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How to Prepare for Emergencies While Living in a Dorm

August 4, 2015 aptprepper Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Survival

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com This year, we have a number of kids in our family who will be going to college in the fall. In a few

25 Must Have Survival Foods: Put Them In Your Pantry Now

July 21, 2015 aptprepper Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage

By Tess Pennington This article first appeared in ReadyNutrition.com One of my favorite phrases that I tell new preppers is that “your preps are your lifeline.” We must put

Worried You Haven’t Prepared Enough?

May 2, 2015 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Survival

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Lately there has been a lot of bad news from all over the world: large scale natural disasters, economic turmoil, terrorism fears, rioting

How to Get Your Teen to Appreciate Prepping

January 10, 2015 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Family Preparedness

I’ve talked to a few preppers who feel they are all alone in their efforts and are having a tough time getting their family involved. We’ve focused on partners not

10 Preparedness Steps for the New Year

December 31, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com As we look forward to 2015, we continue to improve on our preparedness skills and supplies: Here are 10 preparedness steps to take

Are You Prepared for a Cyber Attack?

December 19, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Financial Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Years ago, I watched the movie Live Free or Die Hard which dealt with the hero, John McClane (Bruce Willis) versus a team

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.

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.

10 Disaster Preparedness Tips for Couples

September 19, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness, Family Preparedness

Although we have a lot of discussions about family preparedness, we also have many Apartment Prepper readers who are couples with no kids. Here are 10 easy ideas to prepare for disasters when you are a couple.