prepare

The key to preparing for any emergency, is in organization. I found I have most of what I need already on hand, so the challenge is organizing it into a usable kit.
for example:
The old video camera long since quit working, I saved the 8"x10"x10" bag, to use as a small GHB. (get home bag) It has three exterior pouches, and a shoulder strap. It is sturdy padded canvas, and inside, I placed the following items. 2 small jars dried beef, 8 pouches tuna, 2 cans spam, 8 cans vienna sausages (I like them), a jar of beef boullion, 4 coffee singles, 4 tea bags, 2 dozen assorted bandaids, neosporin, a small bottle of handsoap, small roll paracord, small roll duct tape, bandana, mini binoculars, pen & small notebook, 4 pouches handwarmers, water purification kit, and to the handle I attatched a compass with a carabiner.
from September to May, I keep a large afgan (the wife made it, very warm),
and a bag of nine hour candle, with coffee can and dirt, and all year a bin of emergency food, and water. I am seldom without an emergency handgun, extra ammo, and hunting knife. It is not that I expect trouble, but in these days of people getting crazier by the day, it does not make sense to be prepared for emergencies, be it TEOTWAWKI, natural disaster, or whatever.