Summary: <br> Choose the Perfect Bug-Out Location Every Time: A BOL You Will Love and People You Enjoy<br> So you found a place that sounds great on paper. You even took a trip to visit it.<br> You visited the property a second time, and just fell in love with it. You. could see yourself there, and all the amazing things it has to offer.<br> YOU STILL HAVEN’T DONE ENOUGH RESEARCH!<br> Before slapping down thousands of dollars, do a little more digging.<br> <br> Know your property<br> Know the area the property is in<br> Know the hazards in the area<br> Don’t discount convenience<br> Know the climate zones and growing periods<br> Choose a location with hobbies and enjoyment in mind<br> Choose your neighbors wisely<br> <br> Know the Property, but You MUST Know the Area around It<br> Life altering decision<br> You are stuck with home AND surrounding area<br> Stuck with surrounding people<br> Don’t regret your decision.<br> Easy Ways that You Can Learn about Your Potential Home<br> In final stages of your decision making, consider doing the following:<br> <br> Taking Vacations<br> Bed and Breakfasts<br> Renting<br> <br> Taking Vacations<br> Taking them anyways<br> Center yours around scoping out your Bug-Out Location<br> What does the area have to offer in hobbies and adventure?<br> Bed and Breakfasts<br> Great way to:<br> <br> have daily conversations with people that live there<br> gain lots of information about the potential location from locals<br> <br> Renting<br> Rent a cheap, crummy apartment in the area<br> great opportunities nearly every weekend to learn the area and people.<br> Your BOL Could Be Amazing<br> take the time to learn the area that you want to move to before purchasing the property, <br> know exactly what you are getting into<br> simple, low cost ways you can experience the property and the area <br> Know the Dangers where Your Bug-Out Location (BOL) Will Be<br> Meant for when the Stink Hits the Fan (SHTF)<br> choose one that isn’t going to:<br> <br> place you more in harm’s way<br> reduce your ability to respond to emergencies.<br> <br> What Hazards are in The Location<br> Know benefits and hazards in the location you are choosing. <br> What are the Natural Disasters and Regional Disasters?<br> Which disasters are possible?<br> Are you willing to accept that possibility?<br> What steps do you need to take to protect yourself from them?<br> <br> Storms<br> Tornados<br> Hurricanes<br> Flooding<br> Wild Fires<br> Volcanoes <br> Water Supply Risks<br> Nuclear Accident Potential<br> Burglary or Mugging Rates<br> <br> Are You near Medical Support<br> <br> How important it is that you can get medical care? Yes?<br> An hour or so from a hospital. Hospitals don’t show up until the town has about 5 thousand or so.<br> Hard work, wild environments, you can get hurt<br> After first-aid is performed, you may need more care. Give thought to medical care when you decide your bug out location.<br> <br> Knowing Your Location<br> Know your location by <br> <br> Address<br> GPS coordinates<br> <br> Same with your Bug-Out Location (BOL)!<br> <br> Don’t be on the receiving end of a three-day manhunt resulting in a life threatening situation.<br> Be able to tell them to any emergency services when necessary.<br> <br> Don’t Regret Choosing the Wrong Bug-Out Location (BOL) <br> What risks are available?<br> Am I willing to take that risk?<br> Can those risks or disasters harm me?<br> If I get hurt, can I get to medical care?<br> Can I bring the medical care to me?<br> Choose a Location with Conveniences<br> <br> convenient to resources: modern conveniences to help you improve land<br> convenient to your current location: so you will be willing to visit.<br> <br> Location Determines Convenience!<br>
