Emergency Preparedness - Apartment Prepper

Basic Survival Gear for Long Term Treks

October 13, 2016 aptprepper Bug Out Bag, Emergency Preparedness, Survival

By Jack Neely, The Tactical Guru. As a hiker, outdoorsman or a survivalist enthusiast, you’re basically as safe as your survival gear. The same way a fisherman cannot go fishing

Apartment Evacuation Checklist: 3 Things to Take

October 11, 2016 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com If you only had 30 minutes to evacuate your apartment, what would you take? Your computer? Your birth certificate? Your grandmother’s ring? Having

Are you Ready for a Hurricane?

October 6, 2016 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricane season, Survival Skills

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Hurricane season began June 1st, and lasts until November 30th, with the peak between August and October. As long time readers know, I

Natural DIY Remedies for Stings, Bites, Scratches, and Sunburns

September 28, 2016 aptprepper DIY, Emergency Preparedness

The crisp fall weather has not yet appeared where I live. It still feels like summer and we are still seeing stinging bugs such as wasps. I wrote about Apt

What if You Lose a Filling Just as SHTF?

September 23, 2016 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Family Preparedness, First Aid, First Aid supplies

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A few days ago I was enjoying a Butterfinger chocolate bar when I noticed one of my back molars felt really sharp and

Autumn Safety Tips for Renters and Other News

September 20, 2016 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A good Tuesday to everyone! The first day of the fall season starts this Thursday, Sept. 22. Fall seems to be

How to Explain Emergency Preparedness to Kids

September 16, 2016 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Emergency preparedness and kids, Family Preparedness, Survival Mindset

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Being prepared for emergencies involves the whole family, whether you are buying supplies and gear, or developing new skills. Young children quickly notice

Failures of Imagination by Michael McCaul – Book Review

September 9, 2016 aptprepper Book Review, Emergency Preparedness, Terrorist threat

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Fifteen years ago on 9/11/01, the world as we knew it, changed for our nation. Everyone can remember exactly where they were and

Lights Out! NW Houston Edition: Lessons for Non-Preppers!

September 8, 2016 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Power failure, Power Outage, Power Outage supplies

A few weeks ago, Northwest Houston experienced a large power outage. Thousands of homes lost power for several hours. While my area was not affected, I wondered how the residents

Are Governments Telling People to Prepare?

September 1, 2016 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Family Preparedness, Survival

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com There has been a lot of nervous discussion lately about governments telling people to prepare for possible emergencies by stockpiling food and water.