Practical Prepping Blog

Rainwater Harvesting - Rules, Regulations, and Restrictions by state.

Rainwater Harvesting - Rules, Regulations, and Restrictions by state.

This is a composition of laws, regulations, and restrictions on citizens' ability to collect and store rainwater for gardening, irrigation, and consumption. A state by state guide.

Preparedness using a Weather Radio

Preparedness using a Weather Radio

Buy an NOAA radio and know how to tune to the "Weather Channel". Use radio to stay in the know and informed of emergencies and weather impacting your region. If not...

Offgrid Solar Setup - A simple primer on how to DIY

Offgrid Solar Setup - A simple primer on how to DIY

We'll keep this concise and skip right to the guide. Enjoy! Make sure you join our Blog Newsletter here. Obtain equipment and supplies to build a s...

Tactical Neighborhood Watch - Security and Self-sufficiency following a Life Altering Event (SHTF)

Tactical Neighborhood Watch - Security and Self-sufficiency following a Life Altering Event  (SHTF)

A Tactical Neighborhood Team (TNT) is an inner-circle of trusted neighbors who coordinate together to quickly respond to community threats and provide ongoing defensive measures following a LAE (widespread civil unrest, depleted LE, foreign invasion, societal collapse, etc).
Recruit potential members by foreign a baseline through first developing relationships through NWP/NERT (or friendly over the fence conversations). Approach the topic wi...

In Case of Emergency or ICE Card - a quick guide.

In Case of Emergency or ICE Card - a quick guide.

An ICE Card contains personal and medical information about yourself and can relay important information to others in an emergency. Here's a quick reference on where and why to carry one along with what information needs to be on it In-Case-of-Emergency.

Financial Prepping

Financial Prepping

Money and Prepping go hand in hand. Financial Prepping is a topic rarely discussed yet a challenge we all face daily. 

Personal economic hardship, the preparation for a Life Altering Event (EMP, hurricane, civil unrest), and banking disruptions, represent the three reasons why finances should be considered as part of your overall preparedness plan. 

Why plan now? 

1. Unexpected vehicle repairs
2. Sudden medical expenses
3. Collapse of banking system
4. Civil Unrest and National State of Emergency
5. Job loss, death in family, birth of child
6. Government or Private seizure/freezing of funds

When not to use your voicemail in a worst case scenario and when to text 911

When not to use your voicemail in a worst case scenario and when to text 911

There are better alternatives to obtaining aid than updating your voicemail greeting as a means to allow others to call you to find out where you are in an emergency and where you are located. Also texting 911 might save you in a hostage or domestic violence scenario.

Active Shooter - React to and Break Contact

Active Shooter - React to and Break Contact

Responding to an active threat (shooter) will vary based upon the attention of the threat, your readiness, and your carry status (whether or not you have a firearm and if it's open or concealed carried). In the event a threat is actively engaging targets, you must take action. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. There are endless scenarios and possible outcomes but in this "react to contact" drill we'll highlight the 4 best courses of action (COAs) for the below scenario. Keep in mind this is a generalized threat response and it can be applied to multiple scenarios.

 

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Divergent Urban Land Navigation and Water-Based Bugout Options

Divergent Urban Land Navigation and Water-Based Bugout Options

Divergent (outside-the-box) thinking can provide helpful insight when you're lost and traditional navigation assets are unavailable. While each city and state varies, these basic rules of thumb can help you gain orientation. Consider the direction a church or satellite face. Know why pedestrians travel in certain directions during specific times of the day. Here's why that's important.

Situation Awareness for Home Security and Counter Surveillance

Situation Awareness for Home Security and Counter Surveillance

Observe signs that reveal your house or neighborhood are under surveillance. Here are 6 cues that might mean you're a target.

SCAME - Analysis of Information Warfare Source Enemy

SCAME - Analysis of Information Warfare Source Enemy

Recognize disinformation and propaganda by determining the Source, message Content, Audience reached, Medium of dissemination, and the Effects on a Target Audience (TA). This 5 part analysis is known as the SCAME Technique.

Field Expedient Entry and Egress Keys - Access Tools

Field Expedient Entry and Egress Keys - Access Tools

When a Life Altering Event (LAE) occurs, unlikely resources will still be available in a city landscape but may require unique tools (keys) to access. These tools are readily available online now so don't wait for an LAE. Think ahead. Prepare now. Grab a few of these keys as you see relevant to your planning process.