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(NaturalNews) Called a "monster storm," Hurricane Sandy is much more than a hurricane. It's athat weather experts are now warning could cause $1 billion in damage when it strikes the U.S. eastern seaboard early Tuesday morning.If you're living anywhere near Philadelphia, Boston, Delaware or surrounding states, you have a very limited window of opportunity to get ready with everything you'll need to ride out this storm. That's the purpose of this article: To give you an emergency preparedness checklist for surviving this "monster storm."Even if you don't leave nearby, this storm can serve as an important reminder: We must ALL be prepared for unexpected events, or we can easily be caught empty-handed.Hurricane Sandy is not some simple hurricane that blows through in one night and then is over. "It's going to be a long-lasting event, two to three days of impact for a lot of people," said James Franklin of the. "Wind damage, widespread power outages, heavy rainfall, inland flooding and somebody is going to get a significant surge event."Given that it usually takes another 2-3 days for cleaning up city streets after a massive snowfall event, this means the following:!!!!That's 3 days for the storm and 3 days for cleanup. And that's if nothing else goes terribly wrong. In a worst case scenario, this could extend to 7 - 10 days in some of the harder-hit areas.Anthony Gucciardi of NaturalSociety.com lives in the area expected to be hit by this super storm. Here's his firsthand report from earlier today:See my complete preparedness checklist, below...Another huge concern with all this is the possibility thatAs temperatures drop, this could put many people in the position of having to endure very cold indoor temperatures. This lacking of heating could endure for many days, even as long as two weeks in some areas.The best defense against the cold is, of course, to have good shelter (a roof over your head), warm clothing and extra sleeping bags for all family members.Do NOT plan on using propane heaters indoors as these are a health hazard and a fire hazard when used indoors. Same story with candles.Imagine a week without tap water. Now you're starting to get the picture of what may be coming.If this storm hits as promised, you're going to be living infor about a week. Most Americans have never lived in a third-world country like I have, so they've never really tried to live without running water, electricity, grocery stores, and so on. (It's no fun, believe me. Nothing like a cold sponge shower to wake you up in the morning, eh?)You'll need a MINIMUM of 2 gallons per day, per person, stored in your home or apartment. So if there are two of you living there, and you're planning for six days without running water, you will needstored, got it?How can you store that much water?• Fill your bathtub(s) with water.• Fill empty containers with water and set them aside: Milk jugs, soda bottles, jars, buckets, coolers, etc.• Buy water storage bags and fill themMake sure you have a home water filter that doesn't need water pressure to operate: Aoris best. I like the Katadyn brand for portable water filters.If you think about the stresses put on you by a disaster scenario, many of them impact your health:• Sleep deprivation• Adrenal gland depletion• Stress-induced nutrient depletion• Stress from cold temperatures• Possible spread of infectious disease• AnxietyAll of these can be prevented, in part, with. So this is a time when you really want to boost your intake of superfoods, immune-boosting herbs and nutritional supplements. You want to make sure your body is ready for the stresses and uncertainties it will soon be experiencing.Remember: Good nutrition will also help you, because food affects your brain function. The cleaner your diet, the clearer your thoughts, and the better decisions you'll make in a crisis.Do you have a fire extinguisher? Fire trucks won't be able to get to your house during a storm, and indoor fires can rage out of control for hours or days before help arrives. So make sure you have at least one fully-charged fire extinguisher at the ready.What about physical safety? Do you have a way to defend yourself and your family in case looters start going door to door, demanding money, jewelry and anything else they want? Remember, if the power grid goes down,, plunging your city and neighborhood into darkness. Criminals love darkness. In their minds, that's time to "loot and pillage."Massachusetts is very much an anti-gun state, meaning only theare disarmed, but not the criminals. When the police are too busy responding to other emergencies, the green light is on for armed criminals to go door to door, robbing (disarmed) citizens at gunpoint. This doesn't fly in Texas, where the average looter is met with a 12 gauge shotgun shoved in his face, but in Boston, it's a free-for-all for the criminals.Even if you don't own a gun (or can't legally own one), you can still have-- a large-sized canister of pressurized pepper spray which will strongly dissuade bad guys from hanging around and bothering you. (Check your local laws, please.). Virtually all emergency services will be tied up dealing with other emergencies. Just because YOU have an emergency doesn't mean it's THEIR emergency. By law, fire, police and ambulance services are underto respond to your call. Think about that as you plan for preparedness.For me personally, I don't call 911 and wait to die. Instead, I call on Mr. Benelli. If you don't know what "Mr. Benelli" means, here's a picture that explains why Mr. Benelli instantly stops all looters:I've taught preparedness to tens of thousands of people, so I know this subject very well. Here's my preparedness checklist, and then below it I link to some of my preparedness courses and solutions if you're interested in those:• Minimum 6 days of stored food.• A way to safely boil water so you can prepare food.• Non-electric can openers.• Minimum 6 days of stored water.• Portable water filter.• Full fuel tanks in all your vehicles.• Gasoline and cords for your generator (if you have one).• Sleeping bags for all family members.• Flashlights and batteries.• Minimum 6-day supply of any prescription meds.• Colloidal silver and other emergency medicine items.• Cell phones full charged, with spare batteries.• Minimum one large fully-charged fire extinguisher.• Plenty of clean laundry with warm socks, undies and heavy clothing.• Backup power source: large 12V marine (deep cycle) battery with an inverter to charge cell phones and laptops.• Sponges for cleaning things when there's no power.• Cleaning agents: Hand soap, dish soap and bleach.• Immune boosting herbal tinctures and supplements.• Topical first aid supplies: Antiseptics, bandages, etc.• Personal hygiene items, including toilet paper.• Emergency multi-purpose knife.• Matches, lighters and fire starting devices.• Activities to pass the time when there's no TV: books, cards, games, etc.• Copies of your important paperwork and identification documents.• Two-way radios for you and your family members to communicate.• Wind-up weather radio so you can tune in to government broadcasts.• CB broadcasting radio so you can call for help if the cell towers are down.• Nuclear preparedness: Do you have potassium iodide pills?• Hiding stuff: Do you have good hiding places in your home in case criminals break in and overpower you?• Pet preparedness: Do you have enough food and water for your animals?• Go bag: Do you have a "bug out bag" ready in case you have to evacuate?• Hiking gear: What happens if you have to leave on foot?- Cold weather hiking shoes- Rugged backpack- A good hat to protect you from the elements- Local map and compass- Water carrying containers (and a way to carry them)- Portable food- Weather-proof writing notepad- Flashlights- Identification- Portable self defense items• Security plans for your neighborhood or building: How will you defend against looters?• Physical barriers to block doors and windows: Are your windows locked?• Tripwire alert devices and motion alert devices (see course, below).• Self defense items to defend against possible looters:- If firearms, double check your ammo, firearm lubrication and sights.- Have a challenge / response code word with your family members so that you can identify each other in the dark. For example, if you say "Flash" they should say "Thunder" in response.- Drill all safety procedures in the home. Children should know in advance where a "safe hiding place" is located.- Emergency whistles for all children or senior citizens so they can call for help.Does this sound like a long preparedness list? It's nothing, actually, compared to what many preppers, patriots and survivalists have already accomplished. I'm not afraid to say publicly that my own personal preparedness plans have gone far beyond the list you see above. If a three-day hurricane struck my home right now, I would be completely prepared without even making a trip to the store for supplies.Here are the best products we've put together so far for emergency preparedness:Most delivery services are shut down Monday and Tuesday across the eastern seaboard, so if you are trying to order these products to have them delivered before Tuesday, that won't work. UPS, Fedex, and the U.S. Postal Service will all be shut down during the storm.• Enerhealth Herbal Medicine Cabinets: Basic Emergency ruggedized flashlights and other suppliesComing soon at the Natural News Store : Storable certified organic food (including chia seeds), chlorella, potassium iodide pills, water filters and more.By now, most Natural News readers are fully aware that I'm well versed in the realm of preparedness. In addition to having in-depth knowledge of herbal medicine and nutritional defenses, I have also been licensed to carry concealed handguns by four different U.S. states, and I've been fingerprinted, vetted and approved by the FBI and federal law enforcement agencies. I have trained with U.S. military personnel on hand-to-hand combat, I've trained on vehicle evasion and pursuit tactics with local law enforcement, and I have helped teach physical self defense to children, women and senior citizens.If you want to geton food preparedness, self defense preparedness and emergency survival, here are the three most popular courses I've ever produced, and ALL of these are available for instant streaming from Natural News:Stay safe, folks. Get prepared NOW, even if you're not in the path of this approaching storm.