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Having a plan of action is critical during any survival situation, but surviving in an urban environment during a long-term disaster will require a different kind of thinking and skillset and a well-thought-out Urban Survival Plan. When disaster strikes and the urban jungle grinds to a halt, knowing how to find food, water, and other essential supplies will be a bit different in a big city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While your emergency food and water stockpile will sustain you during most disasters, a comprehensive plan to find additional resources during a long-term survival situation is vital for those living in heavily populated urban areas. With careful preparation and an intimate understanding of your city’s surroundings, you can secure everything you need, even in the heart of a busy city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your planning, you need to put some serious thought into how you will resupply your stocks during extreme crisis situation. If you live in rural areas of the country, that\u2019s probably going to be a lot easier than it will be for someone living in an urban environment. That being said, there are ways to sustain yourself even in an urban setting \u2013 if you plan ahead, and if you know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urban Survival Plan of Action: Food & Water Sources During SHTF Disasters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In order to be able to extend your stockpile of supplies, you need to start doing some basic recon on your local environment. Download or buy some detailed maps of your local area, including all areas that you have identified as Bugout locations, and then pull up a satellite view of the areas on Google Maps<\/a> or Google Earth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are going to want to conduct a detailed study of your local environment, and plot out all the routes you can take to find various supplies during extreme emergency situations. When studying the satellite view of the area, you are going to want to look for the following things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for local water sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Plot out nearby ponds, streams, rivers, wells, or any available water sources in your vicinity. Make detailed notes on proximity to your location, the amount of water you can access from each source, and the possibility of using the water source for bathing or washing clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things you should consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n