Emergency preparedness - Apartment Prepper

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

Substitutes for Toilet Paper

November 4, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, hygiene in a disaster, Survival, Survival Gear

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I recently posted about being off-grid for 48 hours, and using a lot of baby wipes due to the lack of water during

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

Review of Survivor Jane’s Guide To Emergency/Survival Hygiene

October 9, 2014 aptprepper Book Review, Reviews

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Hygiene is a big concern in a survival situation, as it must be maintained in order to stay healthy and keep up morale.

The #1 Rule to Avoid Being a Victim of Sliders

October 2, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security, Survival, Urban living

This morning our local news reported that several women all over town have been victimized by the latest crime wave, called “sliders.” I mentioned this a while back as a local crime, but the incidence of these crimes have become more widespread. It is happening in cities all over the country.

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.

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