World Health Organization<\/a> (WHO) authorities and the President of the United States (or other similar leadership positions internationally).<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational and Global emergency plans require cooperation with the states and their respective emergency plans to work effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For your purposes, it’s best to know what the most likely risks to your area are in the event of large-scale emergencies and prepare the right supplies that you may need in the event you need to evacuate or stay hunkered down at home for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Justification for Staying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many dangerous situations should automatically trigger you to leave the home and find a safer, secure location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite this, some may just have to remain home regardless of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, a justification for staying is that some people may not be directly affected by the events or minimal damages have occurred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Second, some choose to stay rather than go because they live in a rural area with less risk from other people, so the threat appears less severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Urban areas have significant risks for “urban fires” which is neighboring homes becoming victims to other homes’ fires, creating a domino effect. In addition to this, firefighters may accidentally cause this effect if the fire isn’t handled properly, especially when houses are really close together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Third, people may find it hard to leave behind their temporal materials. We all love our stuff, however, your life is more important than objects. It’s also problematic if you don’t have supplies ready to go. In this case, bugging out could mean leaving with nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fourth reason why you should be hunkering down instead of bugging out would be if you would be in more danger than if you stayed at home. Depending on the events occurring outside, leaving your home and traveling to a new destination may put you and your family in more danger. Only leave if it is a last resort or if you’re confidend you can make it to your destination safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fifth point to consider when thinking about leaving is if you have the necessary equipment and tools to leave. Bugging out without a car, food, first aid kits, and water is extremely difficult and could be dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sixth reason people typically stay inside instead of bugging out is if they are not physically able to leave. If you have certain medical conditions like being pregnant, elderly, or if you are physically challenged, then bugging out may be too physically challenging for you, meaning that you would need to stay home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is another point to consider, and that is if there is room for more at the destination you are thinking about bugging out to. During natural disasters, global conflict, or other similar events, there are lots of people going to new destinations to seek out supplies or help. Because of this, there just might not be enough room for more people. This would mean you need to stay home until there is enough room at a safer location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, I’ve heard stories of people not bugging out just because they are emotionally connected to their homes. There is meaning behind the home and abandoning it isn’t an option. It may be possible to convince them otherwise, but their belief is usually concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Stay Safe When You Decide Not to Bug Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If choosing to stay, consider living under the radar to not draw attention to yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, after disasters of various types, it’s not uncommon for survivors to loot and vandalize to survive. If you have precious resources that would be helpful to these people, it’s likely someone will try to take them from you. Keep a low profile as best as possible to stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To avoid gaining attention, you should keep all windows and doors locked, keep curtains closed, reduce cooking smells, never allow anyone (including pets) outside, and never answer the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These methods should help provide safety if choosing not to leave after dangerous events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bugging Out as a Last Resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Finally, bugging out should only be used as a last resort. The only time to leave home is when a new (and possibly unfamiliar) location is safer than where you already are. Only in extreme situations such as those previously listed would you need to leave your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To finally answer the question, “should I stay or go?”, the answer will depend on the severity of the situation, household needs, and reasonable justifications for staying, if any.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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