M4S 109: Disaster Situations Aren’t Always Isolated Events

Be prepared for complex disaster situations

Let’s talk about some stuff that does it make people feel very comfortable – disaster situations. Every area has certain disaster situations to which they are more prone. Considering disasters from a “what-if?” mindset allows us to be one step ahead of the event if and when it happens.  I look at disasters in two…

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107: Prepping Groups or Going It Alone – Which Is Best?

Should you prep for SHTF alone or with a group?

Prepping groups or going it alone? That’s always a raging debate in the preparedness world, much like the “best gun,” where you should live, and whether to bug out or bug in. While the first Rambo was a great movie, it set a bad precedent for many people in the preparedness niche who now feel…

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106: How to Prevent Heat Illness

Learn to identify, prevent, and treat heat illness

Knowing how to prevent heat illness can do more than save you in the short term – it can also prevent long-term heat-related issues. Did you know that nearly 1,000 people die each year due to heat-related illnesses? Not to mention, tens of thousands of people who suffer from heat-related injuries sometimes have issues for…

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105: How to Get Over Procrastination and Get Things Done

Procrastination is the enemy of preparedness

Do you have a list of things to do, but you’re sitting there watching YouTube (or reading this blog) and eating a snack? Do you put things off – sometimes until it’s too late? Would you like to know how to get over procrastination and finally get things done? Read on. What is Procrastination?  To…

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104: Ben Franklin’s Best Prepper Quotes

Five great prepping quotes from Ben Franklin

Founding Father Ben Franklin was sharing prepper quotes well before anyone ever thought of a term like “prepper.” His wisdom has held true throughout centuries, and so much of it relates to just thinking ahead. Some of My Favorite Ben Franklin Prepper Quotes Had I listened to Ben Franklin’s words of wisdom, I may have…

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103: Lessons from the Scofield Coal Mine Disaster

The Scofield Coal Mine Disaster

Let’s reach back in history, going all the way back to talk about the Scofield Coal Mine Disaster, which occurred on May 1st of 1900 in Utah. One of the greatest parts about being a prepper today is the ability to look back in history at previous disasters to see what happened and what went wrong.…

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99: How to Create Your Best Daily Routine

Tips for customizing the Daily Routine that is best for YOU!

Creating your own best daily routine is incredibly helpful in finding more free time to do the things you LIKE to do. Daily routines also help increase your confidence and overall satisfaction with yourself and your day. Establishing the best daily routine for you can be accomplished in four easy steps: Finding Your Motivation Deciding…

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M4S 098: 8 Tips for Wearing Disposable Nitrile Examination Gloves

Tips from a paramedic on the proper use of disposable nitrile examination gloves

As a long-time paramedic, wearing disposable nitrile examination gloves is an essential part of my Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and has been since 1987-1988. That is when, in my experience, EMS agencies in Southern California began “allowing” people to wear gloves in response to the HIV-AIDS epidemic.  Before that, EMTs and Paramedics often got bloody…

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95: What Does Trust Mean When It Comes to Preparedness?

What does trust mean in the prepper community?

What Does Trust Mean When It Relates to Preparedness? Trust is both earned and given, and it is an integral part of how we approach the world and our interactions. That is especially true during times of crisis. Because it is so essential, in this episode, I break down and define the levels of trust we…

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90: Stories from a Truck Bug Out Vehicle

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Well, I did it. I up and bugged out. Why did I load up my truck bug out vehicle with as much as I could stuff in it and get out of Dodge? I hooked up that oldish trailer and bugged out for a number of reasons: Testing out the whole bugging out thing (evacuating…

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