Out here in the boonies, we are far from any supply-chains and in the case of a disaster***, we need to remain self-sufficient for at least three weeks. It makes sense for the Emergency Responders to deal with the dense population centers in the cities first.
I just found this blog: More Than Just Surviving and they had a list that looks really good:
The 13-Step Path to Becoming a Better Survivalist
Working toward any goal can be a difficult process, but if you’re not sure where to start or what to do to make your goal happen, accomplishing that goal becomes infinitely harder.
The first two:
1. Lay the groundwork: learn the basics first.
Don’t get too ahead of yourself. Yes, it would be amazing to have mastered the art of fire-making by using only sticks, but do you know how to start a fire with matches yet? What about starting a fire with a simple firesteel? Once you’ve got these simpler methods down, then move on to the more difficult stuff. You’ll have covered more groundwork and laid the foundation for much more complex skills.
2. Don’t stop teaching yourself: continue to learn as much as you can.
Ever tried to start a workout routine, made it work for a month or two and then stopped for some time to “take a break.” You’ll likely have found that it’s incredibly hard to start back up again.
It’s much easier to continue to grow if you never stop. Even if you have to lessen your load for some time – don’t stop learning and teaching yourself new things. Push through whenever you feel worn out, lessening how much you’re learning if you have to.
Eleven more at the site - some good stuff there... ***The best definition of a disaster that I heard is "An event that outstrips our ability to cope."
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