| Even though something like a declaration of martial | | | | Have a location that all family members know to |
| law seems unlikely, it's good practice to have a plan | | | | meet at if this type of situation ever happens. You |
| of what to do if it ever happens. In the United | | | | can't rely on cellphone communication at all times and |
| States martial law isn't declared unless it's a pandemic | | | | you might not know where family are. Meeting in one |
| like an out of control sickness or a huge disaster. In | | | | place outside of town will be a comfort to everyone. |
| these cases the normal civil government won't have | | | | Most likely you will face martial law in the case of an |
| power but instead the military and federal | | | | extreme pandemic. The current laws have the |
| government take control of that area. | | | | concept of quarantining people to their homes that |
| Regardless of how you feel about the subject | | | | are not sick so that the sickness can die out in an |
| politically, preparing for martial law is necessary for | | | | area where it's been highly contagious. There are |
| the protection and security of you and your family. | | | | regulations for the military to bring you some supplies |
| In the case of a natural disaster you will be most | | | | at your home, but you shouldn't count on this |
| likely be relocated. It's good practice to have what's | | | | because supplies could be limited or tainted with |
| called a 72 hour bag prepared for each member of | | | | sickness as the military might get sick as well. |
| the family. These bags would have basic survival | | | | In your home you should do what you can to have a |
| supplies, food, water, changes of clothing, toiletries, | | | | good month's supply of food and water available as |
| and medications. They could grabbed at a moments | | | | you could be locked inside your home for a few |
| notice so you have everything you need. Be sure | | | | weeks during this pandemic whatever it might be. |
| everyone in the family knows where these bags are | | | | Then you know for sure where your supplies are |
| stored. It's also a good idea to keep one in each | | | | coming from. It's also a good idea to keep something |
| vehicle as you might not be able to go back home | | | | on hand to entertain yourself so that you don't get |
| during martial law. | | | | too bored. |