You may also have to defend your home from intruders, looters, or marauders. You need to have a bug out plan in case your home becomes unsafe or unsustainable. You need to have a bug out bag for each member of your family, a bug out vehicle, and a bug out location.
Step 7: Get home as soon as possible and prepare to bug out to your survival retreat location. Once you have reunited with your family, you need to get home and secure it. You may have to deal with power outages, water shortages, food spoilage, and sanitation issues.
You can also use prearranged signals, such as flashing lights, flags, or whistles, to indicate your location and status. You can also agree on a meeting place and a time, such as a nearby park or a friend's house, and stick to it.
You may not be able to use your phone or the internet, so you need to have a backup plan. You can use a ham radio, a CB radio, or a walkie-talkie to communicate with them, if you have one.
Step 6: Have a plan to pick up your children or other family members from school or work and communicate with them. If you have loved ones who are not with you, you need to find a way to reach them and bring them home.
dangerous. You may encounter checkpoints, roadblocks, or gangs of looters along the way. It is better to walk or bike on less-traveled roads, and avoid highways, bridges, and tunnels. You may also want to avoid urban areas, as they may be more chaotic and violent than rural ones.
Step 5: Take back roads and avoid driving if you do have to go out. Most vehicles will not work after an EMP, unless they are old, diesel, or have been shielded from the pulse. Even if you have a working vehicle, you may not be able to use it, as the roads may be blocked, jammed,
Avoid wearing bright or flashy colors, as they may make you stand out or attract unwanted attention. Dress in layers, and wear a hat, gloves, and a scarf if it is cold. You may also want to wear a mask or bandana to protect yourself from dust, smoke, or germs.
Step 4: Wear comfortable and waterproof footwear and clothing appropriate for the season. You may have to walk a long distance to get home, so you need to be prepared for the weather and the terrain.
If not, you can improvise one by grabbing any useful items from your surroundings, such as spare batteries, water bottles, first aid kits, or maps. You may also want to barter with local shops for any items you need, especially prescription drugs, and use cash if possible.
Step 3: Have a get home bag with the essentials, such as water purification, fire kit, knife, flashlight, food, and medicine. If you are a prepper, you should already have a get home bag in your car, your office, or your backpack.
Step 2: Shelter in place and wait for the initial chaos to subside. If you are in a public place, such as an office, a mall, or a train station, do not rush to leave. There may be riots, looting, or violence outside, as people react to the loss of power and communication.