Urban Survival (Again)

Its been a few weeks since we met to discuss the book Urban Survival Guide, but I wanted to add some of my thoughts to those that Emma wrote about it. Getting prepared for possible problems can be overwhelming. It can also feel scary because it means acknowledging that bad things can happen and that we are not always in control. (Darn it!) Although scary to consider at first, being prepared brings a measure of peace about the future. Certainly, I cannot be prepared for every single possibility. But I can cover some basics. There are so many resources out there, and any one of them can help you begin to prepare. I think where the Urban Survival Guide really excels is in giving you a plan, including small steps you can take today. It is a starting point with clear explanations for what you should get and what you need. It is broken up week by week, so you can focus on one area at a time.

Urban Survival

This month we read the book called Urban Survival Guide by David Morris.  This book was difficult emotionally to read because it makes you really think about what could happen in our society, in a very short time.  It makes you face the fact that we live in a very delicate situation that could become dangerous quickly.  For most people, thinking about urban survival is too much.  But I refuse to put my head in the sand.  I will try my best to be prepared for what every situation may come; and stay level-headed as we step into the unknown.

The following is a list of resources that we have found useful to prepare:

LDS Preparedness Manual - Christopher M. Parrett
Making the Best of Basics, Family Preparedness Handbook - James Talmage Stevens
Preparedness Principles - Barbara Salsbury
10 Essential Herbs - Lalitha Thomas
10 Essential Foods - Lalitha Thomas