Most people don’t know this, but in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, there was a 50% increase in the death rate of the people affected…
Not because of lack of food or water.
But rather from people not being able to get the medicine they needed.
Think about that for a second…
If you’re currently taking any long-term meds (like insulin, blood pressure meds, etc.), your supplies could instantly be wiped out with no resupply in sight.
Or…
Imagine not being able to get access to medical attention if someone becomes seriously.
Here are some considerations you should think about adding to your home or bug-out bag…
Pre-order long-term meds now.
If you’re currently ordering your meds monthly, switch to 90-day mail-order if you can.
Not only is it cheaper, but you’re in a better position to have a larger stockpile to tide you over if a crisis ever happens.
Create a “disease shield.”
In any disaster (like now), your surroundings can be loaded with toxins, sewage, and bacteria.
Have some hand sanitizer, face masks, and water purification available… and use them. I realize they are hard to find now, but stock up as soon as you can, so you have them for next time. (there will always be a next time.)
Hoard antibiotics now.
Fish antibiotics are the same as human antibiotics (fish mox vs. amoxicillin) and you don’t need a prescription. (Remember, I am not a doctor so do your due diligence.)
These items go beyond your regular “first aid kit” of band-aids that FEMA tells you to have on hand.
I basically created my own survival kit bug-out bag gear list based on my experience in the military and in studying real disasters from a worst-case scenario viewpoint.
And these are some of the items I highly recommend you have.
The bottom line is, now is the time to evaluate your medical needs for your bug-out bag evacuation kit and plan ahead so you’re not held hostage to an ill-equipped response team.
