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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, 3 Useful Pieces of Survival Gear for Beginners 3 years, 7 months ago
Many beginners in the Prepper community get caught up in the collection of gear and supplies, not bothering to learn how to use the items they are purchasing. Even if you have read multiple books on the […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, 5 Tips & Tricks When Using a Compass 3 years, 7 months ago
This week, Corporals Corner gave us a short and to-the-point video on how to use your compass. Although he has created full-length tutorials on the subject in the past, this video gives you only the basics so […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, Should You Buy a Freeze Dryer to Preserve Your Own Food? 3 years, 8 months ago
When it comes to preserving your food, there are a variety of options that can extend the life of your harvest or bulk purchases. It is widely accepted that freeze drying is the preferred method above dehydration […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, Top 10 Things You Can Do to Increase Your Home's Security Today 3 years, 8 months ago
With everything that’s happened and continuing to happen in the world and around the country, home security is probably in the front of your mind. Especially for those who have significant preparations to p […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, FPA Weekly Community News | August 30 3 years, 8 months ago
How is your home security looking these days? As we continue to witness senseless acts of violence across the country, even in small towns and more rural areas, fortifying your home should be a top priority for […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, Bug In/Out With Your Pets 3 years, 8 months ago
Your furry friends can become important family members. And while most people cannot imagine leaving their pets behind in an emergency situation, they are often forced to do so when they are being airlifted […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, The 11 Layers of Home Defense 3 years, 8 months ago
More than ever, home security should be a top priority in your budget and your efforts. Whether you fear civil unrest, criminals taking your preparations, or physical assault of your family, you need to […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, Bug In or Bug Out? 3 years, 8 months ago
When to Stay Put and When to Hit the Road
As chaos continues to descend upon us, and a true SHTF situation seems inevitable, you will find yourself preparing for multiple scenarios: one in which you batten down […] -
Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, FPA Weekly Community News | August 23 3 years, 8 months ago
When you consider all of the emergency situations that you could be presented with, many of them come with the possibility of being without power. While you may shrug this off because you’re fine living without a […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, Generators 101 3 years, 8 months ago
You may consider yourself ready to be without power, but have you considered how your family will do? Are you ready to be without power for an extended period of time, and at any time of year? Do you know w […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, Fire Starting in the Rain & Wet Weather 3 years, 8 months ago
When it comes to survival, our bodies are designed to abide by the Rule of 3: we can survive 3 hours in extreme conditions, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. Of course those times would have to be […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, How to Design a Get Home Bag 3 years, 8 months ago
You may be all stocked up at home, with a Bug Out Bag for each family member ready to go and an emergency plan that you’ve practiced, and you still may not be ready when disaster strikes. If you commute to work o […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, 9 Forms of Entertainment For When SHTF 3 years, 8 months ago
As times have changed, so have the requirements to keep our attention spans. A great movie 80 years ago could be filmed in black and white with no special effects; now, everything is bigger and better, with CGI […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, Preserving & Storing Fuel 3 years, 8 months ago
In addition to all of your other preparations, storing fuel for future use should top your list in terms of priority. When SHTF, you have to plan for being able to cook your food, stay warm, and power your vehicle […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, How to Rotate Your Stockpile 3 years, 8 months ago
Once you’ve started to accumulate a healthy food supply, it’s easy to get disorganized. Especially if you are working with minimal space, you may find yourself storing your stockpile in a variety of locations whe […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, FPA Weekly Community News | August 16 3 years, 8 months ago
As we prepare for a second wave of Covid-19 at the same time as hurricane season ramps up along the East coast, now is the time to check your supplies. With the possibility of a second shutdown/quarantine or […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, How to Turn Your Apartment into a Micro-Farm 3 years, 8 months ago
Space is proving to be a challenge as Americans try to prepare for the worst. As the Covid-19 pandemic proved, our food supply is vulnerable and we need creative solutions to be self-sufficient. But for […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, How to Create a Survival Kit for Your Home 3 years, 8 months ago
We talk a lot about gathering supplies and tools that will come in handy if you have to become totally self-reliant, and/or are trapped in your home due to a natural or man-made disaster. But when it comes […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, 13 Best Foods to Stock Up On 3 years, 8 months ago
As you stock your Prepper’s pantry, you’ll want to strike a balance between foods with long shelf lives, and foods that represent a balanced diet. Since you’ll have to rotate your stock on healthier items with […]
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Amy Blatterfein wrote a new post, How to Conduct a Drill 3 years, 8 months ago
It is all well and good to stock food and tools, read books on gardening and bushcraft, and pack your Bug Out Bag with the essentials. In fact, these steps alone will put you ahead of the average American in being […]
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