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Can Food Shortages Happen Here?

January 14, 2015 aptprepper Avoiding Waste, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve been seeing news articles about the food shortages happening in Venezuela: people standing in line for hours just to get their

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

Cheap Food Storage Items this Thankgiving Week

November 25, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage, Saving money

When I went grocery shopping today I noticed a lot of sales for items that can be used for food storage. I always encourage anyone starting their food storage plan to set aside a small amount, say $5.00 and pick up a few things every week. You can easily supplement your emergency food supplies by picking up a few extra cans or boxes.

20 Tips on Staying Safe During the Holiday Season

November 19, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and the Christmas season will soon be in full swing. Theft and other crimes seem to

How to Keep Your Apartment Warm

November 12, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Heating Tips

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com This week, a cold front, AKA polar vortex is coming to town. Indeed, it was much colder getting out of work this afternoon

What if Your Apartment has Ebola?

October 25, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Health Risks

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com There are still a lot of worries about the Ebola virus right now, with the latest one being the doctor in NYC who

Reader question: How Do you Protect your Emergency Supplies from Pests?

October 22, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage, Pest Control, Sanitation

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I get a lot of emails on Apartment Prepper, and I always respond to readers’ questions. Here is an excerpt from a recent

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.

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.