Selecting Bug-Out Land In Klickitat County

By Jerish Thieman


While a global or national disaster might never occur, there are many troubling signs of impeding calamity in our nation. Because of this, many people are preparing for a variety of doomsday situations, and part of the planning includes securing a good bug-out property and creating a bug-out strategy.

One of the initial steps to take is finding a secure location a bug-out spot. In general, this needs to be within a few hours' drive of your current home, some place you can reach on just one tank of gas. You want to be away from the city, but you also need to be practical because there's every possibility that gasoline simply won't be accessible if disaster strikes.

When you nail down a bug-out property, you will want to ensure that you have several options for reaching this safe zone. A good rule of thumb is to map out three routes that lead to the bug-out spot. After all, the main roads might be crowded or damaged, so it is imperative that you have alternative ways of reaching safety.

For those in the Pacific Northwest, Klickitat County, Washington, can be an excellent choice. The county has no major cities and is largely rural or wilderness and it is within a few hours of Seattle, Portland and Vancouver. There is also a good deal of ideal bug-out land available in the county, and the property prices tend to be quite affordable. Many people choose Klickitat County as a spot for hunting land or wilderness retreat land and also survivalist land. You can set up a simple bug-out shelter with basic supplies, or plan on rebuilding your life on your bug-out property and living off the grid. The realtors at Klickitat Valley Realty are experts at finding remote pieces of property for clients wishing to find a safe haven for their family.

After you purchase bug-out land, you can begin to prep for disaster. Obviously, you must store a wide variety of supplies at the bug-out property, but your bug-out plan also includes having supplies at the ready at your main residence. You should be able to load up food, clothing and supplies in just a matter of minutes and be able to dash away. You also should have a backpack with about three-days of supplies for each person in your family. That way, if you must leave your car, you can survive on foot for several days.

The best way to really be prepared is to schedule drills throughout the year. Drills should be held at a variety of times, from the middle of the night to times when rush-hour traffic is at its peak. Load your supplies and get on the road and time each step of the process, searching for ways to trim time and make the process smoother. Spending a few days at your bug-out shelter also is a good way to determine what you need to do to improve the shelter and make the land as defensible as possible.




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