Urban Survival Techniques to Develop Before the Depression of 2012 Hits America

Urban Survival Techniques can be divided into several categories of skills that will be very useful whether we are facing another Great Depression or an even more dramatic economic meltdown. Knowing how to ensure that you and your family have access to safe water, food and medical attention in an emergency is critical to getting by in 2012.

However, it is nearly impossible for one person to master all of the skills that are necessary to thrive in tough times, so it is critical to identify the important skill sets and figure out how you can network with others who possess the skills you lack.

Since 'no man is an island' you will want to have a circle of very trusted friends and family who can complement the urban survival techniques you've mastered. Let's take a look at some of the most important skill sets and ask yourself the following question:

Do I Have These Skills?

Do I Know Someone Who Does?

Water purification. If your city suddenly lost water pressure due to a power grid failure, would you know what to do, aside from fighting the crowds for the last bottled water on the grocery store shelves? Since most people don't know (and no, boiling water is not enough) you need to have access to a good urban survival manual that will take you step-by-step through the process.

Food storage. After the typical American's pantry is empty in a week or maybe two, the time comes for longer term food storage to keep you from being dependent on FEMA (remember how well they cared for victims of Hurricane Katrina?) or charity. Creating an inexpensive long-term food storage supply is an urban survival technique that is a lot better than trying to buy thousands of dollars of freeze-dried foods or Army MRE's.

First Aid. If the hospital loses power or the lines are out the door after a catastrophe, do you have a first aid resource like a nurse or doctor in your neighborhood? Do you have a personally crafted first aid kit and a good first aid manual?

The best time to assess the situation to ensure that your family is protected in these critical areas is well before any crisis hits. Prioritize what skills you have or are natural fits for you to develop and then see who in your circle can be relied on to make up the deficits.

Urban survival is about knowing how you can help others and be a valuable resource and being aware of which are the areas where you will need assistance.

Now click here to learn more about Urban Survival Techniques or here to check out a great Urban Survival Manual.

You'll see that Urban Survival is not all about guns and "survivalists" but also a lot of practical skills that our grandparents relied on.

By Mike Kuykendall, Urban Survival Techniques Expert at Survive2day.

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