Is This The First Domino to Fall For the Economy?

[@CityPrepping]

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[@aint2proud2meg]

I’m *reflexively* pro union. If you tell me there’s a strike, I’m automatically on the side of labor. This one is different though. What they are asking is not even sensible. When European dockworkers strike, they demand more time off due to automation or an increase in volume so they can keep working while it becomes more efficient. Our east/gulf coast ports are INSANELY slow and inefficient. I’m all about them making money, but these demands feel like a shakedown. Also- really freaking convenient that they are suddenly striking now and can hold the country hostage before an election. The union boss is a Trump toadie and it’s a lose-lose for the current administration. They’ll be hated whether they take action to stop the strike and if they don’t. I’m not saying it’s 100% manufactured, but the timing sure looks like it (oh they want payback for 2020 *now*?). But if this timing wasn’t planned, it’s a very happy accident for the Trump campaign.

[@edelmiraceledonio8769]

I appreciate info on generators. At 74 years old I never thought about needing one in CHICAGO but it’s looking rough around here.

[@jerryloo416]

@@aint2proud2meg 100 %

[@ObservaDome]

🐕‍🦺Very Handsome Dogs Kris🐕‍🦺

[@gamertheories101]

There will be 3 more hurricanes

[@sway696]

Just to see someone had their preps come into play and hear that they were so valuable to their success makes me smile. Because it’s proof that it’s not for nothing.

[@CityPrepping]

yes!

[@stuartaminion511]

a prepper that has a vid show on Y.T had only a 4 days supply of preps in his home (little water, he ran out of water) so even if you are a seasoned prepper, do your preps, he even came out and said he bought to many toys/gear and not on the needs (food/water/meds/t.p) so had to go out looking for it (he lived in wastern north car. hit hard with flooding. washed out his driveway bridges so had no way to get out. oh and he had a 6 month old with little food in preppration for the child. (or dog food for 3 dogs) and he had a vid for prepping, i will not watch his show after this poor showing of prepping. he even came out and said he got caught with little preps. a vid about preping Jeez.

[@KarlaEmmerson]

@@stuartaminion511 do you mean russian hacker? Im so disappointed, makes me sick with all the money he couldn’t even stock up dog food 😒

[@The_Super_NOVA]

Exactly! Feels like a win for the home team

[@bikeride2025]

The preppers were the first ones to help the hurricane victims! We prep not only for ourselves but to help others! The storms will keep coming

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

That's right. Praying for us.

[@geod3589]

Sadly, a lot of preps were washed away.

[@TerribleTom113]

​@@thinkforyourselfjohn3163Stop praying to your imaginary friend and actually DO something to mitigate climate change that's causing the increase in prevalence and severity of such storms. Literally recycling a single plastic bottle is of infinitely more value than talking to your imaginary friend. 😂

[@CathyJ-st2ps]

@@TerribleTom113 Hopefully they can do both.

[@ulfhedinn9]

​@TerribleTom113 if you think anything can reverse the climate your mislead. The earth is going to do what it wants since it goes through phases and literally anything you do is a microscopic drop in the sea.

[@samueldominguez3647]

I survived Huracan Maria 2017 in Puerto Rico and I lost my house, my business and my wife was pregnant at that time. We have to leave and come to US and start from scratch and after that i become a Prepper and been following this channel since then. Thanks for all you do Chris!!!

[@reginafetty6374]

I think many of the people in this hurricane, as well as the one in Puerto Rico , being a prepper may not be worth it if your whole house and everything you own is blown or washed away unless you have a bug out point.

[@damonharrington2948]

@@reginafetty6374 If you must leave in a hurry a bug out bag per family member is invaluable and bug out bags are preps. So do not prep because of possible what if's?

[@lilblackduc7312]

Learn from experience, then improve your skills thereafter. Good for you, Samuel!

[@anonymousanonymous453]

I'm in a town of 600 in WNC. We homestead, so have always had a stockpile of the things we need and backs ups to the back up. During this disaster, my best preps were: gas generator able to run our well pump, stockpile of gas, solar generator, and starlink. One of the most surprising things was how quickly people devolved into madness over gas and supplies. Like within 24 hours. I had always assumed it would be maybe 2-3 days before people became nuts. My little community is awesome, every one helped from grading and repair to sharing food to make for the community. Almost everyone stockpiles as a way of life here. Fortunately, we never had to venture into the slightly larger town for supplies and deal with the craziness. We still don't have power, but kids and livestock are all well fed and safe.

[@jetblast1mpmp]

Be blessed my brethren! I send you love and prayers! May your community get what it needs and thrive! 😊

[@mr9950]

You are EXTREMELY fortunate. Count your blessings. I live in Miami. I can’t imagine what things would be like if Helene had struck. There’s a general sense of uneasiness at baseline already, so you can imagine what would happen if disaster struck. Sheer chaos.

[@JaneTruxell]

My sister was in Ashville when hurricane hit. We lost contact early on and didn't have word from her for 3 days. After being stuck there for 5 days, she's finally home and safe. She pointed out how lucky they were compared to others, and that was being without power, water and a tree going through part of roof. I think she's going to start helping me prep.

[@Pallasathena-hv4kp]

I’m glad she is safe! 😊

[@bradschmitt1990]

I think i saw someone there posting on X about being ok. so glad for that.

[@kidvision564]

That’s a topic I don’t remember Kris covering: emergent communications

[@cathykearns2147]

Remember, it is not just the huge disasters. A few weeks ago, my daughter ended up being at the hospital with my infant granddaughter for three days. Despite repeated conversations, she did not have an EDC bag in the car, so she was stuck without food, a change of clothing, etc., for the three days. This meant the rest of us were juggling to get her the items she needed in a timely manner. I had her other children who could not go into the hospital and who could not be left alone, so I was of little assistance. If she had had a bag in the car with a change or two of clothes, and some shelf stable food and water, she would have been in a much better position. Even pouches of tuna or protein bars would have been helpful. Her thought process was, “I was within an hour of home, I didn’t need it.” Guess who has a bag in her car now? It is always the little things that we don’t plan on that create much bigger issues. Being prepared is critical, even if you are just going a few blocks from home.

[@srb2az141]

Was there no food or water at the hospital?

[@nikki.n]

Thank you for posting this. As a young mom I always am prepping things like a change of clothes for my son but not as much for me. This is a good every day example of why you prep stuff like that for everyone, yourself included!

[@patriciacooke886]

We also had a situation in August. Our 2nd son was having surgery we went down to help out. My husband was taking care of their extremely large dogs and got a huge scratch on his arm. We discovered we were not prepared, our son and daughter in law were at the hospital for pre-op instructions. Not knowing where at least paper towels were, it was stressful to find something to stop the bleeding. We now carry a first aide and edc bag in our car.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

? What fantasy land do you come from that a hospitle wpouiod let any one starve? Like all iof them should have meals for the pataints and a caffteria for the quest or you know you could just leave how in the world do you get stuck at a hosyital exactly?

[@Clo411]

Longshoremen here,been following you for a long time. We are getting a lot of the diverted ships. We are moving cargo and sending it to the east coast and gulf via rail. Christmas items are already in as we do our Xmas rush in summer

[@Clo411]

West coast btw

[@CityPrepping]

hope you guys get taken care of.

[@justjoanish]

Thank you for everything you do to keep the supplies coming.

[@BrandonBalthrop]

Crazy times

[@Clo411]

@@CityPrepping we had our contract settled last year. I’m just happy to come to work and keep cargo flowing. Keep putting out great content brotha!

[@xfitslingshot]

I live an hour south of Asheville. We weren’t hit as bad as Asheville, but we have thousands and thousands of full sized trees down everywhere. Here are 3 lessons learned. 1) Generac generators are amazing and I will be buying stock in them. 2) make friends with your neighbors before you need them. 3) One of the things I heard frequently is that of the people in Asheville, even the people who had supplies stocked up couldn’t have planned for the flash flooding and mudslides. The only sure prep is making sure you’re on God’s side and living in His will before the day of disaster happens.

[@chumps7974]

Interesting. I suppose a mudslide could wash away or burry your preps.

[@coloradoblueskiesboutique7720]

I follow you due to the information that is given. Intelligently with a normal tone. No rants, no screaming or in your face reactions to the information being delivered. Thank you❤ I am prepared for a very longtime from food, arms, medicines, water ,and security. I am a 73 yr old female..... I am ready....oh don't forget TP lol😂

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

You know he is lieing right? the port situation was "solved" two days ago and kicked down the road to next year.... And was is an issue just becuase of evil people doing evil things with congress not checking the presdents power.. Like it has nothing to do with the ecomany he is just fear mong8ng for clicks.

[@sjordan7085]

Purchase a bidet instead of tons of TP, cheaper and more practical and saves trees!

[@MWuori69]

This is my favourite KZbin prepping channel. Chris stays away from political commentary, and instead provides important information to help people prepare. Even when he provides the negative news of the problems occurring everywhere, he always ends his segments on a positive note.

[@paniteowl]

Went to Costco on Monday, my usual shopping day. The people there were grabbing up water, paper towels and, of course, toilet paper. So glad I already had my stock. Your channel has given me a great plan and the ability to put it in action. Thanks!

[@patriciacooke886]

We are good for 3-6 months. Prep on!

[@damonharrington2948]

Same... TP was gone... Kirkland is made in the USA. SMH

[@racekrasser7869]

those lemmings won't survive very long in a real disaster

[@nebraskaprairieladyprepper3422]

We here in the panhandle of Nebraska had a terrible wind storm that knocked down over 700 electric poles. We leaned very quickly where our prep holes need filling. A week without electric, running water, able to flush toilets, etc had us on our toes!. Love your channel!

[@lizdavidhopper8924]

I'm so sorry for the challenge of no electric. If you don't mind, what did work for you? how did you overcome no electric, running water and flushing toilets, etc. Thanks you. Liz

[@nebraskaprairieladyprepper3422]

@@lizdavidhopper8924 Hi there! We save and reuse plastic containers (milk, soda, water, etc.) to store water for our plants and flushing toilets (flushing only when necessary). As far as with electric we have a small gas/propane generator we used to go back and forth to our refrigerator and deep freeze (but we still lost food). For light we used lanterns (both battery and kerosene) candles and headlamps. For warmth we bundled up. We used a small camp stove to cook food and to heat water. These are all very short term solutions and we realized quickly we need a better plan and a bigger generator (especially for heating because our pelleted stove). We need more stored water as well. We shopped around and found a Generac generator that will run our entire farm (including our well) and we'll also install a wood stove. We had to give up several personal possessions to buy it they are costly) but the sacrifice is well worth it. Keep prepping! Things are going to get worse. God bless.

[@WanieB]

I live in NC, next to a hwy that leads to I40 that goes to Asheville and it is phenomenal at the equipment and supplies headed that way. That’s just one road there. ❤ this is why we prep and help our neighbors, for such a time as this.

[@brucecole1038]

I am 72 and live on the Gulf Coast. I survived 63-Carla, 83-Alicia, 08-Ike, 17-Harvey, 24 -Beryl. We lost everything in 63 and 17. Life living on the Gulf Coast is about preparing for yearly Hurricane seasons.

[@suzannedundon4275]

Just south of Richmond VA, Costco opens at 10a;was 10th in line. WASN’T there for tp! About 100 of us went in. They WERE there for tp. I grabbed some extra batteries, laundry detergent and plastic ware. Out by 10:15. So glad (and calm) knowing I was prepared with my own preps! Thanks Kris❤

[@amyg.5376]

Just crazy. TP doesn't even come by ship. The vast majority is produced domestically. People are panic buying.

[@mikevanderveken6028]

I have watched many preparedness channels. You have quickly become my favorite. I like your non-political take on the subject matter. I live in Canada, and we are praying and sending money to help the poor folks in the disaster area. Thank you, Sir.

[@TerribleTom113]

He's not as explicit with it as some, but this channel is absolutely political. He's just slightly more subtle about it than some.

[@CathyJ-st2ps]

@@TerribleTom113 I like that he doesn’t try to divide us using politics. Everyone has their own bias on certain subjects. He tends to focus on preparedness regardless of who you are going to vote for. He’s a great fit for me because I’m not a hardcore Democrat or Republican. I’m an American 1st. My area was supposed to get hit by Helene. It turned slightly East and we were spared. When I donated my preps I certainly didn’t care if a Republican or Democrat got them. 🇺🇸

[@ulfhedinn9]

Not political? He is clearly biased

[@mikevanderveken6028]

@@ulfhedinn9 Have you ever watched Canadian Prepper? You would think he was having a love in with Hamas and Hezbolha. That dude is clearly biased.

[@ulfhedinn9]

@@mikevanderveken6028 I haven't heard him say anything in the last several years where he hasn't clarified being for one side or the other. Yes, he can be hyperbolic, but for news, he's one of the better ones out there. I also believe and I could be wrong that he is able to put himself in others shoes which for many people is unusual especially city prepper. City prepper says he's not political but from his comments and tone to certain subjects he is clearly biased for a left leaning point of view and that in and of itself isn't bad but none of these guys should claim to be unbiased and yet be biased. That really goes for all of us.

[@OneFrugalDuck]

I live on the Tennessee side effected by the flooding. I knew it was gonna be bad due to the rain we had AND the tropical depression dropping rain in the mountains. It’s always a flash flood and/or landslide hazard.(also thanks to Ryan Hall that your channel introduced me to because I wouldn’t have know about how severe it would be). I charged my portable power banks. Did some basic preps the Thursday before the SHTF. I warned my boyfriend in Asheville who wasn’t taking it seriously. He’s okay btw after crying for him and my friends for two days. I’m okay I was on high ground on Friday while I worked my shifts. Y’all I’ve learned a valuable lesson from this. I knew the risks for my area but what I didn’t factor in was climate change bringing in the upmost extreme events. The hospital in Erwin was in a 1 in 100 year flood plain. I’ve heard from a local meteorologist that this was 1 in 5,000 year chance of happening. Yeah. Prepare for the absolute worst for your particular area. Rehash your risks. We lost most of our main routes from NC to TN. Is your place hard to get to? It’s almost been a week and they are still trying to reach people with supplies. I’ve worked with a lot of people in my service area which were in the way of the floods. Idk if they are alive. I work the elderly and disabled. Some of which lived in near the affected bodies of water. Some lost power for their medical equipment for days. Trying to keep my head straight during this was hard. I can only hope they got out in time and got the things they needed.

[@patriciawhigham7848]

Chris, I praise God that you were one of the peppers I started watching in 2020. But as time continued I kept reducing year after year and the only thing that kept me listening to you is because of your story about your grandmother. And as I kept slimming down you became my prepper especially after the course I took (the first one you opened us up to). Also, as you grew in n different ways in your personal life. When some of my friends and family started telling me I was "manic", I continue to work on my preparedness, now with my chickens, raised gardens, generators, and other important items they now look at me with different eyes and they are truly appreciating what I share now. Thank you for your vision, and you and your family and bloodline will always continue to be in my prayers. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💞💞💞

[@RevolutionaryPrepper-rg9kb]

America needs to start making its own medicine for all Americans! When China decides to not supply the US with medicine, it's going to be problematic.

[@Gmny1MOA]

This....like all of our fn medicine comes from China or overseas

[@Keekonuts]

North American pharma would be brilliant.

[@libbyhicks7549]

Do you mean the petro based rockefeller medicine industrial complex that silenced and excluded all real healers back at the beginning of last century? Yeah, that one is not run by or located in china. Maybe stop worrying about china so much and understand that your govt has long been captured and has a much cleaner shot at you than any foreign entity.

[@miranduri]

America won’t do their medicines here because Chinese labor is cheap and corporations are greedy.

[@gordony8196]

Actually Canada produces some critical pharmaceuticals and so does Israel.

[@COFrog61]

We have three Great Pyrenees mix. My males are over 31 inches at the shoulder. They are to help guard our farm. We have more trouble from loose dogs and humans than we do large wild animals. Awesome of you to adopt from a shelter. Please read up on care and training for these large, lovable friends.

[@normt430]

Our Pyrenees/Huskie mix is very docile but can be vocal(huskie). He is are rodent guard abd loves catch rabbits and other varments. The rabbits he brings to us live and we make him drop them and they run off limping. He was a one year rescue from a a kill shelter. Our Shepard/Labrador is the guard dog and very sensitive to noises outside and a nose that'll pick anything moving near the outside of the house. Even though neither are trained they know their roll. So we have included them in my wife's business from home for tax deductions. The only down fall is approximate one decade life cycles is too short as we also take them on vacation wherever we go!😢

[@cbpotts]

I’m outside Asheville. This community just about saved us. Thank you. Having gone through a disaster now I gotta tell you it’s all about the water. If you think you have enough, you don’t. Get more. Seriously. Anyhow, goods won’t be coming from the coast because of the strike and I-40 is closed in the west. Sounds like it’s gonna get much worse before it gets better. Hunker down time.

[@chumps7974]

I hear they are close to agreeing on a contract.

[@lorriewatson7423]

I got hit by a tornado in June of 2022; my prepping supplies really helped get me through. It was 3 days before anyone could break through the destruction to get to my house. The tornado did not destroy my house, but it damaged it and destroyed everything else; it left me with no power, water. for a couple weeks, and cell service for days. I live directly beneath that line, in your map, just off lake Erie. Add in polar vortexes, blizzards, from the north and derechos from the midwest, and you'll understand why extreme weather is my top concern in risk analysis. I also live in the forest, so wildfires are also on the menu. One thing I learned a long time ago is to keep an axe or hatchet in your pack if you have to retreat into your attic to get above rising flood waters, or escape a tornado damaged house, to break through the roof. Another thing I can suggest is when a hurricane/extreme flood event is being warned, tie your boat, canoe or kayack directly to your house, within reach of the door. I live on a creek and have seen the water come up over 10 feet in a few minutes. During Agnes I tied a rope line across my yard to a solid tree uphill, and tied my row boat to it, pulled hand over hand to get out. Flood water is extremely powerful, and always full of debris. I thank you for this channel; it has saved my life on several occasions.

[@VRachelPhoto]

Love BEAR and Gridstone - They are so awesome!!! Your channel has always been one of my favorite because of your delivery while speaking and making it seem urgent without panic and desperation. Our preps were much needed for Beryl and the generator, battery powered fans, shelf stable food were all used. Luckily our street was one of the only areas that had power back within 24 hours. Most of the area was 2+ weeks here in NW Houston.

[@justjoanish]

I am so thankful to have a group like this one, and the guidance of City Prepper, to avoid simply reacting without a clear idea of what's going on and how to address it. Thank you for your videos that show how to prepare in order to be proactive instead of reactive.

[@therawmarro]

Here in the Upstate of SC, the flooding and loss of electricity enhanced neighborliness. Folks are taking care of one another and polite civility allowed cars to get through major intersections fairly smoothly despite the absence of signals and police. Prayers for folks with heavier burdens and challenges.

[@xfitslingshot]

Yes! I have never been so proud of the people here, and the lack of selfishness we’ve seen.

[@ohdearmomma7519]

I just had my kids update their go bags, and I've staged them near our door. They actually follow the news, and my 15 year old just told me of one incident where a couple was found hugging each other in their passing. They all understand how serious it is to be prepared both physically and spiritually. We talk a lot about how life can often take a turn we could have never suspected. As a mom, I appreciate the efforts your channel and others like it make to keep us informed and teach us how to take care of ourselves. Keep up the good work. Also, a side note...local stores in NOVA are being swarmed by people preparing because of the strike. I've not had to go once, luckily.

[@maryl234]

ahhhahhhaaaaa @ swarmed. Believing the hyped up news.

[@scotthelsel1464]

There never seems to be a lack of things to talk about. Thanks again for keeping us up to date. A gentle reminder to stay situationally aware especially now and especially locally. If you have a good idea about what's going on around you, you at least have a chance to avoid problems all together sometimes!

[@Happy2day71]

When I started my journey of preparedness you were one of the first YT creators that I started watching. You are still my go to YTer.

[@LADYSILVERWOLF028]

Mine too.

[@seekingtheminimumlevel1830]

Same here. Thank you, Kris.

[@northernsuga1447]

I have been following you for a few years and I thank you and your team for all that you do. I live in Carolina and it is a mess here but because of you and what you do by educating people it has helped me in a long run. Thank you once again. Be Blessed

[@fishcreekcountrygal9896]

My house was built in 1900 near a large creek/small river and it's considered above the 500 year flood line, according to the Army Corp of Engineers. I purchased it in 1999 and since then I have survived four "100 year" floods and one "500 year" flood! We had our 20th anniversary of the 2004 flood on Sep. 17th (remnants of hurricane Ivan), where I thought I'd come back to find my home gone (it survived, but there was 7' of water and the mud...😮!!). The rain totals here in 2004 were half of that from Hurricane Helene, so I just can't imagine the apocalyptic devastation theyre dealing with down south! 😢 There's no prepping for losing your entire house/farm/animals!

[@frankieodom]

My sister, on the east coast of NC said there was no toilet paper in her market place Walmart. Thanks to you, we were able to get a good fit for us in a solar generator, extra battery and solar panels. Hurricane Helene didn’t feel quite so scary with a way to keep our refrigerator, freezer and small window AC going.

[@girldboro9834]

I highly encourage everyone to get their ham radio license. Then, pick a frequency with family and friends. If an emergency occurs, everyone can use their ham radios to communicate with their loved ones.

[@oliebolie5064]

I dont have a license but i have a ham radio.. is that illegal?😅

[@jasonmason8413]

​@@oliebolie5064🤫

[@terrym5786]

​@oliebolie5064 You can listen but not broadcast without a license. The license is not that hard to get. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a network of ham radio operators that cover the entire United States and Southern Canada. It is designed to be operated for emergencies. Maybe you can connect with them or at least find their frequencies to hear information if there is an emergency. I know when I lived in Oakland, California, the ham radio station up on Temple Hill was coordinating with the government to act as the main station to send and receive messages in emergencies.

[@user-wc1em7pc2p]

@@terrym5786 in an emergency you don't need a license to broadcast...

[@amyg.5376]

@@oliebolie5064 Yes.

[@toniebonilla3165]

Dogs are part of my security layer. They sound mean but are the most loving animals. Modify each season. Nothing is a mistake.

[@MDB-m7o]

My kids and husband tease me that I’m pepper. - like I’m crazy. What they don’t realize is I’m collecting food and supplies for an emergency like Helene and learning to be self sufficient. I don’t need all my supplies at the moment and now I am equipped to help someone else in need and restock. I started following you a couple years ago because of your sensible prepping advice. I love your science based testing of products and you motivated me to plant some of my food. I have my first vegetable garden- albeit a bit of a flop! Thank you!

[@piedmontwildlifeandoutdoors]

I look forward to your videos every week. It's true when there is an emergency and you have your preps in place you will be better off than those around you.

[@playinatlife5778]

My heart goes out to all who have been effected by the storms. I'm so sorry you are going through this.

[@ask-128]

I made a portable toilet from a plastic lawn chair with a toilet seat attached to the flat part of the chair...I sawed a hole after I attached the toilet seat ...put a 5 gallon pail with a garbage bag and have a lid when not using...I store it in the garage and it is ready to use if I need it...be prepared and be ready....keep Calm and Carry on....and save your water for washing etc......

[@frankieodom]

I used my mom’s portapotty without the bowl and dug a hole between two of our out buildings. Then I strung up colored sheet so no one could see us. Worked great. We did this because our well went out on a Friday and the guy couldn’t come till Monday to replace the motor.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Um why? a tlolet works with out elctercy and water... and if you lose all you tolets just maje a hole in the wood away from water...

[@Suehuskins]

I saw a news video where social media has caused panic buying of water and toilet paper, paper towels. Fortunately we in WNC aren’t going crazy buying that stuff since it’s all made in USA and not affected by the port strike. But we do have other problems and it’s amazing all the help ppl from all over have been giving us. Iheart radio wwnc and 12 other stations are simulcasting what is going on. One lady was so upset because she hadn’t heard from her brother who lives near us and 30 ppl showed up at his house to make sure he is ok(including my daughter) ppl have been doing wellness checks because emergency workers are still doing searches with cadaver dogs. Power is still out for most and water. Cell is spotty and completely out at times but some gas stations and stores are starting to open and if you can get out there has been water and meals but we missed them but still have some food to eat and solar chargers which were a lifesaver along with 5 gallon water jug.

[@toniebonilla3165]

Thanks for all you and your staff do. Still behind but making process every year. I have small homestead. My disabled daughter just moved in. She heard this video and i was able to tell her we are good. Preps good. Thank you

[@stephensuter7242]

Thank you for your calm, no nonsense, demeanor and approach as you review our situation - that of today - and probably tomorrow.

[@UnprovokedMooseAttack]

No one ever thinks that it will happen to them...until it does. Thanks for another great video

[@KABliss]

be well my friend, I have watched you for years and thank you for all you do for our community. I am so sorry to hear of the events at the new homestead. You will love those GP dogs, I have a part GP part short hair pointed dog and he is an amazing alerter and protector. And yes, that bark can be enough for the bad guys to want to walk away!

[@36janders]

I’m 29 miles outside of Dallas and just saw that our local Walmart’s supply of toilet paper and some shelf-stable foods is depleted. Toilet paper aisle looks like it’s March 13, 2020 all over again.

[@ohmyet2173]

Same going on in central Oklahoma

[@MrNiceGuy500]

Most toilet paper is made stateside. I have a attachment bidet I kept from the first panic buying of covid

[@justjoanish]

People are remembering 2020 and are simply reacting. I imagine that they have a feeling of helplessness and aren't sure what to do to take care of themselves.

[@AprilJackson-wm5vo]

​@justjoanish yes, although I don't agree with the hoarding, I do understand a lot of people do have covid trauma and are scared. Some are just selfish tho.

[@lornaevans3967]

I purchased an attachable bidet for our primary bath! I love it. Need to buy one for the guest bath.

[@Hennlynn7]

I wasn’t hit by by the storm, but I took stock of my preps and I’m feeling good as to what I have showed something that happened. I still need to increase some preps, and I am working on that immediately. Thank you, Kris for always providing us such great information and such a calm manner.

[@christopherpike8269]

Just an encouraging word for those starting their preparedness journey: I think for most the cost of building up supplies is the biggest overwhelming factor when starting prepping. Just keep in mind that knowledge and planning are totally free. Learn everything you can on what to prep, how to store those preps, and what preps would benefit you or your family the most. This will keep you from going down the rabbit hole of buying gear and supplies that you don't need or will probably never use. The gear side of prepping can spiral quickly. Once you have the knowledge, plan. Put together an evac binder with critical info and documentation. Develop an evacuation plan or if it gets really bad a bug out plan. Develop and document all probably disasters for your area. Natural first then Man made. While you may not be able to purchase the supplies just yet you can at least have your ducks in a row on what to do during a disaster. This is, for the most part, free.

[@tynelson4672]

Update Savannah, Ga we had a lot of tree and roof damage, and a loss of power. You can stuff your washer with ice before storm when it melts it just drains out. Save 2 liter bottles 3/4 full of water. And place them in your freezer. When them storm start put half of them in the fridge. Before them storm bring in you solar lights to use for candles. I recommend a Biolite camping stove. You will have plenty of sticks in your for fuel. And this stove uses the heat to make electricity for your cell phones.

[@lilblackduc7312]

Great comment!

[@kennewcomb2787]

Prayers for NC

[@ryanlight1013]

Praying heavily now! Holy holy holy!!

[@tobiascope6928]

I'm in Boone NC and the damage is devastating 😢

[@countrysister700]

Praying for you, Boone and Samaritans Purse. I'm already praying they can find an alternate location to handle Oper. Christmas Child or tell us in the "OCC Family" how to delay our boxes to make processing easier.

[@ryanlight1013]

Prayers!!!

[@JanineFlorence]

Sending prayers🙏🏽

[@Sniperfox1]

Being in coastal NC, the prepping ideas we get from this channel are always helping us through hard times. It was overshadowed by Helene, but 10 days prior we received 20 inches of rain overnight from an “unnamed” tropical storm. We live in the Southport Oak Island area and we were cut off from the rest of our county. All roads were either underwater or roads were washed away. The good side is that we didn’t have power loss like other areas.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

? Like it' was helene as a post tropical depration... KLike if you can't get your basic treats right how can you prepair?

[@TheOfficial_CommanderShepherd]

Honestly hearing your reaction to getting rob I think it’s a blessing in disguise to prepare what for is coming. You took decisive action after shoring up gaps in your defense and dogs are the biggest key to that.

[@louiseansari2228]

I love how you share your journey and also the mistakes that come along with that journey. Thank you again for the time spent helping this community out!!

[@gaylehill6165]

We are living in interesting times… preparing for what you can is wise.

[@craigt9203]

Glad you’re helping people in extreme disasters. Because of you and content creators like you, I was able to get a number of things and survive in a cold RV with a little diligence and common sense also a little MacGyver things together and old-fashioned grit washing in cold water. I do wish you would review some of the cheaper generators that are available. The ones you see on eBay or ones that are refurbished. Don’t have much money. Also solar panels that you can join together that are budget friendly over time. I can’t afford thousands and thousands of dollars worth of items. I’m glad you finally did a dollar store First aid kit. I’ve known about that for years. It helped out a lot of people also old fashion 70s or 80s gas can nozzles with the new ones not working so well. Chris thanks again for all you do. Hopefully you get my message Canadian prepper and a few others don’tacknowledge situations like mine. There is a man pinball preparedness down south Tennessee. Most of these people have seen full-time RVs living in their RV. I had a young man and woman have a baby in a bus that they were living in.

[@carolwalker9068]

Thank you so much for your amazing support and encouragement!

[@Kay-zo9ol]

Nc isn’t the only state suffering. I’m in SC near the NC line. We were prepared but many weren’t. The only problem we couldn’t foresee was our road and bridge washing out. Neighbors made passable after being stranded for 5 days. Thank you so much for your prepping videos. They made all the difference.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

I mean you can by not having trash bridges... Like all our infsraucher in Florida is etheir fixable fast or not trash.

[@mattsmith-qy5ld]

I live in the Asheville area. My preps have been infinitely helpful for me and everyone I know. There’s been a lot of destruction but been so thankful I can help the people around me.

[@jujumawmaw]

Prayers for those impacted by the hurricane.

[@HChen-u1j]

You are one of my favorites to watch on prepping. Thank you for all you've done!

[@falcor200]

Huge increase in our ports in Canada and being shipped down as well.

[@terrym5786]

Are the Canadian east coast ports open?

[@margaret2222]

Times are so scary now. I am thankful for all the information I have learned here and in the community Group. I have been able to get some things in order but still learning about other things and working on them. Thanks so much for all you do Kris.

[@88artiles]

Weather events are becoming more common and this is the new reality. All you can do is prepare the best you can!

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Thank you Kris for being transparent with us and sharing your successes and experiences whether good or bad..Sorry for the break in..We all make mistakes and the best we can do is constantly learn from them and not to make those same mistakes twice..Thanks for all you do for us Kris its appreciated.

[@Veetribe.]

Ive been told by the police that house with dogs are 95%..less likely to be robbed....also get chickens

[@CityPrepping]

sounds about right. no one wants to test whether the dog is nice or not.

[@Vanasse1]

So my 2 cats are useless? Darn. At least they’re cute.

[@nancydreier4879]

We were in western south Carolina and still without power. Your advocating e about prepping helped us survive. Thank you!

[@MrNiceGuy500]

Potentially a IV bag/fluid shortage. Baxter medical got hit in NC and now the port shutdown! I work in the medical field

[@terrym5786]

I understand they also make dialysis supplies. Concerning for me since this affects my sister.

[@gratefulkarin]

Congrats on your new pups! One of ours is part Great Pyrenees, very smart and a great watchdog. We didn't forget our pets' needs in our preps!

[@ashleyhenson290]

In central GA our stores were low from hurricane prep, our town was originally going to take a direct hit but the storm shifted just before reaching us. Our aisles were emptied of toilet paper, paper towels and large sections in the meat department already yesterday once people heard about the strike.

[@CathyJ-st2ps]

I’m in Houston county GA and Kroger was completely wiped out of toilet paper, paper towels and bread. Not sure why? We have a paper factory in middle GA. Maybe some went to donations ? Our local coffee shop filled several trucks that went to North Carolina and several more went to Wheeler county GA. My preps came in handy to help others.

[@gordony8196]

The reason why I like this channel is it's not advocating conservative vs liberal or right vs wrong, but being a realist and understanding human nature. We'll take actions in our own self interest. Altruism is OK for Mother Teresa or Jesus and something to strive for if you control 99% of the world's resources, but for us run of the mill types.....!

[@mickiec9361]

Thank you Kris. This is another well done video. Information without hype.

[@lizcalhoun890]

I have been watching your channel for 2 years now. You have helped so many in preparing for multiple types disaster and how to prepare for these kinds of events. I would just like to thank you for that!! I live in an area that receives a large amount of snow in a very short period of time, sometimes without warning, we have had 2 tornadoes and one earthquake in the past year. With the knowledge that you have provided I was able to make sure my elderly parents and my 2 sisters had enough food and water for 3 weeks. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone that has been affected by hurricane Helene🙏

[@ryanmoore310]

Wild times, good luck everyone. Stay strong 💪

[@Phoenix_Rising13]

I always love how positive and informative your videos are. As a single mom of four people think it’s crazy I prep but… I’m a mom of four! lol your videos always make me feel like I can do it and I am!

[@rafeeqfoster4296]

Although I’m not in those areas, I tell people all the time, prepare for any type of SHTF! I’m hoping they’re listening!

[@shady1994-b3t]

I’m a young prepper who loves watching your channel. Got into it during the pandemic and learned a lot, got my mother into I will say she thought I was crazy but quickly changed her mind lol. But keep up the good work the government won’t help much so it’s always good to have folks like you around 👍🏽.

[@shage6881]

Surprisingly, there isn't really any panic buying here in Mid-MO. I'm thankful for the preps I have and replenished what I have already used. Topped off our gas tanks yesterday. Down 25 lbs of the 50 to lose.

[@tndeere2]

Same in Tennessee. At Walmart this morning and it was business as usual. Shelves looked full,even toilet paper. Guess it’s good to live in rural America

[@X3liteXRogueXX]

Thanks for the update, Chris. I live in South Louisiana and remember Katrina was hit by Gustav and Rita. And the eye of hurricane Ida passed over my house. We didn't have power for ~2 weeks. Mother nature can be scary. But being prepared helps significantly.

[@mamabear8550]

They are extreme escape artists! Make your fences tall! Our neighbors are always out Looking for theirs. One just jumped through the window 😮

[@MerryAm]

Even though I have been through several hurricanes, I was not at all prepared for this storm. It made me realize just how far I have to go to get all my preps done. But it also gave me the push I needed to get back at it despite any ridicule or opposition. Thanks for all the information you put out there!

[@TheVisitors44]

We love Wild Groves olive oil. Family business in CA. Great quality, free shipping.

[@OarElseKayaks]

Albuquerque NM, shelves all full at Walmart, and no one looking panicked at all. Same in Casa Grande AZ. El Paso Texas Kroger looked empty when we started. Driving to Perris CA for Memorial. Further West we go less stressed people seem to be.🤷‍♀️

[@brendavalentine-bates7737]

Ships with propane, coal, auto parts and numerous unknown containers are now backing out of the Mobile River opening. The ships are going back in the Gulf.

[@bellicofark6123]

I'm out of Newport tn. Honestly we are still finding the remains of our neighbors as of 10/5/24. Supplies are flowing for us thankfully. I been following you for a while and a lot of your tips saved my family thank you.

[@SweFlo]

Living in Florida, I don't understand people who have no preparations in place. We usually end up using our preps on a regular basis.

[@countrysister700]

Floridians know you're getting slammed by hurricanes sooner or later. The Carolinas dont normally get this kind of hurricane response . Its like fussing at you Floridians for not being prepped for earthquakes or blizzards. In your defense, we in Texas stay somewhat prepped for hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, pandemics, and the Alamo II just in case 😂

[@lilblackduc7312]

@@countrysister700 God bless Texans!

[@davidhamilton163]

Our preps helped out during Beryl. Small inverter/generator running on propane for the fridge and recharging. My power tool system is dual use for long lasting battery operated fans and lighting so we had lights and breeze at night. We didn't have to touch our water or food preps thank goodness. Also older gas stove so we could cook food with no issues. Also full tanks of gas as well. Much better prepared than last time, and now my wife doesn't complain about my preps anymore! Thank you for your channel.

[@kerrynight3271]

Port workers are returning to work tomorrow.

[@jasonlilley8011]

I have family in the NC mountains near Waynesville. Finally heard from them on Sunday evening, they had to hike out on foot to get to a safer area after their car and road was flooded out. didn't have cell service until Sunday to let everyone know they were ok...They made it to a friends house who faired better and are doing ok as they had bugout bags and were prepared. Thanks for bringing attention to the NC mountains plight!!

[@termsandconditions1618]

Thank you

[@SherrySchusterman-n6q]

So grateful for these videos. Had some friends who were impacted by Helena, weren’t prepared. They always liked to tease me about preparedness. Now they’re asking me lots of questions. I told them to subscribe!

[@egwoolsie]

Thank you for the succinct information!

[@HC-ov2hh]

Chris, thank you I bought two Eco flows because of watching your channel and learn much more. Thank you.im in Atlanta and our power went out but was able to keep the lights and fridge running

[@patriciainnaurato575]

I love your support and informative service

[@markstreb3534]

Great video, Kris! Thanks for mentioning Grindstone Ministries as an option to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene (as I was wondering who I could contribute to). Keep up the great work and stay safe!

[@dandaurbanhomestead3163]

I think Helena has been a huge wake up call for folx. The strike is just another layer-and a perfect example of how easily the public is moved to respond from an emotional level to even the hint of a crisis-any sense of security is gone. Which is why my wife and I prepare-so that we don't have to react from a place of fear and chaos.

[@redrustyhill2]

The sheep will go right back to sleep once everything gets back to normal.

[@A.T501st]

Especially with the lack of effort from the government to help those in the affected areas.

[@aprileliana]

A lot of people simply don’t have the resources to prepare. People on SSD have little and live penny to penny. If you are able try to prepare for one extra person.

[@kevindavison.realtor7602]

One of the reasons i like this channel on getting Prepared. Always nice to have more than one opinion and exchange of ideas

[@chzburgbean]

Great content

[@alysseh513]

Thank you for the honesty! You’re helping us by being open and forward. Thanks for all you do!

[@mvendeville]

Great material “Hope is not a plan”

[@robertcook9264]

Oh, and we got a free fire drill yesterday. We were evacuated due to wildfire proximity. But we werent home, so we sent a couple of local family over to scoop up our animals. One of them, bless her, knows where we keep extra cash and grabbed the envelope. Alls well, the fire was stopped at the backside of our mountain. But whew, what a panic, we were an hour away and rushing home.

[@LifeChatsUnfiltered4066]

I have been preparing for about 3 years. B/c of this I have not needed to buy a whole lot as far as food goes.