Prepper Bot Daily 2018-05-31
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HOW TO STORE GUNS SAFELY IN YOUR HOME | |
| Date: 30 May 2018 11:33 am | |
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Are you afraid of guns? Or the question should be Are you afraid of intruders? In both cases the answer most probably would be ‘yes’ for most of us. Both are equally scary. Majority of us has seen firearms only in action movies where it seems cool, fun and full of action, not knowing any … |
Preparedness Notes for Wednesday – May 30, 2018 | |
| Date: 30 May 2018 7:05 am | |
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By proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first major Memorial Day observance was held on May 30th, 1868 to honor those who died “in defense of their country” Known to some as “Decoration Day,” mourners honored the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery. The 1868 celebration was inspired by local observances that … The post Preparedness Notes for Wednesday – May 30, 2018 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com. |
Have You Considered Spare Parts for Your Preps? | |
| Date: 28 May 2018 2:19 am | |
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 One of the most overlooked parts of most people's preparations is spare parts for the equipment they plan to use in an emergency or a crisis. We all like to think we are covered when we have the actual items in our possession, but what if they break? What if the power source runs out? When you know you could have fixed the problem with a simple spare part, you will get pretty frustrated pretty fast. What spare parts should you have on hand? That depends on your equipment and what you plan to use it for. Your list could look different from mine because we might have different items. The items mentioned in this post are general items. Most of these things are basic items and would be able to fix or repair your broken-down item. I am also thinking about needing to recharge or refuel items because your generator or camp stove will be worthless if you run out of fuel.
Batteries are always a must. While having hand cranked flashlights and radios are great, most emergency equipment works better and faster with batteries. I would keep a lot of batteries in sorts of sizes. Most battery powered objects take either AA, AAA, C, D, and 9 volt batteries. I keep mine in a storage container similar to this. You could keep multiples of these storage containers in the house, garage, shop, and wherever you may need to use them. If you need speciality batteries, I would make a list of those and pick those batteries up the next time shopping. For speciality batteries, I would keep them near the object that takes them so you aren't hunting them down in an emergency.
With so much technology and solar power these days, chargers and charging cords have become a must. I personally do not get rid of an old charger or charging cords until I absolutely know it will not work for a device in the home. A lot of charging cords work for multiple items. I would test the cords periodically and dispose of the ones that do not work or cannot be fixed.
Extra fuel cans are a must to have on hand. Some may not consider them a spare part, but you will regret not having enough fuel on hand when a situation happens. I would keep your fuel cans full and rotate the fuel every 3-6 months. I would also keep a fuel stabilizer either in the fuel or have it on hand to keep the fuel from going stale. I would also keep extra propane cylinders on hand and full in one-pound and twenty-pound cylinders. Propane does not go bad. If you have kerosene heaters or cookers, keep some kerosene on hand too. Likewise, if you have a propane or butane torch, you will need extra cylinders on hand. Other items to keep on hand:
Like I said before, you might consider other spare parts essential for your preps. You might to want to keep spare parts for:
Without sounding dire, these items could be the difference between life and death. If you have these spare parts on hand, you could be living a much easier life than if you did not. However, having spare parts on hand will not do you a lot of good if you don't know how to fix or repair something in the first place. So you should be working on your skills and learning how to repair your own equipment. What else would you add to this list? Thanks for reading, Erica |
How NOT to build a Chicken Coop | |
| Date: 15 March 2018 3:02 pm | |
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California <b>earthquake</b>: Three quakes hit today as Ring of Fire sees flurry of activity | |
| Date: 31 May 2018 8:16 am | |
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One earthquake hit with a 3.8-magnitude causing small tremors, according to the US Geological Survey. Two other earthquakes registered at a ... |
<b>Wildfire</b> response to get boost from new vehicles | |
| Date: 31 May 2018 8:15 am | |
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In addition to a new early wildfire detection system, Whistler will have added support this summer in the form of three wildfire response vehicles. |
McHenry County under <b>flood warning</b> through Sunday | |
| Date: 31 May 2018 2:48 am | |
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McHenry County is under a flood warning until 1 a.m. Sunday, particularly along the Fox River, as the water level continues to rise near the Algonquin ... |
Visiting Nigeria Has Extensive Health Risks | |
| Date: 30 May 2018 1:52 pm | |
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This CDC Travel Alert is because Nigeria is now reporting unacceptable vaccination rates. According to the 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey ... |
Missing: AUTUMN FRAZIER (TN) | |
| Date: 30 May 2018 4:00 pm | |
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AUTUMN FRAZIER, Age Now: 16, Missing: 05/25/2018. Missing From HENDERSONVILLE, TN. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Hendersonville Police Department (Tennessee) 1-615-451-3838. |