We wish the worst we had to deal with was an attack by zombies. In that instance, you can bet the problem would be solved swifty with a massive attack by both government and civilian forces to eliminate the zombies before they took over. I'm totally kidding of course.

However, in real-world prepping events, a lot of times people will be pitted against each other and access to even the most basic necessities for survival will be strained. Take a look at the article below to learn what you should really be preparing for.

Prepping for a Loss of Income
Make sure you have an emergency fund. An emergency fund will help see you through these types of events and is something you need to have.
Start moving towards self-reliance. The more self-reliant skills you have, the better prepared you will be to survive a job loss, a loss of income, or any other preparedness threat that might come about.
Stockpile long-term food. Having a stocked pantry goes a long way should you lose your job or face an economic emergency. Your number one goal should be building up a 3-6 month supply of food so your family doesn’t go hungry during an emergency.

Prepping for Natural Disasters
No matter where you live in this world, you are susceptible to at least one type of natural disaster hitting your area. From wildfires and flooding to earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados at some point you are going to have to deal with the consequences of one of these types of disasters.
When it comes to bugging out, natural disasters are often on top of the list of reasons you may have to evacuate and leave your home. Make sure you have a solid evacuation plan.
Do you know how to shut off utilities inside your home? During some disasters you may have to temporarily shut down power, gas lines, and water into your home. Make sure you know where these main utility shutoffs are, and make sure you have the tools to shut them down when you need to.
Do you have emergency supplies to see you through these short-term disasters? You need to have a minimum of two weeks’ worth of food, water, and emergency supplies on hand at all times.

Prepping for Crime, Assaults and Home Invasions.
Prepare for social unrest. We live in a time where people are looking for any excuse to cause trouble. Riots, looting, and large-scale assaults are becoming more common — even in areas once considered good neighborhoods.
Consider learning how to use a firearm and carrying one for protection. The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy who has one and knows how to use it.

Preparing for Fires and Floods
Fires and floods are one of the most common disasters a person will face in their lifetime. Unfortunately it’s a threat that receives very little attention.
Conduct Monthly Preparedness Drills. One of the best ways to prepare yourself and your family for disasters and threats, as well as discover any holes in your plans, is to conduct periodic emergency safety drills.

Preparing for Economic Disasters
Don’t be one of the 60% of Americans who have less than $1,000 in Savings. Whether it’s having garage sales or cutting back on useless budget items you need to start taking your economic preparedness seriously.

Preparing for Social Unrest
After the riots in Baltimore and Ferguson, and a countless number of large scale gang attacks that received very little attention from the mainstream media, there is no denying the chaos that’s spreading through the streets of America and throughout the world.

According to this list, and most would probably agree, the most important thing you can prepare for is a loss of income. People can stay jobless for months at a time, and being able to set money aside for when that happens is something everyone needs to take seriously for events in the future. In addition to money, you should also store a bunch of food so that you at least can take grocery shopping off of your expenses in a money-scraping situation. Another important thing to prepare for is natural disasters, which are also common and not being prepared can have dire consequences. These are great tips that everyone should take into account in their prepping plans.

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