This is a Drill! This is Only a Drill This is a PRACTICE scenario–not a PANIC scenario. It’s also a practice in recycling JUNK into something that can be as worthwhile as to save lives. What more could you ask for, right? As you may know if you’re spend Read more…
I have to say, this is my most hated and loathed 5 word sentence. Anyone who has the temerity to take control of their future though, aka practices self-reliance, has heard these words, or a derivative thereof way too many times.
“When things get rough, I’m coming to YOUR house!” “Why do I need to prepare for anything? I’ll just go to my parents house?” “If the world comes to an end, I’ll just get my gun and find me a Mormon.”
I am NOT a fan of underground bunkers in the name of preparing against a 
nuclear fall-out scenario. In my opinion, it’s just plain overkill in light of what I believe to be practical. I recently watched a cast member of National Geographic’s “Doomsday Preppers” show who spent at least six figures just to install an empty underground bunker, located an hour and a half away from his home—which also means that he had to drop a pretty penny for the land as well.
The Logistics of Supply and Demand:
I’m going to continue with the warning series I began yesterday. I was going to address the economic scene today, but I’ve found some additional information today and think that this topic is more prudent. Keep in mind that this is just ONE component of the Perfect Storm Combination that I’m addressing this week.
Bottom line is that due to the horrific global weather conditions that have hit this past growing season, you need to get your house in order asap so that you can actually afford the food and in some cases, get it while it’s even available.
We’ve all thought it. “Where in the world would I put a years supply of food storage?!” Unfortunately, such a question leads many to not even attempt to be prepared for an emergency.
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When it comes to having somewhere to put your emergency preparedness supplies, it usually boils down to priorities. I know you don’t want to hear that, and I realize this isn’t ALWAYS the case. But throughout my emergency preparedness consulting, I’ve always been able to find “more room” for emergency preparedness