Category: General

Building Your First 72-Hour Emergency Kit: A Practical Guide

JM Mason
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When disaster strikes—whether it’s a hurricane, winter storm, or unexpected evacuation—having a well-stocked 72-hour emergency kit can make the difference between panic and preparedness. This guide will walk you through building a practical kit that actually works for real-life emergencies. Why 72 Hours? Emergency management professionals use 72 hours as a benchmark because it’s the typical time frame before organized relief efforts can reach affected areas during major disasters. Your kit should sustain you and your family during this critical window. The Foundation: Water and Food Water is your top…

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Prepper Acronyms

JM Mason
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If you’ve spent any time in a prepper chat forum or reading prepper blogs then you’ve come across these acronyms. Most seasoned preppers already know these but I wanted to put this out there for those of you who may be new to prepping. There’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to understand what someone is talking about. So take the time to browse through this list and get familiar with them. This isn’t an all inclusive list because there’s so many out there but these are the most…

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How to Find a Local Community

JM Mason
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I see this question asked over and over in prepper groups. People want to know how to find like-minded preppers in their local community to connect with but don’t know where to look. Most of these people have already googled “prepper groups near me” or some version of that search term, and found nothing. These people understand the value and importance in having those local connections. Because if SHTF, you and your family have a much higher chance of survival if you are a part of a larger group that’s…

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