Defense

Preppers place a strong emphasis on developing defense skills and training in defense tactics as part of their preparedness strategy. They recognize the importance of being able to protect themselves and their families in times of crisis or emergency. By honing skills such as self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, and weapon proficiency, preppers aim to enhance their ability to defend against potential threats and dangers that may arise.

Along with physical defense skills, preppers also focus on mental preparedness and situational awareness to effectively assess and respond to different scenarios. They undergo training in conflict resolution, risk assessment, and decision-making under pressure to cultivate a calm and strategic approach in challenging situations. By developing a keen sense of awareness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, preppers equip themselves with valuable tools for defense and survival.

Preppers often engage in community-building activities and mutual aid networks to strengthen their defense capabilities collectively. By forming alliances with like-minded individuals and sharing knowledge and resources, preppers enhance their overall security and resilience. Through collaboration, training exercises, and ongoing communication, they create a supportive environment where defense skills are continuously refined and reinforced, ensuring readiness for any potential threats that may arise.

Survival: Shelter

June 6, 2015
While you can survive a few nights out in the open during the warm summer months, it isn’t an option once the temperature begins to drop. Shelter generally means staying out of the elements, but it also includes the ability to stay warm and dry.
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Surviving A Flood

August 10, 2016
When flood conditions are present, you’ll want to rely on your evacuation plan to get you to a point of safety. While monitoring weather conditions, determine what triggering event will cause you to implement your plan. Will it be the issuing of a flood warning, or will you leave whenever a watch is announced?
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Wildfire Evacuation: Knowing When to Bug Out

August 11, 2022
Wildfires are either natural occurring disasters or man-made. It can appear suddenly, do irreparable damage, and last for hours, and in some cases, even days or weeks. This leaves people in its path with more than enough time to evacuate their homes. Knowing when to bug out, is the key.
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What COVID-19 has Taught Us About Survival

September 15, 2021
COVID-19, without a doubt, was the most life-altering event of recent times. Although it is not the first pandemic to target mankind, it is the first large-scale outbreak since the dawn of the 21st century. The last pandemic before COVID was the Spanish flu, which took place in the early 1900s.
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How to Protect Yourself Against an Active Shooter

May 17, 2021
Most normal people do not intentionally walk into a life-threatening situation like an active shooting scene. Scenarios like this are unpredictable and creep up on you with little to no warning. Hopefully, you never have to encounter this, but if you do, it is important to be armed with the proper knowledge.
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Firearm Safety

August 14, 2022
While owning a firearm could be incredibly useful for the safety of you and your family, access to such powerful weapons come with some responsibility. Guns are powerful weapons and whether loaded or not loaded, you are expected to handle it safely.
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The 411 on Carbon Monoxide

August 16, 2022
Carbon monoxide is a part of our everyday life; we regularly come in contact with it in both large and small quantities. However, it is imperative that we keep our interactions with carbon monoxide to a minimum. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas, and when this gas accumulates in your bloodstream, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning or even death.
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Survival Uses for Tarps

August 29, 2022
A tarp performs a multitude of functions. It primarily functions to protect from rain, sunlight, and other elements. Tarps can also become a fundamental part of your survival supplies, in which case it can be referred to as a survival tarp.
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Surviving a Hurricane

August 30, 2021
With these storms having the ability to bring on a deadly situation, it is silly not to take them seriously. As natives of Florida, the team members at Prepper Life are used to hurricane season and can often forget how unpredictable and dangerous they can be.
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Keeping your Boat Safe During a Hurricane

June 21, 2023
One of the most common and devastating natural disasters in the southern US is hurricanes. Living in Florida means being well-prepared for these powerful storms and addressing critical concerns for boat owners in hurricane-prone regions is vital.
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House Fire Prevention

April 11, 2016
House fire prevention begins with understanding the most common causes of house fires and taking precautions to avoid these situations.
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House Fire Preparedness

February 14, 2016
House Fires can spread quickly, and within minutes a home can be engulfed in flames. In the United States, approximately 2,500 people die annually in house fires, and another 12,600 are injured.
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Establishing an Emergency Meeting Spot

August 22, 2022
Emergency meeting spots are crucial to surviving a disaster, an unfortunate event, or simply getting lost in a crowded place. It is the spot or point that every member of your family can easily access and rally towards in the wake of unforeseen circumstances. However, establishing an emergency spot goes beyond merely naming a particular rendezvous point.
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Hiroshima & Nagasaki: The Effects of a Nuclear Bomb

February 10, 2023
World war II saw the catastrophic events that lead to the deployment of the first ever and second uses of a nuclear warhead.
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Surviving a Fall Through the Ice

January 31, 2023
As winter arrives, most families have plans to enjoy winter activities like ice fishing, ice hockey, ice skating, snowball fights, skiing, and more. As a prepper, the first thing one should consider is “What if I fall through the ice?
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Staying Safe While Traveling During Winter

January 4, 2023
Whether traveling in the summer, autumn, or winter; staying safe is an integral part of our everyday life and cannot be overemphasized. Safety is a must and should not be handled with a slack hand, especially when multi-ton vehicles are involved.
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