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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

You’ve got 2 hours until disaster strikes. Are you prepared?


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You’ve got 2 hours until disaster strikes. Are you prepared?

 If you’ve watched any apocalyptic movie ever[or the evening news this week regarding the storms approaching our east coast, you’re familiar with the grocery store scene. You know which one I’m talking about. Anxious dad rushes aisle by aisle gathering water and canned food for his family while everyone around him gradually turns from innocent customer to aggressive looter.

 In this scenario, shelves are emptied quickly, and the store turns into a war zone. In the next scene, dad finds a store that has managed to keep control of their stock but has become absurdly greedy, inflating prices and heartlessly bartering family heirlooms in place of the now useless cash...


 


What is the most important survival item? I regularly see this question on forums and social media sites, both in text and meme form. One of the more common answers is: knowledge and/or your brain. This answer annoys me because it feels like a cop-out. Obviously, you need knowledge and skills to make it through a survival scenario. Which is why "a survival guide" is also a cop-out.

The real question is: If you could only have one survival item (other than knowledge), which one would you choose? One of the most common answers is: a good knife. I tend to agree, but there are other good answers such as: axe, gun, rope, tarp, matches, multitool, metal pot, sleeping bag, water purifier, etc. My favorite answer comes from Ray Mears, who suggested a satellite phone.

Anyway, when I came across this video by Sensible Prepper, I was expecting him to talk about one of the items I mentioned above. Instead, he talked about something I didn't expect. But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense... 


The price of copper often gives us a clear indication of where the economy is heading, and it is now down 13 percent over the last six months.

When it looks like an economic crisis is coming, investors often flock to precious metals.  So it is very interesting to note that the price of gold is up more than 20 percent since May.

 

How to Build a Simple Faraday Cage for EMP Survival

 One of the more serious risks we face is an EMP. Learn how to build a simple Faraday cage and also what to store inside it.





Look at “Megacities: Urban Future, the Emerging Complexity,” a Pentagon training video created by the Army for U.S. Special Operations Command.
 
The training video is only five minutes long, but it says a lot about the government’s mindset, the way its views the citizenry, and the so-called “problems” that the government must be prepared to address in the near future through the use of martial law.

The Poor Man’s Essential Survival Package

The Doctors Protocol: Secrets of Survival

--How to Survive the Coming Economic Collapse

--Guide to Self Reliant Living

--Becoming Self Sufficient for Six Months

--How I Found Freedom in an Un-free World

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USEFUL STUFF…

New Restrictions on Your Safe Deposit Box
On June 3rd, 2019, KeyBank of Cleveland, Ohio, sent out a letter to all of their customers entitled: “Important Change Of Terms For KeyBank Safe Deposit Box Clients”. In it, they outlined the following four changes:

Important Change of Terms:

  1. The Bank limited the aggregate value of each box, as well as their maximum liability to $25,000.

By starting with this point, it would lead one to believe that the letter was primarily addressing an insurance issue, but not so. The second point completely changed directions.

  1. “You can no longer store gold bullion or non-collectible domestic or foreign currency in your box.”

Why in the world is it their business to tell you that you can’t store perfectly legal cash and gold in your safe deposit box? It clearly is not an insurance issue, since point #1 was to deny liability for any value over $25,000. It’s up to the customer to secure or not secure separate insurance for their valuables. Without question the bank is targeting cash and gold bullion specifically.

  1. KeyBank has the right to drill and/or enter your box “to ensure your box and everything inside is kept secure.”
  2. “The Bank has the right to move boxes and/or contents to a new location without any liability...”

These are profoundly intrusive, restrictive, and outrageous changes to the privacy of safe deposit boxes. The question that we must ask ourselves is why? And why now? Keep in mind that KeyBank is a very large bank:

  • $138 Billion in Assets
  • Over 1100 Branches
  • Located in 15 States
  • Well over 18,000 Employees
 

Here are my ideas for new bill [s] to improve government

 

>Since term limits never seems to gain any traction perhaps we should entertain the idea of zero pay for elected officials after their third term in office…give them their office, expenses, health insurance while in office and a living allowance only=much like our Founding Fathers and see how many decide to remain in office.

 

>Perhaps we need to resurrect a new version of ‘war’ bonds, perhaps calling them “government bailout bonds” to help pay off our national debt and/or to help pay for our massive deficits and proposed new spending projects since fewer foreign nations are buying our debt!

>An idea I've suggested before:  Eliminate ALL city/state & Federal taxes on the 1st $25K of income for all people. 41% of citizens pay no Federal tax, many city/state taxes are killers for many. Tax laws that encourage more US manufacturing/jobs & elimination of red tape would help too.

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How to start a neighborhood barter club


People need to become more self-reliant, not more dependent on government.

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Paracord is both lightweight and strong. It weighs less and takes up less room than heavy-duty ropes, and can be woven together to create a stronger rope that is rot proof and sturdy. When the inner cords are taken apart, its uses multiply. Paracord has a bearing weight of 550 pounds. It was designed to stretch under a load and will stretch over time. There are many uses for this “survival rope,” but here are the ten most practical ways to use your paracord in the wilderness.



Rosefield is a classic traditional cabin, which can be built for less than $6,000. The cabin is open plan, which has the advantage of making it far easier, cheaper and quicker to build than more intricate cabins with separate rooms. This particular plan also includes a detailed cabin assembly diagram and step-by-step instructions which includes a foundation guide.  [282sf’]


 

Free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom!
 

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You Can’t Buy Life Insurance After You’re Dead

Not Prepared?

 

That's Bad News...

 

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Are you looking for a lightweight backup power source that's tough enough for every day abuse and has enough storage to keep your electronics powered up?

How about a portable power source that can be re-charged directly from the sun to ensure you’re never left stranded?

 

It's lightweight and compact yet packs enough power to charge your phone from flat multiple times.
It also has state of the art duel charging ports so you can power 2 items at the same time.

Phones, laptops, cameras, MP3 players, you name it, if it can be charged via standard USB or Mini USB then you can charge it…

 

Comes ready to go out of the box! We also include a charging cable.
The slim design (Just 0.7in wide) means you can slip this power source into your pocket or backpack so you can have power while on the go!

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

When Prepping Becomes Survival : Overlooked Skills - Equipment For Extreme Emergencies


 

Poor Man Survival

Self Reliance tools for independent minded people…


ISSN 2161-5543

A Digest of Urban Survival Resources

 


When Prepping Becomes Survival : 

Overlooked Skills - Equipment For Extreme Emergencies

 


It is an interesting phenomenon that very often people perceive prepping and survival as completely different categories; readers might even have seen that distinction on various websites they’ve browsed. That perception can create gaps in various emergency situations, however. The “prepper” can become a hoarder, sometimes assuming that all emergencies are of the slow-decline variety where one needs only to ride out economic hardship or a literal passing storm. On the other end, the “survivalist” can become the lone wolf ready at the first sign of chaos to be equipped for full-on combat, but perhaps not so well-equipped to shelter in place where community building becomes a central component of best dealing with a stressful situation.

Sure, these are generalizations, but I’ve met enough of my share of both types of people to conclude that we would do well to address these potential shortcomings in our evaluation about how ready we truly are for the widest range of potential emergencies.

Overall, I personally like the term “Self Sufficiency” to describe an adaptive mindset that is best for any short-term emergency or longer-term disaster scenarios. To illustrate this approach and what is often required of the human beings that endure such hardship, let’s reflect on two recent events that highlight the importance of having the skills and equipment from both prepper and survivalist camps in order to best ensure our safety, especially when unexpected details can evade even the most judicious among us.

Hurricane Harvey


The sheer physicality of a disaster like Hurricane Harvey is one that put even hardened preppers and survivalists to the test.  The historic rainfall and scale quickly overwhelmed the ability for the government to be relied upon as a source of rescue or refuge. Moreover, the duration of the impact offers a glimpse into what might be required for even longer-term disaster scenarios – environmental, war-related, terrorism, or even viral outbreak.

The need to evacuate quickly is something that is often overlooked; or if it isn’t, it’s assumed that it will be directed in some orderly fashion by town officials. This was not always the case during Hurricane Harvey.  Floods can happen nearly anywhere, but the people of Texas learned that it wasn’t only the water, but what the water carries along with it that can provide some overlooked potential threats – like snakes, alligators, and fire ants. People who had boats were able to help themselves and others, while staying a step removed from the hazards that could lie beneath. This doesn’t have to be expensive either – an inflatable boat or raft is certainly preferable than the risk of attempting to drive or walk out of flooding areas.

While it is also clearly important to have a go-bag at the ready for each family member that contains provisions, first aid supplies, and weapons if possible, it’s often overlooked that the water is filled with contaminants. Products that can effectively provide chemical decontamination need to be quick, ready to use and available in home, go-bags and vehicles.

The aftermath of a storm like Harvey can be even more challenging than surviving the initial onslaught. Reports of injuries, infections, mosquitoes and mold infestation gripped those who were left amid the remains and had to begin rebuilding in deplorable conditions.

It’s also worth mentioning that collapse survival does not have to be a solitary endeavor. There were certainly many reports of communities spontaneously coming together to gather provisions and provide some order amid the chaos. In fact, people’s generosity is most often on display during emergencies, but it is too often overlooked that much of the panic can be alleviated by forming your tribe ahead of time; whether that be a core group of family and friends who are all equally stocked and prepared, or even better to have your entire neighborhood on board with disaster preparation and survival. Such community organization can ironically be a key component of true self-sufficiency.

And don’t forget to develop proper contingency plans for your animals! There were too many horrific reports of stranded or abandoned animals that could have been saved with better preparation.

Lastly, a disaster of this scale can even disrupt communications. Here is an interesting home-made item that is probably not in the average prepper’s arsenal: the “Cantenna” – check out how a router and a Pringles can might just be a hidden gem to have in your community.

Ongoing Economic Collapse of Venezuela


Most people have not lived through a true economic collapse of any duration. A stock market drop of 1,000 points does not constitute a true emergency despite how ugly it might look on paper for your portfolio. If you want a real look at how bad it can get – quickly – I would point you to an ongoing series written by a man named Jose Martinez who is documenting his experiences during the widespread social and economic collapse in Venezuela. It’s a harrowing account that perfectly illustrates some of the overlooked skills and equipment that need to be employed as one shifts gears from prepping to survival.

Jose describes himself as a well-educated, middle-class, and a fairly recent adherent to the prepping mindset. His prepping began in earnest with news that his first child was on the way. It was at this point that he began to consider the various life emergencies that could erupt. What if the car breaks down? What if the electricity temporarily fails? Such considerations led him to have a decent stockpile of food and basic first aid supplies, as well as a generator.  These were the concerns of someone who identified a need to be self-sufficient and was taking action to become prepared for any basic inconveniences that might affect his ability to provide for his family.

However, it was becoming more apparent to him toward the end of Hugo Chavez’s tenure that deep political problems were beginning to manifest. It was at this point that Jose’s mindset shifted toward what he describes as “preparing for the worst.” He began to acquire additional supplies, fearing shortages if a major crisis erupted. He focused on newly defined necessities:

  • A Duxtop portable induction cooktop
  • A cheap used game for the kids to play and leave my computer alone so I can take up freelancing
  • A HAM radio
  • And a range of construction tools for repairs and projects

It wasn’t too much longer before the situation began to spiral deeply out of control … and prepping did indeed turn to survival.



Post-2015 has seen food rationing, riots and looting, outrageous inflation, a collapse of public transportation, almost non-existent healthcare, a world-leading murder rate and an existential threat to nearly anyone who lives in Venezuela. This final shift to flat-out survival has led to new adaptations in Jose’s daily life. However, he also emphasizes that his situation is far better than most “just because we made the necessary financial and food preparations.” Still, he has had to fortify his home in new ways and consider personal safety constantly when he leaves his home, which now includes a heightened skill to anticipate a threatening situation before it becomes a grave danger.

Among his 10 Home Security Tips, he includes:

  • Steel-reinforced windows and grilles
  • Steel shutters and backup barricades
  • An unassuming door, ornamental, but steel reinforced with 3 locks
  • A microperforated steel foldable door for the garage and to enclose the front yard.
  • A concrete safe room stocked with provisions and weapons … and preferably an escape route underground.
  • A well-maintained vehicle, but nothing flashy

Perhaps even more important than the various stages of physical preparation and security for survival is the fortification of one’s mentality. It begins first with being prepared, then adapting to a shocking new reality — going through the stages of anxiety, anger and anguish that Jose describes so vividly. It’s never too late to begin considering these uncomfortable possibilities no matter where you live; and, if you already are well on your way to feeling prepared, it’s important to listen carefully to the stories of people who already really lived it.

Please also read the work of Selco who describes his year in Bosnia under a total blockade: no products in or out, no utilities and no services. The importance to have barter and trade skills in a situation where money has become worthless cannot be overstated, as he says that it “only took a few weeks” of total lockdown for this dynamic to emerge.

We would love to hear your experiences if you have encountered these or similar events in your own life. What caught you off guard? Had you known the extent of the problems you were going to face, what would you have done (or bought) to better fortify against what you faced? Or perhaps you were, in fact, completely ready for what life threw your way – we’d love to hear that as well in the comment section.

Kevin Samson writes for Activist Post. Support us at Patreon. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Steemit, and BitChute.

 


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How I Finally Found Happiness Chasing the American Dream
 
 

A contrarian reflects on his life of sin, counter-culture, politics, successes & failures and America since the 1970s


 

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