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You will more likely use your Bug Out Bag due to a natural disaster then protecting your home/community from a terrorist threat. If you live in "Tornado Alley," the East Coast with its hurricane season, or somewhere else with extreme weather, you should have a Bug Out Bag.
I've been on vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina when we had to evacuate do to a hurricane. The Bug Out Bag was very useful for this situation. No stores were opened and we had food and drink.
I don't rely on the advice to have 3 days worth of supplies. My wife and our two cats have enough for 2 weeks without outside help. But that's a personal decision. That reminds me, have supplies for your pets in your BOB too.
If you have any camping gear, you already have the basics for your BOB, just build on that.
If you're a chronic coffee drinker like myself, add a bottle of caffeine tablets to prevent any caffeine withdrawals. You can also add a CB radio to your vehicle.
I've been on vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina when we had to evacuate do to a hurricane. The Bug Out Bag was very useful for this situation. No stores were opened and we had food and drink.
I don't rely on the advice to have 3 days worth of supplies. My wife and our two cats have enough for 2 weeks without outside help. But that's a personal decision. That reminds me, have supplies for your pets in your BOB too.
If you have any camping gear, you already have the basics for your BOB, just build on that.
If you're a chronic coffee drinker like myself, add a bottle of caffeine tablets to prevent any caffeine withdrawals. You can also add a CB radio to your vehicle.