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What if Your Apartment has Ebola?

October 25, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Health Risks

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com There are still a lot of worries about the Ebola virus right now, with the latest one being the doctor in NYC who

Book Feature: Liberators and Interview with James Wesley Rawles

October 24, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Prepper fiction, Survival Fiction

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Today we are featuring James Wesley Rawles’s latest book, Liberators. As you know Mr. Rawles is the author of several books, and is the

Reader question: How Do you Protect your Emergency Supplies from Pests?

October 22, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage, Pest Control, Sanitation

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I get a lot of emails on Apartment Prepper, and I always respond to readers’ questions. Here is an excerpt from a recent

Review of LUCI Solar Lantern

October 17, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Lighting, Emergency Preparedness, Gear Review, Reviews

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Having very little space, I am always interested in checking out products that are lightweight, space saving, and energy efficient. I wanted to

Treats and Snacks in Your Food Storage

October 15, 2014 aptprepper Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage

In the movie Zombieland, one of the goals of Woody Harrelson’s character had was to find a store that had Twinkies. He was obsessed with getting a hold of a Twinkie stash he wouldn’t let anything, including a bunch of zombies get in his way. It might have been just some product placement but they still had a valid point – a disaster does not make you stop craving for treats.

Eight Deadly Survival Myths About Water

October 11, 2014 aptprepper Beginner prepping, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness

Here are eight of those dangerous urban survival myths that you would be wise to unlearn.

Review of Survivor Jane’s Guide To Emergency/Survival Hygiene

October 9, 2014 aptprepper Book Review, Reviews

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Hygiene is a big concern in a survival situation, as it must be maintained in order to stay healthy and keep up morale.

Step into Herb Gardening

October 4, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Balcony Garden, DIY, Emergency Preparedness, Self-Sufficiency

I have planted herbs in both a garden plot and in containers. For the most part, I prefer planting herbs in containers. This way I can bring them in easily, if the weather warrants it. Some of my herbs have successfully overwintered because I can keep them in a protected porch area.

The #1 Rule to Avoid Being a Victim of Sliders

October 2, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security, Survival, Urban living

This morning our local news reported that several women all over town have been victimized by the latest crime wave, called “sliders.” I mentioned this a while back as a local crime, but the incidence of these crimes have become more widespread. It is happening in cities all over the country.

National Preparedness Month: Put Your Preps to the Test with 24 Hours Unplugged

September 25, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness

A grid down scenario doesn’t have to be a massive EMP that detonates over the middle of the country, throwing us back to the 1800s. It can be as simple (and likely) as a winter storm, a hurricane, or a computer issue at your local power station. While this is a fairly common occurrence, many people still seem taken completely by surprise when it happens. Without back-up heat, cooking methods, and lighting, the unprepared family could be in for a very unpleasant time until the lights come back on. Every family should be prepared for a minimum of two weeks without power. Nearly 2000 families were still without power 94 days after Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast.
Here’s why you should test your preps.