Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Creating Emergency Preparedness Action Map themed around a Paleo lifestyle involves categorizing preparedness actions with a focus on principles that align with the Paleo diet and lifestyle. The map serves as a comprehensive guide for planning preparedness efforts, to maximize survival chance for any disaster and crises that may arise.

1. Emergency Kits

• 72-Hour Emergency Evacuation Kits
• First Aid Supplies
• Food and Water Supplies
• Illumination: flashlight and rechargeable batteries
• Communication: radios i.e two-Way and/or hand-crank, and flares

2. Bug-Out Bags

• Essentials and Personal Documents
• Survival Kits: Multi-tool, i.e. Knife and Gear
• All Weather Clothing, Blanket and Shelter

3. Nutrition and Food Security

• Paleo Diet Basics: List of approved Paleo foods.
• Food Storage: Strategies for storing Paleo-friendly foods.
• Foraging: Identification of edible wild plants/mushroom and harvesting in the area.
• Hunting,Trapping and Fishing: Techniques and tools for obtaining animal protein.

4. Water Procurement and Quality

• Water Sources: Identifying clean, natural water sources.
• Filtration and Purification: Emergency water filtration kits
• Rainwater Harvesting : Collecting and storing rainwater.

5. Shelter and Survival Skills

• Survival Shelter Making: Lightweight Backpacking Camping Gears, i.e. tent, sleeping bag, tarp
• Survival Fire-Making: Fire-making kits and techniques.
• Survival Wilderness Navigation: Navigation kits and techniques.

Optional for Advance Paleo Prepper

• ​​​​​​​Primitive Shelter Building: Creating Paleo-style shelters.
• Primitive Fire-Making: Traditional fire-making techniques.
• Primitive Wilderness Navigation: Navigation using natural landmarks.

6. Self-Defense Gears

• Guns and Ammo
• Non-lethal Weapons, Pepper Spray
• Tactical Self Defense Strategies

7. Health and Wellness

• Natural Medicine: Herbs and plants for medicinal purposes.
• Stress Management: Paleo-inspired meditation and stress reduction methods.
• Physical Fitness: Exercise routines based on Paleo principles.

8. Emergency Energy Generation

• Power Generators Kits, i.e Water Turbine, Solar, Wind
• Portable Fuel Generators
• Standby Battery Packs

9. Optional: References Print-out

• Prepping and Survivalist Books
• Plans and Routes for Safe Evacuation

10. Optional: Vehicle Emergency Kits

• Jumper Cable/ Jump Starter Pack
• Flat Tyre Kit
• Fire Extinguisher
• Jerry Can, Gas Syphoning Hose

This Preparedness Action Map incorporates elements of the Paleo diet and lifestyle into various aspects of preparedness, including nutrition, shelter, survival skills, health, and community building. It serves as a guide for those who wish to integrate the principles of the Paleo lifestyle into their preparedness efforts. In the event of an emergency, the map can be used as a quick reference for implementing necessary actions and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. The map is adaptable and can be customized to suit the specific needs and circumstances of users, including urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Miriam’s Note*

The content on this page is under ongoing development that will be updated with links to relevant and informative posts as they are created and published.