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Episode-656- Storm Prepping and Aftermath Survival

I often say on the show we don’t “prep for events” we instead prepare to deal with out systems of support.  Yet at times we do need to analyze specific threats to our survival and formulate more specific plans based on our individual risk, specifically our geographic risks.

Note – The photo above was taken on my iPhone of a Church Hall damaged by a recent tornado in an area about 5 miles from our office in Hot Springs Village Arkansas.  Neither our home or our office suffered any damage.  More photos of this area will be posted later this week.

You can see the full sized image by clicking on the picture, notice the picture still hanging on the back wall!

Join me today as we discuss…

  • The two primary effects of storm damage active damage and aftermath
  • Wind gets all the press but water does more killing
  • Most people die in vehicles (storm related deaths)
  • Some basic preps everyone needs
    • A designated shelter area (not always easy)
    • A black out kit (2 is 1 and 1 is none)
    • A weather alert radio (and other alerts)
    • An antenna for the TV (I will explain this)
    • An evac plan
    • A get home plan
    • An awareness plan
    • A generator and gas
  • Assessing the major storm types
    • Severe thunderstorms
    • Tornadic storms
    • Tropical Storms
    • Hurricanes
    • Blizzards
    • Ice Storms
  • Thoughts on prep redundancy
    • Flooded, burned, etc gear is useless
    • Underground structures
    • Above ground structures
    • Community redundancy

Additional Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-366- The Missed Lessons of Major Disasters

It seems there is always a disaster somewhere in the world.  Right now eyes are on Haiti, over the last two decades we have had many.  The LA Riots, The California Quake, Hurricanes Andrew, Ike, Rita and of course Katrina.  Lesser publicized weather events like the Ft. Worth and Arlington Tornado (which we lived through), the Mississippi floods of the 90s, Tropical Storm Fay in Jacksonville and more.

Each time we hear how we have “learned” from the event and will do better next time, yet a lot of what we learn misses many of the real lessons.  This will be the subject of today’s podcast.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • More first responders per individual
  • Biggest shortages are food, water and shelter
  • Law and order will break down
  • Law abiding citizens often become targets of law enforcement
  • The media loves hardship, blame and is never part of the solution
  • The size and scope of large disasters has actually be quite small
  • Government and your fellow man will help but you may still be on your own
  • Redundancy in your preparations is critical
  • The disaster is not the biggest danger, the aftermath is
  • The cause is less important then the removal of systems of support
  • Money can become worthless, beer can be a currency
  • Free societies are vulnerable
  • What happens elsewhere can and very well may effect you
  • It can happen where you live
  • It is up to you, no matter the intentions of others
  • Additional Resources for Today’s Show

    Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.