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That is the Boy Scouts of America motto. And you should also heed that as a warning given by Jesus himself. We are in the last days of the end times. Not the end of the world, the end of the world as we now know it. The world will continue on with truth and righteousness. The evils of this world are being defeated. And as that war rages on and will intensify we must be prepared. If you have not read my book Finding America I encourage you to do so now. The Messiah will make all enemies his footstool. That includes liberalism, Islam and all other sins. Anything that is against God is an enemy. Just ask the people of the Fifth Quarter of New Orleans. Evil will be defeated but the battle will rage on for several more years as revealed in the book.
Thank you for taking the time to read my book and I have made this preparation guide for all my brothers and sisters in Christ. Your circumstances will vary. Some will be affected more than others. Some may not survive. Only God knows his will. But we are told to prepare and I hope this will help you. I don’t claim to be a survivalist. But common sense preparation will improve your odds of surviving whatever comes your way. Scoffers will laugh. Believers will prepare. But do not take my word for it. If you are skeptical read the Bible. Read my book that has the scripture texts in it that relate to the final days. Read the Bible and the truth will be revealed to you.
So what should you do to prepare for the final days?
You will need to store up supplies including food and water. I will list many here, but this list is not inclusive. Please if you think of something I have forgotten contact me at zane@zanelawhorn.com or zane08@1dni.com and I will add it to the list. We are all in this together. Rejoice for we are the elect of Christ for whom the final days have been cut short. Blessed are you that follow Christ.
First consider your location. Do you live in a city and if so how large? Do you live along the coast, along a river, along a fault line, in the country, on a mountain, in a house or an apartment? This will determine how you will need to prepare.
Second, how close are you to a drinkable source of water? You can count your faucet as one. But for survival you will possibly need two or three. Plan to have at least two. If you live in a dry climate make that three. Is there a spring nearby? How about an old well? If you are not aware of any other sources of water then you may want to search for an alternative source. For example, if there is a spring that feeds a stream that is separate from the city water source, this might be important if the city water becomes contaminated. Having a supply of water stored will be your best second source.
Third, consider your risk. Make a list of the possible disasters you could face. Hurricane? Earthquake? Tornadoes, snow storm, wind storm, drought, flood, terrorist attack—most everyone is susceptible to several of these and the resultant electrical outage, water contamination, and possible gas disruptions. For the most part, you should consider the loss of electricity as a primary affect of all potential disasters. Nuclear fallout is another concern. I will not spend much time on this because unless you have an airtight basement or bunker with a source of clean air, this will be difficult to prepare for. In our area for example we are most likely not a target but we are downwind of several. Our best bet if time permits may be to flee. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will help us prepare for this event. This page will continue to be updated so check back.
Fourth, consider your needs. How many people are in your family household that you would need to prepare for? Add that up and add two people. If you are a family of four then your need will be for six people. You will know someone that will not be prepared and you will want to help them. Plan for it. Prepare for it.
Fifth, what sources of food do you have? If you live on a farm or have a garden you will be better off. Let’s face it; the grocery store is not a ‘source’ of food. Think of it as your refrigerator. Nothing comes in unless you put it there. The grocery store is susceptible to power outages, supply disruptions, etc. The grocery store is not a source of food during disasters. You may not even be able to get there if they did have plenty. Most likely, the store will be barren within the first three days of anything of value.
Ok, so paint your own personal picture. Write these things down and start your list of supplies. Let’s begin with the most important:
1. The Holy Bible. No preparation plan would suffice without the one true source of survival.
2. Water. You can live for several days without food but you only have a few days without water or other liquids. So store plenty and store some more. There are two kinds of water you will need; potable and non-potable. Everything can be potable of course. Potable means you can drink it. Water in the toilet bowl is non-potable (except for the family dog). You can bathe in non-potable water in most situations but there can be exceptions. There are a lot of guidelines for both food and water reserves, but the more you have the better off you will be.
Store a minimum of 2 quarts of drinking (potable) water per person per day. I suggest a 30 day supply but if you can do more then do it. If not, do what you can, most emergencies will require less than 2 weeks. But it is best to be prepared for a 30 day isolated period. In addition, you should have an equal amount in sanitary use water (potable or non-potable).
For a family of four with two extra’s (those pesky in-laws for example) means you will need 2 quarts of drinking water for 6 people for 30 days.
2 qts x 6 peps x 30 d = 360 quarts = 90 gallon of water
Plus an equal amount for bathing, sanitation, etc. Hot climates should consider more. So effectively you need to plan for:
1 Gallon of Potable Water per day Per Person
So now, your family needs a place to store 30 gallons of water per person. Water can be heavy so plan accordingly. The basement is best. Without a basement you could store some in different places, a gallon or two under the sink, at the bottom of the kids’ closet, behind the water heater, under the bed. The kids will love you for that, if it gets rid of those underthebedmonsters.
Your water heater’s storage tank if you have one is a limited source of non-potable water but you will not always be able to count on that. If space is limited for storage (be creative) store only potable water. If all water is potable then you can use it for drinking, cooking and bathing. Might be a bit more expensive but it will be worth it. Consider going together with a close neighbor and store together. Just be sure and follow the security suggestions, etc. Not all your liquids have to be water but most should be. But for variety store some vitamin water, Gatorade type drinks, tea, etc. And do not forget to take into consideration the special needs of infants, young children, and the elderly.
3. Food. First begin by taking into consideration anyone’s allergies and food restrictions. Then consider that you may or may not have water to add to food preparation (if you follow step two this will not be a problem) and you may not be able to cook the products. I suggest having some of both so that you can live as normal a life as possible if cooking is an option. But also have some that you can fall back on if cooking is not an option.
We should plan on having food for 30 days for each person (if any are infants plan accordingly). As an example, consider three meals a day for 30 days = 90 meals for each of the 6 people. If done on an individual basis that would equal 540 individual meals to prepare for.
One family of six requires 540 meals
For simplicity, I use 180 individual meals for breakfast and another 180 for lunch and combined for the dinner meal. A lot of people skip the breakfast or lunch meal but during an emergency I will recommend against this. You are already isolated for whatever reason, so you need to be extra sure to keep your health and especially your immune system in the best condition possible. You can allot some snacks if you want but do not include them as a food source.
I will use the plan I have for my family as the example. I began by adding one week’s worth of food each quarter of 2008. By March for example, I had 45 breakfast meals, 45 lunch meals and enough food for 45 dinner meals. This allows the cost of your survival storage reserve to be spread over a year’s time. By March of 2009, I will have taken out the first storage container and we will use the food. I will then replace the food with a new week’s worth. This allows me to have a fresh supply being regularly replaced. Every March, June, September and December the supply will be refreshed. Keep in mind that next year there will not be any extra cost as you will eat the stored food that is already paid for and be replacing with what you purchase. With the current price of food increasing this is a better investment then putting your money in the bank!
Check all expiration dates. If you can afford to fill your stock at one time that is great, if not try adding one week every 2-3 months (as in my example). I started by doing this, every quarter I would purchase extra food while shopping and store a weeks worth. One year later I will take that food out and replace. Be sure to have a couple manual can openers. This makes the process seem easier and less intrusive to the regular routine. As time goes by we will update this with precise recommendations on what foods to store and what to avoid. Checking the expiration date is the most important point I want to make. You want to store food that will be nutritious and healthy.
Begin with breakfast. I suggest oatmeal squares and oatmeal packs. You can use cereal in a box if storage is dry and clean. I recommend Honey Nut Cheerios because it is a fairly healthy cereal that can also be eaten right out of the box. Total cereal is also a good healthy choice but it is not as tasty to me right out of the box. You will need 180 individual meals (30 per person) for a family of four. Look on the box for the serving size. The oatmeal packets usually come 12 to a box so that is simple. Dried fruit is a good idea. Do not bother with anything that needs milk since it is so perishable. Remember you are eating to survive. Trail bars, nutrigrain bars and pop tarts all should last for a year.
Goal: 180 individual meals for breakfast that do not require cooking, extensive preparation or milk. (30 per person in household + 2 extra.
Lunch. Minimal cooking. Consider the old standards of Peanut butter & jelly, add honey to bread, be sure to store flour and cornmeal but this will require cooking. Crackers will last and can be filling. Soup and canned foods are best. Adjust cans of soup for the individual servings. I can eat a can of 2 serving soup so for me one can stored is one individual serving not two. Adjust accordingly. Best to store soup that does NOT require water to be added.
Goal: 180 individual meals for lunch that do not require more than minimal cooking, extensive preparation or milk. (30 per person in household + 2 extra).
Dinner. These are the meals that should allow for more flexibility. Canned fruits, vegetables and allow for some cooking if possible. Spaghetti and tomato sauce will feed the family and is relatively inexpensive. Those who are good at cooking could store items for stews and other dishes. The main point is to store food you will eat and watch the expiration dates. One year from now you will be eating what you stored and buying more to replenish (don’t be afraid to vary the items to suit). Macaroni and cheese is a big hit at our house. And I am sure you will have better ideas then I.
Condiments and etc. Don’t forget to keep some powdered milk, powdered mashed potatoes, salt & pepper, sugar, flour, butter (if it doesn’t require refrigeration), honey, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly, jello, pudding, ketchup, mustard, beef jerky, beef bullion, tuna, salmon, rice, pasta, etc.
It is important to consider sources of vitamins, minerals, fats, sugars (or lack of) and protein. And do not overlook MRE’s that are Meals-Ready-To-Eat and require little or no preparation. A military surplus or hunting/outdoor store will have these available. Consider canned heat sources to cook with. We will expound of these items from time to time.
4. Security/Defense. You should have a good sharp knife and a weapon for security. A firearm will help keep you secure if you are threatened. Remember if you are in an area where supplies are limited some people will become panicked. You may need to defend yourself. I am not talking about intentionally harming any one. I am referring to a time when you may need to defend YOU or YOUR FAMILY from harm. Locks on doors & windows. Stored supplies in safe secure location. I do not mean to alarm you. I want to prepare everyone for the worst that may happen to anyone reading this. I pray you will never have need of a firearm. I also pray that you will have one when you need it.
5. Medical Records/Pharmacy. You should keep a copy of everyone’s medical history. I have published the Family Health Record and the Personal Health Record (www.lulu.com for publisher) for this purpose. Having on hand a 30 day supply of vital medications is imperative. Because of the expense and aggravation involved many will want to skip this step. Don’t be one of them. Have a good supply of over the counter medications stored as well. Include something for pain, colds, flu symptoms, upset stomach, Ipecac to induce vomiting in case of poisoning, laxative to get you going, anti-diarrhea medication to get you to stop, etc. Also be sure to have a supply of multi-vitamins. Garlic tablets will help sometimes with infections, etc. A good First Aid Kit is a must.
6. Communications. Your cell-phone might work. But then again it might not. We have come to rely on those darn things too much. If you saw the videos of the 9/11 tragedy you saw people trying to use their cell phones to call loved ones. But you should plan on not being able to use them. There may not be anyway to communicate to loved ones, so having a plan as to how and what to do is paramount. What are the grandparents to do if they have the kids? How about the baby-sitter? Are you going to come after them or what is your plan? Don’t wait till disaster strikes. If my kids are not at my house I want them to stay right where they are (seeking local shelter if possible) and I will come get them. Make a plan.
7. Heating/cooling/cooking. Plan on the power to be out. Right now somewhere in America people are without power. It may be from a recent hurricane, or snow storm, or flood, or whatever. The power does go out. Plan on it. Make sure you have extra blankets for cold weather. A house without heat gets cold fast. A hand-held fan can help keep you cool enough along with plenty of liquids in hot weather. Dehydration is so common among heat related deaths. Store a charcoal grill, propane or camp stove so times when the power goes out. Be sure to keep plenty of matches dry and secure. There are cans of heat you can buy that once lit will cook soup, etc. If you have the space you should consider having a propane/gas generator as backup. Warning: do not use these indoors!
8. Toilet paper! Shampoo, soap, disinfectant hand wash, toothpaste. Take a look at your cabinets and your grocery list every time you go shopping and consider if you could do without it for a month. If not, store an extra supply. One year from now you will take it out and use it. Thanks to every motel we have ever been too I have enough soap and shampoo to last years!
9. Storage containers. Be sure to use zip lock storage bags, and airtight containers. Place containers high enough to avoid flood damage. Store in a cool dry location. Check condition regularly.
10. At the beginning of an emergency situation use the food in your refrigerator and freezer first. Cook everything that you can and store it if possible. During cold weather the outside can be used as a refrigerator/freezer for food storage. If you are in a flood remove any labels on cans and mark them with a permanent ink marker. Wash the cans with soap or detergent and water. Soak cans in a chlorine bleach mixture of two tablespoons of bleach to one gallon of water. Soak for at least 15 minutes then air dry cans before opening.
God has promised he will cut these days short for the sake of the elect. Be prepared and trust in the Lord.
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