I thought this was soooo well said by Kat so I thought I'd post it and share with you all as well. Re: Prepping "There have been times when I have considered each of the things you mentioned, Heather. I think any or all are possible. But one thing I cannot [...]
Resource: Catastrophe Network With Thanks to Vickie for sharing! Catastrophe Network and The American Preparedness Radio Network (TAPRN) have teamed up to create a Standardized Amateur Radio Prepper Communications Plan. This plan outlines a standard set of frequencies that should be used by all preppers following a catastrophic disaster. These frequencies [...]
Alpha Strategy: The practice of storing extra consumable items, as a hedge against inflation, and for use in barter and charity. Coined by John Pugsley. BOB: Bug-out bag. BOL: Bug-out location. BOV: Bug-out vehicle. Crunch: A general term for a major, long-term disaster. Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) - an extreme level of electromagnetic energy sufficient [...]
Thought I'd share.. I had thought we were allowed to have chickens in the city now... but I guess it was just a good news rumor with limited truth. I contacted the city today to confirm whether we could or could not (for those that have less than an acre [...]
Author: Read Omohundro ([email protected]) A key factor of STAYING in one location means defining clear roles for every person occupying the same location. Whether that one location is a single dwelling or a collection of dwellings, each person takes on a role; each role has responsibilities. This final segment of [...]
I have had some questions about "Prepping 101" is about. It will make more sense if I explain what prepping is using a question and answer format. What is prepping? Prepping is when an individual or group that prepares or makes preparations in advance of or prior to any change in [...]
When Narcissa and her husband, Marcus Whitman, left for the great state of Washington, they had no idea the adventures that awaited them. But their story didn’t start the day they set foot on the Oregon Trail; no, it began years before either of them were born. The Prentiss family [...]
As promised last week, I shall discuss offensive considerations for STAYING. Offensive measures for a static location are referred to in the military as defensive in nature. For the purpose of this segment, I am discussing active measures that will allow you to protect yourself and your family should [...]
The second part of the STAYING articles incorporates techniques and procedures designed to enhance your survivability in a designated location of your choosing. Staying in the place you're in is the choice you made. In an effort to keep you and your family safe, let's explore options and methods [...]
Staying in one location after the system fails can be a daunting task. Many think that merely buying more guns and ammunition will solve the problems they will encounter. Some attempt to build a structure capable of surviving a nuclear blast. Whether you are in an urban area or [...]
