May 06
The Georgia Preppers Network now has it’s own brand new forum. Join Here: www.Georgia.PreppersNetwork.com/forum *Note: If you are already a member of the APN, you will still need to register a new login username and password to access the forum.
You can still reach the old Georgia/APN sub-forum here
Apr 11
I came across the prepping lifestyle while flipping through the television channels. I found the show “Doomsday Preppers” on the NatGeo channel and realized I needed to make some big changes in my life.
But starting out as a new prepper, I found that it can be over-whelming. There are so many different ideas and sources that you can get information. It can take a lot of research to find out what will work for you and your family.
I also found out that Prepping can be expensive (can be). I’ve stopped eating out so much, and spending money on things that I don’t really need. Now I put money back, look for sales, and also use coupons.
One idea, I actually got from my church. We have around 3000 members and years ago, we used to have a program that we called the “Dollar a Week Fund”. Basically, every member would give an extra dollar each week and that money was put into a church fund. One dollar isn’t a lot of money by itself, but
Apr 09
By Torey
I came across this article a few months ago, and tried to get our local newspaper to reprint the article (to no avail). I live 4 miles from Plant Yates, which also happens to sit on the Coweta County side of the Chattahoochee River.
The article details that Newnan’s Plant Yates has been added to 140 sites across the U.S, where Coal Ash from the Power Plants have contaminated the ground drinking water. The contamination is above the primary Safe Drinking Water Act maximum limits.
The article contends that Coal Ash is a byproduct of producing electricity. Coal Ash “contains arsenic, selenium, lead, cadmium and mercury”.
Clearly I’m concerned as a regular citizen, but even more so now, that I’ve taken up the prepping lifestyle.
Mar 26
Map of all American Preppers Network and Partner meetup groups.
Scroll past the map for a listing.
Marietta http://www.meetup.com/Marietta-Preppers-Networking-Group
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Jan 13
by CCCooper
Many people believe that “SURVIVALIST” are a bunch of paranoid, anti-govt, gun crazy, loons. Nothing can be further from the truth. Many people who are PREPPERS, get the survivalist label because of an ignorant and uninformed public that has no real clue of what a prudent man should do or how a prudent man should act. For much of the lifespan of America, a man was considered a thrifty sort that put by a sufficient amount of food and supplies to carry his family thru hard times that MIGHT appear next week …or next year.
As a PREPPER, one constantly has to think of the WHAT IFs and decide if he MUST prepare, would like to prepare, or plan to prepare at a later date. The basics that the 3 B’s try to cover are definite necessities, just the amounts and volume may differ.
You can’t maintain a focus on one area of your life and hope that the rest will somehow fall into place. You must balance the 3 Bs and strive for proficiency and sufficiency in each area. That means budgeting for storage foods, medical & first aid supplies, and your method and means of protecting the first 2 Bs- ie; Guns/Ammo/Security Details, etc.
At this point, once the NEED has become apparent, you must start down the road with a plan. Plan for the immediate and plan for the WTH contingencies. Basics will come first. Food/Water/1st Aid kit/Firearm. That is as easy as it will get as the 3 Bs can be expanded exponentially. The first 72hrs will lead you to a 5 day plan, a 2 week plan, a 30 day plan, then into the future as far as you can imagine.
Start with the agreement on NEED then prioritize your needs acordingly.
Jan 11
by marshwillow
Even in disaster situations neatness counts.Disease can and will spread when sanitary conditions change.
Changing of clothes as often as possible. It will be more sanitary and a mental lift for a stressful time.
Children thrive in dirt but not filth.
Get yourself in the habit of cleaning up as soon as you awake-wash up! Make up your bed and clean your sleeping area. Pest can and will invade. Keep soaps,these are relatively inexpensive. Clean and repair clothing. Wash hands often. Keep a pail of water and encourage children to wash entering and leaving the buggout location or home.
Be wary of people staying and sharing your living space. Look for unhealthy hygiene. Encourage adults to take responsibility for themselves and their living area. It effects them and you.
You will find that everyone’s idea of clean is different. Take time to check each other for the dreaded lice and bedbugs. Ticks,fleas,flies and other crawlies will make your life miserable.
Your children are so suseptable to getting these crawlies, so please store some lice remover and other items to rid yourself of pests.
Don’t forget about the dog,cat or whatever pets you have. They need to be kept pest free and reasonably clean. Remember there will be no vets. All in all cleanliness is essential.
Jan 09
by TNTCrazyLady
There are so many things that people are worried about from natural to human caused crises – From Air Quality and Invasive Species, Diseases and Privacy to UV Indexes and Boarder Alerts.
Plus I like “quick references”, so graphics and maps are my top choice.
As a result I have accumulated some links that I would like share. These two links will take you to online resources for keeping abreast of just about anything that may concern you. You can read them online, download them in PDF format or just print them off for your own hardcopy.
The ‘Top 4’ update regularly and are a great way to keep on top of all kinds of Natural and Man-made Crises. They have live alerts, that can be emailed and or sent to your cell phone:
http://nmurbanhomesteader.blogspot.com/2011/08/4-great-sites-to-help-keep-you-informed.html
Threat Matrix (global) Open Source Intelligence Dashboard Control / Fast Jump Menu Maps – Maps, Graphs, Charts, Predictions, Lists of Recent Incidents, and other items are all updated automatically as new data is added to our databases from which it draws.
The Disaster Center Follow for links to: NOAA — Warnings – Advisories; Current Warning; NWS Active/Special Warnings;Surface Analysis Loop; Graphical Forecasts; National Forecast; National Radar; National Satellite; Satellite Environment Plot; Real Time Water Data; NWS Offices and Centers
Nature’s Fury – Real Time Activity/Alerts for Preparedness and research
Earth Observatory NASA – For Risks on: Aerosol Optical Depth; Chlorophyll; Cloud Fraction; Land Surface Temperature; Net Radiation; Sea Surface Temperature; Snow Cover; Total Rainfall; Vegetation, etc.
This one has the links to various potential crises, including the Top 4: http://www.scribd.com/doc/62202540/US-Hazard-Risk-Map-Links-August-2011
TNT
I share Preparedness, Homesteading, Self-reliance knowledge & doc’s at: http://NMUrbanHomesteader.blogspot.com/ & http://www.scribd.com/TNTCrazyLady
All links in these two documents were validated as of August 2011.
“If it is to be, it is up to me.”
William H. Johnsen
Depression-era realist/impressionist painter
Mar 19
Natural water around Georgia
By: Dizastrous
Rather than go into a long, drawn out story about why I decided to search for locations in Georgia that had natural springs – I will just share what I have found. Perhaps others know of some better sites and can share on here. Just good information for folks to know about where water may be found if needed. Granted, these are not secret locations by any means – but they may also not be widely publiscized either…Just something to print off for your binders at home.
Please add more links/locations if you know of them. Thanks!!
http://www.swimmingholes.org/ga.html
- General information and fairly up to date
http://www.findaspring.com/category/usa/georgia/
- not very robust, but more locations
http://www.hotspringsenthusiast.com/GA.asp
- GA hot springs
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercyclesprings.html
- USGS education on springs
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Mar 14
Are you paying attention?
By: genxdawg
I hope everyone is paying attention to what is going on in Japan in the aftermath of the devastating 8.9 earthquake and tsunami on Friday. The images and stories coming out of Japan are shocking and heartbreaking. CNN has done a very good job of covering the events and has really attempted to bring the viewer first person accounts of events and has gotten reporters in the areas impacted that are giving up to the minute details of how this tragedy is unfolding.
I tell you all of this to share with you what I’ve noticed. Everything that we think of when we think of preparedness is happening right now in Japan. Every situation that you may have considered that has motivated you to get ready for when a disaster strikes is playing out in front of our eyes right now.
No electricity. No drinking water. No communications. No sanitation. Food shortages. Shortage of medical supplies. No gasoline. No public transportation. Being stranded away from home with miles of destruction between you and your destination. All of the local stores are empty or destroyed. Mass movements of people away from the devastated and impacted areas.
If that isn’t enough to get your attention, this thought ought to drive the point home to you. Japan is a preparedness culture that spends BILLIONS of dollars annually on infrastructure and disaster response in which the population has a very strong help yourself/help thy neighbor spirit and a real sense of social harmony. Still, this country and its people find themselves crippled by this natural disaster.
I would like to mention that I have been overwhelmingly impressed by how the Japanese people have responded to these events. There have been no instances of civil unrest, looting or increased violence or crime reported in the days since the disaster. This speaks to the honor and community of the Japanese people. They understand that actions like those benefit no one in such desperate times.
Unfortunately, our country does not share these preparedness qualities with Japan. For years, the United States just has not made preparedness and strength of infrastructure a priority. Because of this, America is at even greater risk if/when a major calamity strikes.
Simply because you are reading this message, you should count yourself fortunate that you are among the 10 percent (I’m being generous) of the US population that is aware that bad things can and do happen from time to time and because of that fact have chosen to begin to take steps towards readiness for you and your families. I am glad you are here. You are already a step ahead.
The situation in Japan is awful and we all wish everyone over there only the very best as they try to recover from this devastating event. I only urge you to not let their peril and strife pass without you using it to help you gain some understanding of the struggles that can become very real all too quickly.
Take care out there.
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Mar 07
The American Preppers Network is conducting a network-wide roll call. Whether you are a member or not please check in and let us know what you are doing to prepare.
This is a good opportunity to network with other preppers near you.
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