Posts by Chris Richards
SHTF Tasks for All Ages and Abilities
When we think about our SHTF survival communities, we tend to picture ourselves surrounded by strong, skilled family, friends, and neighbors working full tilt to keep the unit going. The reality is, however, that many of us will have people in our groups who are quite young, elderly, or physically disadvantaged. Heck, many of us…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Rolling Blackouts
For most Americans, rolling blackouts were always things that happened to other people in faraway places. However, with energy insecurity on the rise, more and more regions are mentioning the possibility of rationing electricity this winter. Pre-scheduled rolling blackouts are now a possibility for millions of Americans, just as the weather is turning colder in…
Read MoreBug-Out Bags for College Students
When my youngest child went off to college in Boston in 2017, I packed him a pretty standard student bug-out bag and hoped he would remember to grab it in an emergency. I hadn’t given it much thought beyond grabbing one of each of the bug-out bag essentials. I verbally told him what was in…
Read MoreWinter Prepper Tips
If there is snow on the ground, always keep an eye out for unusual tracks on your property, especially around building perimeters. Don’t get caught in a winter storm without a way to stay warm and dry. Include things like hand warmers, beanies, gloves, and wool socks. If the power goes out during the…
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