Survival Preparation - To Bug Out or To Bug In?

As with many preppers I wonder if I should consider bugging out when the shit hits the fan or staying put and protecting the place I am at. This dilemma has been debated a countless many times by many a doomsday preppers.

The question really boils down to this. Is being mobile a better choice than being in a stationary position?

If you are planning to "Bug In" at your current location you have a couple of advantages that aren't as easy for the mobile prepper. You can have a larger cache of survival products and food available to you. You have familiar surroundings which is also a distinct advantage. The drawback on the other hand is that if people know or learn what you have that might make you more of a target for others who because of desperation resort to other than friendly means to get what they need.

Many preppers believe that they will be able to trade with people and that will be much better than any form of force by arms. This might be true if you have an overhwhelming amount of firepower where they know that the only recourse is trading politely, barring that the darker side of human nature will probably take over and they will use whatever means necessary to get what you have and they don't.

So if you plan on bugging in when the shit hits the fan you need to consider having the means to protect what you have. You should also consider hiding much of your stash in multiple locations outside and away from your primary location. If you do get raided and lose what you have you still have fallback supplies. Plan on having a very good security plan in place. Don't rely on the good nature of people around you. Your life could be in danger and no one will be there to bail YOU out.

If you are planning on a more mobile prepper lifestyle you need to consider the ramifications of not having as many supplies available to you in most cases. You will want to learn the skills of living off the land. You should have a couple of books at your disposal, one is a book on edible plants and the other would be on the medicinal use of plants. This will allow you to forage much more effectively saving valuable space in your bug out bag for other supplies.

Your bug out bag should contain items you will need to survive while moving from place to place. You're top concerns should be shelter and security. Having both will allow you to stay in more secure hiding places although you won't have as much in the way of creature comforts. A small tent and/or tarps that you can build them from would be ideal to have. Items that allow you to start fires will be a must as would be some sort of pot for boiling water and cooking needs. You want to be well stocked with first aid, as they say bullets, band-aids and beans.

You will also want to have a good pair of boots. Although tennis shoes are comfortable for day to day living now if you are walking a lot they will wear out, you will want a good pair of military grade water proof boots that are both comfortable and broken in. The last thing you want to have to do when you bug out is deal with blisters because your boots aren't broken in. Warm clothing might be a consideration too thought it's likely you would be able to scavenge clothes from abandoned homes.

Whether you choose to bug in or bug out, the important thing is to be prepared and stay alive.

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Bug Out Sins For Survivalists

Whether you plan to bug out solo or travel in masse with fellow survivalists there are specific, unwritten rules that would be best followed. These are not just random policies but ones that have been thought out very carefully and were selected to ensure your safety and those of your associates.

A good survivalist will be prepared when its time to bug out. They will practice good common sense and remain respectful and courteous to their fellow survivalists and preppers. The difference between the good and the bad survivalist is that those who show us up in a bad light generally lack the proper preparedness and are drastically short of the necessary awareness to survive any serious emergency. As such they tend to place their fellow survivalists in grave jeopardy.

When bugging out in the wild each and every sound tends to echo throughout the forest. Naturally, you bugged out to be secure and maintain a low profile as did your accompanied friends and family. As with any other survivalist activities you must keep a minimal footprint to stay safe and secure.

As every survivalist knows your temporary bug out site is now your new home and your neighbors may actually be less than a hundred feet from you. Nothing is more aggravating than to have to put up with your neighbors trash and stench. The golden rule here is clean up after yourself. You should make it a habit of collecting any generated trash that accumulates around your location and disposing of it promptly. Always keep a box of garbage bags in your bug out kit specifically for this purpose. I have written about it previously and the concept is still very much true even today, you should "Leave no Trace."

Always try to keep the noise and associated sounds to a minimum as you never know if you have unexpected company in your immediate area. In addition, a good night's sleep never hurts anyone and is essential when you are bugging out in the wild. Run your generator only when absolutely necessary. This is one of the major reasons that I am against the use of generators in bug out conditions. They create a lot of needless noise which tends to attract undesired attention. Attention is something you and your group definitely do not need.

Beware when walking around the area especially during the initial bug out stages and in the evening. Nerves will be on edge as no one really knows what to expect. Loaded weapons are likely to be readily available and an unexpected intrusion or short cuts into your neighbor's immediate area may be unsafe. Provide some privacy here for them and above all let them know in advance that you are coming into their territory. Just a simple "Hello" could save your life.

Since water will be at a premium make sure that when you make your initial bug out plans you include adequate supplies of this valuable liquid. Not only will you need to provide a sufficient supply for drinking but also for washing dishes and perhaps clothing, as well as for sanitary use. Come properly prepared with some sort of plastic dish washing basin, dish soap and enough water. Don't plan to sponge water (pun intended) from your neighbors.

Come on folks, you are now likely living in the woods and wildlife is abundant. Never, and I repeat never leave food out. Animals will stop at nothing to get to your food supply and that can be dangerous for you, your family and anyone else near the food. Raccoons will totally destroy a cooler in their efforts to obtain the food inside. Bears will demolish an automobile just to get what groceries they could smell from the car seats inside. Crows although not particularly fatal will cause havoc at your table as they go after food left behind. If you are forced to live in a tent never store your food in it with you. In reality there is actually no safe location to store your edible supplies while in the wild. Generally the best location to place your provisions is likely to be the trunk of your bug out vehicle.

Lastly, let's talk about children. Never let your children run loose around your bug out location. It isn't that your neighbors may not like kids, but rather these are strange and usual surroundings for young children. The children are totally unfamiliar with the location and chances are great that they could become lost. Even worse is the fact that there may be less than friendly people roaming the woods and loudly playing children could attract their attention.

The major point in all of this is to maintain a low profile at all times. It is better to keep all activities as silent as possible and get through the initial period in as safe and secure manner as you possibly can. Enjoy your bug out as you may, but do so safely.

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Are You a Good Doomsday Prepper? Are You Prepared?

As a Survivalist, it certainly is important that you be vigilant in your prepping so that you can leave in a moments notice. I confess that I'm a procrastinator. I purchased four 5 gallon plastic gas cans and stored them in my garage. They sat there empty for pretty much 60 days. It so happened the price of gas went lower by 20 cents while they were sitting there, but had gas skyrocketed my survival preps may have been useless.

One of the most important steps to being self sufficient is to make sure you work towards your goal before you are at crunch time. As a prepper you should be taking time at least once a month to look at what you have done, what you still need to do and assess a plan of action to complete these goals. Even something as simple as checking expiration dates on items can become critical so you need to be sure to check on your survival cache on a regular basis. After you have done this a couple of times it will become second nature.

This appears to be somewhat usual among survivalists. Many have plenty of things in the works that are not complete so that when the shit does hit the fan they're barely ready for that emergency. Perhaps you have fallen into this category? Do you got a bug out bag that either sits empty near a lot of other products or possibly hidden in certain place where it is sometimes complicated to access? When was the final time you checked the products so you'd be sure you have the right products inside and that none of them are past it's expiration? Have you thought about various survival situations to re-asses items you have inside your bug out bag and what else that you might need to get? The reality for many is that they haven't.

Why haven't you, do you expect once the shit hits the fan you will have the time to proceed making your B.O.B. or have enough time to get everything prepared? Or would you imagine getting the stuff is as far as you have to go. What could happen if something happens that precipitates bugging out really fast. Say a nuclear blast, a train derailment with toxic fumes, as well as something similar to a large sink hole near your house like happened in Florida in May of 2012. These situations could cause you to quickly evacuate your home. Would you like to be prepared or would you like to be caught with your pants down like countless People in America who barely possess the resources and whits to last even a few days after a major incident?

If you are wanting to learn more about survival training then you should look for forums that can help you find the knowledge that you need to help you become more aware for any doomsday situation. On these sites you will often find many good people willing to guide you along your path to become a prepper. Beware that not everyone on there has your interests at heart so be sure to be safe and not give out too much info about your state of readiness.

Many sites have articles on items such as food canning, dehydrating, drying food, personal safety and many other great topics. When you first start to look at becoming a prepper these topics are often daunting and take a while to jump in and get going, but once you have done this you will find that you learn to take on challenges more easily and that's going to be a mighty fine ability to have if the proverbial shit hits the fan.

Don't be afraid to participate in the conversation as you might have more information than others and might be as much a teacher as a student.

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Everyday Reasons for Becoming a Prepper Besides a Doomsday Scenario

The prepper movement has become more and more mainstream over the last year or two but there are still some with odd reactions. Im sure we have all heard some of the comments about preppers like they are nuts, paranoid worry warts, and onward. There are many who don't believe that any sort of doomsday scenario will ever occur with in their lifetime. But the doomsday or end of world scenario alone is not the only reason to do a little prepping.

There are reasons which are a little more mainstream and may even make a little more sense even to those of you who don't believe in prepping. We have listed here some reasons to have emergency supplies and stock piles like many modern day prepper would have. You may want to consider some of these reasons to prep even though you still wouldn't consider yourself a prepper.

Natural Disasters - Most of us live in an area that can be hit by some kind of natural disaster be it a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake. This may not be a doomsday scenario but having a bit of preparedness could go a real long way to making your life easier on you and your family in this sort of situation.

Unemployment/Job Loss - With the economy in the shape its in these days job security is shaky for more Americans then ever before. Having a emergency food and supplies stock could be a huge edge for keeping you and your family fed and house running if you happen to have a sudden job loss or a massive cut in hours

Evacuations - Never know when something happens in your area which causes you to make a quick evacuation from your home. Having a bug out type bag that can be grabbed quickly containing important documents and supplies can be very important. Having all your important papers and supplies organized can be a lifesaver.

Power Outages - Sudden and possibly extended power outages are something everyone has to deal with at some point. Having some emergency prepper supplies packed away can make a huge difference in keeping your family fed and as comfortable as possible.

House Fire - This could happen to any of us at any time and having a evacuation plan and a bug out type bag could be a life saver. With little to no time to get out of the home to avoid death or injury a little prepping could make the difference in saving the lives of you and your family and getting out some of your important paperwork, information, and supplies.

Mechanical Car Problems - I know not all of us travel in out of the way area's at least on a consistent basis but if you do having a little prepping done could be very important. A breakdown can happen anywhere so having a way to communicate for help along with keeping you and your family hydrated, fed, and warm if needed until help arrives is a must. So a little prepping in this case can go a long way.

Becoming a prepper doesn't mean you have to believe the world is going to end tomorrow or next week but simply being a little more prepared for various situations. You also don't have to have massive stockpiles of food and supplies to be a prepper simply putting away enough to keep you and your family fed and hydrated should something unexpected happen can be enough for you. There is no set way or set of rules for being a prepper each and every one of us can be a prepper in our own way.

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The Fittest Survive As Do the Preppers

It is always said to survive a crisis we need to be fit enough to overcome the hassles. And the one who is the fittest may win the battle of survival in the end. This is because he or she has prepared himself or herself mentally to fight and survive in any condition. Such a survivalist is strong mentally, but one cannot live long only on such mental preparedness. Practically, many other facts have to be considered for survival. You can possibly have a survival list and carry the items along when you flee for life. Preppers usually have this list that includes food, water, shelter, medication, sanitation and security. These are the most essential supplies one should have during an emergency. This will let them survive for a period of at least three to five days without much trouble.

So, what does a prepper mean? The answer is simple. Fundamentally, a person who always stays prepared for any emergency situation can be termed as a prepper. You can find such survivalists everywhere. They not only live on any disaster but also, help others survive through them. And because of these, many people are able to endure the disaster and come out from the death trap. All over the world a number of emergencies occur day in and day out. Some of them are manmade while the others are natural. Nobody really wants to get into such situations however, they are unavoidable. So it is prudent to be prepared for such calamities and keep essentials for use at such times for yourself and your fellow beings. Many a time an emergency period may last long and test you terribly.

If the aftermath of the disaster compels you to stay away from home for a longer period, then helping each other becomes an imperative task. You need to build a good rapport with the fellow beings. And each can help the other and share the essentials to survive from calamity until an outsider arrives for help. A prepper would have prepared himself or herself taking cues from a survival blog or a preppers guide. But, not everyone trapped would be one. So it will be good to help each other and learn to survive in the extremities too.

Forming a community will be helpful for everyone. The help rendered to each other will help you survive for a longer period and also protect each other from other troubles that may crop in. Ultimately, calamities can be fought collectively and overcoming them will be easier.

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Planning a Survival Budget

One of the most frequent complaints that I hear from survivalists and preppers is that they simply do not have the extra cash to properly purchase needed emergency supplies. This is simply an excuse as far as I am concerned. Every one of us can establish a sufficient supply of food and necessities over a period of time if we only plan our budgets accordingly.

Granted creating a monthly budget may not appeal to everyone, but thousands of people do just that each and every month. Keeping proper records is not only essential to your financial well being, but in certain cases may be required by the various levels of government to prove your financial position.

Prior to starting any sort of budget you will need to find out exactly where you stand in regards to your monthly income and expenses. At this point in time detailed analysis is critical and you will need to provide yourself with as much detailed information as you possible can. Your ultimate goal here is to see what money is actually available and where it is going.

When I say you will need to gather all your financial data, I include such items as your monthly bank statements, any investment reports that you get on a monthly basis, your recent utility bills, and any additional information of a financial nature. Next, you will want to review these records to see what you are spending your dollars on needlessly. Keep in mind that lost dollars such as these can be better used in purchasing survival equipment and supplies.

Make a note of all your income. If the wife is also employed use that as well. If you have outside income other then your wages make a note of these amounts also. Add up all your sources of income and record this total as one monthly amount.

You now will have to make a list of all your normal monthly expenses. Be very specific if you can in these amounts. Include such items as your mortgage payment, auto payment and insurance, groceries, entertainment, utilities, and other essentially expenses that you may have. Now the fun part begins. Break all these expenses down into fixed and variable categories. The fixed expenses are naturally those which remain the same month after month while the variables may change monthly. Examples of your fixed expenses include rent, auto payments or cable bill while the variable expenses would encompass groceries, entertainment and related types of variable expenses. This is the category we will be examining carefully in order to compensate for obtaining our emergency supplies. Variable expenses are a rich source of funds when money is in short demand.

Now total both the income and subtract the expenses and this is your usable money each month. If it's to the plus you are already doing well however, if it is negative major changes may be necessary to your lifestyle.

We can now make what ever adjustments are needed to the variable expenses. Perhaps an extra meal of beans and rice several times per week may help or possibly you could cut out the morning coffee stop on the way to work. In either case you will have to trim expenses somewhere.

Determine how much you would like to spend on your survival plans each month. Make this figure as part of your fixed expenses. Then merely modify the variables to accommodate the fixed. You should review your budget on a monthly basis. Changes are inevitable and will need to be reviewed regularly. After your first month you will have a much better idea of where you are sitting financially. As you can see there are ways to get the funds for your emergency supplies and equipment.

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What Happens to Your Food After a Flood?

Well, it was a good year for storing up on food. As any prepper or survivalist would do I accumulated a variety of different foods that could be used during an emergency to save my life and that of my family. What I had not counted on was the flood that came later. I have heard these statements so often and they are usually followed by, "What can I do with my food now?"

Food which has come in contact with flood water is usually considered to be contaminated. In that respect it is important that each and every can be sanitized before opening and using it. Discard any obviously damaged cans, any boxed foods and bagged pasta's etc. Inspect each of the cans for any potential signs of leakage, any sort of punctures or dents, swelling or if they are starting to rust. These cans should be placed in the waste basket and never used. Cans containing tops such as pull top lids, screw caps or the popular snap lids are not waterproof and should be discarded after a flood.

If the can looks and appears to be secure and undamaged from the flood waters then it may be possible to salvage it for your use. Since the can was in the flood waters you will need to remove the label and any sort of paper type backing as these would now be a haven for germs. Now Wash the can thoroughly with hot soapy water and rinse it well. Follow this bath with an immersion into boiling water for several minutes. An alternative to the boiling water bath would be a soaking in a bleach solution composed of 1 tablespoon of unscented bleach to a gallon of water. Let the can remain in the solution for approximately 15 minutes. After rinsing well air dry the can for at least one hour. You can use an indelible marker and now write the contents directly onto the can. Make sure to place this can in front of any new cans that you purchase that way it can be used first.

When prepping your cans after you have experienced a flood be sure to use cleaning your cooking utensils that have bee4n vigorously washed in hot soapy water and rinsed thoroughly. Just as with the cans these utensils should be sanitize by dipping them in a bleach solution and then air dried. Give some special attention to the countertop space where you will be doing your work as well. Follow the same instructions for that as you would the utensils.

At least by following these instructions you will not be at a total lose in your stored food products in the event of flooding in your home.

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Surviving Economic Collapse

As preppers or survivalists we frequently consider preparations as something intended for when the world has finally pushed those lethal buttons and nuclear bombs have departed for many of the world's largest cities. We center our survival kits upon scenarios intended for total destruction with a hopeful overview of getting started fresh once again. Few people reflect upon their survival supplies with the implication of economic preparations to get us over the economies downside.

As we cautiously peek at the evening newscasts being televised on the TV screen we can take note of all the mayhem being generated by the various European nations as they face fiscal catastrophes entailing drastic infusions of loans to hold them afloat.

Our national debt is essentially positioned no better when we grasp that the federal deficit is currently in the trillion dollar amounts. It may be flatly denied by those in public office but in effect America is bankrupt, we owe more money out then we are currently worth.

Families are having increasingly difficult times preserving their simple physical resources which they require to sustain their day to day lives. Many are on the threshold of losing their homes as well as their future savings. A good many American families are without work and losing their means of livelihood. Fossil fuels, so needed for our transportation demands have sky-rocket in price leaving many to ponder how they can survive.

If I may be as blunt as to state we will likely encounter one of three serious situations in our near future.

1. Nothing will change. Things will remain the same as they are right now. We as a nation will persistently trudge along as our government continues to fling towards us small tads of hope after each and every crisis. Our elected officials are apt to sink our nation deeper in debt as they inject what they deem as stimulus money into the arms of overbearing industries.

2. As a nation we will be obligated to initiate some fundamental adjustments in the way we do business in order to elevate our economic progress to a more positive level. No longer will it be acceptable to survive financially beyond our means but rather each entity in the economic food chain will revert to a physical-collateral system based upon what we own and what we owe. We will once again look at the books of life as being either in the black or in the red.

3. Our third choose consists of continuing to formulate wrong economical decisions ultimately triggering our financial system into collapsing. The current arrangement of trade whether is based upon dollars, euros, yens or what have you, will be nothing more then entries found in a collectors book of past monetary tokens. When this occurs we will be able to honestly admit that our society has plummeted to one point short of pure chaos.

Now we have no choice. Since employment will rarely exist at this point in time our spending both by individuals and by government entities will quickly come to be curtailed. Our government will no longer be capable of financing their accrued debt. Their income via taxes will be near to nil since there exists no one being gainfully employed.

At this point our government leaders will be confronted with the seizure of private physical assets however; the people recognizing their need these items to survive will finally fight back. The question here is how can we survive until the system balances itself out and becomes self-sufficient once again.

Your first consideration will need to center upon your income. Are you currently depending upon the government handing you a monthly paycheck? Do you receive your livelihood from a government retirement plan? Is social security your means of income? The solution to this dilemma is simply not to depend upon a single source of income. I know it's difficult but is essential to survive.

Your second point to ponder is how much money you currently owe out. Will the person or agency you owe this money to come after you for it if you are unable to pay it? What seized assets do you risk losing if you can no longer afford the payments on this debt? At this point your best course of action would be to eliminate those debts as soon as you possible can. Above all do not incur additional debt.

The third point we will make here is where are you keeping your assets? Are they in government bonds or tangible items which can be bartered? If it comes down to joining a bartering system do you have additional supplies you can use or are your sources limited?

Our forth important point I would like to make concerns perceived skills which you may possess. Over the years have you acquired specific skills which could be in need by others? Would they be willing to adequately compensate you for your efforts? Having skills which can help you pay your bills can greatly increase your chances of survival.

Lastly, be realistic with yourself and determine what chances you have either alone or in a limited community for providing most of your needs, including security, for a short time period of time. Physically where are you located? Are you in the suburbs or in an urban environment? Is your current neighborhood good or bad as far as safety is concerned?

Do you have a yard or a patch of land that you could put to good use growing food on? Do you have the means of raising small livestock? Have you stockpiled supplies such as toilet paper, aspirin, batteries and cooking oil during your times of plenty?

When the infrastructure dropped out the bottom of the bottom of the barrel, will you have friends or neighbors that are likely to arrive at your doorstep with their hands outstretched? Or perhaps their goal is not so honorable and they arrive with evil intentions. Are you currently maintaining a low profile and provide the appearance of suffer with the rest of the people?

It seems like a lot to think about and it really is but if you take each issue one step at a time and make wise decisions you can be prepared for the next downfall. As long as people exist we will not have an economic collapse which lasts permanently. People generally want a society with peace and order. Looting does not thrive for the long term. Think and plan accordingly.

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On the Edge of Nuclear War

Eight-three year old Fidel Castro has finally after four years made several public appearances. The elderly retired Cuban leader has been making his rounds in Cuba lately, appearing on the National Television station. These public appearances come at a time when not only has the Cuban government decided to release 52 of their political prisoners, but also as he bestows a grime prediction on the western world. The former Cuban leader's predictions center upon the world being on the threshold of a nuclear conflict.

Castro clarified that war in the near future is an eminent prospect as the United States and Iran continue their conflicts over the proposed international sanctions currently placed upon Iran as a result of their nuclear activities. In his newspaper column, which he published Sunday evening, Fidel explained why he was coming out of seclusion and once again making public statements. He explained that his purpose was to warn the international authorities as to what was going to occur. He contends that he has reached his conclusion as a result of his personal observations of American and his countries past blockades.

Although few international countries are paying much attention to Castro's assertions it is interesting that his statements would be made at a time when Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has proclaimed that Iran is currently very close to developing their nuclear weapons. Medvedev made these comments as he addresses a group of foreign ambassadors at a recent meeting in Moscow.

A simple solution to forestall these undesirable predications could hinge on our actions. In effect we could perhaps strengthen our argument here by merely offering to assist Iran in the construction of thorium reactors instead of the usual uranium types. It would stand to reason that if Iran's claims to peaceful uses for nuclear power is valid then they would not object to giving up their goals for uranium or plutonium enrichment, however if they actually do have ulterior motives such as a bomb then the world wide community can readily see this.

Although Israel has never openly admitted that they posses any sort of nuclear power we do know that several of their spies had been caught and dealt with accordingly. Assuming that they do possess these bombs, in order to put the icing on the cake, perhaps Israel would agree to forgo their nuclear arsenal as well. In this way conceivably the race to develop nuclear weapons in the region could be relinquished.

Unfortunately, being a realist, I do not foresee any of this coming about since Iran has repeatedly promised to destroy Israel in the near future. It only stands to reason then that Castro's predictions could definitely happen. As preppers we must take this information seriously. Granted it may be a false alarm but the consequences of ignoring the precautions are much too grave to risk. Stock up, store up and be prepared!

On the Edge of Nuclear War

By Joseph Parish

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Skillful Maneuvers

As we build up our survival group members we have started to become picky at whom we select for membership. It has gotten to the point where certain skills are badly needed while common workers are not so necessary. It is always understood that when normal labor is required we all chip in and do our fair share therefore allowing someone to join merely to have a laborer is senseless, we need skilled people instead.

Did you just say you have no skills at all? Well, if after you have conducted a very though evaluation of your potential skills and you still feel like there is nothing special that you can do I would suggest you learn something new. I am a firm believer that when one stops learning they are effectively dead. As long as there is breath in my body I will continue to learn whether it is something relating to a skill or just the pleasant thoughts of a good book.

As survivalists and preppers we spend a vast portion of our time making all the necessary preps that we require in the event of an emergency. We prepare our bug out vehicle with all the needed supplies, we stock our food pantry with dehydrated, canned and freeze dries foods and plenty of water in the event these critical items are not available in the local stores. All these preparations that are being made are necessary but we should never forget the preps that need to be accomplished with our skills.

Learning new skills can be profitable for you now before the balloon goes up. These newly acquired traits can afford you the opportunity to make some extra money on the side. We can all use that for building up our emergency kits or supplying our bug out vehicles with nice to have items.

There are many ways in which you may acquire these new skills. The simplest and least expensive is the public library in your city. On the shelves of your library you can find instructions for learning just about any thing that may attract your fancy. Want to repair autos? No problem. Are you curious about fixing CD players and stereos? Go for it, the books are readily available at the library under electronics. Not only are there books to teach you anything that you care to learn but in many cases the library itself conducts various classes if there is a demand for them.

Another way to learn those more difficult to learn skills is by watching videos that people have posted on YouTube. Click on the search box and type in what you are interested in and you will be bombarded with dozens of videos specifically related to your search. As an example suppose you want to know how to clean a deer. Just type clean a deer in the search box and like magic many videos will appear and show you step by step how to accomplish the task you have requested.

A visit to your local YMCA or the cooperative extension office in your state would reveal many training session most of which are free. These agencies are often run by highly qualified USDA personnel and can provide you with an abundance of free classes which will train you in skills that would be beneficial during emergency conditions. Check out the offerings of the local 4H club as well. Watch in your local newspaper to see when the various organizations have scheduled classes that you may be interested in. If you are willing to spend a few dollars to learn a new trade you can sign up for any of the adult education classes at your local schools.

Thanks to the Delaware Game and Fish Department, I recently completed a course in hunter safety. The course was free and readily available for all hunters. They have additional courses scheduled throughout the year in trapping and specialized hunting such as turkey, etc.

Never overlook your friends and family members. Frequently they have hidden skills that few people are aware of and once they are know, most of them will freely provide some quality instruction in their chosen talents. This same thing can be easily adapted to friends who hunt, fish, do home canning, and other expert skills in all kinds of trades.

Learning new skills and adding to your knowledge makes you a valuable team player when it comes to being prepared. Develop what you have a passion for and learn new and different things while you can.

By Joseph Parish

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Will You Survive?

Every one of us wants peace, prosperity and freedom for ourselves and our children. However, the fact is, we live in uncertain times. Many unexpected and frightening things appear to loom over our horizon.

So, rationally thinking, what crises are possible; just what may emerge in our future to disrupt our lives here in America?

First, there are personal misfortunes such as loss of employment or family tragedies that divert us from our work and prevent us from making a living for our loved ones. Prolonged unemployment pounds a family's stability, crushes its spirit and often splinters it into pieces. The unemployed family needs security which in turn produces stability. They need the tools necessary to get them through this crisis and keep them together.

Second, are natural disasters. These might include hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, an asteroid strike, a pandemic, a geomagnetic storm from the sun or even a tsunami. We've seen parts of America go through hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and gripping ice storms. We will see more. And the future may be worse than the past.

Third, we face social breakdowns. We see these worldwide, the Greek crisis and the recent Arab spring being prominent illustrations. In addition, there is the Occupy Movement. We can never be sure what problems they may generate for you and me. Much of the world attempted to help Greece. But who will help us?

Fourth, are financial crises like massive currency devaluation or other economic storms that could move across the globe casting the world into a great depression many times greater than the one in the 1930's. Sound economists insist that this is in our near future. How do we prepare for it?

Fifth, are chemical or biological terrorism, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), military cyber-attacks or a nuclear war. These are some of the worst scenarios imaginable but, increasingly, not unthinkable ones. These are so profound that they could bring an end to the United States.

Hopefully none of these will become a reality in our life. Hope is a great word. But is it wise to hope that our enemies will not lash out at us or to hope that power loving politicians and money loving sharks will advance themselves at the expense of the rest of us?

So we must ask ourselves-are we prepared?

If a pandemic, or terrorist attack, or a massive currency devaluation, or an EMP or a nuclear war were to occur, things could turn very ugly, very quickly. So, by survival I'm addressing what common folk like you and I would need to do, well, to survive during such times.

A quick rundown of survival topics would include: food, water, power, kitchen appliances, sanitation, communications, heat, transportation, medical, tools, money, security and others. Consider what you can do to equip yourself for uncertain times.

Should you do nothing?

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Reasons to Prepare - Don't Wait, It Will Be Too Late

We all mention it in jest. What will you do when the end comes. Perhaps at a party or at the bar with friends. The fact is that one day the end will come and when it is here it will be too late to get ready. There is no need to panic now however. A little forethought and perhaps a small investment you too can be ready when the apocalypse arrives.

This end can come from many sources. All a person has to do is watch the news, read the paper, or just look at an online current events site. There is always some event being thrown at us that has some potential cataclysmic outcome. I am sure that is why some people even avoid the new all together. The barrage of evidence is obvious and now is the time to take note and get ready for the inevitable.

The first area of potential catastrophe and probably foremost is the environment or a natural disaster. The recent floods, hurricanes, global warming, and water crisis have probably brought a drop of sweat to your brow. It has mine. Our planet sees us as a pest that is destroying it and is trying to get rid of us. This is a battle that we cannot win as we live on this earth and are damaging it beyond repair.

Now I move to the issue of the man-made disasters. I am speaking to issues like a gas shortage, financial collapse, terrorism, or biological warfare. Once we run out of the sources we need for our "modern" appliances it is sure that some sort of chaos will break out. Everything that we now rely on to survive will be useless once our electricity goes out or we run out of the gas for our cars. A terrorist can also pose a big threat to us by releasing a biological weapon or perhaps even nuclear attacks. We are in a dangerous and pivotal point in time when the balance can be easily be tipped.

Finally, I am going to address the matter everyone has heard of the Mayan calendar prophesy. On December 12th of 2012 the end is predicted to come as the Mayan calendar is over. This is believed to relate to a great number of things. However, it is significant that the most intelligent culture on earth ended its calendar that day. Could this day be the end?

This is not meant to be a scare tactic. However, it never hurts to be aware of the current goings on and how they can relate to the end. We may be put in this situation. It's easy to say, "not in my lifetime" but looking at what is going on this great planet earth one has to wonder.

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