Parents!!! Bug Out, Hold up?

[DVC357]

I've seen a lot of SHTF scenerio's. ALL are suggested by individuals or at best couples. Anyone come up with a "Family" disaster plan?
I've always leaned toward a survivalist nature. as much as a family person could in the suburbs. Water, First Aid, MRE's. Firearms and ammo. Family instruction. But in reality, "Bugging Out" to the wild blue younder seems impossible, or at least prohibitively difficult.
Any ideas?

[Graves]

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34853

I'd say the majority of replies there come from folks with kids.

[DVC357]

Thanks, i thought there was a thread but couldnt find it!

[baglock1]

Unless there is a specific threat which is forcing me out, I'm bugging in with the wife and kids. Bugging out is something that should not be considered lightly, with or without family.

I think bugging out "to the wild blue yonder" is an absolute last ditch option (but one that should be considered and planned for).

[jerrymrc]

Unless there is a specific threat which is forcing me out, I'm bugging in with the wife and kids. Bugging out is something that should not be considered lightly, with or without family.

I think bugging out "to the wild blue yonder" is an absolute last ditch option (but one that should be considered and planned for).

And I would say you are correct. I spent a few years preparing for staying at home. It was only after I was at a point that I could stay here that I ever thought about leaving.

I am at the point that I could but if you look through the posts you will find that I am also at a stage that leaving would be for what? I am 53 and have lived a full life. The leaving part becomes less attractive as the years go by.

all the kids are grown and only a couple have any interest in being prepared. If you are 39 or under and have kids then you need to plan. You and your children would be the future.

There have been generations before us and there will be generations after. In all honesty the last big scare was in 61. We are marching to a different kind of threat these days.

Just some thoughts.

[upparoom]

we have primary (house), secondary (office), and 3 other meet up locations in case things go down when we arent together.

we also have specific markings for each member and markers in each BOB ( 1 in each car, 1 in office, 2 in house)

if we get to meetup and see the mark, we all know who's already been there and to which location they are heading.

if I get to location A and see no marks, I stay put until everyone gets there, etc..

[rbeau30]

Too bad there arent prepper "Gated Communities" LOL

I have 4 kids (2-8YO, 1-11YO, and 1-12YO) youngest girl and other 3 are boys. I will only bug out if it is absolutely neccesary. Hoever the kid's kits are more geared towards an emergency at home (fire... etc) So I don't have to carry a change of clothes for them in my own kit.

[DeadElephant]

I've setup meet locations with friends progressively further out from the city. Stashed needed supplies with each. If movement is required at least my posse will be stronger at each stage.

[blacklabel]

We're planning on bugging in with bugging out an option if the situation dictates it but it's definitely not the preferred option.

[OutdoorsNative]

Our plan is to turn our home into a fortress. We have a large supply of food and other supplies to stay in our home if it is possible. We also have the firepower to deter anyone that would like to attempt entrance into our property. If staying in our home is not an option than we have plans for that as well.