When you hear “Prepper,” most people immediately think of a crazy old kook trying to convince everyone that the world end is coming. The term “Prepper” has a negative stigma attached to it; however, it seems like common sense to me, and even comes natural. You never think you need it, until you do.
Disasters happen all the time, all over the world. Just imagine, your electricity is out, your phone isn’t working and everything is just dead silent. At first you’re more confused than anything but then you take a look outside and you see people walking around with their cell phones held high in the sky like that’s going to help their signal strength. Then the thought slowly creeps in that things might be happening or at least that something is terribly wrong. What would be the first thing you would do?
I’d like to start by going over some scenarios that literally happen all the time. Like it or not, disasters happen, and they do not discriminate. It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you live, what you drive or how much money you have. Disasters can strike suddenly and give little to no warning. Money and possessions could become worthless… unless you were prepared and have functional possessions.
Do you think the people that have lost their lives, homes, or loved ones in an earthquake, tornado, or fire knew it would happen? If they did, maybe they would have prepared a little more, or done a few drills with their families. Something that sounds so simple can truly be the difference between life and death. Maybe disaster struck while the family members were in different locations. Does your family have a plan with a meeting spot and a way to get there? The problem is, you don’t know until it is too late most of the time and by then, the surge of people trying to accumulate the same product creates a supply and demand imbalance. It doesn’t have to be an end of the world scenario or an apocalypse. We see on the news all the time people lose their homes and belongings due to a multitude of things. The fact that a lot of people think it’s ridiculous to prepare for the worst just blows my mind. Don’t you remember in grade school having an earthquake kit and doing drills regularly?
One thing I have to make very clear: Please, please for the love of all that’s Holy, DO NOT think for one second you can just rely on your neighbor if anything ever happens. You know who I’m talking about, that crazy guy next door that some people might’ve made fun of for being one of those crazy “prepper” people. Their preparation was not intended for you, they do not have extras to share, and it could be dangerous to go running to them for help for many reasons. For instance that “crazy” guy might also be very protective of his preps, and is willing to protect them at all cost. Those are his survival necessities, believe it or not, therefore it is life or death. It’s not his fault you weren’t prepared. I actually have a few family members who mocked me for years and then said, “I’ll just go to your house if anything ever happens.” I’m sorry but I have my own wife and kids to worry about and it is not my fault you didn’t prepare, especially after many conversations where I tried to help you prepare your family. It might sound a bit crass, but if I let you and your family use our supply and preps and eat our food, then that means less for our family. Think of your preps as an insurance policy. I’m sure most of you have car insurance, home insurance, life insurance. Well this is SHTF insurance. Makes sense right? It’s easy not to prepare for the “what ifs” in life.
Disaster preparedness is no longer a mentality reserved for the sub-culture survivalist. This awareness is quickly becoming a mainstream phenomenon as people from all walks of life begin to embrace the reality of the following statement: It’s not if a disaster will strike, but when?
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