National Preparedness Month Day 28--Prepper Skills

So far most of the preps discussed this month have been things to have or to buy.  Gathering up cash, stocking food and water, etc. are good first steps towards being prepared for a disaster but perhaps even more important is learning the skills that will become very useful is a disaster situation.  You should know:

• How to swim
• How to ride a bicycle
• How to drive a motorcycle
• How to drive a car (manual and automatic)
• How to grow food
• How to forage for food
• How to preserve food
• How to hunt and dress an animal
• How to fish and prepare the fish for cooking
• How to use a variety of firearms and other weapons
• How to sharpen a knife
• How to perform basic and advanced first aid tasks
• How to cook
• How to bake
• How to survive in the wilderness for an extended period of time
• How to make plumbing repairs
• How to make electrical repairs
• How to make construction repairs
• How to make mechanical repairs
• How to raise animals for food
• How to train animals
• How to take care of infants/children/teenagers/the ill/the elderly
• How to brew beer and make wine
• How to knit and sew
• How to read the weather
• How to live without electricity
• How to physically defend yourself
• How to develop leadership skills
• How to develop interpersonal skills
• How to speak a second or third language
• How to manage and grow your money
• How to barter
• How to plan and manage projects 
• How to keep yourself strong and healthy
• How to prepare for and respond to a variety of man-made and natural disasters
• How to clean and maintain tools and weapons
• How to use a variety of power tools
• How to use a map and compass
• How to walk long distances
• How to travel internationally
• How to protect your identity
• How to run a business
• How to participate in a variety of team and individual sports
• How to drive in a variety of road and weather conditions
• How to make basic car repairs
• How to play an instrument
• How to play cards
• How to tie a variety of knots
• How to pick a lock
• How to communicate via HAM radio
• How to dress and behave in all social situations
• How to solve problems
• How to do "old timey" tasks (soap making, candle making, etc)