Apartments are less safe and secure than a house with a surrounding area of land. Despite all your precautions, when the power goes out, that neighbor down the hall might decide to run a generator indoors or might fall asleep with a dozen candles blazing. Even if you live in a home, watch the following video for tips on space conservation and how to prep your home in the most efficient ways.
- Prepare Your Environment: Maximize limited apartment space by using creative storage solutions and improve security by upgrading door locks, securing windows, and maintaining privacy.
- Stock Essential Supplies: Prioritize space-efficient storage of non-perishable food, water, first aid, hygiene items, and backup power sources like crank flashlights and small solar generators.
- Grow Edible Plants: Use small spaces to grow vegetables and herbs to supplement your non-perishable food stores, which can be critical for long-term bug-in scenarios.
- Plan for Fire Safety: Equip your apartment with fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and protective masks. Know your building’s fire exits and have a bug-out plan ready in case of fire.
- Be the Gray Man & Plan for Escape: Maintain a low profile to avoid becoming a target during a disaster. Plan multiple escape routes and keep a bug-out kit ready, acknowledging the possibility of having to leave your apartment.