Reduce Your Footprint One aspect of prepper security after a major collapse is keeping your head down and blending in. For example, if it has been a few weeks since disaster struck and everyone around you is starting to see… Continue Reading
Clothing Clothing is a basic need, but moving from a sometimes-cold climate in People’s Republic of New Jersey (PRNJ) to the mild to hot climate of South Carolina has caused me to reevaluate my wardrobe. I might as well make… Continue Reading
Necessity vs. Luxury In one of the survival FB groups recently, there was a discussion about dealing with high temperatures during a power outage, specifically while residing in an apartment building. The question was – in the absence of A/C,… Continue Reading
Gun Safe: My New Jewelry Box I was a bit disappointed at leaving my firearms safe-jewelry box behind in the People’s Republic of New Jersey (PRNJ) when I moved, but the cost of loading, storing, and eventually unloading, a 900… Continue Reading
For many, pets are just as much part of the family as any member who walks on two legs. We would no sooner leave a dog or cat to fend for itself after a disaster than we would a child.… Continue Reading
The First 24 Hours The first 24 hours after a disaster hits is a critical time frame. How you handle those first few hours can mean success or failure. There are several objectives that must be met in order for… Continue Reading
Self Care One of the things regular readers of mine know is that I often try to call attention to lesser-discussed topics that fall under the preparedness umbrella. Self-care is one of them. I know, the term can be kind… Continue Reading