To maximize value for your buck

[AMC]

Don't spend your money on something to prepare for the end/nukes/emp/martial law/aliens/other emergency, without making sure it will help by using it or a copy of it now. I bought a water purifier, and we use it daily because it makes the water delicious. I bought a printer to print out information we will need in emergencies, and printed out a manuscript with it, something I need now, not when.

In an EMP, a car would be useless. A bike however, can be used as an emergency means of travel, but also here and now as well. Grow the gardens before you need them. ETC.

I bought some maps. Haven't used them once. In an emergency, maybe I need to find a better solution?

 

[Magus]

Good advice son, anything else to add?

 

[AMC]

Russia attempted to separate their internet from the world ages ago. They tested their ability to isolate their network before they did.

You should also seperate your house for a month from time to time, when you think you are ready, and find out what you need, in addition to just buying things to use then and now.