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Do You Believe in an EMP?

07 Dec 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Mental Preparedness

“Do you believe in an EMP?” questioned an older woman in one of my classes this weekend. Until she asked me this question, I suppose I never considered whether or not an EMP was to be “believed in” or not. None of my readers will be shocked to hear that I responded “Of course I believe in EMPs.” My follow-up question to her should have been “What’s not to believe?” In a previous article I cover the logistics of an Electromagnetic Pulse. But I want to remind you that an EMP is the most...

The Parable of the Black Slip

04 Dec 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Mental Preparedness

Nearly three years ago I was getting settled in to a Nashville hotel after a long flight. I had a LOT of work to do that night to get ready for a large class I was teaching the next day. I was exhausted mentally and physically from the early morning, layovers and in anticipation of the late night that I knew I still had ahead of me. My assistant and I decided that we’d get unpacked, change our clothes, and then meet up in about an hour. My hotel room was a bit “different.” The hotel was in...

Vital Bread Making Tips

03 Dec 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Food Preparedness

While the topic may sound a bit “ho hum” I assure you that if you’ve ever made bread—successfully or not—you will benefit from this these vital bread making tips. Last night I took a little “me time” and attended a bread making class. I love to see how other folks do things and I always hope to learn something to “sharpen my saw” along the way as well. I’m happy to say the time spent was well worth my while and a successful addition to my Mental Preparedness aspect. However, while I was...

Rural or Urban Preparedness Part III

02 Dec 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Mental Preparedness

Yesterday I addressed aspects of urban/suburban preparedness when you MUST stay where you are and make the best of things. However, ideally, a principle that I always share with urban dwellers is to prepare yourself in such a way that you can get out quickly with all of your necessary goods and provisions should things go south. Why? Because the urban area will indeed be the most volatile area you can be in a time of distress. There will be more looting, violence, crime and gangs simply...

Rural or Urban Preparedness Part II

01 Dec 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Clothing & Shelter Preparedness

The message I wanted to convey yesterday In Rural or Urban Preparedness Part I is to get into preparedness regardless of where you live. It’s unrealistic to think that we can all live out in a rural environment and only by doing so will we be safe and secure. To promote such an idea would indeed be fear mongering. However, if you live in a more populated area, these are some things you must take into consideration in your preparedness efforts in order to ensure your safety and survival. Urban...

Rural or Urban Preparedness Part I

30 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Preparedness

Today I’m going to address another issue in the world of preparedness that tends to be quite controversial. This is the matter of where one should live in order to be better prepared. Addressing this issue properly will require more than one article as there are many components to consider. But for today, let’s start with the most obvious one. Can you only be prepared if you live out in a rural area? Photo c/o scripturereader.blogspot.com For starters, allow me to answer the question based...

My Gratitude for Preparedness

25 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Food Preparedness

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I would still write an article today addressing a few of the things I’m grateful for, specifically as they relate to the world of preparedness. Here are just a few. I hope you don’t mind my sentimental indulgence for one day. I’m grateful that I’ve been taught throughout my life about preparedness and that as a result I’m able to teach others now. I’m so fortunate to be able to DO that which I’m passionate about! I know I’m not “special” or...

Mylar the Magnificent

24 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Food Preparedness

Do Mylar bags have a place in your preparedness efforts? Absolutely. While I store a lot of food and non-food items in four gallon square buckets, #10 cans, Mason jars, and five gallon round buckets, there’s still plenty of tinsel in my pantry in the form of Mylar bags. Why? Mylar bags make your food access more convenient. Mylar Bags are easy to use-and lighter than a bucket! Rather than bug my hubby to carry up a large bucket of white rice, I can simply get a Mylar bag of rice, heft it...

True to the Truth

23 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Financial Preparedness

The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear. - Herbert Agar I know that the three financial preparedness articles I wrote last week weren’t exactly uplifting or exciting. That’s probably the reason why so few of you responded to them. :) I also am aware that the “Lights Out, Now What” class I taught on Saturday was a bit challenging to hear. Sitting through 90 minutes of what would cause a prolonged electrical outage and who the most vulnerable...

Recipe Friday

20 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro
Filed in Preparedness

Here are few more of some of my favorite “pantry recipes”, adjusted to be make with freeze-dried products, powdered milk, etc. You can make them with fresh or pre-packaged products. Regardless, they will turn out yummy! Enjoy! Yummy Lentil Soup 2 C. Lentils ¼ C. dry parsley 2 T. dried chopped onion salt to taste 1 T. Garlic 6 C. water or broth of your choice 3 strips of uncooked bacon or ½ cup of bacon bits or canned ham bits Put all ingredients in a large uncovered...