Prepping 101

1. Prepping 101 So you want to be a prepper?

2. Over view The following presentation is intended to be thought provoking and encourage dialogue among other like minds. There is no single right way to become prepared for disaster as everyone as unique needs.

3. What should I do? The virtue of asking the question “What if” is profound. You have already put yourself far ahead of those who either refuse to do any basic disaster preparedness planning or who chose to put their heads in the proverbial sand. The survival of yourself and your family depend on what you do next.

4. Talking points • What should I be prepared for? • How can I do it? • What about the economy? • How do I find like minded people? • What are the risks? • How long should it take? • Do I have a plan? • Do I have special needs?

5. What hazard? • What are the specific hazards in your area? • How will they impact infrastructure? • How will you know?

6. A Blackout? • The biggest Blackout in U.S. history occurred on August 14, 2003, • leaving roughly 50 million people without power. Blackouts can happen anywhere, and to anyone, so being prepared is important.

7. Hazardous Material Hazardous materials in various forms can cause death, serious injury, long-lasting health effects and damage to buildings, homes and other property. Many products containing hazardous chemicals are used and stored in homes routinely. These products are also shipped daily on the nation's highways, railroads, waterways and pipelines. Chemical manufacturers are one source of hazardous materials, but there are many others, including service stations, hospitals and hazardous materials waste sites.

8. Nuclear • http://www.ready.gov/nuclear-power-plants • Go to a designated public shelter if you have been told to evacuate or you feel it is unsafe to remain in your home. Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345). • …………yeah right

9. Nuclear Detonation • Survival of a nuclear event is dependent upon the nature of the radiation release. If the release is from the detonation of a modern thermonuclear device, survival begins at the point of being sheltered from the initial blast which can cover 20 or more miles in radius depending on the yield of the device. At the moment of detonation Gama radiation is released which is where most of the devices energy is expended. The remaining radiation is transferred in to the material that was caught at ground zero and transferred into Alpha and Beta particles. The particles can enter into the body of humans and animals by inhalation or ingestion of the contaminated particles AKA fallout.

10. Nuclear - other • Nuclear power plants and dirty bombs can pose a significant threat by releasing radiation in to the atmosphere, water supply, and food chain. • It is wise to keep a supply of K4I (Potassium iodide) which will limit the amount of radiation the human thyroid can absorb. Thyroid cancer is one of the most common results of exposure to nuclear contamination. • Clean soap and water can go a long way in aiding in decontamination of people and equipment.

11. Bug in or Bug out • Shelter in place • Bugging out • Contingency • Grouping with others • Skills required

12. Events • Consider the possibilities of events that may be natural or mad made in occurrence. • Earthquake • Fire • Tsunamis and Floods • Meteor strike • Volcanic eruption • Biological outbreak • Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)

13. Events- Man-made • Civil unrest • Biological attack • Nuclear Attack or Event • Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) • Terrorist attack • Hostile forces • Chemical attack • Economic collapse

14. Events – Man made

15. Equipment and supplies • The first order of survival is maintaining your vitality. A superficial wound can become life threatening without the most basic treatment. • A comprehensive first aid or medical kit will ensure you can treat yourself and your team. • Knowing how to treat for traumatic injuries can prolong life until professional medical attention is available. • Shelter and food are critical to survival. A shelter can be any safe structure that offers protection from the weather and threats.

16. Equipment and shelter • Shelters can be tents that are part of your kit or they can be crafted in a safe location. • If you intend on building anything, then it is wise to have tools appropriate for such tasks. • Hand saws, Axes, Machetes, augers, hand drills, virtually anything that does not require electricity or fuel will become useful.

17. Medical First Aid This kit should be for cuts, scratches, burns, breaks and have any medicines needed for special needs such as Epipens for allergic reactions. Most doctors will write prescriptions over the usual dosages if you explain that you are stocking up for disaster preparedness. Having basic life saving skills will ensure you can respond as needed. Knowing CPR and how to asses a victim correctly is a great first step. Learn the basics of immobilizing broken bones, stopping bleeding, and treating for shock.

18. Medical • Life saving skills • An ability to treat for most traumas

19. Compound Fractures

20. Head and face

21. Bullet and Puncture Wound

22. Animal Bites

23. Insects and other

24. Kits • It is wise to organize your equipment in to kits. This makes inventory and rotation easy as well as transporting . • Cooking Kit • Medical Kit • Tool Kit • Sanitation Kit • Communication Kit • Food Kit • Fishing Kit • Fire stating Kit • Water Filtration Kit • Fun Kit • Weapons Kit • Clothing Kit

25. Tools Think about multi purpose tools. The tools should be robust and fit inside a kit. You do not need a full workshop in your kit to get the job done. The two items here offer the ability to dig holes, pull and drive nails, and cut through material. The next few pages will also provide an overview of items that will become life saving and useful.

26. Tools and Equipment From top left to right. A folding buck saw used for cutting trees. Hand drill Water filter Shortwave radio Wood Gas stove 550 Cord Tarp (low observable)

27. Food • Food storage • Food prepping • Improvising • Special diets • How much is enough? • Growing • Where do I keep it? • How often to rotate supply? • Home made MREs?

28. Water • We all know that you will not survive very long without a supply of fresh water. • Contaminated water can be purified and filtered for the most part. There are some instances where water treatment is outside of the average field craft. • Salt water can be desalinated by using a solar still which, simply causes the salt water to evaporate leaving the fresh water in a condensate.

29. Water • For the mobility conscious, water is very heavy – it weighs 1 US gallon of water weighs 8.5 pounds. Considering the consumption of human needs, packing water to a location requires some heavy lifting. • Working near a water source such as a river or lake offers a supply of water however, water should always be treated as contaminated and filtered.

30. Weapons • Fire arms • Rifles • Handguns • Shotguns • Other Blades Knives Axes Swords Other

31. Communications • In order to remain informed in an emergency, you must have some means to receive (at a minimum) information. Do not count on phone lines, internet, Wi-Fi, or cellular systems to be intact or reliable. Even GPS systems can be nocked offline from a CME or direct attack. • Two way radios • HAM radio (shortwave). • Satellite • Other signals

32. Shortwave • PRC 320 • Radios such as this are surplus and have a broad range to function. This particular mode is UK military. This radio is manportable and has the ability to communicate over hundereds on miles. They are hardened for harsh field environments .

33. Navigation • You do not need to be able to circumnavigate the globe . You should have detailed maps of any areas you consider your AO (area of operation). Learn how to use a compass and adjust for magnetic variations in your area. • Detailed maps are available free of charge or you can purchase them. • Google Earth is a good resource for satellite imagery of areas you may chose to reconnoiter .

34. Lensatic compass

35. Energy • In an event that has long lasting effects, fuel can become a short supply and electricity may be interrupted or unreliable. For many, developing a substantial reserve of petroleum fuel can be cost prohibitive. • Alternative means of fuel should be explored such as solar power, wood-gas, and hydrogen derived from electrolysis of water. • Water (H2O) is composed of two highly volatile gasses: Hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O)

36. Economic collapse • During an economic collapse, inflation and devaluation of the American dollar can drive most basic items out of reach from the average person's purchasing power. • Bartering and alternative currencies should be explored. These concepts become more realized and practical when applied within a community that accepts them.

37. Survival Evasion Resistance Escape • This is an advanced topic and beyond the intended scope of the introduction. It is placed here as a talking point for further discussion.

38. Teams and Groups • There is no doubt that survival and longgevity and quality of life will be enhanced when working in groups and teams. • Like minded people working towards a common goal can accomplish almost anything. • It is recommended that you asses your teams skills and task them according to their abilities. • There should be regular contact with your group and routine training should be conducted according to a training plan.

39. What else? • The author of this presentation is not a fan of big government however, http://www.ready.gov/ is a great resource of information . Do not count on the government to save you in a crisis. There are many threats that have not been included by FEMA and Homeland Security . These omissions are not because the threats do not exist.