What does it mean to ‘Be prepared’? Of course it used to be the Boy Scout Motto (maybe it still is, but I’m not a Boy Scout). Also, what is this new word “prepping”? Isn’t that what doctors do prior to surgery?
Well, both of these questions lead to the need of explaining exactly what preparation or prepping actually is. It is a little easier to breakdown the things that preparation, prepping or living the preparedness lifestyle actually include rather than saying what it is or isn’t because it looks different for every family.
Some things that it should NOT include though are: Fearful hording, panic or paranoia.
So with that out of the way, let’s look at the wide variety of things that prepping include. Below is a breakdown of areas, not in order of priority, or even all inclusive – but a basic, brief list of things that are often included in preparation:
~ Building a Long-Term Workable Pantry or Food storage. This includes skills and tools.
~ Learning Survival Skills, Techniques and Planning
~ Assuring a Drinking Water supply.
~ Learning and using Emergency Reaction skills and tools.
~ Planning for Terror, Pandemic or Natural Catastrophesto react in peace with a cool head.
~ Preparing for alternate Communications
~ Self-Sustaining lifestyles and skills such as gardening, storing harvest, skills and tools to feed from ones own efforts.
~ Obtaining an Alternate Power Source
~ The right to bear arms be it for hunting or protection.
The next few articles will go into each of these areas in more depth to explain what is involved in each area of preparation. Hope you will follow along and learn from very valuable information.
Until next time – enJOY the Journey!
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Popular Questions
What is preparation or prepping, and what does it involve?
Preparation, often called prepping, means taking practical steps before a possible need, challenge, or disruption occurs. It can include planning, gathering essential supplies, learning useful skills, and organizing important information. The goal is to respond more calmly and effectively instead of making rushed decisions.
What is the difference between everyday preparation and prepping?
Everyday preparation usually covers routine needs, such as planning meals, saving money, or keeping basic household items available. Prepping often extends that approach to unexpected events, including power outages, severe weather, illness, or supply shortages. The difference is mainly the level of planning and the range of situations being considered.
How can someone start preparation or prepping without overspending?
Start by identifying realistic risks in your area and the needs of everyone in your household. Build supplies gradually by adding items such as drinking water, shelf-stable food, medications, batteries, flashlights, and hygiene products when your budget allows. Use what you already own, track expiration dates, and avoid buying equipment you do not know how to use.
What should be included in a basic prepping plan?
A basic prepping plan should list emergency contacts, meeting places, evacuation routes, and important medical or household information. It should also identify essential supplies for several days, along with a way to receive alerts and communicate if normal services fail. Review the plan periodically and practice key steps so each person knows what to do.
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