10 Prepping for the Election Actions to Take Now

[@MagicPrepper]

These are just practical prepping actions I've been taking to get better prepared for the uncertainty around this election. What are some others that you would add to the list in order to help others make sure they've got it done? Check the website: www.MagicPrepper.com

[@chupacabra304]

Don’t forget the gallons of lube 🧴! Gotta have that for a proper freak-off😂lube… for yer blaster of course

[@chupacabra304]

Don’t forget to get a ridiculous amount of lube… for your moving parts 😂 Hopefully YT lets my comment stick and doesn’t make this a double post … I can’t tell anymore

[@chupacabra304]

I finally found the discord! I’ve been looking for months 😂

[@susangortva7939]

learning from helene. every fire and police station should have a star link. citizens could bring paper messages there for family in another area. thats if the country got on board. its $120 a month. thousands to purchase outright also. maybe even libraries. hospitals. just to check on family

[@Fordgroup00]

@@susangortva7939 We switched to starlink and it’s been great 👍

[@johnqpublic2718]

1.) Withdraw some cash from the bank. 2.) Pay bills early. 3.) Top off all fuel tanks. 4.) Develope a family communications plan. 5.) Stock up on groceries. 6.) Finish any errands in town/the city. 7.) Procure even more ammunition. 8.) Temporarily shut off power mains as a test. 9.) Check in with your neighbors. 10.) Charge all electronic devices and replace all disposable batteries.

[@savagehunger3315]

All done and done :) May have gone overboard with #7 a while back... so I can hold off on that one. :P

[@DriftWizard750]

@@savagehunger3315how many axes do you have?

[@sirg-had8821]

Multiple gallons of water. Plan B is a system of filtering and purification.

[@Fordgroup00]

@@savagehunger3315 Can never have too much ammo Am I right @corsairtrainers 😂🤦‍♂️

[@dean3280]

@@DriftWizard750 Is one enough? 🤣

[@southernlady160]

I am 68 and I never thought I would hear: Prepare for election unrest. This is the world we now live in and have created. God help us all!

[@Amber-l7z]

"A freak off?"

[@eleashaeatman]

Right!

[@pannellclara]

@@Amber-l7z 😂🤣🤣😭 go to into the woods and breath and hug the trees

[@whisper8742]

Always remember that the Allied Forces helped the Communists to win WWII...

[@kennethgilman3215]

Yeah I'm 73 and I've never seen this kind of division in the country before that we would have to prep for an election? I prep because we live in earthquake country I hate to say. But we've got plenty of food and camping gear along with propane, gasoline and plenty of water. Water is essential so have plenty of it

[@jmf1976jmf]

I run laundry before a possible power outage, this could be a good time also

[@MagicPrepper]

Always good to get caught up on that.

[@carriegowan7690]

I made the mistake of skipping my laundry day right before Helene hit and we had no power for 12 days. So I got to try out my bucket and clotheslines method. Wasn’t too bad but I really wished I had done my laundry that week! On a side note, about 8 days into the outage we discovered that while our 4k propane generator will not run our washer, our ecoflow will! So that made the last round of laundry a little easier. Lessons learned!

[@T-Wrecks8]

Yeah. This will be like anyother election. You'll have your soar losers & whiners ​on eachside & then its back to the everyday 9-5 @@MagicPrepper

[@juliaarango8363]

Me too!

[@glendapeterson1180]

Bless you for writing that. You're so right, and I need to do it. Thanks!

[@L3ftyGR]

11. If you don't already do so, take a few walks around your neighborhood at different times of the day. See what's currently normal. Be friendly to anyone you see. Take note of your environment so you recognize changes. 12. Water. Did he mention check water supplies? If he did, ignore me. But I have a number of water totes I drain/ refill every once in a while. If you do, maybe make sure to do it if you haven't done it in a while. 13. Pets. Don't forget to include pet food in your preps. 14. Live your life. While "hope for the best but prepare the worst" is what drives us to prepare, don't assume anything will happen. Go to work. Walk your dog. Go get Chinese takeout. If something happens, you will not know when. Don't barricade up for a few days because something MIGHT happen. Just do your best to be conscious of your surroundings and make informed decisions. None of this is worth it if you're living in fear of something that may or may not happen. My 2 cents.

[@wegmandan]

Apparently I have three neighbors that have the Harris walz sign in the yard. And I actually being a smart-ass ask him how many illegals have he has taken in . And then he calls me at Marxist which is I would say okay and yet harris is actually. Learn from her father who is a professor that teaches Marxism laugh out loud. And yet orange man bad which also brought the best economy lower taxes lower unemployment. And yet Harris is promoting the platform of abortion.

[@jennydiez8020]

Very good advice. Thank you.

[@katie7748]

"I don't want to survive...I wanna live!" (Line from WALL-E)

[@RonaldSkancke]

Yeah I'm going to check out my neighbors. Both of them half mile away. Maybe I'll call instead of walk.

[@shelfcloud487]

I live in the country so no neighborhood but I have 60+ gallons of water and 100+ cans of sardines in Louisiana hot sauce!

[@tommysanta2750]

I’ve read all of your suggestions but no one has mentioned to pray and trust in the Lord while doing our part. It’s important to have God on our side to keep us up and safe. May His mercy be with us all.❤️🙏🏼

[@raymondpalacios3032]

Uh, maybe bc it doesn't work.

[@MizAngelWolf]

@@raymondpalacios3032 it does work.

[@HaloGuru777]

I believe that goes without saying. You know, kind of like breathing!?🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jeepstergal4043]

​@@raymondpalacios3032I am sorry for you.

[@jeepstergal4043]

​@@HaloGuru777Still bears mention.

[@SWIdaho2]

Completely practical & sensible list!👍

[@dapperdingo]

Never leave a firewood splitting axe or maul by the entry door, firewood splitting area, or anywhere else around the outside of your home. If you do need quick and easy access to those sorts of tools frequently, store them inside your home.

[@MagicPrepper]

Excellent advice.

[@dapperdingo]

@@MagicPrepper Thanks, MP!

[@dapperdingo]

Man, what's with the multiple copies with the comments on ScrewedTube today, or is it just happening on my end? Stupid 'puter.

[@TingTingalingy]

Why not though? It's so common a practice. What's going to happen to it?​@@dapperdingo

[@SurgeTheReploid]

@@TingTingalingy Someone could use it on your door.

[@gchristopherdubois3303]

PRAY

[@lisaposey6450]

Yes! 🙏🙏🙏

[@brianscott3262]

JESUS SAVES

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Medicines and medical supplies

[@MagicPrepper]

Good one to add for sure.

[@nurscathwill]

Our family spent some quality time during our power outage. With a 17 yr old & no internet.....well, he really came through as a trooper! We talked, walked, played games and PRAYED TOGETHER.

[@Blurb777]

AWESOME!!!

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

Praise the Lord!!!

[@JUKE179r]

Stay classy America. Cheers from the UK. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@beckymacdonald6619]

I’m your “lefty troll” but I agree with everything you’re saying! Everyone needs to have the most basic preparation supplies not just for election fallout but there are soooo many very realistic scenarios that could play out that would leave so many people without the basic necessities.

[@Grantthetruthteller]

Get food for you and your pets, food for your car and generator, food for your gun. There is a good chance of major supply chain interruptions. If you can, get extra medications.

[@bigmama818]

And water for you and your pets .😊

[@markmullen1852]

My car doesn't eat food.

[@marygreen2672]

Amen

[@lynnw7155]

Yes! having extra pet food is important! We have freezers full of people food (and a generator to run the freezers), but have to remember to stock extra pet food...chain grocery stores could be disrupted in so many different ways. Heck, if only the registers go down, they are toast.

[@gregdemeterband]

No pets! Dog's give away location....

[@msshannon4424]

Get house as clean and organized as possible. Don't wanna have to search for thing in an emergency

[@thomassargent-j6e]

@@msshannon4424 good idea. You might be in there for awhile

[@ravenwild6951]

Dude, you do a great job. I hope you know that you are well respected in the KZbin community and your videos have helped many people. And I do believe that you are a genuinely good person. Forget the haters. Some men just can't be reached. It's the whole you can lead a horse to water thing. Thanks for what you do. Peace ✌️

[@Derek-ls3wg]

Great video MP. Real talk. Have a great weekend.

[@MagicPrepper]

You do the same.

[@hbrws813]

Great idea about paying bills early and getting city errands/purchases done. I would also pack extra space in the freezer with containers of water that will freeze. This will extend the freezing temperatures and will provide fresh water when it melts.

[@steveturansky9031]

I lived overseas in the 80's where power outages were a daily occurrence. I always loaded the freezer/fridge to hold the cold.

[@johnnyblakeney1438]

Good advice. I've done most of those things.

[@patriotpreacher43]

Good list. I’m basically just doing things earlier than I normally would. New tires on the car a month earlier, making sure things needing shipped will arrive before Election Day, etc.

[@carriegowan7690]

Good call on tires. Hadn’t thought about that but we do have one vehicle that’s getting close.

[@johnsadler8637]

Great video! Could add - Get a paper map for anywhere you might need to go. Top off generator after running until warmed up. Get a long spout funnel to get gas into vehicles from 5-g cans, especially for newer vehicles with auto-close fill tubes.

[@PamsMountainGarden]

In western NC here. Just lost power, internet, and phone for ten days during Helene. It is not uncommon us to lose power for a day here but it was instructive to lose it for so long. We definitely had to break out some entertainment in the form of actual books and jigsaw puzzles, etc. we also got super tired of cooking on a camp stove. Worth shutting things off and seeing what you need that you may not have considered.

[@Fordgroup00]

When nine eleven hit I remember phones being down here in California

[@annieoakley1905]

Well done MP. New preppers out there, feel encouraged that you can still do small things now to help yourself later. Never give up 😊

[@danwhirl7737]

Good advice! Praying for World Peace and Sanity!

[@jevinjensen6209]

Wow! All ten of those were actually really good advice! Thank you for the tips

[@cdigman]

In Florida here, in case of power issues, know where your flashlights are, charge up your electronics, and your battery packs for cordless tools. Have matches, lighters, candles and or an oil lamp/fuel available. Go to Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc, and buy some solar landscape lights, that you can then bring inside at night for light, if you lose power.

[@starsixtyseven195]

The trusty torch and lamp. Old is gold

[@aerojoey]

Very practical and very helpful - thank you for some level-headed counsel here as the SHTF stuff gets really old.

[@SamF2000]

Good Adivce. I myself once shut off my power and checked off all items such as coffee makers that won’t work. I then bought instant coffee in case of a real power outage. As far as Food I have a years worth of canned food, rice, beans, and dehydrated items. Stay safe and thanks again 😌

[@hfd413]

For those of who happen to have an RV, like a travel trailer, in our driveway, maybe fill up the fresh water tank just in case water sources become an issue.

[@BruceForster-k9n]

God has truly blessed my family the last couple of Months. We now have 5 KWH of Battery Backup Power.

[@SacredPlanet]

Very helpful! And entertaining! Thank you

[@melissascott8132]

Thanks for the practical information. We needed winter tires, so we did that already rather than waiting.

[@striderm8389]

Oooooo… that’s a great idea…. It rarely snows in Portland, Oregon… mostly rain. But maybe this year studs wd be wise, in case I need to drive thru the Gorge to Eastern Oregon… Your thoughts ?

[@Ravespillo]

Good call on the cash, random home repairs have been chipping away at my stash, I gotta top it back off. As far as comms go, I feel like the holy trinity of communications would be Ham Radio, Starlink and your cellphone. If all 3 of those don't work, well it's a whole new world.

[@MagicPrepper]

Agree with you there.

[@carriegowan7690]

During our Helene outage we went to a friend’s house who has starlink so we could let our families know that we are ok. Seriously considering starlink now. Just not excited about the price jump coming from $50 a month t mobile. But of course you get what you pay for.

[@shosho9455]

So question for whoever knows…. If you and your family members all had starlink be it however far apart y’all are you can text/email each other even if whole grid went down? (Remain in communication?)

[@Ravespillo]

@@shosho9455 yes, starlink runs on a satellite network. So for starlink to stop functioning those satellites have to be out of communication with each other either by being damaged or destroyed. When you hook up starlink I’ve been told you can still text through various android apps, and through iMessage on apple products. So yes, if everyone you wanted to talk to had starlink you’d always be in communication. It’s probably the most robust network that exists.

[@tammyharder7488]

Get all water jugs filled ,wash up any clothes, dishes, clean up in case you lose water or utilities. Having things full and clean will put you a step ahead. If crap hits

[@Wellness_Rose]

Thanks 🙏🏽 Also, some Detox & immune system support too. Activated Charcoal, Zeolite (& fulvic acid binder), Colloidal Silver (500 ppm), Blackseed oil, Elderberry & Oregano oil.

[@tonyelbows8045]

if you have gold and silver, you can put both in a mug or glass with hot water, and the gold will electrolyze in the water., to the silver. You will get Goldwater. Medicinal AF.

[@MagicPrepper]

My immune system has certainly been lacking.

[@roguegypsy7827]

Black seed oil for what use? Just curious 👌🏽

[@new_frontiersman9064]

We've had a power outage recently that lasted close to 13 hours. The backup battery charging banks for cell phones came in handy. But eventually they gave out too. Noted to self, needed more of them. The solar lights usually used outside lit up the necessary rooms and hallways. Candles helped, but could always use more. Gas stove wasn't missing a beat, just needed a match to light the pilots for cooking. A percolator coffee pot is essential and was a real comfort during various storms and power outages.

[@survivalscott153]

topped off beer and fuel preps today!

[@MagicPrepper]

Beer. How could I have forgotten?

[@MrTenhighguy]

I bought 6 handles of vodka and whiskey... The real cheap crap, told the wife it was for sterilization. 😂😂

[@suebryant1188]

Watch out! With the vodka, your wife might make that vanilla recipe she’s been wanting to try. 😂

[@survivalscott153]

beer, #11

[@Sam4got]

@@MrTenhighguyhaha! Normally alcohol has the reverse effect . Lol

[@justinpellmann3084]

Im fleeing metropolitan milwaukee with my family and moving to a farm house far out of the city. No matter who wins I dont see the cities being safe in 10 years.

[@lisaboley]

I live in western NC and we were without power/cell/internet.. the works for 2 weeks .. not to add all the devestation we endured. Thank God all of the things he’s talking about we had prepared for. Please listen to what he’s saying and be prepared.

[@phild8095]

Funny thing, my parents grew up in the depression and WWII rationing (until dad enlisted at 15) in the 50's and 60's this was how they lived. Things like a pantry was normal in that era. Pay the bills a week before due, the car always came home with a full tank of gas, and neighbors were a lot closer then too.

[@JillAnibas]

Great video and love your humor too!

[@ZMMYOB]

Thank you for this level headed and focused list. Don't forget to prep for your pets (food and any meds), your older family members, and get any medications you may need on hand.. I am not a righty or a lefty, and I think your words of wisdom and common sense would benefit everyone.

[@tye-hardtailhavoc2117]

Some good tips man thanks

[@MagicPrepper]

@@tye-hardtailhavoc2117 you're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@pannellclara]

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 6-7 & 4:8 focus on good things) Use common sense people don’t live in fear of Nothing!

[@johndlouhy4]

Thought about this before watching your video! First thing I did was grabbed cash, couple extra cases of water… filled up on 20 gallons of fuel for generator. Good advice! Already have about 5k rounds of ammo! So ready to go

[@MagicPrepper]

Good work!

[@Georgiaonmymind862]

Good ideas that we all need to consider. Thanks for reminding us.

[@janiefox3458]

I don't think you said this - but I live in a very rural area with power outages very common. I keep an eye out for storms then I clorox the guest tub and store a tub of water in it. That is flushing, hygiene, pets - everything but drinking. So far in the last several years I haven't had to use it - but once or twice had to use almost all of it. Also fill all my extra large cooking vessels and keep them on the stove "just in case". The 2 things that I'm facing for the immediate upcoming "event" is low on ammo - and will fix that tomorrow - and I have surgery date right after the election which will put me in a moderately large urban area - nothing I can do about this -- scheduled and needs to be done. Any ideas to help me out. BTW I'm a 77 y/o widow and an Army vet.

[@ryanfreeman9684]

Amen brother. Thank u so much

[@tonivoyles504]

First aid kits - warm clothing-hats/gloves/blankets, charcoal cook stove/flashlight, batteries & candles.

[@sodakhilljack7147]

All excellent ideas I will add buying some extra oil for vehicles and power equipment, double checking your water plan then checking it again, ( I didn’t have enough when Helene hit) charging/ changing weapon lights batteries and replacing batteries in red dots if they’ve been there a while. Hope that helps

[@MagicPrepper]

Thanks for adding to the list!

[@OldPackMule]

Excellent practical suggestions. Boring? Yes. "This is what practical prepping is". Very true. Planning for craziness prevents craziness. Suggestion- Have your work from home plan in place if your job can be done that way.

[@themightycrixus1131]

Love this channel. Thanks for the content MP. Its very helpful and great to have a wake up call every once in a while

[@tidalwhisperings]

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SUPPLY OF MEDICATIONS (prescription and over the counter)... I picked up a couple inexpensive solar panels with a USB cord to charge phones, radios, flashlights, etc (I found some on TEMU for under $10) They charge slowly, but that is better than nothing!

[@lucienlessard7020]

Replay crew here. Great information and yes you have your moments as a comedian. Keep up the great work

[@THECRANKYONE]

Great video, as always! Well done young man. You're a true asset and great resource for us prepper stackers. Thank you. Stay blessed and a little Cranky! 😠👍

[@chriscrooksradiatinglove9094]

I personally got a water filtration system and purification tablets among other things. Great tips!

[@eagleclaw6]

Heck I remember when the Atari came out!! It had Pong and war on it the the PacMan. Wow times were good back then!! Lol

[@dapperdingo]

Asteroids!

[@tonyelbows8045]

biggest day was getting Defender on it.

[@MagicPrepper]

Haha PS3, Atari, same thing!

[@tokyosan7906]

I'm wearing an Atari shirt right now! Was at the bowling alley for kiddo's junior league and a couple people started chatting me up about the good ol' days playing River Raid. Made me feel old lol

[@giakhalsa7971]

Thank you for your clear, practical, down to earth, advice. I appreciate that you tell us what to do and be cautious, but not pushing a lot of needless fear❤

[@MagicPrepper]

@giakhalsa7971 well thank you for the kind words.

[@kellierichardson7223]

I live in a blue state, right by the state line with a red state. I do everything in the red state. Work, shop and have a storage unit set up. If you drive by it, it looks like regular household stuff, but it's not. Behind the facade of 'regular stuff' it's completely set up to basecamp out of it if needed. It's full of water, Mountain House, clothes, camp stoves, Mr. Buddy heaters, a Jetboil and plenty of fuel, camp toilets with several cases of plastic bags, and other survival/camping gear. I have the backroads mapped out so I can get over there and back without getting on the freeway or even a main road. Anyone else would call me nuts but you guys understand that I don't trust the blue state. I'm afraid if martial law was declared, they would try to close the state line. I am prepared to stay home, or not be able to get home. I would rather live out of my car in the red state than be stuck in the blue state. I can shower at work or a truck stop near my work, and sleep in my vehicle, which I restored/rebuilt over the summer so it should be good for many more years. There is nothing dumb about prepping and don't feel that you are over reacting or being paranoid.

[@robertgoodrich8953]

Why are you living in the Blue state when your whole life is Red?. Move!

[@russelder9743]

You have done well....smart ....hang tough stay safe God Bless

[@kellierichardson7223]

@@robertgoodrich8953 I am working on it. I only pay $475 a month for rent, utilities, water, garbage, and wi-fi. My landlord has done a ton of work on my car, saving me thousands. I have escaped the rent crisis the past 4 years and would have been an idiot to try to move. But, this spring, that is what's happening.

[@susannadeau311]

If there's a power outrageous the storage unit will be inaccessible.

[@greybone777]

Sounds like Washington 👍

[@billywalker9223]

I've covered the list. I'm concentrating on vehicle maintenance now. Just picked up an EGR valve gasket, as cleaning the valve is next. Then replacing both knock sensors this weekend. It doesn't do much good to have a fuel stash if your truck is just drinking gas.

[@MagicPrepper]

This is very true. Good point!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

[@terrireis2093]

Thanks for the list. It is a good reminder for all of us. God bless you 🙏

[@nancykessler2457]

Great video and very very good information. I will get right on it. Thank you 🙏

[@Gearhead6.7]

I remember my first Eddie Bauer flannel. But I definitely understand the video.

[@MagicPrepper]

They had all of the large talls.

[@graylor1]

Lol, Helene definitely polished my prepping after six days without power. Your advice is good, and I hope people actually go out and practice rather than passively watch videos. There's a set of guidelines from a, um, very different practice which are nevertheless relevant here: "to know, to dare, to do, and to keep silent". You can watch all the videos about getting water from your hot water heater, but until you get down in the mud with your flashlight you don't have any idea.

[@HunterSeth]

I think the number one, two and three (and three and a half) things are Have, get or maintain housing Get a propane camp stove or barbq Save your water bottles and pop bottles (if you were the only one who drank from them) fill them up with water and put them in the back of the fridge Get lots of food, go to food banks, food stamps, pick herbs when it actually goes down ... I should follow my own advice.

[@JohnLee-jk5ew]

Freezing some water bottles is also a good idea- you can use the to preserve food in coolers or in the fridge and freezer

[@Willhart33]

Some of this I have already done out of instinct. I've been preparing for this since August... thank you.

[@TheJCompound]

make sure u have a bathtub drain plug and that it works, thats the easiest thing to fill up for water. thats allot of water. dollar store mop cotton strands, some wire to hold the wick , glass container , and veggie oil can make a nice candle

[@thepatriotprepper9260]

This is great information. I've got all of this taken care of. I've been ready for 30 years. If you are just starting.... just now and something kicks off you are not going to enjoy the aftermath. Good luck.

[@StabbinJoeScarborough]

Nice shirt ! I bought a 38 snubnose

[@MagicPrepper]

I'm not mad about it.

[@Sam4got]

You adopted a .38 snub nose ❤

[@Jean-fe7ph]

Get otc & prescription meds for you, your family & even pets. You reminded me I have to get more batteries today! Also I've been doing laundry, especially blankets & getting restocked on food, water, comfort foods, fire wood for my woodstove. Take care & stay safe everyone!

[@JMPCARREPAIRS]

WATER you need so much more than you think, one of the most overlooked prep .

[@CaroleAnneB-xz6jq]

You were spot on my friend. Don’t let anyone discourage you, because when the poop hits the fan, you will be prepared and they will be sinking.

[@thomaszimmerman8682]

This was awesome, super practical and easy steps - thank you!

[@absolutecowitness6608]

Fine job, Brother!

[@DanHORVATH-yi6cu]

Like you Magic, I'm ready....I don't want to say too much...

[@audreylowe2941]

Very helpful. Thank you. Absolutely agree.

[@debabratanayaklionrocks]

Glad !! I thought I am the only one thinking madly about emergency panic situations possibly. But great to find whole community behind.

[@JayDee25895]

I have 21,600 watts of Ecoflow only use it to run our refrigerator & freezers and four small 11 watt usb lights

[@theresatraugott6970]

Pray !!!

[@Good_Golly_Ms._Mollie]

Love your videos, M.P. Great advice as usual. Remember to stock up on pet food.

[@derekbootle8316]

You finally got the point of prepping. Taking care of the details, the little things, to prevent them from becoming big things. We are all going to be hit by the unknown, but being able to adapt and having the details covered (food, water, bills, familiy etc) makes dealing with the big thing easier.

[@Buckshothill]

Firearms make a great hobby. Building , shooting, collecting and so on gun's are fun just make sure you use safety.

[@MagicPrepper]

💯

[@centralscrutinizer76]

Plant a couple of fruit trees , worst case is you have a tree that produces food that you don't need. Also go ahead and buy your seed and fertilizer for your spring garden now , you may not be able to get them in the spring .

[@phillipgrey]

Glad I live in Canada so I don’t have to worry. Have fun down there…. Secondly,nothing is going to happen!!!!

[@jc_compo]

We appreciate your excellent timely reminders here in Vermont!👏🙏

[@TheRange7]

Good stuff here Magik. I did #2 today, no not that #2, your #2 suggestion you sickos. LOL

[@Wellness_Rose]

😂

[@whatanamazingusername7962]

Nah you sh11ted for sure

[@TheRange7]

@@whatanamazingusername7962 lol

[@lcee6592]

😂 💩💩💩dooty! #2

[@kevinbrown9831]

I did mention getting toilet paper.😅

[@Coppersaguaro]

My power was out for 23 days back in 2019 after a snow storm in the PNW. It was a great test to find my weaknesses. Camping gear, wood stove and generator kept me pretty well off. Note- you need more fuel than you think. Neighbors came in handy, one with heavy equipment clearing the road along with another neighbor that is a logger. I’m going to order more contacts tomorrow. Have a few glasses on hand and get oil changed in offroad vehicle. Thanks MP!

[@timroot4207]

Thank you Magic !!!

[@MySilverSprings]

Another important thing is be sure you have your medicine prescriptions filled. Including your glasses if you need new ones and contact lenses along with cleaning solution and drops. Baby food and diapers Pet food and medicine Have a supply of water on hand Plenty of warm clothes, socks and shoes, coats, hats, gloves, blankets and bedding.

[@Clever-Name]

In other words, do the things. Prepping is a lifestyle, you don't have to get ready if you stay ready. "Normies" will be the problem if there's any disruptive shenanigans afoot.

[@jeffb5781]

MP - you always have good advice. Thank you.

[@JS-rn7km]

Good tips. Better a few days early than a few moments too late =)

[@henrycarlson7514]

So many Good Ideas . Thank you for the Reminder

[@PamAlexa-q8k]

Get some cash out of the bank, pay bills early, top of fuel and tanks topped off, develop a family communications plan, stock up on groceries, finish up errands in an urban environment before election, grab more ammo, shut off power as a test to see what you need or don’t need and fill the gap, talk to your neighbors, charge all your devices and swap all your batteries and have batteries on hand. 😊

[@christopherpeterson1400]

First got my #1 big diesel genset gone through on maint and fresh water pump, belt, air filer, oil and fuel filters. Checked my #2 gas generator , pull start cord was broken, and needs a new carburetor, oil change, spark plug. #3 check chainsaw , pull cord, spark plug bar oil and extra, chains and consumables.

[@dontblameme6328]

Cash is no good when the cashier doesnt know how to count.

[@striderm8389]

Bring your old solar powered calculator w/you to the store🤣🤣🤣

[@jeromehenry4484]

One thing never mentioned is having two credit cards on different platforms. Example: have 1 Visa & 1 MasterCard, or Amex or Discover. Highly unlikely ALL platforms will go down simultaneously. Also have 2 different card issuers; example 1 Chase & 1 Navy Federal CU. Hold onto cash the longest, small bills & some coins.

[@Neal-b2e]

You the bomb!!!!!!, sorry I’m ol school but learnin

[@ShaneBraaten]

The Kids are saying things like: This guy's Fire 🔥

[@joebecht5554]

Was in NC when Helene hit. The entire grid went down. Definitely fill up your gas tanks. Have emergency food. Protein bars, peanuts and peanut butter will suffice. Self protection was not needed but it is good to have that extra layer. Have plenty of bottled water. I learned some people are cooperative and friendly. Some are aloof. And, some are bad actors.