If you store gas for bugging out, now is the time to empty those containers into your vehicle, and refill your gas cans with fresh fuel.

If you have electric appliances you’ll need to have gas cooking options to replace your stove and oven. Store enough gas to cook with a gas camping stove in case the power goes out.

Increase your supply of fire steel, matches and tinder material.

It doesn’t matter if it is a closet, room or garage, make sure that it is clean and organized. 

Make sure you sharpen all of your EDC blades along with any bladed work tools around your house like axes or machetes.

Calculate how much wood you used last year, and make sure that you are prepared for cold weather ahead.

Firewood takes about 6 months to dry out. Make sure you start chopping early enough to have the perfect piece of firewood when it gets cold.

If your animals require medications, be sure to replace expired meds.

If you  raid your bug out bag from time to time for items, make an inventory sheet and restock your bag.

If you’ve have been training and shooting lately, you might have dipped into your survival ammo supply. If so, then take this time to restock.