Preparedness Website Q&A Crossover – Question #3……
We continue the multi-part series of Questions and Answers involving several websites who each take one simple question…..and answer it. This Q&A will continue through Friday.
Seasoned Citizen Prepper Executive Editor Bev will be answering questions this week. The other participating sites are as follows:
Today’s Question: What’s the most important thing people can do to prepare themselves in today’s troubled economy?
I believe in prayer for guidance, then…
Think about all the possible things that could happen in the next 6 months in our economy–economic collapse, hyperinflation, deflation, everything just keeps bumping along…; without fear, create some mental strategies that could help you and your family cope; take a deep breath and realize that you have just overcome the greatest obstacle to preparedness–the overwhelming feeling of just not wanting to deal with it all!
Then set aside whatever food that you currently use on a regular basis, “store what you eat; eat what you store” in as great a quantity as you can afford and have room for–food prices will be going up and you can save so much money if you can buy what you need when it comes on sale!
Find some way that is right for you to feel safe! That may be more locks on your doors, or pepper spray, or a gun. Start being more aware of your surroundings and don’t be a victim!
It is becoming much more frequent for the grid to go down and millions are without electricity. Consider purchasing a few items that would help you cope if you are without electricity for 72 hrs., 1 week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks…
And make a Plan!
- Bev
Your Turn!
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Find a way to buy gold/silver bullion coins from someone not a scam artist.
2% buy 2% sell (spot price) and no sales tax would be nice.
Thanks Ed! Good idea!
Being aware of your surroundings is a very good suggestion. In today’s busy society, it is too easy for people to just stay in their own little world (and I include myself in that) and not pay attention to what’s going on around them. In fact, this happens on a global and personal level. I wonder if the people who feel it isn’t necessary to be prepared for ‘what if’ are as relaxed about their own personal safety.
where do you buy those water purify tablets from and more important wherre to buy those pills you can take if there has been a nuclear bomb ..and what site goes into surviving a nuclear attack..like to make one’s home safer from the fall out as best as you can..I am a 60 yr old woman with little help except maybe a daughter who is not knowledgeable in much of anything.
On the question about nuclear, the following is all from reThinksurvival.com:
Nuclear War Survival Skills [online book] – Free book by Cresson H Kearny. While the content hasn’t been updated in about twenty years, don’t let that turn you off. I would imagine the principles of nuclear war survival hasn’t changed much. Besides, the author provides plenty of interesting information regarding what you can do to survive a nuclear blast. The book also includes plans to build a few items that could prove life-saving if this ever happened. FYI, you can purchase an actual copy of the book if you like, otherwise, look to the sidebar on the left for chapter links.
KIU4.com (Nuke Prep) – Another very useful site about nuclear disaster preparations. Read the info they have available when you get time. I also found their FAQ at RadMeters4U.com very informative; you can also buy radiation detection equipment here as well. You might also be interested in this article regarding KIO3 vs KI as we as this brief article on what you need to know about potassium iodide or KI regarding what KI is intended for and what it is not. And here’s a resource on What to Do if Nuclear Disaster is Imminent! [PDF File].
11 Steps to Nuclear War Survival – Condensed information regarding the basics of nuclear survival. If you have time then you should still read the Nuclear War Survival Skills book above.
I love this site as a go to for practical information on almost any question I have! Subscribe if you haven’t already :)
On the pills… They are only intended for children or young adults. Anyone 40+ doesn’t need them–I ordered them and that is how I found out! :)
Thanks for the question!
Bev :)
Thank you ..I will read that book and soon,
Thank you for all you do to help others, may God bless you.
Maria
[...] Seasoned Citizen Prepper had several great suggestions regarding food, safety and electricity. [...]
You are very welcome Maria! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! We will TRY to answer :)
Also, when you read that book, please share with us what you feel are the most important points it made on nuclear survival.
Bev :)
Obviously “situational awareness” locally and upperward is paramount. “coins” of value worthwhile also but preparing what ever you can to barter with will be the top of the list to us. Skills, trade, basic supplies, will be of great value !