Prophesied Disasters, Secret to Survival
What are the Prophesied Disasters?
You don’t even need to believe in the Bible, to recognize that natural disasters are increasing in number and severity.
Now imagine yourself crawling from under your dining table. You are dazed. Sheetrock is falling like jagged snow from your walls and ceiling. You embrace your family as sirens scream in the distance.
Many disasters will require you and your family to evacuate with little or no notice: wildfires, earthquakes, floods, chemical spills, and civil unrest. Other disasters may not require evacuation but will knock out basic services like power, water, and communications. Are you ready?
Being Ready for the Prophesied Disasters Will Dispel Fear
Preparation for the prophesied disasters is the key. A 72-Hour Disaster Bag can be put together ahead of time so you are ready to meet your family’s basic needs after a disaster. The reason for a 72-hour kit is: that 72 hours is the estimated time it will take before emergency relief efforts reach you.
Each family member should have their own bag.
Backpacks are the most common. Be sure it has lots of pockets to organize your things.
A cooler with wheels and a handle is my choice because I am old with bad knees.
Suitcase with wheels and a handle
Duffel bag
- Gather items you already have around your home.
- Make a list of things you might want to purchase, a little each month.
- Decide on a convenient place to store your 72-hour disaster Bags.
What to Put in Your Disaster Bags?
Water. Several bottles of water for each bag. You will not be able to carry enough water for three days. 3 gallons of water (1 gallon per day per person) would weigh over 25 pounds. Therefore, include water purification tablets and something to filter water (coffee filters work great). See our post on Water Shortages
Food Includes nonperishable food that does not need to be cooked and does not need a can opener. You also don’t want food that needs to be hydrated. Be sure it is food your family will eat.
- Protein or granola bars
- meals ready to eat (like the military uses)
- trail mix
- crackers and cereal (for munching) avoid Salty chips because they will make you thirsty.
- Candy that does not melt.
Light source: A flashlight with extra batteries. An LED solar light, A lighter, or waterproof matches.
A first-aid kit is either a small, purchased kit or one you put together yourself. A book on first aid (available from the Red Cross) or a Boy Scout manual would be helpful.
Medications prescribed medicines, pain relievers, etc. Facemasks, hand sanitizer, and rubber or latex gloves will be needed in a pandemic.
Cash enough to last three days
Personal hygiene supplies moist towelettes take less room than toilet paper and have many uses, deodorants, feminine supplies, shave cream and razor, lotion, toothpaste, and brush (travel size) eye solution.
Blanket or sleeping bag. I recommend a Mylar Thermal Blanket it’s both small and lightweight. Maybe a tarp or small tent you can carry.
Change of clothes consider extra socks to keep feet warm and dry.
Copies of important papers insurance policy, passport, and list of contact numbers in case your phone loses its charge. Maybe a hand crank to charge your phone.
Other Things to Add
Many other things could be added to your Disaster Bags. If you have children, you might want to add books or games. If you have infants the contents of the diaper bag could be added. If you have pets, you’ll need food and extra water for them and a carrier or a leash.
The Lord has warned us of what we can expect in the last days. I believe the reason He prophesied disasters was so we could be prepared.
Do you already have a disaster bag? Do you think you should?
