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Topic started on 29-12-2009 @ 09:30 PM by dodadoom

Rise of the Preppers, America's new Survivalists.



Are you a "Prepper"?
I'm a prepper, you're a prepper, wouldnt ya like to be a prepper too!
Great article and video here:
www.newsweek.com...

Lisa Bedford is what you'd imagine of a stereotypical soccer mom. She drives a white Tahoe SUV. An American flag flies outside her suburban Phoenix home. She sells Pampered Chef kitchen tools and likes to bake. Bedford and her husband have two young children, four dogs, and go to church on Sunday.

But about a year ago, Bedford's homemaking skills went into overdrive. She began stockpiling canned food, and converted a spare bedroom into a giant storage facility. The trunk of each of her family's cars got its own 72-hour emergency kit—giant Tupperware containers full of iodine, beef jerky, emergency blankets, and even a blood-clotting agent designed for the battle-wounded. Bedford started thinking about an escape plan in case her family needed to leave in a hurry, and she and her husband set aside packed suitcases and cash. Then, for the first time in her life, Bedford went to a gun range and shot a .22 handgun. Now she regularly takes her two young children, 7 and 10, to target practice. "Over the last two years, I started feeling more and more unsettled about everything I was seeing, and I started thinking, 'What if we were in the same boat?'" says Bedford, 49.

Does anyone have any survival tips or experiences to share?
I think I'm going to look into kerosene heaters for emergencies!
And dont forget the fuel!
Thanks ATS!

10 Ways to Prepare for Disaster

www.newsweek.com...



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reply posted on 29-12-2009 @ 10:56 PM by dodadoom
reply to post by semperfortis

I agree big time SF! Thank you!

I was shocked to find out my sister and brother in law were also preparing!

That is great you are out there teaching it! I applaud you!

That is a great idea about forming a neighborhood group!

Thank you for the applause also!

A star and my very best wishes to you!
Also a big thanks to ATS and it's members!
Happy Holidays!



reply posted on 29-12-2009 @ 11:02 PM by semperfortis
reply to post by Subjective Truth


Remember it does NOT have to be an End of World situation.

Think how long the people of Indonesia had to survive after the catastrophe, or closer to home, Katrina.

Being prepared is just plain smart and getting that way can be fun and believe it or not, it can pull people together.

The one thing we ALL have in common is our will to survive.

Semper


reply posted on 29-12-2009 @ 11:10 PM by dodadoom
reply to post by Subjective Truth

Yes, I did too ST! It just kicked in also!

I have always wanted to be self sufficient since moving to the farm.
I put it in high gear when I seen our choices for president and how neither one had a clue about the economy and then they vowed to put the same ones in charge that ran it into the ground in the first place!
I am surprised these band aid fixes have worked for this long!
I also was in scouts and that definately helps one prepare mentally!

Thank you for your post!


reply posted on 29-12-2009 @ 11:16 PM by dodadoom
Originally posted by semperfortis
reply to post by Subjective Truth


Remember it does NOT have to be an End of World situation.

Think how long the people of Indonesia had to survive after the catastrophe, or closer to home, Katrina.

Being prepared is just plain smart and getting that way can be fun and believe it or not, it can pull people together.

The one thing we ALL have in common is our will to survive.

Semper


I just wanted to reiterate this if I may!

Katrina was a perfect example of disaster.
My brother lost power in florida for a week one time due to a hurricane.
He told me hated it so bad and said the worst thing was no TV or radio!
Now he is very prepared, complete with a generator!

It could be a week or even two before help shows up.
Look at the ice storms last year!
How many went for weeks with no power!

I agree also it can be turned into a project for the entire family!

It teaches so many good things such as thrift, responsibilty, resourcesfullness, economics, and organization.
As well as gaining real world experience with skills that are
crucial to survival in any situation.
Thank you for your help everyone!

Edit to add this:

Residents who depend on electricity were without power - some for several weeks - leaving them unable to heat their homes, cook or refrigerate food.

www.redcrosswesterncolorado.org...


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reply posted on 30-12-2009 @ 11:35 AM by colec156
Originally posted by semperfortis
reply to post by Subjective Truth


Remember it does NOT have to be an End of World situation.

Think how long the people of Indonesia had to survive after the catastrophe, or closer to home, Katrina.

Being prepared is just plain smart and getting that way can be fun and believe it or not, it can pull people together.

The one thing we ALL have in common is our will to survive.

Semper


Could not have put it better myself Semper.

I do like to see people returning to day's of old where they relied on themselves first then any govt help later.


reply posted on 30-12-2009 @ 02:01 PM by colec156
reply to post by Phlynx


Well if you are that sure that everything you need you can get pretty much in an instant then sir you should be suitably prepared.

Just don't take anything for granted friend. All the best.
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