https://plannedemergency.com/ Recent content in Home on Planned Emergency Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:27:58 +0100 https://plannedemergency.com/find-and-purify-water-in-emergencies/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/find-and-purify-water-in-emergencies/ One of the constant resources that people need and want is water. It is important for the quality of life and being alive in general. Of course, there are various ways of purifying water for different needs, or it could be for drinking. And with that knowledge, you can get very creative with how you can get potable purified water Note: none of the information on this page/website should be taken as medical advice. https://plannedemergency.com/tips-for-apartment-living-preppers/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/tips-for-apartment-living-preppers/ When living in an apartment, space is very limited. Even though that is the case, it is still possible. It is essential to plan. Being aware also of the potential scenarios that are most likely to happen is also good to understand. If at any point it is possible to get out of the situation, then do so. But, it also is very likely that you could be stranded in some kind of way. https://plannedemergency.com/is-prepping-more-popular-after-covid/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/is-prepping-more-popular-after-covid/ Are there more preppers after covid? The potential events that could happen that could potentially collapse certain parts of modern society are getting demonstrably more common as we get to a point of shortages of all kinds. Of course, there are different levels of prepping that can be for different reasons. What is important to understand is why it has become more popular. A prepper or the prepping community exists for people to look at an alternative to completely relying on a supply chain but, instead, taking an active investment in their food storage. https://plannedemergency.com/best-multi-tool-for-preppers-and-survival/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/best-multi-tool-for-preppers-and-survival/ Many tools do one thing well, but, some of the best tools are the ones that can do it all, or at least a good amount of work that requires incredible efficiency. A multi-tool can do that very well. Its versatility makes it invaluable for hiking, fishing, and camping. So, it might be a natural fit for those who may find themselves in a survival situation. The goal of the multi-tool is to have as many tools as possible in one package. https://plannedemergency.com/best-radios-for-emergency-use/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/best-radios-for-emergency-use/ It is a common conception or misconception that the more moving parts that something has the more it may unreliable that something could be. This is true but, on the other hand, we’ve become more and more reliant on smartphones and service-based communication. A walkie-talkie or a CB radio is a fantastic alternative to consider. Here are some options for AM/FM use and closed-loop or closed network communication: 1. Running Snail MD-088P: A standout among its competitors, the Running Snail is extremely useful as a radio, a light, and can even receive emergency broadcasts from the NOAA. https://plannedemergency.com/dental-care-for-preppers-in-an-emergency/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/dental-care-for-preppers-in-an-emergency/ Important: this is not medical advice, we are not doctors or dentists. This is just a general article with our own thoughts and opinions. Always seek real medical/dentist expert advise if you suspect dental issues There comes a point in prepping where you may have blind spots in accumulated gear and skills. That is okay but, education is still necessary or at the very least having something that could cover a potential weak spot in your preps. https://plannedemergency.com/cb-radios-for-preppers/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/cb-radios-for-preppers/ The CB radio is one of the most reliable forms of communication in the world. CB stands for citizens band radio which is used for transmitting messages across certain frequencies. The main benefit of a CB radio is that it becomes more and more useful when living in a rural area. It may be interesting to know that there is an interesting history of the CB radio. The first use of a CB radio was in 1945 by the FCC. https://plannedemergency.com/essential-equipment-for-bug-out-bag/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/essential-equipment-for-bug-out-bag/ On an individual basis, people always look at survival gear as a secondary to survival skills, but really both are equal in terms of importance when it comes to Bugging out. A bug out bag addresses a lot of concerns in being prepared for natural disaster preparedness, and a survival situation where skills and gear intersect. So naturally, depending on the gear you choose, those choices will prolong your survival. In this article, we are going to put focus on gear more than skills and go through 5 items that will fit perfectly in your bug out bag. https://plannedemergency.com/why-paracord-is-essential-for-preppers/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/why-paracord-is-essential-for-preppers/ In case you didn’t know, paracord is the granddaddy of all cordage for a survival situation. That is because it was originally used as a suspension line on parachutes during World War II. It became an invaluable type of cordage that paratroopers would reuse often. It took a long time for it to be widely available for the everyday consumer and prepper. 550 paracord gets its number designation for how much weight it can hold or its breaking strength. https://plannedemergency.com/how-to-harvest-rain-water/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/how-to-harvest-rain-water/ Water is one of the most amazing resources. It has been used for human consumption for so long that we take it for granted. Even though water is easily accessible for most, it may be worth thinking about getting creative about how you can get water. In the desert, the little water that can be accumulated is not widely available daily and yet people have been able to survive. How? The answer is by collecting rainwater. https://plannedemergency.com/how-to-keep-warm-apartment-when-no-power/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/how-to-keep-warm-apartment-when-no-power/ The tricky part about survival is it may happen when you least expect it. It is very much about how you can manage the use of the things around you if it is for a longer period than a couple of days. This list can serve as a point of reference and a good reminder of how much or how little you’ll get out of various tools and things you have. https://plannedemergency.com/how-to-survive-an-emp/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/how-to-survive-an-emp/ We are living in an increasingly turbulent time. The world is not as it once was, and that demands that people as individuals and families, and groups commit to a more self-reliant lifestyle. That’s why thinking about all the possible scenarios that could be destructive to society and being prepared as much as possible beforehand. What is an EMP? EMP stands for Electromagnetic Pulse and is something similar to a radio wave but, is more substantial and can affect all technology if implemented like a weapon it could do millions and billions of dollars of damage in moments. https://plannedemergency.com/important-items-preppers-always-forget/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/important-items-preppers-always-forget/ This can be applied to bug-out bags and just having extra supplies in general. And for this article, is by no means an exhaustive list. But, this list will help you get an idea of what most preppers commonly forget in a bug-out situation or what you would need in times of unrest that will at least get you by. 1. Multiple forms of Identification These can be photocopies of a driver’s license, social security card, and passports. https://plannedemergency.com/medical-supplies-you-should-keep-at-home/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/medical-supplies-you-should-keep-at-home/ When things get pretty hairy it’s pretty much a given that you will need to have medical supplies of some kind and even if it is supplied that is for special situations it may be a good point to have some kind of training with any of the various tools at your disposal. So, here are five items that could help you get through a medical emergency at home: Important: this is not medical advice, we are not doctors. https://plannedemergency.com/best-tape-for-preppers-in-emergencies/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/best-tape-for-preppers-in-emergencies/ Generally, it is good to have an item that can do enough to patch holes, affix something to something else, and even for unconventional uses such as creating a rope or waterproofing something. If you have ever seen duct tape in action it has been used for applications of survival and within the military for years. The best type of duct tape and its uses of it will be discussed in detail in this article. https://plannedemergency.com/essential-electronical-devices-for-emergencies-at-home/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/essential-electronical-devices-for-emergencies-at-home/ Consider this, we are approaching a time when more and more electronics are being used to make people’s lives more efficient. However, there are also pieces of tech that are just time-wasters disguised as cutting-edge technology. But, in this article, we will discuss pieces of tech and electronics that can go above and beyond for your needs in everyday life and a possible survival situation. 1. K-Tor Hand crank power generator This is a specific brand of a device that can use the simplest form of power generation by your movement. https://plannedemergency.com/what-is-shtf-and-when-has-shtf-happened/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/what-is-shtf-and-when-has-shtf-happened/ The principle of SHTF is and has been a long-standing agreement in the preparedness community. What is that, you might ask? A universal understanding that, at the very least, the world as we know it cannot continue forever. SHTF stands for S!!t Hits The Fan. What it is is the acknowledgment that supply chains, government, and many parts of structured society have an expiration date. The History and Values of SHTF Despite, its mildly humorous connotation, an SHTF scenario is not something to laugh about. https://plannedemergency.com/preppers-head-lamps/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/preppers-head-lamps/ A headlamp is one of the go-to tools in any survivalist’s or hiker’s camping gear. It’s good to have, even if you don’t plan on it. Even more so, when you do a lot of traveling and if you work in dark environments. Here are some reasons to have a headlamp with you in many situations: 1. Good for extreme weather A headlamp is a great piece of gear to have when in a less than the hospitable environment. https://plannedemergency.com/about/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://plannedemergency.com/about/ Welcome to my site about planning for emergencies. More coming soon. 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