your foundation for the first 72 hours
The most critical period after a disaster is the first 72 hours. During this time, you and your family need to be self-sufficient. This guide is our list of simple suggestions for those who want to be ready without feeling overwhelmed. Our approach: start small, focus on the most likely scenarios, and build your confidence one step at a time. This is where we begin.
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Don't Wait for the "What If." Prepare Your Family Now.
Like you, we've been following the headlines. The increasing intensity of weather patterns, forest fires, the unsettling news about global supply chains feeling ever more fragile, the undercurrent of political division that seems to ripple through every conversation. It's not about succumbing to fear, but about acknowledging that the world feels … different. More unpredictable.
Our initial research into preparedness often felt disconnected from our reality. Images of remote survivalists and bug-out locations in the mountains didn't quite resonate with our way of life. That's why we launched the Suburban Survivalist. It’s born from our own family's quest to find realistic, practical preparedness solutions tailored for suburban living.
We're not experts claiming to have all the answers. We're a family learning and preparing together, sharing the resources. We believe in empowering our community, one household at a time.
