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If you have an interest in surviving a disaster, you should give some thought to obtaining training. This is not easy, especially if you are not formally connected with a disaster reponse or rescue organization.
Service in the Army, Navy or Air Force Reserves, the militia (or on active duty) will, of course provide you with lots of helpful training. It's a good way to serve your nation and your community.
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is active in a few areas and teaches search and rescue.
Then there are the various volunteer Fire Departments and Ambulance Services, who are always looking for volunteers. All have good training programs that will provide useful information of value to you and your family in a disaster. In a Volunteer fire Department you will learn how to operate pumpers, put out fires, and perform extrications.
If you don't have the time to volunteer for a Fire or Ambulance group, then please consider writing them a hefty check. These people do wonderful work and are always short of funds.
For a youngster, the Boy Scouts are a good choice.
Getting the family together for a simple one or two night camping trip provides an excellent exercise in preparing for a disaster. If you can't afford to go far, a backyard camp-out remains an option.