As the world gets drier and hotter, wildfires have become one of the most realistic events people should prepare for.
Wildfires can start by nature, human negligence, and becoming more and more common every year.
I live in California, where you advised us to prepare from July to September.
Sadly, Climate change is making regions hotter and drier. Nowadays, a single spark cab erupts into a massive blaze.
That means wildfire prepping has never been more crucial.
The last few years have brought us the deadliest wildfires the U.S. has ever seen, and there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon.
While wildfires are fast and unpredictable, often, there is some time to escape if one is coming your way — as long as you have taken the time to prepare. What do you need to know if there is a wildfire threat toward your home?
The Risks
Understanding the risks of wildfires is extremely important. Depending on the time of year, the location, and other key playing factors.
Whether you own a home or are a current renter, there are various ways to protect your assets.
If you are a homeowner, you might find difficulty finding a company willing to insure it for fire.
Contact your state’s wildfire risk number to find something that better fits your needs.
Retrofitting
If your current home does not contain fireproof building materials, you might want to consider retrofitting your property to lower the risk. This could mean re-roofing with flameproof materials, covering vents with metal mesh to prevent cinders from getting pulled into the ventilation system, and taking other steps to make your house fire-resistant.
Be in The Know
Staying informed is your best resource during fire season, especially in places where you can see the smoke from a distance but might not have the best idea of where the fire is.
Stay on top of any updates as they come through your local channels. Emergency services will update you multiple times throughout the day with details like the size of the fire, how much of it is contained, and where it might spread next.
Stock Up on Your Supplies
No matter the situation, you will need supplies. Going to the grocery store won’t be an option until the fire is out and things start to return to normal, so you want to make sure you have everything you need on hand. Backpacks will be the easiest to carry, so buy a few durable ones for each person in your household when it’s time to evacuate.
Store food and water in portable containers like coolers to make these goods easier to transport.
Here are a few items you should consider adding to your list:
* 1 gallon of water per person per day
* Nonperishable Foods
* Cash
* First-aid supplies
* Pet supplies
* OTC and prescription medicine
* Extra Clothes and Shoes
Ideally, you want to have enough supplies for up to two weeks, but at minimum, you want to have enough supplies to be self-sustaining for at least three days.
Get Ready to RUN
If a fire is coming your way, your only choice is to evacuate or die. It’s that simple. If you have to leave, be ready to run.
Having a loaded truck or trailer with your supplies and the things you can’t stand to lose is a great way to be prepared.
Be sure your trailer is in good shape before fire season starts, keeping it clean and in a clear path for easy and efficient escape. The last thing you need is to lose all your supplies because of a maintenance issue that could be avoided. The same rules apply to your smaller vehicles. Do not leave yourself stranded with an unreliable car. You won’t be able to outrun the fire on foot.
Plan Your Escape
Where would you go if a fire threats your home? What if the wildfire cuts off your main evacuation route? Plan and practice your escape route ahead of time to avoid making dangerous mistakes.
Predicting where the fire might spread can be difficult, and your main course can quickly end up cut off by a rapidly growing wildfire. Leave yourself some alternatives so you can get away safely.
Once you have planned your routes, practice them. Hook up your trailer and drive. Note places where the trees and brush are near the road because if they catch fire, it could create problems for your plan.
Time For You To Go
Although, this should be common sense and often forgotten. If there is an evacuation order or advised to leave, go. Do not wait around to see if the fire might change its path. Throw your family and your pets in the car, hook up your trailer of supplies if you have one, and leave. There is no time to waste precious minutes trying to pack every – little – sentimental item.
Being a Prepper Can Save You
Wildfires are a part of life for people in many parts of the world. Starting to prepare could save your life and makes it easier to rebuild if the worst happens and a fire takes your home.
Remember, regardless of what happens, your house and everything in it is replaceable. Your life and the lives of your loved ones are not.
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Shocking Truth About NASA Rapture Warning
While the media is busy talking about restrictions and censorship, there’s one story that’s unfolding that no news station is covering.
Yet it could have a direct impact on your life and the lives of your loved ones.
According to a recently declassified document from the U.S. Senate, a monumental end-day threat is about to come crashing down on America.
I’m not talking about a stock market crash or more mandates.
Living in today’s world, we depend on technology for just about everything. It has become so advanced that I find myself leaving the house without my wallet from time to time. Almost every business has an app that links your credit card, and if that’s unavailable, at minimum, they accept apple pay. While modern technology has been a lifesaver for most, it’s taken away the desire to learn or understand the importance of basic survival skills that will keep you alive and thriving.
Unfortunately, in today’s world many wait for the last minute possible to prepare and often find themselves a little too late. I’m sure everyone remembers the toilet paper shortage a couple of years ago. well, that was on a much, much smaller scale.
Let’s say there’s a short-term disaster and the grocery stores are not accessible for a couple of weeks. If you look in your pantry, is there enough for you are your family to live hold out? Jesus understood what the end time would be like, he gave us instruction on how to overcome it and how not to be drawn to distractions.
The principles of preparedness are found throughout the Bible with several passages devoted to being prepared, such as:
Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. –Matthew 25:13.
You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. -James 2:24
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed -Corinthians 15:52, King James Version
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. -Philippians 4:13
When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath. -Mark 15:42
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. -2 Timothy 4:2
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. -Hosea 4:6
And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. -Revelation 13:8
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. -1 Peter 1:13
I wanted to share this because when it comes to preparedness and survival, I think salvation is the most important survival topic we can talk about. In the end, if Christians are right, it’s the only way one can ensure their ultimate survival. We look to the future but are only guaranteed the present. Are we living by what we believe? Are we truly living by faith?
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Shocking Truth About NASA Rapture Warning
While the media is busy talking about restrictions and censorship, there’s one story that’s unfolding that no news station is covering.
Yet it could have a direct impact on your life and the lives of your loved ones.
According to a recently declassified document from the U.S. Senate, a monumental end-day threat is about to come crashing down on America.
I’m not talking about a stock market crash or more mandates.
I read a story today that really freaked me out because it said “it’s a sin to be a prep for the end of the world”. It went into detail about having faith in God and knowing he would take care of his believers (regardless of how bad or dangerous of a situation) is all you need to do.
As a fellow Christian, my faith in God has never been stronger. however, If there was a black-out due to a power grid failure, leaving me and my family with no food or water for days or weeks on end, how would I survive that?
I called my good friend and pastor, Chris because he always helps with calming my nerves and remembering god’s message. As it turns out, I’m not the only one that feels puzzled and scared about my future from time to time.
Christians all around the world are preoccupied with the end of the world. The media has shown the empty shelves in grocery stores nationwide, and price gouges in almost every food and product. In pop culture, you see it in movies and TV series. However, there is a balance It’s easy to look at today’s world and feel unsettled. Although many Christians are troubled with fear, anxiety, and worry. There’s a sense of feeling powerless and defeated as we look at the unstable and roller-coaster of a world we live in today. Always remember, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains are moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” Psalm 46:1–3.
Our savor does not want us to live in a constant state of anxiousness. During hard times like these, he wants us to remember God has not failed us. He has promised to be with us in the middle of tragedy.
A huge area of controversy in prepping today is whether Christians should be preppers. Each situation is unique, but it’s highly encouraged to take your unique situation to God in prayer and ask for His guidance.
Without a question, It is absolutely biblical to prepare yourself and your family for the future when God provides you with the opportunity to do so—spiritually and physically.
Our faith and focus should always remain on Christ, prepping is purely an opportunity we can utilize to be a good steward of God’s blessings and minister to others in times of need.
Well, that’ll all from me for the day. My best friend from Puerto Rico is in town for his birthday and I’ve got to start getting ready (we’re going to a fancy sushi restaurant). But I did want to share what’s been on my mind all day and see if anyone else feels the same? I would love to hear all about it if anyone feels comfortable enough to share. 😊
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