This is a working document. It is not complete, but it is an attempt to be as inclusive as possible. You will surely think of many things that could have been included, but were not. You may be unhappy with the underlying assumptions, such as the inclusion of information about considering moving out of the country. Please feel free to leave a comment on page in question. Also, their is an attempt here is to be as complete as possible without being any more political than necessary.
Originally, this document was divided into two sections. The first section was entitled Long Term Advanced Preparation. This section has been removed. The reason being the belief that Long Term Advanced Preparation is no longer a possibility; the need for action is already here. Peak oil and U.S. financial problems will be upon us soon if they are not already. So the Principles of Preparedness that are presented here are of a more immediate nature.
There are many suggestions here. Many of them will require a good deal of work to accomplish. No one will do all these things. But doing some will involve you in the process of making decisions about what to do with the money, space, and ti