By: Donna Miller, Host of Your Preparation Station on PRN
I’ll be having Alan Madison, the Executive Co-Producer return to my radio show in March. He bravely agreed to come back after the series has aired for a few times to hear from the prepper community. Thus WE will need to hear from YOU . So, what do you think?
So, BEFORE FEB 14 – Please go our new community Facebook Page – Your Preparation Station (you don’t have to be signed into FB to take the survey) and look for the survey. While you’re there – you may want to ‘LIKE’ the Community page so you can get the results of the surveys and find out when Alan returns to my radio show.
If you missed the radio show Alan agreed to do with me prior to the National Geographic’s Doomsday Preppers series began, you may like (and may not like) some of the answers Alan Madison gave us.
So listen and hear from the ‘horses mouth’ and find out things like:
- Why they did this show.
- What he (and the crew) think of Perppers.
- What do they want to accomplish.
- Is he ‘a prepper’ now.
- Most interesting prepper thus far.
- What surprised him most.
You can here it streaming online any time here:
Your Preparation Station – Doomsday Prepper Interview
He shared some surprising information and even admitted to now having a ‘Go Bag’ …after starting the show!
This survey is for the first two episodes that aired back to back on the National Geographic Channel on Feb 7, 2012. The survey will close on Feb 14th and we will continue to ask for feedback….so please share input soon…it won’t take long.
Popular Questions
What do you think of doomsday preppers and their focus on emergency readiness this week?
Doomsday preppers are people who prepare for major disruptions such as natural disasters, power outages, supply shortages, or civil emergencies. Their approach can be sensible when it centers on practical skills, stored water, food, first-aid supplies, and communication plans. Preparation becomes less useful when fear leads to extreme spending, isolation, or unsafe decisions.
What supplies should doomsday preppers consider first?
Doomsday preppers should begin with enough drinking water, shelf-stable food, prescription medicines, first-aid materials, flashlights, batteries, and reliable ways to receive emergency information. A manual can opener, sanitation supplies, warm clothing, and copies of important documents are also useful during an outage or evacuation. Store items where they are accessible, check expiration dates regularly, and tailor the kit to household medical and dietary needs.
How can someone explore the doomsday prepper mindset without becoming overwhelmed?
Start with a written emergency plan for common local risks, such as severe weather, wildfire, flooding, or extended power loss. Build supplies gradually, practice turning off utilities safely, learn basic first aid, and decide how family members will contact one another. Reviewing realistic scenarios with neighbors or relatives can make preparation more practical and less driven by sensational predictions.
Are doomsday preppers realistic about the dangers they anticipate?
Some doomsday preppers focus on credible risks and use preparedness to protect their households during short-term emergencies. Others may concentrate on unlikely collapse scenarios or make claims that are not supported by reliable evidence. A balanced approach compares information from emergency-management agencies and other trustworthy sources while preparing for disruptions that are both plausible and manageable.
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