It is the duty of all American patriots to be self-sufficient and prepared to meet emergencies of all types. The veneer of a civilized and free society is thin and can easily be pierced when an emergency, natural or man-made, presents itself. The structure and fabric of the Republic is vulnerable to harm by opportunistic players who know not to let a good catastrophe go to waste. Power grabs by politicians eager to exploit an emergency for their own power and advantage, subversive groups that seek to leverage any calamity to advance their agenda, and criminal elements that would rush to prey on the population left defenseless by strained resources of protectors and first responders – all have the potential to erode freedoms and rights during periods of common stress and alarm.

The original patriots were, by definition, always emergency ready. They were also largely self-sufficient. Their family and community circle provided most all their needs for life and living, with very few of their requirements coming from those outside. With a population of only 2.5 million people spread over 13 colonies, and nearly half of them self-supporting farmers and other primary producers, the early population did not rely on others outside their immediate sphere of influence to the degree that we do today. They had tools. They had frontier skills. They had firearms. Most of all, they had attributes that enabled them to persevere and prosper.

The wild success of the American political experiment and its fraternal twin of robust Capitalist economics has proven to be both a blessing and a curse. The protection, comfort and provisions wrought by this beneficent machine has also made many Americans complacent, dull and dependent. The American population has ballooned to 350 million, with a higher concentration residing in cities that are removed from primary sources of sustenance. Where wants are superior to needs. Where the warm and welcome lies of the collectivists are whispered more loudly. Specialization and production efficiency have pulled us increasingly to the influence of those who would control us with trinkets, snake oil and false charity.

Fear that the energy and skills required to fend off the enemies of freedom are atrophied and misdirected.        

Develop an EmergencyReady Plan and keep it fresh. Learn to become your own first responder. Recognize and bolster the elements that sustain your life and living so as not to become dependent on those removed from your inner ring of family and friends for comfort and survival. EmergencyReady comes in many forms and patriots must be prepared to tend to their own and others in need, under any circumstance. Self-sufficiency, before and after a calamity, best serves the goals of protecting the rights and freedoms of the American life and self-determination. Dependency is subservience that invites tyranny.

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Type – Assessing Disaster Event Risk

Anticipate and plan for a potential disaster and its ensuing impacts based on your specific circumstance. Distill the risk into quantifiable terms, assessing the potential impact on you and your loved ones, and then take positive steps to mitigate and plan for the disruption.

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Time – Estimating the Recovery Time Horizon

Determine the time horizon associated with particular events and when things could return to normal.

Consider readiness thresholds of 3 Days / 3 Weeks / 3 Months. Prepare over time – no bunker required.

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Tier – What Level of Ready Are You?

Critically assess your level of readiness. Make lists and take inventory.

Determine where you stand on the scale:

Feckless (No plan) / Default (Enough) / Casual (3 Days) / Better (3 Weeks) / Alpha (3 Months).

 

Tasks – Actions to Take Before an Event

Store – Water, Clothing, Tools; Stock – Food, Paper products, Sanitation items, Light and Power sources;

Prepare – Medical and Hygiene Kits, Camp Shelter and Cooking supplies, Field Toilet, Document bag;

Position – ‘GearUp Kits, First Aid Kits, Fire Extinguishers; Secure – Furniture, Cabinets, Water Heater.

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Team – Responsibilities and Resources

Plan and assign specific responsibilities and actions to your group before an emergency. Develop a Shelter Plan and rally point. Develop an Evacuation Plan should that be necessary. Always have a Communication Plan and equipment that works when the standard networks are off-line. Identify resources, personnel and programs in your neighborhood and local community that you could rely on or contribute to if necessary.

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Tools – Tools, Supplies and Materials

Prepare ReadyBags of 50-Hour / 100-Hour Essentials for use away from home.

Best kept at work or in a vehicle for redundancy.

 

Talk – Communications and Information

Collect household contacts; School, Childcare, Caregiver, and Workplace Emergency Plans; Out-of-Area Contacts; Emergency Meeting Places. Prepare alternate communication systems and protocols.

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Thirst – Water for Drinking and Sanitation

Water and water resources are the most important elements in emergency preparedness. Understand the various levels of water purity and how to manage the use and availability of each. Storage of sufficient potable water for a week or more is minimal. Make provisions for collecting, treating and purifying water from sources that may be less than optimal. Water is power and life. Use it wisely and to your advantage.

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Table – Food Storage and Preparation

Emergency Food Management should be done with potential scenarios in mind and can be integrated into your normal daily food and meal planning. Practice Camp cooking with shelf-stable, unrefrigerated ingredients, renewable fuel sources and manual utensils. Stores should be spread out to the Cupboard (immediate use), Pantry (monthly use) and Storeroom (long-term use).

  

Tender – Currency, Coins and Barter

Understand how money will function in an emergency context and how that will differ from normal.

Access to financial resources may be limited or completely disrupted for a time.

Maintain a supply of paper currency in various denominations along with a generous amount of Gold American Eagle and Silver American Eagle coins. You can’t have too many Silver American Eagles. Smaller-denomination American silver coins (pre-1965) are useful for minor purchases.

Strongly resist digital currency, especially Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Hone your ability to barter for goods and services and practice that skill regularly with people you trust.

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Tactical – Defense and Weapons

Recognize the multiple threats that may present in an emergency. Nefarious and desperate people are certainly to be defended against, but the threat of Fire and Infection are just as likely to pose a danger. Prepare to fight fire and similar situations when first-responders are unavailable or delayed.

Maintain supplies of various medical tools and treatments, especially those that will fight and prevent bacterial and viral infection.

Keep and bear firearms of various types for the different situations that may arise. Practice with every weapon that you intend to ever use. Store and deploy all weapons safely and with respect to the awesome power and unique American right that they represent.

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Training – Drills and First Aid

Practice and train for the primary skills and methods you’ll need in an emergency, especially first aid. Know how to build and maintain a fire. Learn to live without artificial power and light for a period of time. Go camping and learn all the things you take for granted and how to provide your daily needs without the power grid and other utility systems, like toilets and running water. Learn Frontier Skills and be expert in at least one.

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