Episod-1057- Zero to Prepared - Fast, Simple and Low Cost- Part 2 [ 1:33:04 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadToday we cover part two of going from zero to prepared. If you haven’t listened to part one of this series yet, you really should do so first. You will notice that title of this episode ends in “low cost” vs. “cheap”.
As a marketer there is a rule, if you can eliminate a word do it, but that won’t work here. Cheap sets the wrong tone for what we will discuss today, we are talking about protecting your life, your property and the lives of those you love, one doesn’t go “cheap” with such things.
Today may seem like a basic beginners show but I will bet even the seasoned prepper will gain something and if nothing else will be better able to help others get started. Prepping doesn’t have to be complex or expensive, what it must be is specific to a set of goals, today we talk about simple ways to make that happen.
Join Me Today as We Discuss…
- Energy
- Set up a black out kit (basics)
- Have a secondary means of cooking
- Consider a generator and battery back up system
- Have a means of supplemental heat and cooling if possible
- Remember it is easier to heat a person then a house
- It is also easier to make ice then cool air
- Store gas, kerosene, diesel, etc based on your needs
- Keep your vehicle tanks full and rotate stored fuel
- Security
- Keep your doors locked at all times
- Practice situational awareness
- Keep multiple means of defense in your home
- Be armed and be trained (every member of the house)
- Know when to go to a “higher threat level” – trust your gut
- Consider a dog, window films and other enhanced security
- Take basic self defense training
- Develop a mindset of meeting violence with superior violence
- Keep your mouth shut, keep your eyes open and keep your mouth shut
- Sanitation and Health
- Water is almost always the biggest problem
- Have a plan to deal with human waste
- Have a plan for basic bathing, etc
- Keep a decent supply of medical supplies
- Maintain your health on a daily basis
- Take basic first aid and CPR training
- Final thoughts
- Your plan must be your plan
- There are 52 weeks in a year, one thing a week makes a big impact
- What you think can never happen has already happened
- Preparing while times are good is easy and inexpensive
- Preparing when times are bad is often impossible
Resources for Today’s Show…
- Members Support Brigade
- 13Sill.com
- Join Our Forum
- TSP Copper
- TSP Gear
- Sawtooth Tactical – (sponsor of the day)
- Knife Kits – (sponsor of the day)
- Episodes Referenced with Steven Harris as a Guest
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