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preparedness
Preparedness refers to a very concrete research based set of actions that are taken as precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters. These actions can include both physical preparations (such as emergency supplies depots, adapting buildings to survive earthquakes and so on) and trainings for emergency action. Preparedness is an important quality in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes. There are different types of preparedness, such as public health preparedness and local emergency preparedness or snow preparedness (i.e.: Snow Preparedness Teams - SPT), but probably the most developed type is "Disaster Preparedness", defined by the UN as involving "forecasting and taking precautionary measures prior to an imminent threat when advance warnings are possible". This includes not only natural disasters, but all kinds of severe damage caused in a relatively short period, including warfare. Preparedness is a major phase of emergency management, and is particularly valued in areas of competition such as sport and military science.
Methods of preparation include research, estimation, planning, resourcing, education, practicing and rehearsing.
I remember the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, and being tested.
But
For a SHTF situation, being, at least minimally, physically able, seems to me, to be a requirement for survival. If someone tries to sucker=punch you with some ramen cup, would you be able to survive?
Facing...
The Mrs (@TeacherSmurf) received an emailed newsletter from our Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson, today. It concerned preparedness. I thought I would pass it along in the event it is of interest: Preparing For Disaster—Emergency Preparation and Management
Over the decades I've stumbled into bits of my previous treasures & various gear, tucked away carefully which may have been ignored for some time between rediscovery & storage....
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Just today was puttering cleaning/oiling etc and came across a :mad:sudden surprise:confused...
So, I am working on finishing lists, plans, etc. for the new year. Naturally, preparation plans and projects are on there.
Do you have any preparedness plans for 2018? Any neat projects that will help with your preparedness progress? Any new equipment soon to be acquired? Any new books that...
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"Prepper," or a person who believes a catastrophic disaster will come in the near future, is emerging as a catchword in South Korea, amid growing military uncertainties over North Korea's missile and nuclear threats.
The number of doomsday pessimists is rapidly...
In light of all the civil emergencies facing our great land, I present an infantryman's check list for any eventuality. Tailored by and for yours truly...
By USMC-03, Gentlemen-Scholar
M1 Garand with 2 dozen clips of ammo; check
M1911 with five loaded magazines; check
Poncho and poncho liner...
I was talking with a woman here in Salem the other day about prepping. I was buying several large cases of bottled water and she was asking if I was having an event. When I told her I was replacing some emergency supplies I'd gotten into, she made some snide comments ridiculing "preppers". I...
The 2017 NW Preparedness Expo will be held in Prosser, WA on Saturday, May 6th.
NW Preparedness Expo
Purchase tickets at the gate or online.
$10 Adult
$5 Students (ages 13-18)
FREE 12 & Under and Active Military
Speakers:
Patrice Lewis – Intro to Preparedness and Self Suffiency
K of Combat...
Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation Running Out of Cash, Millions Affected | MishTalk
The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), a government (taxpayer) funded entity created to “guarantee” pensions of private corporations, is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Teamsters and other unions...
After several other threads on the possible big one hitting the PNW it has gotten me thinking. How prepared are we. I'm not talking your preps or your get home bag or even a bug out bag.
What really made me think was how safe is my family at home. Does everyone have a plan on the safest...
Over the years, I've collected various quotes on the topic of preparedness and survival. I thought I'd post said and, naturally, ask if others would like to share their favorites. I'll get us started ...
General
"Be prepared." — Boy Scout Motto
"Recognizing the threat is one thing...
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Silicon Valley Elites Privately Turning Into Doomsday Preppers
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“Doomsday Prep for the Super Rich” details some of the reason that several technology...
This is a resource I figured I'd pass along in case it helps others. The American Civil Defense Association (TACDA) has free training material called the TACDA Academy. It can be accessed by anyone via the web, member or not*, here.
* I've been a member of TACDA for a long time and have always...
I thought I'd toss this out there for discussion:
What authors in the survival and preparedness genre do you like the most and/or learned from? For sake of discussion, it could be those that write fiction, nonfiction, or both. The medium can be print or digital. Alternatively, what authors...
I thought I'd toss this out there for discussion. Do you have any books on your reading list for this year preparedness-wise? If so, could you care to share the titles and why you made such a selection?
I've try to, as a general rule, to always have something preparedness (or at least...