It's been a long time, but Bryan and myself have decided our little project is worth getting going again. And especially considering that natural and man-made disasters continue to happen, it's worth it to us if we make at least one more person prepared to face disaster.
That said, if you have turned on the news this week, you may have noticed that a massive explosion in China has killed over fifty people and injured hundreds more. Let's talk about the effects today and consider our own preparedness for a similar situation.
The name of this blog implies you are reading from a large populated city or at least a well populated suburb of such. Do you live close to a power plant, factory, or other large industrial complex? In Tianjin, China, the blast zone of the explosion had a radius of approximately two miles. Can you think of any dangerous facilities that close to your residence? Would you be victim of infrastructure failure in a similar situation?
If the situation would expose you to chemical radiation, it might be a good idea to forego a home bunker and have an escape plan instead (You do have a bug out bag, right?). In those instances it might not be possible to return home for an extended period of time. Typically in a bug out situation, you are prepared for at least 72 hours away from home with no additional prep time. Those of you who just realized you are closer to a potential haz-mat situation of great magnitude might want to alter your plans to extend that time.
It is always a good idea to review general survival plans with specific needs that YOU have. If you are worried about a long-term power loss because you live in an isolated area, invest more time in securing a generator and learning about fuel storage (topics for a future post). If you are worried about chemical fallout, spend more time on plans to get out of town and have a place to stay until it has subsided.
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