{"id":29214,"date":"2017-12-28T11:35:37","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T16:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=29214"},"modified":"2017-12-28T11:35:37","modified_gmt":"2017-12-28T16:35:37","slug":"post-emp-how-to-get-out-of-dodge-in-the-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=29214","title":{"rendered":"Post-EMP: How to Get Out of Dodge in the Snow\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/post-emp-how-to-get-out-of-dodge-in-the-snow_28122017\/\">Post-EMP: How to Get Out of Dodge in the Snow<span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44907\" src=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/snow-evac-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/snow-evac-1.jpg 500w, http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/snow-evac-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/center>\u00a0Evacuating during the harsh winter elements is already a difficult feat, but what if you find yourself in a post-EMP environment while driving and have to bug out in the snow? There is no vehicle to comfortably take you to your bug out location. For many, you will be on foot and all you have to get you through this disaster is what is in your car. Do you have the preps and the skills to make this icy trek?<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, ask yourself, what will you do?\u00a0 Well, there are some options, and we\u2019re going to cover them.\u00a0 Naturally, many of these will not apply if you live in a state that doesn\u2019t receive much snow, such as in the deserts or the more \u201cbalmy\u201d states.\u00a0 Still, you may be able to take a few things away from this.\u00a0 Let\u2019s do it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Get Out of Dodge in the Snow<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, are your <a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/every-prepper-should-have-multiple-bug-out-bags-heres-why_05102017\/\">\u201cGo\/Bug-Out\u201d bags<\/a> ready?\u00a0 If you\u2019re traveling somewhere together as a family and the distance is more than a few miles, emergency bags and gear should be in the <a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/vehicle-72-hour-kits_04122009\/\">vehicle<\/a> for every member of the family: no exceptions!\u00a0 We\u2019ve covered bags until we\u2019re blue in the face.\u00a0 Here are some essential gear must-haves (just to \u201crefresh\u201d your memory):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/dont-bug-out-without-one-of-these-handy-fire-starters_06122014\/\">Fire-starting equipment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/laying-in-winter-supplies-for-wilderness-first-aid-part-1_24092015\/\">Small first aid kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/how-to-navigate-using-the-sun-and-stars_03082016\/\">Compass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/a-preppers-guide-to-cold-weather-gear-10-must-haves-to-stay-warm-in-the-harshest-of-conditions_22102017\/\">Cold weather gear<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BvlNYP\">Poncho\/tarp with grommets and bungees <\/a>(for a lean-to)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/the-bug-out-bag-meal-plan_21032013\/\">Three days of food<\/a> (minimum)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/why-drinking-more-water-during-winter-is-crucial-to-your-survival_19122016\/\">Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/simple-ways-to-purify-drinking-water-in-emergencies_17052016\/\">Water-purification equipment<\/a> (filter, or iodine tablets)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/whats-the-best-survival-knife_13122016\/\">Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/5-prepper-firearms-to-have-when-the-shtf_12042017\/\">A weapon and ammo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/what-will-be-best-form-of-communication-if-the-grid-goes-down_05062015\/\">Radio<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8230;click on the above link to read the rest of the article&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post-EMP: How to Get Out of Dodge in the Snow\u00a0 \u00a0Evacuating during the harsh winter elements is already a difficult feat, but what if you find yourself in a post-EMP environment while driving and have to bug out in the snow? 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