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Your Ultimate Guide to Bugging Out: 8 — 10 Essential Locations

Recently I gave a presentation to a group of new to seasoned preppers, clearly in various stages of their preparedness journeys.  For some in the presentation, each stage of understanding was a little overwhelming because there was so much to think about.  For others, they had very specific questions about areas they had a specific […]

Drones, Espionage, and Preparedness. A Prepper’s Guide to the Unknown

Table of Contents Introduction The Growing Concern Among Communities Why This Blog Post Matters Technological Implications Theories About Their Intent The Importance of Vigilance Looking Ahead Chronology of Sighting Events Initial Sightings: Mid November 2024 Expansion to Staten Island: Late November 2024 Increased Public Attention: Early December 2024 Community Reactions Official Investigations and Theories The […]

Why Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Victory Is Dangerous, and What It Means for New York & America

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] I try never to write political pieces for Suburban Survival Blog, because I know preparedness spans across all political spectrums.  However, I feel compelled to make a few points here that could affect not only New […]

Recognizing the Sound of Gunfire: A Practical Guide for Businesses, Schools, and Citizens

“I thought it was firecrackers…” “Maybe a car backfiring?” “It sounded like balloons popping…” We’ve all heard these phrases countless times in news interviews following tragic shootings. There’s almost always that moment of denial, that split second where witnesses convince themselves they’re hearing something harmless. It’s a natural human response, but in active shooter situations, […]

Recognizing the Sound of Gunfire: A Practical Guide for Businesses, Schools, and Citizens

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Why Physical Fitness Matters for Preparedness (and How to Get There) to Stay Disaster Ready

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”] It’s Saturday, July 19th.  And, literally, had a hip replacement two days ago. I arrived home Yesterday, Friday, and am beginning the journey to re-establish my health.  Not that I am in the worst shape I’ve ever been in, […]

From Panic to Prepared. Why Every UK Household Needs More Than 72 Hours of Supplies

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”] A Response to Recent UK Government Advice and Media Coverage This blog post is written as a direct response to a recent article published by the Daily Mail, titled “Brits told to prepare 72-hour survival kits amid growing […]