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Do you know how…..

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

To do low tech projects?

Do you know how to construct a fence, properly?

How about make silage? Properly compost? Build an oven? A furnace? What about an outhouse?

There are thousands of things that most of us used to know how to do, at least back when we lived on producing homesteads. Some of us still do, but the majority of us have little or no idea on how to go about living without specialists. One of the hallmark concepts of preparedness is self-sufficiency, but there’s no way most of us can get exposed to the realities of living in a low tech, or no tech lifestyle without moving (and accepting the issues of living there) to a third or fourth world nation.

There are some options to learning other ways to back up our modern systems – look around your area for re-enactment societies, steam and old technology museums and projects, technical museums (aviation, automotive and the like). Visit antique stores, estate and farm sales. Pay attention, carry a notebook (or a camera like I do), and find those amazing and unique solutions to age old issues. I can guarantee you’ll find some alternate ways of doing things, and some ideas that will amaze you. Since you’re reading this on the ‘net right now, take the time to go visit some of these sites:

(and be prepared for literally thousands of pages of usable information, take the time to process some of it. Then experiment with it, and get used to being creative in problem solving…)

The CW3D list
Practical Action dot Org site

-Greg

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Tags: Depression, Job Loss, Planning and Logistics, prepare for the coming crash, Preparedness, Preparedness Planning, things everyone can do
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Basic Preparedness Strategy

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Basic Preparedness Strategy

This is the document that I used for a recent podcast about a forming basic preparedness strategy. It was taken from a correspondence that I had with a friend of mine, shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It’s only one example of how to go about creating a strategy for getting better prepared. Adjust and modify for your needs.

Start with the current analysis of what you feel is the most likely situations or events that threaten your well being and safety (see previous podcast on Threat Analysis ). This Threat Analysis covers those circumstances and events that we need to make sure that we can cope with; either through physical preparation, mental preparation, or both.

Brief note on the threat analysis. It was mentioned before, but I want to say it again, just in case I failed to properly explain it before. The Threat Analysis is just a thinking tool to get you started. There is little to be gained by making up a separate plan for each threat that you identify, as most situations have a common denominator that you need to provide for. Things like food, water, shelter, warmth, safety, defense, etc. are needed in most situations that last longer than a few hours. But there are some threats that have special conditions that you’ll need to address, and that’s where listing the threats comes into play. Go over the list and check to make sure that you can handle anything that isn’t covered by the basics. For example, radiation or a cloud of toxic chemicals. You can be exposed to both either by accident or design, but you should be prepared to handle them. The Threat Analysis list is exactly what you use to identify these sort of things.

Okay, onto a basic preparedness strategy. (more…)

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Tags: Emergency Supplies, Planning and Logistics, Preparedness, Preparedness Planning, Preparedness Strategy, Preparedness Supplies, Protecting Your Family, Survival, things everyone can do
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How Much Water do I Use?

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

People always ask how much water he or she needs to have stored, and while we’ve covered water storage at length, I thought I would just put a quick little blurb up about how to find out much water you use a month for your entire house: Look at your water bill. Your water bill will list your usage and if any of the number or term aren’t clear, you can call the water company and have them explained to you.

Remember that the totals include everything from drinking water to water used for bathing, washing, laundry, and your yard.

My average daily usage: 873 gallons – yowzers!

Now ask yourself just how much of a change/shock would it be to drop that consumption down to one gallon a day that FEMA recommends. One gallon of water a day per person is the generally accepted minimum needed to survive.

Check out Podcast 13, our water episode

For any additional question, or for a push in the right direction, take a look at the Water section of the Preparedness Capabilities Checklist

Mike@PrepCast.info

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Tags: common preparedness questions, Emergency Supplies, Planning and Logistics, Preparedness, Preparedness Capability Checklist, Water, Water Storage
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I Didn’t Think of That!

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Hey, I didn’t think of that!

Every happen to you? It happens to all of us, and to me all the time I must admit. I keep a little note pad with me almost all the time, and when something pops into my head, I write it down. I think is a good practice to everyone to do, but especially for us preppers. This can apply to more than spontaneous thought. Last night my family ran out of ketchup. Not a big deal, but i don’t like running out of anything. It was just something that I didn’t think about, it slipped my mind. So, I added it to the list of things I need to get, and my master list of things I rotate and ensure I have enough of.

Mike@PrepCast.info

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Tags: Food Shortage, Food Storage, ketchup, Notepad, Planning and Logistics, Preparedness
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Data, Files, and Important Documents – Back It Up

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Back it up, is a term many of us have heard and most often relate to computers and the data or information held on them. This term, or more importantly, idea of backing up and keeping copies of important information applies to any critical document we have. Many people have or have access to multi-function printer devices that integrate scanners. How many of us have used that scanner to copy birth certificates, wedding documents, Social Security cards, and, well you get the idea. Scan this stuff and go wild. Storage space is cheap, and with the advent of cheap usb flash drives, easy to place copies of it all in different locations.

Things that I have scanned:

Birth Certificates
Wedding documents
Insurance documents
Vaccination records
Vehicle registration
Professional Certificates and Licenses
College Transcripts/Degrees/Diplomas
and others, be creative!

I keep multiple copies on flash drives and update them as needed. I keep one in each of my and my wife’s “Fast-Packs,” one in the house in an out-of-the-way location, and one off-site. Have fun and go crazy!

Mike@PrepCast.info

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