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Bug Out / Get home Bag
Your Personalized Bag - Build your Own
There are many variables to consider when building a bag for you to survive from if you have to leave your home or are stranded somewhere and need to return home. Click on the buttons below for thoughts on building your own bag.
Pre Built and Assembled Bags
Having a bag ready to go is key. If you don't have the time or inclination to build your own, there are several companies who provide preassembled options.
Security and Individual protection
A way to defend your home and protect your family, while sometimes a tough topic to discuss, is key and critical to being prepared to enhance your personal security. Acquire information on home and safety and security information before a crisis.
Individual Protection
Your choices in this area are many and we recommend you spend the time to find a weapon you are comfortable with. We also highly recommend that you become proficient in the use of your chosen weapon and that you safely and appropriately store it to ensure no one is accidently hurt or killed.
Stay At Home Kit
Generalized Lists and Planning Guidance
Staying home typically means your concern of shelter is met, meaning you can focus on what it takes to survive long term in a location you are very familiar with. Multiple entities, to include the The Federal Emergency Management Agency, have put considerable thought and testing into what comprises the items to stock your house with before the disaster. Click the buttons below to review their concept of what you need to survive in your home.
Consultants, Trainers and other Experts
Craig Caudill
Craig offers courses designed to enhance your survival in the wilderness, and in urban and suburban environments during times of extended crisis.
First Aid, Medical & Emergency Response Training
List of available emergency medical care courses for non-physicians:
- Wilderness Medical Society WMS.ORG
Here are some online courses offered by the Wilderness Medical Society:
- Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWFS): This course is for those who need extensive training in wilderness medicine, covering a wide range of medical emergencies.
- Webinars and Podcasts: The Wilderness Medical Society also offers webinars and podcasts to enhance knowledge and skills in wilderness medicine.
- For more details, you can visit the Wilderness Medical Society website.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as:
- Fire safety
- Light search and rescue
- Team organization
- Disaster medical operations
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Options
BLS ACLS ATLS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are available on-line
https://cpr.heart.org/en/courses/advanced-cardiovascular-life-support-course-options
Basic Life Support (BLS) is a level of medical care designed for healthcare professionals and emergency responders who may need to perform CPR and other life-saving interventions before advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) is available. It is specifically geared toward those working in clinical environments, such as hospitals, clinics, and pre-hospital settings, and is required for professionals including doctors, nurses, EMTs, dentists, pharmacists, and medical students. The primary goal of BLS training is to enable participants to become proficient in performing high-quality CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and managing airway obstructions as part of a team. These four courses (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS); are usually best taken by persons working regularly in a clinical setting.
TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care; (military only)
- Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx