Emergency Preparedness - Apartment Prepper

The Chinese Wuhan Virus: Lessons from the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918

February 3, 2020 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Pandemic

What to Do with Refrigerated Foods After a Power Outage

January 30, 2020 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Power Outage

Right before Christmas, some of my relatives lost electricity when the wind knocked out their neighborhood’s power lines. They spent a cold night at home and were worried they would

Can You Avoid the Coronavirus?

January 27, 2020 aptprepper Coronavirus Pandemic, Emergency Preparedness

We are all watching the developments regarding the new coronavirus from China. Every time I check, the statistics change, with more new infections and number of deaths. It has also been found in more countries since I last wrote about it. People are concerned about how you can potentially avoid catching it. So let’s discuss the question that is on everyone’s minds. Can you avoid the coronavirus?

Would You Eat Crickets?

January 23, 2020 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Survival Food

As I was paying for gas the other day, I noticed the items being sold near the check register included “chili-flavored crickets.” They looked like actual crickets covered in seasonings.

How Do You Prepare for the New Coronavirus?

January 21, 2020 aptprepper Coronavirus Pandemic, Emergency Preparedness, Pandemic

I’ve been hearing about the new coronavirus from Wuhan, China. Although the cases reported are mostly in China, it is worth keeping an eye on the developments.

How Do You Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

January 20, 2020 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Holidays

Today is Martin Luther King Day and our thoughts turn to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I wanted to focus on what Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?”

Four Easiest Ways to Purify Drinking Water

January 16, 2020 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Water, Water Filter, Water purification

Written by Travis Noonan Whether you’re a seasoned prepper or new to the scene, this is practically a law of the universe itself: You need a method for making clean

Money Mondays: Uses for Condiment Packets

January 13, 2020 aptprepper Avoiding Waste, Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A while back I saw a story about an Oregon man who got stranded with his car stuck in the snow for five

Lessons Learned After Getting Stuck in a Freeway Shut-down

January 9, 2020 aptprepper Car survival kit, Emergency Preparedness, Travel safety

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Just before New Year, we went on a road trip to visit family. After checking traffic and weather conditions, and finding no issues

Are One Year Old Frozen Tamales Still Edible?

January 6, 2020 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Many families have their own special tamale recipe that is traditionally made during the holidays. We usually make several dozen, split among family