Photo Credit: Gabby Orcutt (To listen in on chatter during the event, be sure to join the channel on Zello or Discord. Also, VA State Capitol Alerts) The line in the sand has been drawn. You stand on one side or the other. A cyclone fence is all that protects you from chaos. A…
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Shelter is huge. Shelter keeps us shielded from harsh weather. Shelter allows us to function at a normal level. Shelter brings the most basic of comforts. But without it, we are exposed. Vulnerable. Extreme cold, or extreme heat, combined with either humidity or dry air has potential to significantly reduce our ability to survive. Last…
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Last week, we spent some time talking about the threat of oncoming floods that poses a significant risk to low lying areas across the country – especially those along the Mississippi river and southern regions of the United States. The flooding is a constant reminder that even if we have all our preps in line,…
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Join us as we discuss ways you can prepare for a flood no matter where you live.
5 Skills that Will Become Invaluable in a Long-Term Disaster According to the American Prepper Network, the five main skills needed for a long-term disaster are abilities related to power, water, shelter, food, and basic survival skills. My take on this is very similar, except that I’ve replaced power generation experience with medical experience. After…
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Grid Down Black Sky Event! David A. Vine “All Hazards Communications Preparedness” Audio player below Imagine waking up in the middle of the night. You are suddenly jarred awake by a strange warning siren you rarely hear. You’re equipped with a NOAA Weather Radio in your bedroom but it hasn’t gone off. Is it the…
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Safety Tips for Driving Through and Avoiding Flash Floods By: H. Davis A natural disaster can happen without warning, striking at anytime, anywhere. They can cause thousands of dollars in damage, especially when it comes to fast-moving water — also known as floods. That’s because most cars can be swept away in just 20 inches…
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10 Emergency Preparation Tips for Blind People! Emergencies often happen without warning, and at a moment’s notice. This can pose a problem for blind people and others with disabilities and their caregivers. Therefore, it is necessary for these individuals to have a well-thought out plan in case of an emergency. Here are 10 emergency preparation…
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Understanding and Mastering the Bugout Process James Walton “I Am Liberty” Audio player below! For a long time I have been looking for the best way to really dig into the bugout process. There is probably no other part of prepping that has more air time than the bugout. It’s a very popular topic and…
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Creating an Emergency Plan… Part 2 David Jones “Prepping Up with the Jones “Audio player provided! Dave has Guy Snodgrass return to finish up how you can create an emergency plan. Guy answers key questions on how to pick a bugout location and more importantly when the right time to bugout is. What are the…
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Creating an Emergency Plan David Jones “Prepping Up with the Jones “Audio player provided! Dave comes back from his traveling shows to have a very special guest Guy Snodgrass on this show. Guy is an author, a publisher and a retired US Army Warrant Office with plenty of time in combat zones and Special Forces.…
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Eve Gonzales of “Trading Post” visits Prepping up! David Jones “Prepping Up with the Jones “Audio player provided! Dave follows up last week’s Smallpox show with the greatly anticipated return of Eve Gonzales. The last time Eve was on we learned that she has been to every major disaster for the past 14 years and…
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Eve Gonzales Trading Post in the Woods! David Jones “Prepping Up with the Jones “Audio player provided! Dave continues to get the guest that really make a difference in the Prepper world and this week Eve Gonzales from Trading Post in the Woods comes on to talk about Lessons Learned a new book she has out. Eve…
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