Items That Will DISAPPEAR FIRST in a Crisis

[@diypreppertv]

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[@defendressofsan8948]

Thanks!

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Have stockpiles of none perishable supplies ,foods that are canned or dehydrated, tools, building supplies fuels and ammo. I knew one family that had spare doors and windows in case of storm damage .

[@garyc.foster1132]

Milk, bread, and eggs go first, since obviously emergencies require French toast.

[@diypreppertv]

Exactly. Lol

[@Gracie40]

❤

[@heidiwolfgang45]

❤❤ good one!!!!

[@ashln1217]

😂 I've heard them called "Milk Sandwiches"

[@tabp8448]

Glad i have chickens

[@josephrivera5255]

We fight for toilet paper but won’t fight the elites

[@sheba2430]

Yes Sir so true

[@shelahogletree7711]

The elites haven’t tried to snatch a pack of toilet paper out of my hands, YET… I only fight what I can see.

[@GarsonMaya]

We are fighting

[@TougeTime]

Or simply install a bidet

[@Faber-cator]

If they were in the toilet paper aisle where we could find them we would...

[@WarHawk-]

One thing that many people giving 'prepping' advice miss is to ensure that you also maintain a supply of pet foods and medications for keeping your pets healthy.

[@WayneBowman-k2p]

Yes…You are so right , thank you

[@garethjones6880]

That’s because I’m gonna eat them 😋

[@ClaudiaMitchell-r9s]

I get animal food delivered from Walmart- in bulk.

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

I have an extra large trash receptacle. I buy bags of cat & dog food and fill it..Then I rotate bottom to top so none gets stale. I also stock up on can dog food, besides human food. I have a large shoe box full of cable ties, I have 2 chain saws, drills, hammers, saws, battery chargers both electric and solar, plus a jump box and small air compressor. Lots of bandaid, bandages and over the counter first aid supplies.

[@ClaudiaMitchell-r9s]

@ Very cool.👍🏻

[@tsmith3522]

Thank you❤ I'm a single grandma living with family members and I've BEEN telling my household to prepare but nobody would listen. I'm stockpiling on my own.

[@angelalake200]

it's strange that people nowadays don't have a basic shelter plan. oblivious

[@wineinmysparetime1919]

Keep preparing cause I guarantee you they will come running to you for help when SHTF. The sad part is you’re doing it on your own and may run out quicker depending on the number of family you live with. Send them these types of videos often, and maybe they will wake up.

[@cynthiablevins751]

Yes I tried to prepare 3 years ago but I kept hearing conspiracy theory and I knew i was right and now we are having rough times but I began preparing this past May while trying to keep up with regular food .

[@millerforester6237]

Keep it to yourself!

[@Susanne-dk4of]

@tsmith3522 my family used to laugh at me and say I was just being hysterical. Since Covid they now realise I was right. Family now have stocked up.

[@bobgordon1754]

When people get hungry they get dangerous.

[@ZekeRivers]

When people get dangerous, I relax my Rules of Engagement.

[@patricklandis3910]

Stock your ammo

[@andyparks6120]

@@patricklandis3910 how much?

[@MarkS-y6k]

Hangry

[@brentsmith6234]

They will eat u

[@r.f.pennington746]

In Jan '91, we moved from West TX to coastal VA...a whole nuther world for us. Been there two weeks and a threat of snow came along. Our phone rang off the wall with folks telling us to get to the grocery store and get what we needed. Jeepers! Thought I better go, even though we'd brought all our preps with us. The scene was ridiculous: cars parked everywhere, even on the grass; mayhem of folks running I/O of the store with carts at breakneck pace; folks fighting over this and that. I just pulled away and went home. Turns out, it was a dusting of snow which didn't even stick to the sidewalk, just the grass. I'll never approach any retailer again under any kind of threat. Get your preps, keep 'em rotated, stay away from the madness

[@diypreppertv]

That sounds a little like where I am. We just can’t handle snow in Texas. Lol

[@ferebeefamily]

Absolutely R F. I am just below you and we have the same thing happen here with tropical storms, hurricanes or North Easters. Snow notice may even be worse because it’s rare here in Northeast NC.

[@andyparks6120]

starting to Prep, any good sites to look for advice?

[@ep2223]

@@andyparks6120 I like to watch Alaska Granny among others.

[@teresabeaver1875]

Welcome to Virginia! We live in Newport News 😊

[@monaholt4066]

Charcoal and fluid, cast iron and a camp stove percolator. We made it for 10 days cooking this wày during an ice storm and over a week during a tornado power outage

[@JustRader2]

I put my local thrift stores in my monthly routine, more often if possible, it’s an affordable way to add necessities like clothing, shoes, camping items, things valuable for barter, etc.

[@rhodawatkins4516]

If there's a Bin Store near you, you can find some awesome very random things for descending prices every week. Lots of Amazon overstock items of all sorts.

[@richardelliott9511]

Early in my home ownership journey, I got stuck waiting in long lines at the grocery store due to an impending snow storm. I vowed never to let that happen again. Keeping that promise means that I have to constantly keep my preps up to date. I have found that as long as I keep up on the food and household supplies, the only thing I might have to run out for is fuel and as long as I go out for them immediately I can avoid the lines. There is nothing as satisfying as snuggling up at home while everyone else is fighting traffic and long lines trying to get the supplies that you picked up before the crisis hit. Thanks JR, I always appreciate your positive and upbeat attitude and lack of doom and gloom.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Richard!

[@jamesharmon3827]

Yep, my wife and father in law were mocking me over running the generators every month. But after 2 separate 3-4 day power outages. They ain't making fun of me now.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Clothing, shoes and boots…… the change of seasons is a good time to find items on clearance !

[@susanlisson7066]

That’s when I do all my clothing shopping. It saves you a lot of money that way.

[@cherylcobern4483]

VERY good point! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@skyasure7758]

Yes! You are totally right!!

[@sherettasharif1358]

And try thrift stores as well for clothing and footwear

[@kataisa3]

Giant containers of peanut butter will save your life and sanity.

[@msgoldenemerald]

Giant peanut butter allergies will happen too.

[@happydays1336]

I had a whole case of it go rancid so I now keep it in the refrigerator. I've also had a case of Top Ramen go rancid so I refrigerate it, too. Ditto boxes of macaroni and cheese which I keep in the freezer. My son is allergic to peanuts so we can't eat anything containing them when we're around him because even peanut fumes can set off a life threatening allergic reaction.

[@RC-eb5hq]

​@@happydays1336excellent point - anything containing oil should be kept in cool, stable temperature. Basement works best for me.

[@QuietGuitaristfan]

​@@msgoldenemeraldbelieve it or not. Consuming peanuts and peanut butter will actually prevent allergies from forming because exposure to those things help prevent potential allergic reactions

[@thadgomez8904]

U best have other food too-- 1 week of eating the same thing and you will not have an appetite and the smell will give you the dry heaves.

[@FergusonFarmsWNC]

It takes three days in an emergency situation for a grocery store to run out of food and it takes two weeks to stock it back up

[@victorias1263]

My usual grocery store in Las Vegas did not take that long. It was about a day and a half.

[@lorishoemaker3906]

Probably a matter of hours😬

[@kevinwpatterson]

Hours in Mississippi if they even say the word Snow. Obviously milk bread sandwiches are a thing down here.

[@dougied3449]

Not in citieS with the "looter" population.

[@sherettasharif1358]

Good information to share, thanks

[@goobtube69]

The specific focus on babies and formular is one i haven't heard from most prepping youtubers before, thanks for this

[@LynnLamont]

Remember when they had a shortage of formula? It was done on purpose 🤬

[@jandrews6254]

Sterilisation tablets for the bottles!

[@lamypie6338]

I purchased two large sealed cans of powdered eggs. 20 year plus shelf life. Pure protein and used in cooking.

[@mrsavage6380]

Best time to prep was a year ago. Second best time to prepare is today. If a’all haven’t started please do so now. Don’t go into debt keep it real.

[@suechaidez7161]

Prices are already rising in Kroger.

[@Susanne-dk4of]

Hello from Australia I have toilet paper, paper towels and disposable nappies/diapers all stored in vacuum sealed bags. Not the smaller food bags but the ones you use for quilts and blankets. I don't have babies but my neighbours do. I also have baby formula and bottles. Thank you

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Susanne! Thanks for sharing!

[@mnnomad1870]

Greetings Australia from Minnesota ❤

[@pamelalima5401]

Amazing neighbor

[@Smooshes786]

What a lovely addition to setting things aside for emergencies. I will add baby formula and bottles as well!

[@Susanne-dk4of]

The reason I vacuum sealed the paper products was to conserve space NOT to keep them fresh

[@Dovid2000]

It is always helpful to learn about the edible plants in your region.

[@rasbot2]

And medicinal plants

[@SsroseL]

I'm all stocked up now 😊 God has told me to prepare because the US is going to see some hard times ahead.

[@donnar9864]

Yes ma'am, He has enabled me to do some prepping.

[@akinazara]

Same been prepping a while now

[@pjwesteinde]

Part of that hard time is most Americans believe that all they need is a gun and then their prepped 😢

[@dontall71]

Noah was a prepper

[@Legacihandmade]

Yeah, I been prepping for the past 4 months or so.

[@Martipenny]

We had to get a bed side commode for my husband after his surgery . It came with a saftey shield and bucket. It also fold up for storage when not in use. It will be our potty because we got liners for it!!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Im always amazed at how full the food stores are when the threat of a storm hits. Doesn’t anyone have a pantry? In rural America we know its important to have one.

[@CathyScott1030]

In California and Arizona most places don't have pantries, basements, or attics.

[@RC-eb5hq]

And majority of people live in apartments without any spare storage space

[@cmc6295]

From the 1950s the pantry was obsolete, considered old fashioned. New construction had upgraded kitchen cabinetry; a pantry was thought of as degrading. Pity. Remember them from older homes, &they were resourceful. The spaciousness was useful to easily organize and locate kitchenware, canned & other staples, etc. No match to the confined space of fancy kitchen cabinets or lazy susan features. Annoying feature that wastes time.

[@BreeScott-th1hm]

@@RC-eb5hq Under the bed is good storage space.

[@itsjustme7487]

​@@BreeScott-th1hm That's where my cat hides when he's scared.

[@ChrisReher]

Portable solar panels and hefty powerbanks, like Jackery or Bluetti. I bought mine for camping and have had to use them in several power outages since. Can run lights, CPap, recharge equipment including batteries, fans etc.

[@m.r.9081]

Hi! Can you run a small freezer or regular-size refrigerator?

[@BigBlue1026]

Thank you JR, you're a huge help. The writing is on the wall across the world and we need to heed it's warning.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@cher4705]

We have a bucket with a lid, pool noodle, TP, and plastic bags for a make-shift toilet.

[@dorismusterfrau5662]

Try this First.....

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

I add a few odds and ends each month for my preps. It can be done on a limited budget, believe me! Thanks JR, your videos always keep me working towards being prepared no matter what may come!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Millie!

[@MetalRipper67]

For us guys and girls that are way ahead of the people your talking about its still a good idea to keep up with your prepping needs. You give good sound advice for all levels of preppers. Thanks dude!

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@tklube308]

Where I lived previously, there were about a dozen houses that would lose power randomly, while the power was still on across the street in my subdivision. One fall we were out of power for two weeks, never did find out why🤗. Had an ice storm that took out power for three weeks, then were hit with a and kept the temp around 8w that totally isolated us all due to trees and power lines down all over. That one had us without power for a month +. Fortunately, I had everything I needed to make it through with out an issue. The only thing I almost ran out of were cat food and litter. Thankfully I had a wood burning fireplace, I hung blankets over the 3 entrances kept the temp at 83f

[@suecharnock9369]

I heard a man explain what happened when his country went into meltdown (Venezuela?) He said toilet paper and water was obvious, but after a few weeks it was baby milk and formulas that people would fight - and kill - for. as you said - Mothers who are breast feeding and suddenly cant get enough food or water cant feed their babies and so the family go in search of formula. And they get desperate, so yes, baby food is crucial - and might even be worth getting just as a barter item.

[@jimanddonnadexter523]

Stock powdered milk and kero syrup and look up how to make baby formula with it.

[@dclaet1135]

@@jimanddonnadexter523 Can also use canned evaporated milk and Karo syrup.

[@dharma6481]

There’s a Mexican/Hispanic brand dry milk by Nestle I think called Nido? I kept a few cans when I had kids, it’s extra fortified so can be used in place of formula in a pinch for older babies. Also decent taste (with a splash of vanilla) for kids to drink.

[@BreeScott-th1hm]

@@jimanddonnadexter523. I remember this from my childhood when mothers used Kari syrup for baby formula.

[@Craigslist420]

I have been prepped for 4 years now and have my SHTF List on the ready when something goes down. Always have a backup list at the ready for final preparations.

[@cheeseman417]

Here in NYC when we went into lockdowns, my mother told me she went to the local supermarket, within 1 hr the shelves were almost bare!, she and my sibling only had 1 paper towel roll, so my (genius) sibling goes, "oh stop panicking mom, ill just order some online!... yeah, they found out there were 8 week backordered! so we already had a dry run of what a SHTF test was and it was a disaster! Im a so called (essential worker), so I didn't totally lose my mind, but everyone else did!😂 oh and dont even get me started about the subway commute to work back then... I was like Dante rolling down the river styx!😅

[@anitaalvarez538]

During the covid pandemic, stores were limiting how many people could enter and how much each person could buy. I tried to tell a store employee that all I needed to do is go to the pharmacy to pick up meds. I was refused and just went home rather than wait for hrs to enter. I now try to keep 6mos of my prescription meds on hand along with some canned essentials. I never want to be part of that crowd. Everytime I went to the big box stores the police were there. Never again.

[@GotSomethingToSay]

Can you share how you were able to get an extended supply of your prescriptions? Thanks so much

[@Wintek55]

How are you able to do that? Usually insurance companies won’t let you fill that many scripts at a time.

[@GarsonMaya]

​@@Wintek55I've heard of 3 month supply but controlled meds are another story.

[@Wintek55]

@@GarsonMaya yes. I just can’t figure out a way to get the meds ahead to stock up.

[@sugarglumpkins]

@@GotSomethingToSayYou’ll have to bypass your Insurance and use GoodRX or SingleCare instead. Check those out, they also have apps. You’ll pay (a lot) more but you’ll get them and have them without the red tape of insurance companies. It also depends on the meds and what class they are. My Dr wrote me RX for a year’s worth of two meds. (360 days) with a refill. I’m not sure if each state has their limits, you’ll have to check. I use different pharmacies depending on who has the best price and how far or convenient they are.

[@eddydejagere3411]

Plant as much fruit trees as you can. Herbs are also easy to grow.

[@LynnLamont]

Nut trees & citrus trees which can be grown in pots and overwintered indoors.

[@LynnLamont]

Seeds, seeds, and more seeds

[@RondaLeistiko]

​​@@LynnLamontI agree 💯 👍 most of mine are 5 years old so we ordered lots more we also save seeds.

[@browneagle2393]

The first day of strike at Super Walmart was tp papertowels and batteries. The shelves were cleared by 7 am and the soup was half gone. This is from a fully stocked store, doors that opened at 6.

[@mackenzie305]

I'll go to hobby lobby and buy up all that terrible cheap candy first. No competition

[@diypreppertv]

Lol

[@davidcarothers3311]

What?? You Again?? Where's my Puppy??@

[@monaholt4066]

I'm glad I'm old school. I was raised to have extra on hand by my mawmaw and mom. And toliet paper has always been in my house. During the pandemic I kept some in my vehicle I gave some to several people who couldn't find any. People were greedy.

[@dessebasey2750]

Thanks for the reminders everyone! I did a quick walk thru of our short and long term pantry this past weekend. Found some holes. I try to keep atleast 8 jars of peanut butter that we rotate thru at all times. I was down to 5. Also, laundry and dish soap was gettkng lower than i like.

[@grannyshell5425]

Hi JR!!! I got the checklist, and I LOVE it!!! It's very helpful not only for what we need, but what we have. It's really helped me get organized. Thanks a million for compiling it for all of us. Keep up the great job on the videos, too. God Bless!!!!🙏❤️🙏

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it!

[@rajnimsg7816]

Please tell which episode with DIY prep that is? Thank you❤

[@timothytroiano7904]

In the case of a power outage / emp. I have never seen any prepper channel talk about keeping proper time keeping. Can you explain the importance of keeping a mechanical clock / automatic self winding watch?

[@ZekeRivers]

If you've lived in the same place for a few years, you can tell the time based on where the sun is.

[@leannehollenbeck2549]

I have 4 battery operated clocks in my house.. I don’t reply on digital!

[@featheramericangoodeagle]

Not many homes these days have grandfather clocks or mantle clocks.

[@michaeldalton8374]

That will be the least of your concerns.

[@msbelinda1000]

Hard to find, but a wind up clock or wristwatch would be handy.

[@edwardsanchez3708]

I became a prepper in 1985 when i saw the movie Return of the Living Dead. I just spent $1,000 on more canned food a few days ago. Prep as if there is a outside threat and you are stuck in your house for a extended period of time months even years.

[@bjbutton57]

That will work ONLY if you’re not in the city. Mayhem and utter chaos will hit the inner cities, move to the suburbs and eventually the rural areas.

[@greyfox243.]

@@bjbutton57the what-ifs are endless. Stocking up is still a good idea.

[@ellag8068]

Find a good way to use, donate and rotate that supply! I find myself with canned goods that are a pain to get rid of…..I started buying freeze dried foods and less canned goods. I still have a large supply, just not as much as before.

[@Affinitymuch]

I fight myself because ive stocked up before and here we are.....This time though i have this nagging at my spirit. My kids think I'm nuts. They're teenagers but i keep telling myself they don't know better, I'm looking out for em....❤

[@juliettebobcat704]

With meds & health, might I suggest 1 pack of depends that will fit most of the adults in the house? If you've ever been sick with horrible diarrhea, you know you will be too sick to handle the laundry involved, if there is no electricity.

[@reneerupert5830]

Great idea, thank you! Also pull-ups for young children.

[@chupacabra304]

Imodium can save a life More people died of Dysentery than bullet wounds in the past

[@lornaevans3967]

All elderly need adult diapers

[@tinaingram885]

I have saved my old underwear and use when sick with diarrhea. So I don't have to throw away good and new ones. 😊

[@tinaingram885]

TP stores great under beds, behind the couches and etc. Behind my husband's shirts hanging in the closet.

[@gavinbaker9697]

Stumbled across one of your videos yesterday and honestly pretty impressed with your info. Nice work.

[@user-ni9ny6ei6w]

If you have back up power to a point , a dehumidifier can supply fresh water in a pinch !!!.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@notmyname3883]

Wow. Talk about the absolute, utterly most INEFFICIENT way to try to get water! PLUS a HORRIBLE waste of power. GO find a puddle! Put a tarp up, slanted toward a bucket. I'm in Illinois. It rained SHEETS today for an hour. Came in my front door and windows. WE GOT HAMMERED. If I had my downspout on my roof routed into 55 gallon drums, I'd have filled TEN OF 'EM! !

[@user-ni9ny6ei6w]

@@notmyname3883 IF IT HASNT RAIN IN 2 weeks and no puddles within 10 miles it’s an option !!! THATS ALL !.

[@richavic4520]

​@@notmyname3883I'd recommend waiting ten minutes before capturing rainwater from a roof. Birds, you know.

[@96SweetwaterBay]

@@user-ni9ny6ei6w Yes--I gather the water that condenses from my a/c during the summer (5 gallons/day) and use it for watering my garden, in addition to my 55 gallon rain barrels. This wouldn't work if there's no power for the a/c, but definitely if water is shut off, or I want to save money (water bill actually went down this summer).

[@lougarou8431]

The baby food was an item that I never thought about. I don’t have any kids BUT this might be a good addition to my preparations since I could very easily help out any young family. Or use it as a barter item.

[@mariemiller8740]

God bless you baby food great idea

[@bradjenkins932]

We made our own.

[@KenPrice-vj6ih]

Doesn't formula have expire date?

[@georgepowe4898]

Every year can fruits and vegetables from our garden. There are 17 infants and toddlers in our extended family so we can a lot of peas, butter beans, okra, carrots, applesauce, strawberries, peaches, figs, muscadines and quite a few more types of fruits and vegetables. With no extra additives its very healthy and zero trips to the grocery store. They keep very well also. We're currently using out of a jar of sweet fig preserves that we canned in 2003. With two root cellars and four outbuildings almost completely full we eat a pretty good amount of canned food and it is much healthier than supermarket food.

[@gregkohler2891]

Just went thru hurricane Beryl here in Texas. Could not get fuel for a few days, and ppwer was out for almost 2 weeks.

[@NakaliTama]

People laughed at me in November-December 2019. By March they were asking me for supplies

[@susanbade9773]

they laughed at Noah too................good job prepper

[@happydays1336]

I used to talk about my food storage, but no longer. I figure my stuff is pretty secure because everyone will think I'm as poorly prepared as they are. You can help people anonymously.

[@RC-eb5hq]

​@@happydays1336 yep...NEVER discuss prepping, money, where u hide guns, etc. NEVER let anyone know you are on any medications...even in calm times, they have street value and will be stolen.

[@rods6741]

Some of the shortages surprised me. Hair dye? Bags of flour? In hindsight it makes sense but I didn't see it coming.

[@BreeScott-th1hm]

@@rods6741 the price of hair coloring increased so much at Walmart!

[@jennenewhitaker1284]

Condensed milk So handy in the cupboard

[@chellejack3480]

What do you use it for?

[@jennenewhitaker1284]

@@chellejack3480 replaces milk and sugar in coffee if you’re desperate and you can use it in pudding etc

[@BreeScott-th1hm]

@@chellejack3480 Pumpkin pie, sweet potato pies come to mind. It’s sweet. Look up recipes online.

[@gillianmallory5176]

I picked up evaporated milk as well

[@gillianmallory5176]

@@chellejack3480drinks, baked goods, and sweetening other items. U can thin it out to add to coffee, mix with fruit for a treat. Turn into Carmel.

[@theaardee]

FAITH IS THE KEY. WE HAVE BEEN WARNED

[@missbell1634]

Exactly

[@bjbutton57]

Amen!!!🙌🏼❤️

[@TRoxanne55]

We moved to Alabama right before the outbreak of tornadoes that took out most of the state for 7 days. We learned real quick what is important to have. Our water also went out. Fun times.

[@productofapathy]

Worth noting that maybe considering purchasing a portable bidet can prove beneficial in a tp shortage.

[@emeraldelle6]

I’m just dragging my butt through the grass or using some leaves. More worried about food and water.

[@David-TX59]

There are a number of good rechargeable flashlights now, good for saving on batteries. Thanks for another great video JR.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome David! Thanks for watching!

[@peteric100]

Solar yard lights can be brought in at night.

[@charlottecmgh3791]

Another great video, J.R. Keep them coming. You still have to wake up the sleeping sheep. Thanks for all you do for us.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Charlotte!

[@JaneTruxell]

Live in Jersey. During Sandy, the neighboring Township was aglow with transformers exploding. They all lost power. After Sandy passed, everyone in that area were going nuts to try and find anything in other townships. A year ago when there was a boil water advisory, I'd never seen water fly off the shelves so fast. And we weren't even in the area under advisory. So we had the ppl being affected coming over then we had the locals freaking out and buying it. Let me tell u fights broke out. Either with another customer or with a worker for telling them there was a limit.

[@deannaway8499]

Kiwi here.. Prepping since 2017.. But electricity dependent. So bought a portable BBQ...about to buy a small generator too. ...and a propane stove. Thanks for doing what you do... Too many are soo unprepped. They will need help.

[@kartiktrivedi7784]

I am from india , i started farming last 2 years and i kuow if electricity gone in ww3 so i use solar energy in my farm and i have a 22 cow for milking and 700 tress for frouts now i am living self depand and i use electric vehicle and charge with solar energy , thank u 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rosedolch8637]

if we have an EMP everything electric will die.... old cars (before the 90's) will still run

[@joey_the_farmdawg]

Thanks for the reminder JR! Always a good idea to review!

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gregweston3770]

We were warned of these people in the 1930s. We fought against those who knew the truth. Now the world is waking up to who they really are. Politics, media, finance.

[@loubzac3]

I went on Friday before hurricane beryl came in Sunday night to get plywood. They had already sold out of 1/2 in plywood. I wanted 5/8 anyway. Funny thing is I didn’t see many houses boarded up. We were on the west side so it wasn’t too bad. I had plenty of stuff to use I just didn’t feel like scraping stuff together.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Raw Honey can sustain you for life. You can get it in 5 gallon sizes.

[@suechaidez7161]

That is next on my list. And more rice.

[@Lonewolf259]

Thanks for sharing JR. A variety of stores / resources will certainly help when a scenario takes away that access. So much to consider. Cheers from Alberta!

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrh3578]

Just started storing this month. Your video has some great ideas that I have not thought of. Thanks for the great information. Also, Some of the people in the comments have some great ideas. I live in the desert so obviously water will be king.

[@gpumn1]

You can easily put together a large DIY lithium battery pack, that can run electronics and a 12v fridge easily. A portable 250w solar panel should keep it charged. Similar to a off-road camper unit. Also helps save on fuel/gas usage.

[@nancymeyers5205]

Keep them outside your home though because they’ve been the cause of many house fires and businesses burning here.

[@PATRIOTRICH1]

Another great show JR

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Richard!

[@Nwladylaura369]

Instant oatmeal!

[@Martipenny]

Regular oatmeal too!! You can make oatmeal real easy as well as using it to make oatmilk

[@lunarminx]

I took one inch oil lamp wicks and put a length needed through stainless steel scrubbers. Put the scrubber in a bowl or jar and use oil. If it gets knocked over it goes out. With cats we have to be careful. Good if small kids are around too. Oil was used for thousands of years to light the homes.

[@gardeninggirlct]

I'd like to see that video?

[@peteric100]

You can eliminate using fire by bringing in outdoor yard lights that are solar powered. I have bought them for a dollar apiece at the dollar store, but I also recommend the $15-$20 better ones from Home Depot.

[@july77773]

A candle stuck in a can of crisco will burn forever. Crisco is a fuel.

[@RC-eb5hq]

​@@july77773Glad crisco is good for something ...as its the worst oil ever allowed into our food supply. Don't ever use it for cooking or eating!

[@jackijax505]

@@peteric100we do the same.

[@MDK1968Mimi]

Thank you J.R. Blessings to you All ❤

[@Tygeera]

I’m glad my girls no longer need formula. It was a pain to get it when there was a shortage for awhile. With 2 babies we would go through so much and most places limited it to one container so I had to drive for hours getting one here and there. Plus we had to use a special kind that made it even harder to find. I feel for anyone with babies when formula is hard to get.

[@angelaslatzer9263]

My winter garden was started in Sept, we'll have fresh lettuce, kale and herbs to go with our winter meals. Veggies at the store are always disappointing in the winter.

[@jrbarilla]

Love your comedic interludes Unique sense of humor 😂 ✌️🇺🇸

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Thanks JR for this update and stay safe.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Rodney! Thanks for watching!

[@MikeDeacon76]

Hi JR. How about a video on the best size of nails, screws, and other hardware to buy in advance of SHTF?

[@br2080]

Great video! I just saw an article on MSM homepage about uses for hydrogen peroxide. They said it is a good disinfectant. Also, I wouldn’t count on ATM’s. They have to be stocked and if no one is there to refill it you are out of luck. Stashing a few small bills at a time or more if you can would be a safer option. And it won’t take up as much space as any of your other preps! 😊

[@proudamerican6268]

CDS, made from sodium chlorite is far superior to hydrogen peroxide. Research it. Has hundreds of uses.

[@RC-eb5hq]

I've always kept some emergency cash on hand, bjt hadn't thought about the small bills angle he mentioned - excellent point!

[@maryjowinfrey4589]

Thank you, JR! Good video! God bless you!

[@jeepstergal12]

Thanks so much for the list! I'm sharing it with a friend who is finally waking up.

[@daviddurango9562]

My preparation was to leave the U.S. I'm in the mountains of Ecuador now. No heat, no cold, and all the food is locally produced. I don't think the radiation will make it this far south.

[@millerforester6237]

Good choice! Mine, too; but not possible for me and my family. If you can afford it, I would choose Iceland or Switzerland. Nowhere to hide from radiation.

[@williammarcus2085]

Thanks Mr. DIY... you give good ideas, with explanation why.... Very Well Done... Thanks Again

[@pauleades9037]

Thanks JR, a timely reminder. 🇬🇧

[@lisamarie9918]

Live close to CA fires, air was burning our nose, throat & eyes. Hunkered down for a few days shut in and had everything we needed, including masks for when we had to step out for a few minutes. Took stock of items we need to replenish and will do it right away. Big cities are way too overcrowded to think we can wait for a disaster to get ready.👍🏽

[@hollyfischer3501]

Anything that is a pain reliever pills or ICYHOT cream spray or any type of pain cream

[@elizaleroux9173]

Fresh water.. and fresh water.

[@JoeBuck207]

Before Hurricane Sandy in NYC the shelves were empty within hours.

[@thevyperbc]

"they go straight for #2 on their list, in more ways than one" is so good!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@ladyreams-butler7306]

How long can you store gas in gas cans and where can you keep them? I live in AZ and the temps are in the triple digits so I don't know if that would be safe.

[@millerforester6237]

Not in or near your house. We have a storage shed for that, but it can be stolen. We rotate the gas twice a year, as it loses octane.

[@kathryncook1427]

USA electrical grid is about 50 years old and estimated a rate of grade c. Needed parts now are out dated . Why didn't they put that on list of top priority instead of giving $25,000 for houses.

[@millerforester6237]

Because they are buying votes.

[@jaynesierakowska3120]

Another excellent video, thank you 🇬🇧

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Jayne!

[@rickerickson7072]

I appreciate this very much, thank you for putting it together!

[@MichaelWysocki-ks5xt]

I remember back at year 2000 time I knew someone that was storing a ton of jugs of water in their basement. They had private well.

[@thriftingtexas9347]

But if they loose power, their pump won’t work to pump the water out of the well.

[@ZekeRivers]

@@thriftingtexas9347 they make these things called generators and other things called 50 gallon barrels.

[@greg1474]

@@thriftingtexas9347 A generator with a power transfer switch can power the well.

[@suechaidez7161]

I also stock up on advil, tylenol, aleve, benadryl, bandaids antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol ( not the drinking kind, but that would not be a bad idea) toothpaste, toothbrushes.

[@edanddebbie7142]

Rice goes a long way

[@conchaholic7287]

Here in Florida, it seems like strawberry pop-tarts disappear first…

[@Lifetalk-f7b]

Florida Man strikes again! 🎉

[@michaelgillett5744]

I keep trout lines and gill nets on hand even though they are illegal to use here, but they are cheap and you never know.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you for sharing Michael!

[@yellowdog762jb]

The yo yo reels are handy also, and cheap. I tested mine in a private pond.

[@Grassmonster3]

Having worked in a supermarket in the run-up to a predicted bad snowstorm, the first thing that went was every form of bread - total wipeout in an hour followed by every bag of flour, every box of crackers, every breadstick. Does everyone except me subsist on toast during a snowstorm ?

[@Detour4it]

Great show!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@paulamoors]

I am on a very fixed income so having cash on hand is difficult. But I do stock up on cans and dry foods when they are on sale. I hav recenter invested in a dehydrator so taking on cooking and drain beans, lentils etc.

[@carolbrownleehalbert3593]

Some stores permit only a certain number of items may be purchased at a time!!!

[@janetcommanda9723]

Thank you!

[@tamathaparks5896]

Dont we need Faraday cages for batteries and anything electronic?

[@kathryncook1427]

Have snow in the deep 2:28 south. People go nuts Ice, snow, sleet, tornados, lots of rains and floods

[@Gentlemenprepper]

I’ve live in Florida all my life and every year people that have lived there all their lives will run to home depot and Publix at the last minute to prepare 🤦‍♂️

[@nadogrl]

Mind boggling.

[@DianeBianchi_MnWx]

It's the same here in Minnesota to the grocery store before a crushing snow storm or artic blast. Sheesh.

[@happydays1336]

I think it's human nature to think things will always be stable in the future so no need to be well-prepared.

[@RC-eb5hq]

​​@@happydays1336 Mentality of avoiding prep is completely foreign to me..always have had "emergency supplies". Maybe because parents grew up during Great Depression, plus live in area with horrible winters.

[@Terry-w9o]

Good advice jr thanks

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome Terry! Thanks for watching!

[@destinationmax]

Great information ❤ Thank you

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!