Emergency preparedness for those who live nomadically is a bit different from those who live conventionally. In some ways, nomads are better equipped than others to deal with emergencies. We can leave troubled areas or avoid bad weather (storms, hurricanes, blizzards). We carry our own food and water and typically make our own power. We often carry around most or all of our possessions, and are are used to "roughing it", in campervan conditions at least.
The most extreme form of emergency avoidance is boondocking in unaffected areas.
Preparedness skills
- Always be ready to leave your location.
- Know how to purify water for drinking.
- Learn to cook from scratch.
- Use catholes or other emergency toilets.
- Using shelf-stable foods or sprouting fresh food.
Emergency communication devices
As part of emergency preparedness, it's valuable to have one or more emergency communication devices at your disposal. These allow you to call for help or signal your location when other mobile devices or communication methods have failed. They are often known as satellite trackers since they communicate via satellite.Next steps
Read tips at the Safety and security page.