Get some fresh air and exercise.
Week 31
Preps to buy:
3-ring binders
Dividers
Highlighters
Labels
Paper
Pens/Pencils
Plastic containers
Shelving
Actions:
Take out all your preps and clean storage areas
Organize prep supplies
Create a master list
Week 32
Preps to buy:
Dehydrated or freeze dried fruits & veg.
High energy snacks (trail mix, etc.)
2 gal cooking oil
Dry packaged goods (pastas, rice dinners, cereals, etc.)
Baking goods (flour, baking soda, yeast, baking powder, etc.)
Tea and coffee (regular and instant)
Drink mixes
Pet food and litter
Actions:
Try and get a dehydrator and learn the skill.
Week 33
Preps to by:
Ensure
Cooking oils (Veg oil, Olive oil, etc.)
Peanut Butter
Nuts and edible seeds
Crisco
Condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup, etc.)
Canned meats
Chocolate (will keep in the freezer)
Whole mild (can be dehydrated and powdered)
Actions:
Learn canning and dehydrating.
Week 34
Preps to buy:
Dry goods (beans, lentils, soup mixes, etc.)
Actions:
Research the importance of having certain foods in your diet.
Learn how to package and store food for long term.
Store your food appropriately. Your food's worst enemies are:
Moisture
Sunlight
Oxygen
Temperature fluctuations
Bugs
Week 35
Preps to buy:
More pastas and dry goods
Oats
Actions:
Refer to week 34.
Week 36-Sugars
Preps to buy:
Honey
Regular sugar (white, brown, etc.)
Molasses
Corn Syrup
Jams/Jellies
Powdered Fruit Drinks
Jell-O
Actions:
Refer to week 34
Sugars can be used for many things such as:
Curing/Food Preservation
Making Alcohol
Medicinal
Bartering
Week 37 - Essential Baking Needs
Preps to buy:
Baking Powder/Soda
Yeast
Salt
Vinegar
Evap. Milk
Dry Milk
Cornstarch
Actions:
Refer to week 34
Research the many uses for all these items
Week 38 - Emergency Communication
Preps to buy:
Short wave radio
Walkie Talkie
CB radio
Extra batteries
Actions:
Learn the equipment
Practice
Learn Morse Code
Week 39: - Power Sources
Preps to buy:
Solar Generator
Solar battery chargers
Seasoned firewood
Extra fuel
Gasoline stabilizer
Actions:
When using alternative power sources, monitor your supply so you don't run out too soon.
Week 40 - Cold Weather Preps
Preps to buy:
Non-electric space heater
Door draft stopper (Rolled up towel will work)
Sleeping bags for each member
Thick socks
Thermal underwear
Hand/Food warmers
Rubber weather sealant
Caulking
Window insulation film
Bubble wrap or an old shower curtain
Duct tape
Actions:
Check furnace and replace filters monthly
Inspect fireplace
Insulate exterior pipes
Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows
Add insulation in walls and attics if necessary
Inspect roof, gutters and clean debris
Week 41 - Self Reliant Skills
Preps to buy:
Books about-
Medical Training
Disaster Training
Gardening Skills
Medicinal Plants
Firearm Training
Food Preservation
Coms
Sewing
Outdoor Survival Skills
Homesteading
Hunting/Fishing
Actions:
Stay current on carry permits
Continue learning & practicing your skills until you are pertinent to your survival.
Week 42 - Take a break
Preps to buy: If you wish
Stock up your pantry. Canned goods, dry goods, toiletries, etc.
Actions:
Get out and go hiking or have a picnic.
Week 43 - Gardening Preps to buy:
Heirloom seeds
Gardening tools
Containers for long term storage of seeds
Actions:
Learn composting
Week 44
Refer to www.readynutrition.com and click on week 44.
Week 45 - Long Term Food & Water Needs
Preps to buy:
Dry goods
Seeds
Fertilizer
Rain-catching system
Water filtration
Actions:
Ensure you have enough supplies for long term. Refer to the website in week 44 and find the "food calculator".
Research ways to conserve water.
Look for natural water sources around your area.
Week 46
Preps to buy:
Water containers
First aid kit
Canned goods
Fire starters
Knives
Guns/Ammo
Duct tape
Fishing kit
Spare clothes/Cold weather gear
Tent or tarp
Hand-crank radio
Flashlights/Batteries
Actions:
Have an evacuation route plan
Week 47 - Emergency Medical Supplies
Preps to buy:
Multivitamins
Gauze
Antiseptic
Latex gloves
Potassium Iodide tablets
Benadryl
Condoms
Anti-nausea meds
Electrolyte drink mixes
Braces for sprains
Moleskin
Stethoscope
Work gloves
More duct tape
Snake bite kit
Antibiotics (FishMox)
Stool softeners
CPR mask
Actions:
Create first response kits
Take a first aid course
Week 48 - Essential Tools
Preps to buy:
Welding torch & fuel
Clamps
Sledge hammer
Crowbar
Files
Bolt cutters
Machete
Chainsaw
Circle drawing compass
Tin snips
Chisels
Wire snippers
Side cutter pliers
Wood plane
Stapler
Stud finder
Fish netting
More duct tape
String/Twine
Rebar Tie Wire
Measuring tape
Nails, bolts, nuts, washers, screws
Actions:
Ensure tools are in good condition
Be mindful of your dependence on the grid and find ways to offset it.
Get guide books on construction, masonry, installing wells, creating shelter, etc.
Week 49 - Nuclear & EMP Preps
Preps to buy:
Food/Water preps
Med supplies
Sanitation supplies
Lighting resources
Heat sources
Coms
Actions:
Research Fukushima. Study how RADS get into food that could make you sick.
Learn what an EMP is and the damage it can cause.
Week 50 - Bartering Preps to buy:
Matches/Lighters
Seeds
Canning jars/Lids
Tools
Water filter systems
Sewing supplies
Vitamins
Salt
Feminine products
Fishing supplies
Fuel
Coffee/Tea/Sugar
Cola
Liquor
Cigs
Cooking oil
Firewood
Batteries
Winter clothing, hats, socks, gloves
Soaps
Hand sanitizer
Dental care items
Actions:
Decide which items are worth bartering.
Stock up on them.
Week 51 - Home Defense Preps to buy:
Guns/Ammo
Extra magazines
Spare parts/Kits
Gun cleaning kits
Ammo storage
Actions:
Practice at the range
Consider a self defense class
Inspect your home for security gaps and fix them
Week 52 - Long Term Security & Defense Preps to buy:
Night vision
Plywood for windows
Ear & eye protection
Body armor
Actions:
Create a defense plan
Agree on rules of engagement
All members train on tactical shooting
This concludes the 52 week prep plan. I hope you found it useful and informative. Just remember, practice the lifestyle. We need you! Something evil this way comes!
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