What I suggest is something that people may say is very similar to what military generals call WAR GAMES. This is the processes were military general’s fight imaginary wars against other nations in preparation for an actual event.

I believe people will become aware that a severe swine flu Flu H1N1 pandemic will start in stages and most people will not see it coming. In other words when there is a definite message to the world that a severe swine flu pandemic is starting, it will be already apparent to many people seriously following the situation. That is why we all should follow the signs as closely as possible.

In the game of tennis, instructors will tell you to place your racket in the position to strike before the ball arrives. They do this so you'll be ready and not trying to position yourself at the last minute.

Imagine a severe pandemic starts by either mutation or the bird flu mixing with the swine flu. You are trying to determine what to do while in a state of SHOCK. You don't know what to buy, you haven't done your home work and millions of people will beat you to the punch. By the time you figure out what to do most of the items that you want will be GONE.

If you're not going to prepare now, you should at least prepare as much as possible while spending very little. You can do this by establishing at least ten targets to hit immediately when you are confident the severe pandemic has begun.

Imagine ten people in separate rooms waiting to press a button. Who do you think would press the button first? Would it be a person sitting in a chair watching TV 5 feet from the button, eight more similar situations or a person hovering over the button ready to act? Without question the one in the right position would win every time.

Buy items on the top ten lists to prepare for the pandemic. You have two options. You can wait until it is obvious that a severe pandemic has started. In that case, at that time, I suggest you drop all other responsibilities and focus only on getting the things you need. Then execute your plan as fast as you can. However, if you do the smart thing and start preparing now here is the order I suggest you buy the following items.

1. 55-Gallon water containers: 2. long-lasting survival food: 3. Prescription drugs: 4. Buy safety equipment like mask, gloves, disinfection wipes, et cetera. 5. HEPA filter air purification unit for your isolation room: 6. Regular food: 7. Medical Kit: 8. A generator: 9. Entertainment: 10. Non lethal weapons for protection:

Purchase the high demand items first that will be the most difficult to get as each day goes by.

If you wait, you're taking a big risk of not finding the products you want and at reasonable pricing. However, preparing this way is better than not preparing at all. The next big question is how much time are you going to invest in your plan? Remember you are the one who will have to face your love ones and look them in the eye and say I had a chance to do something but I didn't.

There's no excuse for not planning thoroughly on paper for the things you need. It could cost you very little and possibly save lives and tons of misery.