The need for “Prepper ,” action is rare but the need for “Planner,” action for power and communication outages needs to be a stewardship priority. Planning for a 14-30 day hiccup event is clearly more immanent than ever before, why? Because of social unrest, political conflict and increased power demands. Prepper planning is for long term disasters lasting 30 or more months. This requires greater support through collective means such as government, church or non-profit. Today we only look at what we as a family unit can reasonably handle for a short period of time.
Key Strategies for a “Planner”
- The 14–30 Day Rule: Focus your planning on surviving a 2-to-4 week event, such as a power outage or social unrest, rather than a multi-year disaster 03:09 Opens in a new window .
- Water Storage: Aim for 1 gallon of water per person per day. For a 30-day window, store 15–30 gallons per person and rotate it into your normal use every 4–6 months 05:31 Opens in a new window .
- Food Rotation: Keep a 30-day supply of non-perishables like canned tuna (6–8 oz of protein daily) and carbohydrates. Every 60–90 days, “rotate” this food into your kitchen to ensure it stays fresh 07:41 Opens in a new window .
- Shelter & Warmth: Identify a safe area in your home. Always plan for the cold, as “hot can be resolved by removing apparel, cold cannot.” Ensure you have heavy coats, sweaters, or a wood-burning fireplace 09:25 Opens in a new window .
- Essential Communication: Own an emergency radio that can be powered by batteries, hand-crank, or solar. Since internet and cell service often fail during disasters, this is your only link to weather and road updates 10:43 Opens in a new window .
- Stewardship & Safety: View preparation as a biblical stewardship responsibility to your family 12:10 Opens in a new window . He also suggests having a safety device (like a tool or household item) for protection during desperate times 13:11 Opens in a new window
