I've studied this topic and taken steps without going into personal details.
I would suggest sitting down with your family and scheduling a block of time every week to learn, discuss and implement priorities.
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Learn what you all would need if XYZ we're to occur. There are a dozen different possibilities. There are many different skills and devices that might be necessary for XYZ emergency.
There are plenty of books and videos available on each topic .
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Discuss: I would watch and read throughout the week and share the highest priorities with family at the weekly meeting. Make it a pleasant experience with snacks to follow, or however you want to do it. Provide simple achievable assignments for each member. That way they are involved and the work load is spread out. If the children participate, then they will be encouraged when things get bad. They will feel empowered because they will know what to do if/when XYZ occurs. Your family will likely not be able to depend upon anyone but God and each other. It's essential that you are all in agreement and can pull together in times of need, so the times of plenty (Now) is the time to prepare.
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Implement:. Once you prioritize the needs, then you will all apply these skill development routines and things that are necessary.
For example, potable water is necessary for everyone in not only emergencies, but in daily use. I would get a
British Berkefeld model that meets your needs. These are the highest standard purification units available. The do not require electricity. It's been said that the royal families including the queen used them. The largest model is the Royal Berkey. Pour 5 gallons through the top at night and the lower chamber will have 4-5 gallons by morning. Dispense into large glass storage jars, or whatever is able to be handled comfortably. Pour into smaller jars from 1-2 liters for the fridge and ease of pouring. Use this water all if the time for all cooking and drinking. It's the most important thing for the least amount of money. I would get at least 4 purification units. They normally come with 2.
Get a soap free abrasive cloth for gentle cleaning under running water or in a bucket. Ask for an extra set of wing nuts and the sight glass (cost a little more but worth it.)
I'm not selling these right now, but plan to when I open my store. You should be able to find a distributor in your country. Prices vary, but are usually within a similar competitive range here in the states. That may be likewise for your region. They are something you will find beneficial even if everything is stable for the next 5-10 years.
There's your first class. Watch you tube videos about them and feel free to copy my advice if you want. That's what I would start with when you can set aside a few hundred pounds. If there's no money, then you have a goal and can learn skills until there's a budget for needs that cost money. Prepping should lead to better health and financial savings if you do it right. Some people have enough to put lots into freeze dried food and whatnot. Don't think you need to start that way. Just start and establish a pattern that will turn small easily achievable goals into larger goals.
Your family will only benefit by applying those 3 points. Let me know how it goes MaryM.
To your health and happiness!
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