What is your pandemic survival strategy? If you’re prepping for long-term quarantine by hoarding an insane amount of toilet paper and alcohol, then you’re already making a grave mistake.
The spread of COVID-19 is far from being a minor local outbreak. It’s a life-ending disease that has infected millions all across the globe. And if we don’t play our role, the number of infected people and the death toll will just continue to rise. A daunting thought, but that's the reality.
To survive this pandemic, you’ll need to act smart, use your resources wisely, and avoid making contact with strangers as much as you can. Here’s a complete preppers survival guide to get you started!
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In this article:
- Pandemic Survival Tips on Sourcing Food
- Pandemic Survival Tips on Education and Daily Living
- Pandemic Survival Tips on Health Maintenance
- Pandemic Survival Tips on Finances
20 Helpful Tips on Pandemic Survival Everyone Needs to Know
Pandemic Survival Tips on Sourcing Food
1. Consume Food Efficiently
We have always been wasteful of food. Go to the back of any fast-food restaurant and you'll see a dumpster filled with discarded condiments, half-eaten meals, and even raw ingredients.
But now that a pandemic is upon us, we need to be more mindful of our resources. We can't go on wasting precious food since they're very limited. And if the pandemic doesn't end soon, some households might not even have anything to eat at all.
2. Experiment with Different Food Preservation Techniques
Is your local grocery store running out of canned goods? Don't worry! You can opt to preserve food on your own. There are dozens of food preservation and storage techniques you can use to extend the lifespan of any food item. You just have to be creative.
This canning and preserving kit will help you get the job done:
3. Start a Small Chicken Farm
Chickens are a great investment.
- First, they're more affordable than other livestock options.
- Second, chicken feed isn't expensive.
- Third, they're an infinite source of food.
During their lifespan, you can eat and sell the eggs they make. Once they can no longer lay eggs, you can opt to eat the chicken itself.
4. Grow Your Own Fruits and Veggies
Under home quarantine? Use this time to build your own homesteading garden. If you play your cards right, you'll have your own self-sustaining source of fruits and veggies. No longer will you need to go to the market.
5. Source Your Own Meat
Contrary to popular belief, pig farming isn't as hard as most people make it out to be. In fact, you can learn the basics after just a few weeks of home quarantine.
Now, the reason you should consider building a pig farm isn't that there's a meat shortage, but rather, it limits your contact with the outside world. If you don't have to shop for meat anymore, you'll have a better chance at pandemic survival.
6. Make Your Own Sweets
Just because there's a pandemic doesn't mean you can't indulge in sweet treats! With most bakeries and shops closed indefinitely, you only have one choice: make your own goodies.
To make the process easier, venture into honeybee cultivation. That way, you'll have your own sweet, natural source of honey. You can use the honey produce as an ingredient in your sweet treats or you can sell them to nearby foodies who don't have access to these kinds of sweeteners.
Pandemic Survival Tips on Education and Daily Living
7. Clean & Disinfect Your Homestead
It is important to keep your homestead clean and disinfected. The rising number of patients is alarming and you wouldn't want to be part of the statistics, right?
There are many ways to do this without having to go to the grocery and risk yourself of possible exposure. You can make cleaning solutions from the products in your pantry.
8. Invest in Homesteading Tools
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Invest in homesteading tools so you can fix common property damages and defects any time one pops up. After all, it's highly unlikely for homeowners to have access to repairmen, plumbers, and contractors during a pandemic.
9. Learn a New Skill
Set yourself apart from the rest. While the majority of the country is wasting their time binge-watching Netflix shows, eating junk food, and scrolling through social media sites, use this time to learn something new.
That way, when the quarantine ends, you'll be a smarter, more resourceful individual that's equipped with a new, useful lifeskill.
10. Educate Yourself on Viruses, Outbreaks, and Pandemics
This isn't the first outbreak or pandemic the world has seen. To get a better grasp of the situation, read up on similar incidents. See how society controlled previous viruses from spreading and learn from any mistakes our ancestors made.
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11. Learn to Protect Yourself
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The stock market is crashing, unemployment rates are rising, and people are losing money faster than they can make it. That being said, it's not impossible for some people to resort to criminal activities.
If worst comes to worst, it's every man for himself, right? This might seem like a grim, scary thought, but you need to prepare for it just in case. Pandemic survival is all about expecting the unexpected.
Now, you don't have to become some kind of Karate master. Rather, it's better to equip yourself with tools you can use for self-defense. One thing you can use is a stun gun. It's effective, handy, and you can make one in the comfort of your own home.
12. Control Pest Activity
Ditch the commercial pesticides and insecticides. Not only are they filled with harmful chemicals, but you'll also be putting yourself at risk when you go to the store to buy these products. Instead, opt for natural, DIY pest control techniques.
13. Practice Soil and Water Conservation Techniques
Planning to take up homestead gardening? Read up on the different soil and water conservation techniques first. You need to do what you can to function as efficiently as possible and use your resources properly.
14. Reuse, Reduce and Recycle/Upcycle Items on Your Homestead
In order to conserve you'll need to learn to reuse, reduce, recycle or upcycle items on your homestead. Leftover foods can be turned into new meals. Food waste can be turned into compost for your garden. There are many household items that you can recycle or upcycle, you just have to be creative.
15. Still Celebrate Spring
Spring has always been a favorite among homesteaders. It's during this season that you can go on picnics, long walks, and other outdoor activities.
Sadly, the current pandemic requires us to stay at home. However, you can still enjoy this wonderful season by taking on fun Spring-related activities you can do in the comfort of your own home.
Pandemic Survival Tips on Health Maintenance
16. Take Care of Your Mental Health
Feeling under the weather because of the coronavirus scare? You're not alone. It's normal to feel anxious, depressed, and nervous during these trying times.
However, you shouldn't let these emotions get the best of you. Try new exercises, activities, or even food supplements that might help improve your mood.
17. Overhaul Your Diet Plan
Cut out unhealthy food options from your diet. From now on, stick with healthy options that will provide you with nutrients your body needs to stay strong and disease-free.
18. Remember to Take Your Medicine
A common mistake people make is focusing solely on COVID-19. Just because there's a pandemic doesn't mean you're automatically immune to any other form of disease or illness.
With that in mind, don't forget to stock up on prescription medicines you might need. If possible, subscribe to telehealth services that can help with your treatment.
Pandemic Survival Tips on Finances
19. Prepare Your Finances
I cannot express how important it is to have an emergency fund during a pandemic. You need to be financially prepared in case you or a loved one gets hospitalized.
Luckily, since most of us are under home quarantine, saving money shouldn't be too hard considering most establishments that people spend money on are closed.
20. Learn Ways to Earn Money While Homesteading
While you need to prepare your finances for possible unexpected expenses, this is also a great time to explore ways to earn money while homesteading. We all know the importance of food, and your homesteading ways can lead you to sell your produce.
Overall, the key to successful pandemic survival is preparedness. Your level of preparedness will determine whether you’ll simply be getting by or if you can maintain the comfortable lifestyle you had before the pandemic.
Read this preppers guide again, learn new techniques, and apply them to your daily life. During these trying times, the ones who can adapt quickly and make the best of the situation will come out on top.
How are you preparing for the coronavirus pandemic? Share your pandemic survival tips and techniques in the comments section below!
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