COVID-19 Quarantine + Last Minute Preps

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thank you everyone for watching this video! I hope that you and yours are staying safe. Make sure to check out the Description section for links to some of the products if you're looking for some last minute preps. I'm really glad to see so many Demolition Man fans! BTW, the "You are the resistance" reference was from Termination Salvation, although I've been told it's also an Infowars slogan too. Oops! Too funny. That guy sure is entertaining on the Joe Rogan Experience. FYI: You'll need to following flying regulations for using a drone. Lastly, I know that I'll need to shave my beard someday to properly use the respirator masks. I don't feel that we're at that point... yet. If you ever see me with a shaven beard, it will mean that SHTF has officially arrived! Stay safe everyone! ~Cliff

[@runplatypus]

Thanks for uploading. 👍🏼

[@melissakingery3545]

I keep telling my husband he needs to shave his beard to get a good seal on his mask. He says that a beard filters stuff itself! Maybe a little! Please give Gary some advice

[@fredrickmercury6463]

Been watching since 2014. I beg that you donate PPE to your local ER because healthcare workers are in desperate need! You can always stay home and fight it but they can’t stay home they have to go to work and fight it and now it’s adding stress that we have no more mask or gowns. The most honorable thing is to help the people in the front lines as best you can. My hospital gave us one single use disposable mask and said we must keep it on the time we step in and out of the building. We a hurting so bad

[@thebiologist8662]

Some friendly tips: You can buy bread ready-to-bake, which comes sealed in a nitrogen atmosphere and can last for months on the shelf. 5 minutes in the oven and good to go. Of course, you can also freeze almost anything, including whole meals, but you forgot to mention fish (in case you're not a fan of meat) and also vegetables and certain fruits. If you need alcohol and can't find any at your local store or pharmacy, you can use bio-ethanol. I don't know the regulations there in the US, but in Europe, burning fuel alcohol (for stoves) is the same we use as a disinfectant (denaturated 96º ethanol). There's also isopropyl alcohol, which electronics stores sell for cleaning circuits. It works just as well as ethanol. I purchased a 10L jug of bio-ethanol just for disinfecting, and since it was marketed as fuel, there was still plenty available, not to mention it was cheaper than store-bought rubbing alcohol. While I don't recommend this, if you have a very limited supply of disposable N95 respirators, you can always recycle them. The virus lasts only a few days on a surface before becoming inactivated. If you have, say a box of 30, you can use one each day and keeping the used ones stored in a safe place (remember the virus's weaknesses are heat, dryness, and sunlight. So, don't store them in a cool, damp and dark place) and away from one another. Once you run out, reuse the first one, then the second, and so on. I would say a minimum of 2 weeks between each use to be on the safe side. Still, they are called disposable for a reason, but it's better than going out barefaced. Another option is using UV disinfection. There are UV boxes professionals use to disinfect medical tools. Leave your disposable respirator inside for 1 hour to be on the safe side, then flip it and leave it for another hour.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@@melissakingery3545 Haha... I've never heard of someone saying that it helps filter additional stuff, like nose hair does. I haven't shaved my beard off either. If things get down to it, he will need to in order to get a proper seal. I can understand his hesitance in doing so right now though.

[@frannelk]

Here in Spain we are living the SHTF situation and it's stable, chain supplied is working, people not panicking, supermarkerts open fully loaded, no queues as most of the people seems to be following the advises.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

That is really great to hear!

[@thebiologist8662]

@@TheUrbanPrepper I'm from Spain as well. We had some panic-buying with stores going empty, but it's mostly over now. Same happened in Italy and China. Yeah, people panic and the first week or two you might see a lot of people rushing to the supermarket and emptying it, but afterward, the situation stabilizes. Supply chains will not be disrupted. Trucks still reach their destination and stores re-stock, eventually.

[@simonh6371]

Unfortunately here in the UK we don't have social cohesion like you do in Spain. Neighbours don't even greet each other in the same apartment blocks in London. Stay in an air bnb in Barcelona or Madrid for 3 days and the neighbours all give you a friendly ''Hola'' or ''buenas''

[@thulegezelschap5884]

Simon H the most ‘diverse’ areas are the most dangerous, thank god I fled the city this year to live 200 km away in a small village

[@kawaiisenshi2401]

@@thebiologist8662 that's really reassuring thank you. Im beginning to see things begin to stabilize (some) now

[@Kitchdmn3]

Yea, I’ve been at this since about 2009, right after the stock crash. Losing your job, 401K, and 99% of your savings gives you a real reality check. We still have a life, go out to eat a couple times a month, and save enough to go on a short vacay once a year, but you really rethink your priorities. $5-10 extra every shopping trip and in a couple months you have a pretty good initial pantry. One less dinner out per month and you can get a lot of the water storage, tools, communication, energy etc. pretty quickly. I feel good that I’m not “the crazy husband” anymore, and that my family is pretty good. It’s also shown me where I need to tighten up some gaps in my plan. Thx for the video.

[@keithsherri9096]

Don't shop at Costco or other big box stores. Look at little mom and pop stores. Asian, Hispanic, or other ethnic stores. They often have staples like rice.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great tips, Keith! I agree with the ethnic grocery stores for sure.

[@richwalter3107]

Costco, WinCo in the south parts of the county have lines up to 2 hours long. People just plain waited too long. Now there's limits and shortages, and a lot of people mad at the world because they can't find things. Also, for those included firearms in their preps in case of the loss or break down of the rule of law, and didn't stock up on ammunition , good luck. From what I've been told by online retailers, expect the 1st shipments around end of April

[@serum108]

Yeah I regularly go to the Korean supermarket and they were well stocked while all the big grocery stores were sold out

[@keithsherri9096]

I also went to a smaller co-OP all natural type store near me this week and they were selling 25lb bags of rice since they couldn't sell serve your self bulk. Payed a little more but got good products made in USA.

[@lifelovejourney]

And fewer people/fewer germs

[@marge3157]

As a ranch wife in the middle of nowhere this how we have lived for 25 years.

[@user-tv8sm6so9y]

Now you have ruined their little Game, Just when they thought they were Special.

[@robinr5337]

"You are the resistance." Thanks for the smile Cliff and thanks for getting us ready for this.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@cdlady54_95]

Good hearing from you Cliff. Glad to know you and your family are ok. Thank you for sharing. Keeping us all lifted in prayer.

[@joshualeesherman]

Cliff, your “quick” video was better than most guy’s “normal” videos. I appreciate your level-headed (and OCD) approach to prepping. 👍🏻

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Haha... Thank you so much, Joshua! I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

[@theaddictedprepper902]

Panic buying put us where we are. Late prepping is the problem.

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

Panic is the problem.

[@donnasensinger8899]

The truth is. We were already heading towards food shortages, our JIT system isn't designed for everyone to go get grocery at once. Even if they don't hoard. EVERYONE better plant a garden this year.

[@kevinrehberg8758]

The retail formula is part of the problem..They hold limited amounts of product and resupply for a three day sales..Which is good economics.... it prevents for overstock and eventual markdowns... BUT when a "panic run" happens that "3 day rule" goes out the window.......

[@mikeemmons1079]

It really isnt. Not in the slightest. No one hoarding 20 cases of toilet paper is a "prepper", mate.

[@knowledgeapplied]

I think that you mean "shortsightedness" is the problem.

[@joescott701]

As a truck driver in Wisconsin I can tell u commerce is still moving as of now however the more this thing catches on fire drivers will get sick too. I would say once trucks begin to slowly come to a halt it's really gotten bad and you got to be ready to dig in for a period of time. Take care of yourself because this is about to get very bad.

[@Di_777]

joe scott Thank you for all you do, stay safe 🙏🏼

[@genconex]

It's estimated up to 80% of people are asymptomatic to COVID-19. Second, most truckers are solo and don't interface with a lot of people throughout the day. With that said, trucks will keep moving stuff.

[@joelpaprocki85]

Hello fellow Wisconsinite! Can say stores are empty near and around Milwaukee area. People should have considered some level of self sufficiency before this became an issue. News sources would have done better to tell people to just buy a few extra cans of soup etc when this first began...

[@cloudk2030]

genconex thank you miss Cleo

[@prepperminded5732]

Thank you for what you do. Truckers keep America going. Respect

[@asia89572]

I was always taught to keep my gas tank full never letting my tank get lower than 1/2 tank...just thought i was a weirdo

[@jennahenry4426]

My mom taught me the same. Half tank is an empty tank.

[@karinhart489]

It used to be 1/4 tank ⛽️ left was time to refill. With wildfires evacuation orders possible for half the year & power company caused grid shutdowns we went to “half a tank is the new empty” mentality. Now on day 6 of the Bay Area sheltering-in-place we naturally fill up ⛽️ somewhere between 1/2 & 3/4 tank full.

[@garbonratslayer1387]

It can also burn out your fuel pump alot faster driving around with low gas levels in your tank.

[@magburner]

There cones a point when you fill your tank up, that when you drive, you are burning fuel, just carrying all that extra fuel around. I never fill my tank more than half full, I keep Jerry Cans with fuel on standby.

[@thulegezelschap5884]

Same i have a second house in a safe country, i want to get as far as possible without stops

[@JasenWunder.]

For years i have been watching youtube shows like this and southerprepper1... everyone made fun of me including my wife. Now i have the last laugh cause we have everything we need for a few months. Thanks Cliff!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Southernprepper1 is SO ready to go for something like this. He's awesome and inspirational. Yeah, I too have been getting teased for years. I don't hold it against them though.

[@prepperminded5732]

Same here. My wife would roll her eyes and said all that stuff was "money on the shelf doing nothing"

[@prepperminded5732]

@Evocati Believe me, the thought crossed my mind. It's cheaper to keep her though. 😉

[@gourmetgirl69]

Me too Jasen. for years I've been prepping, fine tuning skills like bread-baking, cooking over fire (dutch oven), heirloom gardening/saving seeds, medicinal plants, etc. My amazing husband isn't on the same page, but he let me do my thing.....last week he thanked me for looking ahead and being prepared. Those that thought we were crazy will now be depending on us for help. Not everyone has the capacity or urge to be forward-thinking like us preppers are.

[@shadowsandspirtswithsantos6085]

My wife made fun of me too. I was buying extra things like .... toys for kids, toys for mommy/daddy time. Mechanic tools and bike parts. I bought extra fridge and deep freezer. I always had 3 cases water, and tons of TP. Board games. Home gym. 10 boxes of N95 masks, and 10 boxes of gloves so when we have to supply run. Now I’m a hero at home, cuz we have plenty of food, entertainment and home projects, we keep busy at home while social distancing . The kids and mama are now respecting my weirdness.

[@sociopathmercenary]

Thanks Cliff! Great tips as usual. Keep in mind that firing up that generator in a suburban neighborhood during a power outage tells all your neighbors that you are more prepared than average. If you can put together a battery backup for the fridge/freezer, router, laptop, phone, and other necessities, you can combine that with a little solar or run the generator to charge the batteries at times when everyone will assume it's just lawn maintenance, etc. Then again, maybe y'all are more trusting in your fellow man. 😁 Stay safe and healthy friends!

[@hfortenberry]

"After this pandemic, we are all going to have the cleanest hands in the world." LOL so true!!

[@goatheadone5412]

Aubrey and the cleanest bottoms... lol

[@mitchhall543]

goatheadone don’t get your hopes up

[@lukewarlock9211]

I told my family for years and they laughed, but who's laughing now. (I don't want to sound like and jerk) but I can't help them as I have my own family to to take care of. This breaks my heart that now my family calls me, hey dude do you have TP, hand sanitizer, ect. This is a lesson for everyone that thought we were crazy or just don't care. My brother listen to me at the last moment and he thank me because the "next" panic went from 0 to 100000 in seconds. Plz stay in your houses and keep the elders from harm's way. If you need to send someone to get provisions, just send one with gloves and mask, hey stay safe. God bless everyone person world wide in this crisis.

[@prepperminded5732]

Yep, same here. I've been prepping for years. I got mocked at work and by certain family members. I'm like...who's laughing now

[@Ermac97]

You don't sound like a jerk. You sound like an arrogant asshole. All you preppers must be getting your rocks off with the current state of affairs. You guys only want to finally use your fancy toys because there is no other time to actually play boy scouts. Now, I won't say that I didn't buy my fair share of items, but I also don't have dehydrated food for a couple years like you guys do because it's not going to be necessary. I'm actually surprised there haven't been preppers that are already wanting to shoot people as I'm sure they're itching to use the thousands of rounds of ammo they have. This whole thing is going to die down before you even open your water purification tabs.

[@jsdk84]

Same for me.it was always falling on deff ears. My bro also listened at last moment. Stay safe.

[@thulegezelschap5884]

Same , we get to experience the Noah feeling

[@thulegezelschap5884]

At work they call me Prepper Mike, they do not laugh now thow. And sorry no mask handouts..

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

If you live in an area where you have good tv reception, I would recommend getting an indoor flat antenna as a backup to your cable or satellite service, it comes in handy when you're watching TV on a generstor. You may or may not get alot of channels depending on where you're located but it's better than nothing.

[@TheMichelex20]

I went to the hair store(beauty supply store) yesterday. Because many salons utilize chemicals they had an abundance of gloves, n 95 mask, alcohol, cleansers, aloe Vera gel. It was an untapped resource.

[@thesweetstitcher5387]

Most of my family still think I'm crazy.....they think this will be over in know time. While I keep squirreling away.

[@jozilee2098]

Same here 🙁

[@paladin1544]

yup. some of my family is the same. Some are ow listening to what I have to say and are following my lead. feels gooood. lol. stay safe

[@NWforager]

i'd recommend wearing latex/rubber gloves and washing/sanitizing them instead of wearing out your skin . Skins holds on to the bad germs/viruses better than the gloves Especially once your start cracking and chaffing .

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Nice tip!

[@Wtfrank90]

Yep, I also throw some disinfectant wipes in a ziploc, and wipe down everything I touch, as well the gloves

[@TheCarmacon]

70 % isopropanol for desinfecting gloves is what we use in a S3** lab. Do NOT use more than 80 % as that triggers a "defense mechanism" of certain bacteria - they start excreting a protective substance so they survive the strong alcohol. They don't do that at lower concentrations and thus die. It's like the frog sitting in boiling water.

[@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg]

Just wash your hands well, as an rrt i recommend you wear a mask any kind you can find. Do not touch the face of the mask use the ties to take it off. Then wash your hands before donning and after. N95 is truly best but a respirator for painting is great too. Use iodine put some on a q tip and swap your nostrils

[@NWforager]

@@TheCarmacon woe. can you link a source to this please ?

[@indianprepper]

I am Indian and there is no prepping concept here. I kept speaking to friends here when I start prepping a year ago but no one believed me. Well I hope they are safe. It helps rather than going out for small purchases and stay in. Thanks to people like yourself for guiding me with your videos.

[@1348polar]

Are you concerned about being overweight or not in good physical health? Being fit is a great advantage in times of crises. Where is your home gym or activities to stay moving and fit while indoors? This is always missing in prepping scenarios. I suggest hand weights, yoga mats, jump rope, treadmill, stationary bike... Exercise is also a mood elevator.

[@GOJOWrestling]

Beyond alot of people's budget

[@1348polar]

@@GOJOWrestling The impact of NOT exercising is more expensive. Heart disease, depression and obesity is way more expensive than a jump rope. Also, there are many cheap ways to stay fit if you want to: ~Make your own weights using soup cans and jugs of water. ~Push Ups, Squats, Burpees, Crunches, Power Walking, Exercise Videos, Dancing...Can't sit on your butt and eat Cheetos all day when SHTF. Got to stay active for physical, mental and psychological health. I just thought about prisoners who live in confined, limited spaces but manage to stay fit and build more muscle than they had before jail. If a prisoner can say fit so can preppers.

[@jamesmoriarty9433]

The most dangerous words a prepper can ever hear: "I'm coming to your house."

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I agree! They ALWAYS say that too.

[@jamesmoriarty9433]

@@TheUrbanPrepper Keep those cousins and extended family out lol. I know I will. 😂 Stay safe out there

[@toddhart3787]

@@TheUrbanPrepper i tell em " well than i know who I'm having for dinner "..they shut right up

[@americanscarelines2757]

Todd Hart great answer!

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Todd Hart Love it! 🤣

[@bruceforster3709]

About two years ago, I built a Solar Power Station on our Storage Shed. I run the power from the array into the house to a charge controller; to the battery; to a 600 Watt PURE Sine inverter. I have MANY Nickel-Metal Hydride AA & AAA rechargeable batteries I bought from Harbor Freight. This setup keeps batteries always at the ready for our Handheld Ham Radios, and our flashlights. The MAIN Battery is a 100 Amp Lithium Iron Phosphate brute that will run the entertainment center. I have a smaller 40 Amp Lithium Battery that runs my HF Ham Radio. We also heat with Kerosene and we have a Butane Camp Stove backup.We have heat, we can eat, and keep our home lit off-grid!

[@claudiahansen4938]

Bruce Forster , cool! Could you run a standard refrigerator on your setup, is the sine wave the correct format!?

[@bruceforster3709]

@@claudiahansen4938 A full sized refrigerator, no. But it CAN run the new smaller 12 Volt units to keep Prescription Meds cooled.

[@isabelchaparro2608]

Ex Extreme Couponer here 😅 I understand where a prepper comes from, my family thought my cleaning product stockpile was crazy. And now I have enough to share with my mom and sister so they do not have to go to the stores. I am no longer shopping so my husband and I just use what we have. Stay well everyone ❤️🙏🏼

[@tronaboron2064]

I disagree with using your propane. Save it for last use, use charqol, wood, and start off with cooking small. You can do a lot with small fire!

[@shanem6869]

TRONA BORON I agree with him saying test the BBQ to make sure it's working, but I wouldn't necessarily be using my propane right now

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I never said use it first. I just said to get it ready to go if needed.

[@kevinrehberg8758]

Better still ......learn how to make a solar oven.. lots of tutorials on KZbin... and if you are really creative.. why not a solar trough to heat water in so you don't have to wash with cold water..I realize the need may not be here today... but suppose for a minute the grid goes down..you can't go to the internet to learn then

[@guytech7310]

Well that might be an option if you live in an apartment or city. Also it raises the risk of fire. The last thing you want to be is homeless during a pandemic. A small camping stove can run a month on a 20 lb BBQ Propane tank. If your worried than by 5 or more tanks, You can also by larger 30 to 50 lb Propane tanks, but they are a pain to move.

[@guytech7310]

@@kevinrehberg8758 Cannot cook if there is no sun, and not every day is a sunny day, especially in Seattle. Sorry, but Solar ovens are more or less a gimmick.

[@jay-rus4437]

This whole pandemic is like a “test run” for all of us that have been preparing for many years. We pretty quickly found a couple areas that have room for improvement. We do have overall emergency supplies, from hygiene, to lighting, to general duct tape and rope, and of course food. We have a secondary refrigerator and freezer in our on property shop, as well as cases of water and Gatorade. Overall we are fairly prepared, but always room for improvement. This pandemic may very well result in a massive economic recession.

[@nicolasrossi5978]

the (near global) economic recession is/was planned ,the illness is useful to the powers that be in the reset they are trying to set in motion(the illness/pandemic, whatever folks need to call it, had nothing to do with the economic collapse which was caused by artificially inflating markets, debt based economy and fiscal irresponsibility and in fact was well underway before the illness), in fact the Covid 19 outbreaks timeliness could be questioned as possibly having been engineered as well, but the answers to that ,even if it could ever be found out and proven is now 'moot' to those of us at ground zero and planning now how to survive day to day and insure the survival of our loved ones as well. Blessings and good luck.

[@prepperminded5732]

@@typicaldebater8750 Yep, same here, only it was my wife who thought I was that crazy prepper. I'm like, so...who's laughing now.

[@donnasensinger8899]

Yes, I have been prepping but wasn't ready for a Pandemic. But as soon as it started in China, I started preparing, so at least I am somewhat prepared. But if we get through this. I will for sure fill in any gaps for a Pandemic.

[@dindjarin9063]

Donna Sensinger I don’t think we are getting thru this my friend

[@alien4fish]

@@typicaldebater8750 us too, everyone thought I was a nut job, mre's water, lead, can goods etc, now who's laughing. Dummies hoarding toilet paper. While they were grabbing TP I was I was finishing up on can goods and baking supplies so I can make own bread.

[@spiceynanasim9256]

I'm glad we bought our bidet years ago. We are using/have been using the old cotton/terry baby cloth wipes from when my son when in cloth diapers. So much more comfortable and cheaper than toilet paper. We do have backup toilet paper for the kiddos since they aren't use to the bidet but we told them if we can't get toilet paper delivered, they are going to have to suck it up and get use to the bidet.

[@barbaraness4507]

11:12 After the Corona virus is lessened as a threat everyone should continue to practice good precautions to defend against ANY contagious diseases.

[@alabamatrixie7379]

I live in the Seattle area too and Target and Safeway has had toilet paper as well as beans and rice etc nearly every day. Go in the morning, no need to hoard

[@fredrickmercury6463]

alabama trixie no no no let him feel like the end of the world is coming so he can feel like he was right the whole time😂😂

[@jamestricker3741]

I love your videos. Totally solid advice, as usual. However, in the very short term as crises emerge, I've always thought well stocked peppers should steer clear of the shops. Panic buying is ugly and we risk being part of the problem and contributing to shortages rather than the solution. Also, there is a safety issue too - supermarkets can be dangerous when people are desperate. In any case - hope you and your folks ride out Covid and stay safe. Irrespective of preps, remember to keep fit! Physical fitness is so important at times of crisis, as our immune systems are weakened if we are not moving. All the best from the UK. Hope America can use this as an opportunity to revisit the structure and funding of their healthcare system. Never before in history has a nation paid so much money for such poor (average) health outcomes. That fact alone should cut right across political-party lines.

[@richwalter3107]

James, Nice Churchillian paraphrase. Unfortunately so very true.

[@Magnificat42]

Looking back, its great to have these reminders. May we never forget.

[@optimumperformance]

Just a note regarding freezing food. I recommend getting vacuum sealer to vacuum seal before freezing.

[@LdyButterflyDMG]

I just did a shower curtain (black cloth) with metal loops to "curtain" my metal shelf. Just did that 2 days ago. I see you did the same! :)

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

That is awesome!

[@theglowie]

You are missing a few things. When hospitals get overwhelmed, you are gonna need: 1. Oxygen tank 2. Ventilator 3. Pulse oximeter 4. Blood pressure monitor 5. A medical degree

[@jamjamb123]

TheGlowie get a medschool for idiots book lol 😂 well I do have a oxygen tank lol 😂

[@fredrickmercury6463]

TheGlowie he has 500 n95 mask he’ll be ok lmao this guy is a joke I can’t believe I used to watch his vids😂

[@wookie9581]

Chris Gonzalez your a twat. 🖕🏻

[@voltron5128]

@@fredrickmercury6463 what did he do?

[@fredrickmercury6463]

Voltron512 he acts like it’s the end of the world. All he has to do is stay inside. Mean while POS all over the country have hundreds if not thousands of mask saved up and get instead of being honorable and sending them to the ERs to help the people risking their life’s everyone thinks they needs them more. I’m not saying don’t save any for yourself you can keep some for yourself. But if him or his family gets sick he ain’t gonna do anything. He’s gonna send them to a under equipped hospital. It’s disgraceful how Americans have become to spoiled, selfish and pathetic

[@theoldguy9329]

All great advice. For those who did not notice, the Dutch overs are cast iron ones. Not the pretty aluminum ones you can only use in your kitchen oven.

[@jennahenry4426]

And they're heavy too. We use ours outside, on a big fish fryer stand, with propane. I bought the stand to can pickles on.

[@prepperminded5732]

Great vid! If I may suggest for the quarantine isolation room, don't forget a porta-potty with wood chips or cat litter, unless your isolation room has am attached bathroom.

[@jainouye]

If you go to the freezer section you can often find frozen unraised bread. You can store 5 in the space of 1 regulate white loaf.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great tip!

[@packsture]

Whenever you disappear for a few days from social media we know that you are “cooking” something in the background, Cliff! Haha

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Haha... I wish I had more time in the day to get things done. Thanks for watching!

[@packsture]

@@TheUrbanPrepper Thank you for being awesome! You are famous around here @Packsture - Thank you for helping us with tips on how to get prepared, we appreciate you!

[@TaleRavenTarot]

In August 2020, my town was hit with a devastating derecho. So much destruction. I was without power for 10 days. I was so glad I prep and was a lot more prepared than most. Still saving money for a generator, but the last few years have really proven that it's important to be prepared.

[@GearSkeptic]

As always, thorough and informative, sir. Thanks much. Two small additions: around here, everything in any format with the word “disinfectant” on it is completely out and has been for weeks. No making hand sanitizer here, because you can’t get alcohol. Same for literally anything Clorox or Lysol. No bleach, no wipes, no pumps or spray cans. Nothing. However, pool shock is readily available on Amazon (right now as of this writing). It is extremely concentrated. A single pound will mix to make over a hundred gallons of bleach, and disinfecting sprays are made by diluting that bleach even further, so that one pound makes thousands of bottles of surface disinfectant spray. I just bought a six pack of 1 pound bags for about $35. Second: since masks can’t be had anymore, there is concern of running out of your stocks if you need to start wearing them daily. Dr. Bradley (over at disasterprepper) has a nice video on using a UV light sanitizer box for disinfecting N95 masks so they can reused many times over. I just bought a Lumin UV chamber (made for disinfecting CPAP parts) on Amazon for $250. Pricey, but worth it. These are still available and can make even a very small stash of masks last a long time. Anyway, keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thank you for the very detailed comment! I really appreciate it. GREAT tip on the Lumin UV chamber.

[@Breeze3444]

FANTASTIC video. Everything that you suggested in doing is confirmation to me. I knew I had the mindset of a prepper...New sub here

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Awesome. Thank you so much. Welcome aboard, Trendy Wendee!

[@anatmano4694]

Love your videos, been following for years. In times of hardship, we also need to remember to be generous. After making sure your family is safe (which most in this community already have) there are many at risk folks who cannot for their safety go out to grocery stores. Please consider donating extra food to those in need (many now can't afford food due to job loss as well). I will be donating the masks I bought a year ago to hospitals that have run out. There are nurses who literally have run out of masks, and are resorting to using cotton fabric. PLEASE help those who are risking their lives to help us. When all this is over, and we look at our still full pantries and stacks of masks, we will have to face the fact that we could have helped save lives, and did not.

[@karinhart489]

Anat Mano, our local food bank has moved to a drive thru model. They are looking for volunteers, too.

[@gonefishing3644]

Now is the time to start a victory garden. Buy some big bags of potting soil, gardening tools, packets of vegetable and herb seeds and a basic book on how to start a vegetable garden. If you do not have a large sunny backyard, you can do container gardening on a high-rise balcony or use some of those plastic kiddie pools set on a flat roof or just plant seedlings directly into slits cut into big bags of potting soil lying on the ground in a sunny location. There are lots of gardening books so you can find one that caters to your climate or focuses on growing in containers or making a temporary greenhouse from plastic sheeting in cold climates. Remember that rabbits, birds and browsing deer like fresh greens and ripe vegetables too, so some rolls of wire fencing and metal fence posts for a barrier around a traditional vegetable garden can protect the harvest from hungry creatures. Keeping a food garden weeded, climbing plants staked, the plants watered during dry periods and the food picked just as soon as it matures/ripens can be a relaxing activity at any age and a way to fill in a lot of spare time. Fresh, home-grown, raw veggies are an excellent source of vitamins when you are mainly eating rice, dried beans and canned food. Nothing beats the taste of a freshly picked, ripe, heirloom tomato. Or ears of sweet corn cooked immediately after harvest. Or a salad made with home-grown cucumbers, sweet onions and Bell peppers.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I agree, Linda! We just had 15 yards of compost delivered for various gardens.

[@GS-rw9og]

you are sooo sincere and today is 1/9/22,,, [[ SOOOO LOOKING BACK,,,, IT IS GRATIFYING TO HAVE BENEFITTED FROM ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND GOOD WILL!!THANKU THAT THIS CONTINUES TO BE USEFUL!!!!

[@RoguePreparedness]

Oh my, thank you for the shout out to my hand sanitizer vid! Wait a minute, at around 2:51, did you get a body guard?! Is that TheUrbanPunch?! :) Love your suggestions. I really miss our freezer....That ReadiMask is interesting. I got bag balm when you did a review of it and love it. And yes, we've been stocking up on some treats and candies. Comfort food is the ultimate morale! Great vid!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Stay safe! Together we will persevere.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

You too, PP! I hope you and yours are doing well.

[@wonderbubbles4092]

Everyone cleans out the grocery stires of water, tp, canned foods, ect... gas stations also sell these things and get resupplied faster than most grocery stores. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but it's there.

[@songbirdforjesus2381]

Forgot about that thank you we got to think outside of the box

[@patriciacooke886]

Great info, with what just happened in Texas, I hope people find your KZbin channel. We have been prepping since 2016.

[@UBBERTANKER]

i have a charcoal grill and every year at memorial day and july 4 they have great deals on charcaol. I buy probably 15 to 20 bags and it last me all year at half the price. The key to prepping is buy in bulk on things you use alot and that last along time. If you do that you probably are already prepard for most things

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great tip!

[@tonylama2012]

Same brother. There 2 for 7.99 at wlamart. I picked up 5 bundles. I smoke year around.

[@mixflip]

Do I need a regulator for the big propane tank used on a camp stove?

[@KellyS_77]

Maybe? Many camp stoves have a built in regulator, but some may not. It really depends on your individual stove. What you WILL likely need is an adapter hose to run from the 20 lb tank up to the camp stove. You can usually get an adapter in the grilling section of the hardware store.

[@barbaraness4507]

Well I figured since I’ve watched several of your videos I should subscribe. 😁. We Preppers have to stick together!

[@bruceforster3709]

If you freeze Bread, DOUBLE BAG IT. This will help prevent freezer burn.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great tip!

[@chitown6750]

I also find that if you place it in the fridge for a day or two before freezing it makes a big difference when it is time to thaw it out.

[@EatCarbs]

I honestly haven't done a single thing differently since this all started. Thanks for the video

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Perfect! I'm glad to hear that, my friend. :)

[@DorianApryl]

You're about the only prepper who has so far suggested having a drone for surveillance purposes. 100% agree with you, it doesn't even have to be a moderately expensive DJI, there are plenty of budget 4k drones that would do the job of patrolling 300-500 meters around the perimeter. I bought mine several months ago thinking that it may come in handy for recon, it's a nice hobby in and of itself, but now I would be able to see rioters or the army from a mile away if it comes to that. Excellent suggestion.

[@tbjers]

Another thing to add to the COMMO aspect of being prepared is get a few sets of goTenna Mesh. These devices will let you communicate even when the cell networks are down. They have an optimal range of about 4 miles. They will link up to provide communication across larger areas. They're a bit pricey at almost $200 for a set of two, but they are clutch. We use them in the mountains all the time where there's no cell signal.

[@cait3holtzback788]

That was cool. I've only watched a couple of these, so I don't know if you cover gardening at all. I rent and container garden mostly sticking to herbs: oregano, rosemary, sage, mint, basil, dill and others all work well in containers in the warm months here (mid-Atlantic). I picked up some herbs and tomato plants at a local greenhouse a couple of days ago. Lowes also has some herbs, veggies & fruits in their garden section now. I've been growing blueberries in pots for years. Here in the city, I've seen people grow pole beans and egg plants on their little balconies. I'm planning of trying snap beans in pots. It's amazing what you can do. I know I could do more. Stay well.

[@jons5898]

Thanks, you’re a breath of fresh air after watching a couple “omg we’re all gonna die “ channels !

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks John! Yeah, those type of videos definitely get views, that's for sure.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

*Macademia Nuts, Pecans, Charcoal or Propane Grill, Salmon "canned", Butane Stove Work Well* This episode Jives very well for our community and my Latest Episodes! Well done as always brother! Be well and stay safe! Sincerely, DFS Family over in South Texas.

[@OutdoorMomma]

I am so thankful all the Prepping Channel are activating now to help the community during this time of crisis! Drop Forged Survival, Urban Prepper, Canadian Prepper, City Prepping, and Sensible Prepper! Absolute Power Houses of the community!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great recommendations, my friend! I hope you and yours are safe. Let's keep in touch during this storm.

[@greymas3006]

Bag Balm was a great tip. Never thought I'd be washing my hands to the bone like I've been. You're videos helped put me and my family in in a good position to ride this one out. Stay healthy.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks for supporting my channel. Yeah, my hands have sure been getting dry.

[@dannybaker4641]

We're prepared but I have to work as usual. I'll be back on the road tomorrow as I have been since this started. Good thing is we have plenty in stock and don't have to worry about going to the store.

[@tangobayus]

Smart people have a stash of small bills "just in case." Cards are a single point of failure.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Just make sure you clean it... Never know who handled it before you!

[@WalterWorldVlog]

12:58 I found out there's one piece of equipment in my house that still uses a C battery and it's a wall clock. My late father changed the battery in 2013 and it ran out of juice (and started leaking) this month. Since the other battery -the package came with two- expired in 2018, I'm not taking chances. Instead of getting a new pack of two C batteries, I'm buying a AA-to-C adapter, so I can limit my spare batteries stock to just AAs and AAAs.

[@joyaustin6581]

I’m in Texas and people like you are lifesavers. I have a stocked pantry and don’t have to compete with those that were not stocked before the snow storm

[@marko11kram]

A working thermometer, and a pulse oximeter would be worthy additions to your preps. If you already have them check that they are in working order

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great recommendations!

[@jimmcintyre4390]

Never really thought about the terms prepper versus hoarder. I guess you are a considered a hoarder by those who failed to prepare. Not really fair.

[@jeeves744]

Prepper: someone who over time has built up a supply of things to survive on their own. Hoarder: idiot who walks into store and completely clears out an entire shelf at one time leaving nothing for anyone else and thus sets off panic in others when they suddenly see the shelf bare.

[@cdawson198600]

I say let them call us what they want, we're the ones not in a panic and comfortable without worries about food or anything.

[@Mrsadams1]

jeeves744 My thoughts exactly.

[@jimmcintyre4390]

jeeves744 well put

[@northwestgardener5076]

Preppers are the fat people after a famine.

[@nikkil764]

Here bread was one of the first things to go. People who don’t know how to cook are going to be living on sandwiches, good time to learn to cookin a crockpot.

[@levitan71]

many lessons have been learned these past few weeks. i may have not been a prepper before but now i will take it more seriously.

[@Jonathan-0331]

Thanks to being prepared I'm eating like a king! I really do hope this is an eye opening experience for the country. Stay prepared and you don't have to get prepared.

[@americanscarelines2757]

Jonathan 512 I hope people finally realize how government won’t save them.

[@pcihazer20]

F-it! I’m using the three sea shells from demolition man 😭

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Let's collaborate on a video to show the masses how to properly use the three sea shells!

[@wahinepaddler4]

Its always been one of those unanswered things..how the heck did they use those shells 🤔

[@jusmesuz]

@@TheUrbanPrepper I have no clue what the3 shells are. Please tell me

[@simonethach7134]

I love that movie lol

[@leyenda6149]

@@TheUrbanPrepper He doesn't know how to use the 3 shells!

[@thulegezelschap5884]

I have like 100 (litterally) Rittersport bars in my storage, on top of real food and water ofc

[@susanr3717]

God bless WA. I knew something was coming, He asked us to move from WA back to our homeland last summer.I'm glad I listened... God bless you and keep you safe!

[@levibettinger3905]

While you're at Home Depot or Lowe's, I would recommend plywood + general building materials. You could increase your security on your home or garage by covering up windows and increasing the strength of you doors to help prevent break-ins. Great video! Keep up the good work!

[@emodx74]

Once the shelter in place order is given in your area, there will be a massive run on just about everything. Your normal grocery stores will have a hard time keeping up. But there are some places that you can still get plenty of food. In my area I have an Indian grocery store and a Halal butcher right next to each other. The Indian market is perfect for your staples of rice, beans, ghee, flat bread, and vegetables. The halal butcher while a little more expensive that a standard grocery store has a good selection of high quality meats. Then a half mile down the road is an Asian market. Again good for staples like rice, noodles, vegetables, and fish. It may be worth looking into the small mom and pop stores that serve their local ethnic enclaves.

[@emodx74]

T Collins the Indian market was busy, the Halal market was steady, and the Asian market was slow. I am not worried about the “quality control regulations”. Firstly the food I am buying is frozen, canned, or rice/beans. Canning and flash freezing by process kills just about all viruses. Then cooking the food is also another sterilization. Secondly I have been buying the same food from these markets for years. I have never had a quality issue with what I buy. Thirdly the US works with importers to randomly check food safety. In fact I am more worried about getting sick from food from local farmer. Fresh food is so much easier to contain bacteria and viruses.

[@bornyesterday3627]

If you're thinking about going to the store... You're late. Disinfect the packaging. Don't willy nilly touch stuff. Good luck

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

True. We've been disinfecting all packages and items purchases online and from stores before they enter the home.

[@bornyesterday3627]

@@TheUrbanPrepper I think a video on home safety, disinfectant and food preparation would be relevant. Thank you for your efforts

[@bornyesterday3627]

@Ontario Prepper I'm happy to hear you're being safe. Check out: Canadian Prepper, Sam Harris (podcast) and The Epoch Times. Stay safe!! It's unfortunate, my neighbors are friendly. Simultaneously (i suspect) not social distancing. So by default. I'm viewing them (and my impoverished neighborhood) as hostile. Nothing about this is a game. I have roommates with respiratory issues. Stay safe guys

[@WarHawk-]

@Ontario Prepper - As an addition wipe down your mail delivery. No telling if your carrier is infected or had contact with an infected surface.

[@phoebegraveyard7225]

If you have a garage, you can leave tinned food in the garage for two weeks where germs will die in that amount of time. Saves disinfectant. You can fill the sink with hot soapy water to wash milk jugs, water bottles etc. Treat every item that enters your house an a disease vector. Remove shoes worn outside before entering the house. Before running out to the store, ask yourself “ Do I need to go get these items enough that I would be willing to strip down to my undies at the front door in full view of the neighborhood in order to get these things? If the answer is no, you don’t need it.( or you really like/ hate your neighbor)

[@arizona-4734]

Perishables are really out too. Milk, eggs, bread, produce, meat, dairy, pasta, sauce, etc. Biggest tip I can give: if your grocery store has Passover items, get em. No one has been buying them. Canned, dry mixes, matzos, drinks, candles, etc.

[@gerardscott5815]

Refreshing. One of the first down to earth preppers I ever came across. Doesn't come across like action man. Great delivery. Good job

[@zombiestation]

I’m guessing that all of the “cheap” stuff made in China will be going away someday soon. The prices may go up.

[@americanscarelines2757]

Rob B good. F China. Maybe people should downsize and live more humbly.

[@annetteg1174]

I'm ok with a total reset of our country and have goods made in USA. Pefect time to cut our dependence on other countries and become self sufficient.

[@KPad87]

I’m pretty sure USA will do business with other asian countries . f China . Maybe Mexico who knows .

[@zombiestation]

I am a manufacturing engineer for an American automotive company and looking forward to a new vitalization of our awesome manufacturing industry in the USA. We need to be self sufficient and not depend on communist countries. My job was killed during 2008 by outsourcing to India and China. I have since recovered, now this.

[@aliceholbert1246]

Love my lodge cast iron.

[@tonylama2012]

I love my antique cast iron. The only thing that lasts these days. I cook everything on them.

[@13mizuki1]

Im so happy to see preppers flexing their skills and knowledge in this time of crisis

[@nyddubwarren]

Another tip, if you look for generators, you can also get ones that run on propane. I like the propane version because unlike gas, propane doesn't go bad, and unlike gas its price point tends to stay the same where gas can literally jump dimes, nickles and quarters a gallon in an hour.

[@kan-zee]

2:39 LMAO...tactical monkey ninja...lol Great tips... 3:28 ...😎👍 I forgot about the barbque grill...gonna get it on stand by..thanks for that tip. 4:22...😕 Went to all the stores..to pick up a freezer...all of them were sold out ... in all sizes from apartment to large size...damn it !!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! Stay safe, Kanzee!

[@jasonwilson3992]

I would not to use your preps during biggining stages of crisis, otherwise you could end up in the same boat as panic buyers ie your goods could run out around same time. you want your preps to be a long term advantage

[@arlenegeorge2379]

Yep freezer section is looking bare too..now I'm just buying odd n ends 2mrw I will check for eggs

[@mshowers5246]

Another excellent video & message Cliff. Thank you for being a reassuring voice of reason ... and keeping all of us up to speed on our preps. Stay safe in your area.

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

Yup, how do you like all the people coming out of the wood work looking for your recommendations and suggestions now? Lol

[@robertdavidson9393]

Now I'm a sergeant prepper!

[@jadestar1580]

Great video and ideas. Like the air filter purifier in the room. Seems so logical yet I never thought of that. Drone idea great too. Thank you for the video. Keep safe and be well!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks a bunch, Jade!

[@melodytenisch6232]

Just came across your site; I like that you are local and know what's going on here. Lots of good ideas here; thank you. You really are organized and I will do what I can from your list. Thank you; much appreciated!👵😊👍

[@elonmush4793]

Your country should have prepped for a scenario like this with a functional and affordable healthcare system.

[@jaxterdb1]

Like Italy?

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

Elon Mush shoulda coulda woulda. That’s not forward thinking genius

[@elonmush4793]

@L RIGGS, I love how you make assumptions without knowing where I'm from. Let's just say it's one of the countries with a higher ranking health care system. I wish you all the best though, stay safe!

[@twiggs24]

Hes alive!! Love your videos cliff. Stay safe my friend. My only issue is distilled water for my sleep machine and humidifier

[@Patriotalliance]

Just a note to add. When you run your generator each month make sure you put a load on it. It would suck to find when you need it it'll run but doesn't work.

[@biffjohnson3354]

I always grill with charcoal. I take the free circulars from various stores that I get in the mail, and I use a couple of crumpled-up pages under my charcoal chimney to get the coals going. No lighter fluid. You can find these in your Home Depot or Lowe’s in the BBQ section.

[@hfortenberry]

"Whole Foods" = "Whole Paycheck" LOL

[@lovinglife3954]

You can shop smart there. It was great for bulk foods before pandemic.

[@lovinglife3954]

Whole Foods still has disinfectant spray cleaner at $4.99 they are not price gouging.

[@FulcrumMW]

Thanks, my friend. Great video! We are the resistance ✊

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks for watching, Matthew!

[@FulcrumMW]

@@TheUrbanPrepper Also, that 3 seashell method doesn't sound too delicate 😂 I think I'll pass on knowing that method. 4k views in an hour, nice!! Hoping this video takes off, as all of yours should for the quality 🙌 Have a great week!

[@diouranke]

Infowars fans I see

[@FulcrumMW]

@@diouranke Absolutely not 😂 didn't realize it was a reference.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@@FulcrumMW Thanks Matt! My reference was towards Terminator Salvation, not Infowars. :)

[@WarHawk-]

One thing to take in consideration if using a drone to surveil the area is that if things go South and people are roaming the streets looking for food stocks [for example] they will follow your drone right back to you. Best practice in this case would be to use the real-time info you receive then find somewhere away from your location to 'perch' your drone out of reach until it is safe to reactivate it for the trip back to your location.

[@CascadiaPrepper]

Good idea. Maybe fly it back from it's perch after dark.

[@merlinwizard1000]

If you don't have one, I recommend getting a coach shotgun. Very simple and highly effective with no. 4 buckshot, prevents over penetration. Doesn't require a lot of training.

[@donnasensinger8899]

Or bread is gone. I have learned to make my own. I suggest EVERYONE learn how to do it.

[@IrelandVonVicious]

Oil your steel.

[@matthewwynne939]

There was a long line to get propane last weekend, so I think a lot of people had the same idea of stocking up on alternative fuel. Down here in Portland there seems to have been a run on a lot of the bread since all the panic buying started. Another home improvement store purchase would be bricks to make a rocket stove in order to cook with twigs. One problem I currently have with my chest freezer is that I have several "seasonal" large meats stored in there like turkeys and hams. I should use those up so I can make room for more manageable sized portions not intended to feed family gatherings.

[@a.c.n9076]

To my fellow Seattle preppers (however few there are), the best places to build up redundancy for your preps are Bartells, Dollar Tree and local hardware shops. Bartells roll out the smaller green propane tanks earlier than QFC and a few mom and pop shops still have respirator masks (including the filters).

[@richwalter3107]

Also try Ace Hardware, McClendons, Dels Farm Supply and Coastal Farm and Ranch for your hardware items to include charcoal grills , duct tape, Bag Balm, etc. Do Not expect them to have cleaning supplies at this time.

[@a.c.n9076]

@@richwalter3107 thanks for the heads-up!