We all would like to think that we are good at prepping, but are we EFFECTIVE when it comes to our prepping?
Today, we are going to discuss eleven habits of highly effective preppers.
Eleven Habits Of Highly Effective Preppers
Highly Effective Preppers Are Learning Regularly
Continuously seek knowledge and skills that are useful in various scenarios:
Survival techniques,
Gardening, or
DIY repairs
Basic first aid & CPR
bandaging wounds,
treating burns,
managing fractures.
Emergency response skills:
Triage: In a mass casualty situation,
How to prioritize patients based on
the severity of their injuries
Search and Rescue:
how to search a building safely,
how to move debris,
how to extricate and transport injured individuals
how to do a grid search
Stress Management Skills:
Emergencies are high-stress situations.
Being able to manage your own stress, and to help others manage theirs, is a valuable skill.
Communication Skills:
Effective communication is crucial.
how to use a two-way radio,
understanding emergency signaling, and
being able to clearly relay critical information.
Highly Effective Preppers Stay Informed:
Stay updated about local and global events:
Events that could potentially affect their safety or resources
Stay informed about potential threats and hazards in your area
Highly Effective Preppers Do Regular Inventory Checks:
To ensure they are well stocked,
None of their stored food or medicine has expired.
Regularly check and update their emergency supplies and equipment.
Highly Effective Preppers Practice
Routinely practice their skills
Run drills
to ensure they're ready in case of an emergency.
Highly Effective Preppers Maintain Physical Fitness:
It's essential for dealing with potential survival situations
Learn how to defend yourself, your family, and your property if necessary
Highly Effective Preppers Are Networking
They connect with other preppers and local communities to share knowledge, resources, and support.
Highly Effective Preppers Diversify Supplies
Don't rely on one type of resource.
Having various types of food
Various ways to purify water
Alternative energy sources
Battery backup, generator, solar
Highly Effective Preppers Plan
They plan for different scenarios,
Financial plan
Evacuation plans
Communication plans
Contingency plans
Highly Effective Preppers Practice Regular Maintenance:
Maintain their tools, equipment, and gear
Check and update emergency supplies and equipment
Highly Effective Preppers Have Balance
Balancing preparedness with their daily life.
Don't let prepping consume them
but incorporate it as part of a balanced lifestyle
Balance their prepping
Not super heavy in one area
Firearms
Gear
Food only
Highly Effective Preppers Stay calm and levelheaded
in stressful situations.
These eleven habits can help YOU be a highly effective prepper,
Staying prepared, and able to handle various situations that may arise
Stuff Happens. Stay prepared.
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