This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I love summertime, a chance to kick back and take some time off. Kids are out of school for the summer and the pace has slowed down. The summer also signals a slowdown in preparedness – I know… even blog visits get a bit slower. People go out of town, go on vacation and relax, which is just fine. But summer also has its own share of dangers that are often overlooked in […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Enduring last years’ hurricane is still fresh in my mind but a new season is already upon us. Hurricane season starts this Friday (June 1 – November 30). As I write this, the first named storm of the 2018 season has already formed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting there is a possibility it will be an active season. Last year was certainly an active one. We still have people who lost everything during Hurricane […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Being prepared and becoming self-sufficient is not all about buying emergency supplies. Learning survival and self-sufficiency skills is a big aspect of the preparedness mindset. Learning a few practical skills will also help you save money by doing things yourself. Here are 8 skills you can learn on weekends: Plant a garden Even if you only have a small balcony, you can grow a few herbs. Sign up for free tickets for the […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com If you live in an apartment and want to prepare for a disaster, you may initially feel overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done, and the feeling worsens when you hear about what other people are doing and you haven’t even started yet. Don’t let all this worry get you down; the most important thing to do is to get started. Whether you live in a small apartment or a small home, […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I was checking out various news sites and learned about the latest crisis in Capetown in South Africa. The city is rapidly running out of the water, because of a prolonged drought brought about by El Nino conditions. Their water crisis has gotten so bad that officials are expecting to see supplies run about by April 12th if usage continues at the current rate. April 12 is being named as Day Zero, an […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Junk food is much maligned when it comes to nutrition – too much sugar, salt, high in calories and low in nutrients etc. But if you consume it in moderation, it can be both satisfying and comforting. I’ve seen emergency food lists that only include staples such as beans and rice, canned meats and vegetables. There is nothing wrong with these bare-bones lists, however, it can get boring very quickly. That’s why I […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I am always aware of the threat of fire, especially in an apartment complex. And you already know about the close call we had last week. With the recent wildfires in Northern California, fire danger is something we all must consider our emergency preparedness efforts. With this in mind, I thought it would be a good opportunity to review a Fire Escape Kit from Go-Time Gear. The Fire Escape Kit (pictured above) comes […]
I am always interested in reusing or repurposing common household items, especially in survival situations. Below is an interesting article on emergency uses for apartment and urban dwellers. 5 Bottle Uses in a Survival Scenario by Almo Gregor When you find yourself in a survival situation, it is vital that you use all of the resources at your disposal. One of the first actions I suggest is slowing down to assess the resources you have. This can be especially difficult […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Our local news announced that statistics for the number of flu cases has spiked this week. I’m not surprised. I’ve noticed a lot of co-workers coming to work while sick. The most common comment when asked about their condition is, “I’m so miserable, I don’t even know what I have.” How can you tell whether you have a cold or the flu? (I am not a doctor; so this is not medical […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com There have been several large disasters in recent memory – Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, the 2016 Louisiana floods, tornadoes, ice storms, where hundreds of people lose vital infrastructure, or are displaced. It take several weeks or months to recover. Even though a state of emergency is declared, sometimes even ahead of the event, people bemoan the fact that the government wasn’t around to provide much needed help. Well, the truth of the […]
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