A good place to start for anyone thinking about prepping would be water and food supplies.
Think about what you have in the cupboard right now; How long would it last?
The most important place to start is water.
My advice is that you put aside at least six weeks worth of water, 1 litre per person per day (min) and extra for cooking and washing. 5 Litre bottles of water can be purchased at your local Tesco's for as little as £1.10, or bottling your own water is another option. Use rain catching water butts in your garden for emergency backup supplies; For emergency or short-term use of rain barrel water for drinking, boiling is the best way to purify rainwater because it kills viruses, parasites and bacteria that cause diarrhea. I recommend bringing water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and then letting it cool to room temperature.
If you think you have enough water stored; get some more!
Keeping your cupboards or garage stocked with food is also essential. Tinned food is the easy option for most; soups, beans, fruit, and meats can all be stored long term in tins. Store extra rice and pasta, dried fruit, peanuts, and porridge oats, along with powered milk, tea, coffee and any other non perishable food items. Stored items can be rotated into everyday life, and replaced with newer sell by date items. A Vacuum sealer can preserve food for much longer periods, However, I would suggest getting the basics first.
We are entering that time of year in the UK where the weather can cause serious disruption and damage. Flooding, Extended cold weather and power outages happen yearly; but what if the unthinkable happens! Flu pandemic, terrorist attack or even a solar flare crashing our national grid and leaving us without power for weeks; all are real threats in the modern world we live in. Why risk your life's for the sake of a few extra stores and previsions?
Start your preparations NOW! Before its too late.
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