Emergency Preparedness Archives

How will the Newest Tariffs Affect You?

As the trade war between the U.S. and China continues, both sides have issued tariffs on goods. Whenever I listen to the news, I always look at the bottom line on how things will affect me personally. These tariffs have been going on for months. Back in May, it was reported that tariffs imposed then affected prices on clothing, furniture and electronics. What products are impacted? According to Fox Business, The latest round will cause an increase in prices to […]

SunLight Portable Solar Light (Part 2 of BioLite Solar review)

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 A few days ago, I unpacked the BioLite’s Prep Kit – Apartment Edition. In Part 1 of the series, I reviewed the Solar Home 360 which includes the solar panel, Control Box, 2 Hanging Lights, 1 Security […]

Looting and Pillaging after a Disaster

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 As the death toll from Hurricane Dorian continues to rise in the Bahamas, the residents are suffering from widespread chaos. Looting and Pillaging Reports indicate that people are starting to panic as they have no food or […]

Higher Food Prices Coming Due to Flooding

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 I thought I’d just share this quick post with you so you can be better prepared for higher prices soon to come. As our attention is riveted by news about Hurricane Dorian affecting the Northeast, what we’re […]

Emergency Solar Power for Small Spaces

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 I have been interested in having solar power for my apartment since I started writing Apartment Prepper in 2010. Back then, my searches for a solar power unit for an apartment yielded very little results, and the […]

Possible Food and Fuel Shortages Predicted in the UK

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 Just a quick post today to share I came across an article that UK residents are facing a possible threat of food, fuel and medicine shortages near the end of October should they leave the European Union […]

Are You Financially Prepared for a Disaster?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 September is National Preparedness Month and now is a good time is assess if you are financially ready for a disaster. Here are some things to consider before anything happens How does your job deal with disaster? […]

Last Minute Preps as Hurricane Dorian Approaches Florida

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 I’ve been watching reports about Hurricane Dorian that has been moving across the Atlantic and is now expected to hit Florida sometime during the Labor Day Weekend. As of this writing, it is expected to gather strength […]

Digital Prepping: How to Protect Your Family’s Data Online

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Written by: Kayla Matthews Families are online more often than ever. Even when you’re together, your loved ones may be online chatting with friends, checking social media or browsing the internet. When they’re always connected, keeping their data safe is that much harder. To protect your family when everyone is online, you’ll need to know how to safeguard them from digital threats like hacking, phishing, and identity theft. Here are six ways to keep your family’s data safe online. 1. […]

Should You Stop Preparing for Emergencies if You Feel Secure?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’d love it if you can help support Apartment Prepper on Patreon to help keep this site free. But it’s all up to you, I’ll still post articles as normal whether you do or not 🙂 I came across this article that indicates less people are prepping because they feel confident about the President. See Doomsday preppers are thinning out across the US, and it may be because President Trump quiets their fears. […]