Preps: A Minefield- Don’t Blow Up

Preps: A Minefield- Don’t Blow Up

The world as we know it can change in a heartbeat. It is a minefield of dangers you can step in at any time. If you are at least prepared to know it could happen to you, then you are one up.

Over the last several years the news has been full of information about being prepared. The fact is people put off getting themselves in a ready position. Often times there is warning, such as inclement weather, but what if there is no warning, what then? Seeing people line up in grocery stores is nearly the same as being a refugee, but it is something that is avoidable. You never want to put yourself and your family in that position.

Home invasions are another fact of the mine field that is lurking. In most, if not all cases, the police will not be able to help you. It is often over with, before they get there. Have some resources at the ready. One way is a high fence, along with dogs to shout out a warning that something is up. Security cameras that you can monitor can be a help. Have a home defense plan and run a few practice drills. Defending home and family is the first priority. Some have a safe room, but most do not, so it is up to you to fill the gap. 911 can have a response time of up to 30 minutes and more.

If the last time you ever used a gun was at a range years ago, I suggest taking a home self defense course. You may think you don’t need it but a good training course puts you ahead and out of the mine field. A good course will show you tactics and point out where you are weak. Dont blow up!

Any mine field can be avoided with the right preps. In many parts of the country, earthquakes are a real threat, they strike without warning. Having water, food and lighting become number one, including a way to live outside your demolished home. The government agencies will take a while to mobilize if they even can do the job. They can be frozen in place for a while—several days or weeks. You are on your own hook, so be ready for it. In the aftermath of an earthquake you may even be in a shock mode for a while. The devastation can seem unreal and can be difficult to deal with. Believe me I know the feeling well. The important thing is to act. My suggestion is not to have all your preps in one place, you may not be able to access the gear. A house that has major damage and you cannot enter to grab your gear is a huge problem. Your car or truck might be under part of your house or garage, so getting away is not the answer. And in most cases you wont want to leave anyway. An earthquake is a mine field always lurking. Being ready for one as best you can is key. Avoid making it worse by being prepared. Don’t blow up.

Some are worried about some kind of a collapse. That’s a mine field of another type and can be very dicey. Basic preps apply here. Having food , water and gear ready should put you ahead of the game for a while. After that, it’s anyone’s guess. Some think they have the answer, but no one really does. One will have to roll with the punches. But wherever they roll you, don’t blow up.

Gear should approach covering the worst weather conditions. Rain, wind, cold snow, and heat can make you more miserable than you already are. Always try and make it easy for yourself. Preps are a mine field of stuff to buy or not buy. Most prep companies seem to say without this gizwatchacallit you will fail, when in fact what you need is a shelter, food, water, a weapon, a way to cook. Don’t blow up.

A war on our shores will upset a lot of apple carts, including the economy. The whole nation will most likely come to a standstill overnight, while it scrambles to make sense of what is going on. Shortages will happen in a heartbeat. Being prepared for the mine field is not all that hard for most things, but this one is bit more problematic. Some will head for the hills or distant locations away from population centers, if they can. That option may not be a viable one if the government shuts down travel. Keeping the basics on hand is important—Food, shelter, water, defense. Close by friends can be a help in any of these situations, as long as they are prepared also. This is tough one because it is so open ended. Don’t blow up!