With the current state of decline afflicting many of the institutions of our country, many people may feel our country is at a tipping point and our lives will revert back to near-pioneer status. Those who feel they are prepared to continue living on separated from the sagging society and decaying government may soon be isolating themselves at their preferred location, whether it is the bug out location, homestead, suburban ranch, or even a bug-in location in a populated area. Once you are at your preferred location it could be for the long haul and things will get harder and harder as time goes on. Good health and being able to maintain a healthy, strenuous lifestyle will be extremely important. Over the long term a person must depend on themselves and be in top form physically.
Preppers often focus on how to do first aid and treat injuries. But in the event of an injury, even with good care the recovery time may be very problematic. This article will focus on personal safety and safe behavior for day to day living to prevent injuries and safety incidents.
Very recently my wife and I were sitting on the couch, doing nothing. The reason? I had strained ligaments in my foot while doing some chores, and she had put a deep cut on her left pointer finger, while cutting some cloth. So, we wasted the better part of a day making no progress on any of our usual tasks. I hope we are both more careful going forward.
If you get even a small injury and are unable to perform your normal tasks, you will be in trouble. Doctors may be hard to find, and travel to and from a remote location to a doctor’s care will be difficult or impossible. Many preppers have good first aid skills, but it is best to avoid the unsafe and risky situation altogether. And the way to avoid that type of situation is – PREVENTION! Ensure you have a safe environment to do all your work tasks around your place – AVOID THE INJURY!Continue reading“Basic Home Safety Plans for the Duration – Part 1, by Michael X.”