Written by John Lewis When a disaster strikes, it really depends on how mentally and physically prepared we are so that we can keep ourselves safe. Since every second in a SHTF situation counts, the first thing you do is extremely critical because your life is at risk. And the funniest thing is that many of us aren’t doing the right thing. Well, maybe we are nervous. Anyway, below are a few myths of what you should do first when […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com There is a lot of concern about the Zika virus in Texas, since the first Zika virus death occurred. A few days ago I got an email from my employer about Zika prevention and it included a flyer from a supplier selling Zika prevention kits. I thought the pre-made kits were on the pricey side so I decided to write about assembling your own. What items should be in a Zika prevention kit? […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Apt Prepper son spotted this piece of news this morning via Reddit and The Washington Post: Russian authorities evacuated a remote area in Siberia after anthrax killed 1500 reindeer and sickened around 40 people. Possibly more people, mostly exposed to the bacteria. They have sent biological warfare troops and quarantined the area. What is anthrax? Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. According to the CDC, the type […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I am a huge Star Trek fan and did not miss my chance to see Star Trek Beyond on its opening weekend. We already know that a lot of new developments we use now were inspired by Star Trek, but watching the movie got me thinking about survival. After all, getting through seemingly impossible situations happens a lot in both the TV series and the movies, so there had to be some tips […]
Many people prepare for emergencies at home, but decide to forgo prepping while on vacation. After all, being on vacation means being carefree, and no one really wants to think about disasters while on vacation. Should you pack emergency gear while on vacation? The inescapable fact is, you shouldn’t leave home without at least a minimum amount of emergency supplies. Pack items you already own to minimize on cost. Of course, your emergency kit would have to be portable, inconspicuous […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com When making a list of disasters to prepare for, few people would include extreme heat as a potential emergency. As I write this, it is 83 degrees outside. Combined with the humidity, it feels like it’s still in the 90s, at 9:00 pm. There is no relief even in the evening hours. It is only June, with the hotter months yet to come in Texas. Many areas in the country are sweltering as […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A friend of ours took his family on a camping trip for some summer fun. They were enjoying the outdoors, taking hikes when he suddenly had to cut his trip short – he ended up in the hospital. As he was hiking, he brushed against a bush that was infested with hundreds of ticks that embedded themselves all over him. Apparently, it was so bad the family could not get the ticks […]
This post was originally published in Surviving Prepper Written by Marc When the SHTF and there is no electricity or fuel, hand tools and the knowledge of how to use them, will be incredibly important. When you escape to the woods the almighty axe is the go-to tool. Axes can be used to fell a tree, build a shelter, chop firewood, and even defend yourself if needed. There are many different types of axes. Some have very specific purposes, while […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com The U.S. State Department has just issued a worldwide travel warning, due to increased terrorist threats. This comes as we approach the busiest travel season with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up. For the past couple of weeks, many people have been worried about the increased terror threat since the Nov. 13th attack in Paris, and the Mali hotel attack. Terrorists by their very nature, tend to strike where many people congregate, typically cities, […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com There is a lot of advise about preparing for disasters that may not be helpful to city folks, especially an apartment dweller, if taken at face value. To make them work, you’d have to rethink the advice and modify it for your needs. 1. Bury a cache of emergency items in a secret location This is bad idea, possibly even dangerous within an urban area. You never know when there are hidden pipes […]
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