by Kylene | Jun 17, 2019 | Disaster Psychology, Preparedness
Dave, one of our favorite YouTube viewers, recently commented about the dangerous mistakes that well-meaning preppers make as a result of ignorance. Some people believe whatever they read or watch without taking the time to investigate the facts. There is a lot of... read more
by Kylene | Jun 7, 2019 | Disaster Psychology, Family ER Plan, Preparedness
As a prepper, I prepare to ensure that I am able to conquer the challenges that life may throw my way. I worry about what may happen to my children if disaster strikes when I am not there to lead the charge. The only way to protect children in my absence is to turn... read more
by Kylene | May 17, 2019 | Disaster Psychology, Preparedness
The media often paints preppers in a less than appealing light because of a few extreme preppers that make an impressive, but a non-realistic story. Real preppers are quite different than Doomsday Preppers. What are today’s preppers actually preparing for? Modern... read more
by Kylene | Apr 16, 2019 | Communication, Disaster Psychology, Family ER Plan, Preparedness
Jonathan and I are quite blessed to have a partner with whom we are united in our self-reliance and preparedness efforts. Our readers frequently remind us that not everyone is so lucky. Whether you are single or married, sometimes you may find that you are prepping... read more
by Kylene | Mar 8, 2019 | Communication, Disaster Psychology, Evacuation/Shelter, Family ER Plan, Food Storage, Preparedness, Risk, Security
We do not all face the same risk of disasters. Your location determines many of the risk factors that you may face when it comes to natural disasters and other threats to your safety and well-being. Other risks are universally faced by the entire population.... read more
by Kylene | Aug 1, 2017 | Disaster Psychology, Family ER Plan, Home Production, Preparedness, Risk
Are you missing the critical link to your survival after a disaster? A strong community may play the determining factor in how well you come out of the challenges that lie in the future. Every good emergency plan should include a network of individuals who, as a... read more
by Kylene | Apr 22, 2015 | Disaster Psychology, Preparedness
Learned helplessness is a dangerous trend in our society. Take a minute and watch this absolutely absurd video. It demonstrates an important principle. Most problems are easy to solve. Just get off the elevator. When disaster strikes are you going to be standing... read more
by Kylene | Nov 19, 2014 | Disaster Psychology, Security
Our society is comprised of many good, honest people who would give up their own life in order to save the life of a stranger. However, there are others who would take a life for monetary gain or even for the thrill of it. This dark element demands that we are... read more
by Kylene | Oct 21, 2014 | Disaster Psychology, Reference Library
The library shelves are quickly filling with prepper fiction books which quite effectively scare you into prepping or make you think all preppers are insane. The books dramatize the need to prepare, challenges that lie ahead, and deadly adventures with everything from... read more
