Some Tips For SHTF.

[@lindakelly7528]

Excellent list! The one thing I worry about is being complacent - or normalcy bias - in my local area. I feel that the places I have driven by a thousand times are ones that I am less likely to be alert about. I am much more likely to be "on my guard" in a new place that I am not familiar with.

[@patriotpreacher43]

Post office is a good place for cash. Buy a stamp with debit card, do cash back of even $100. Used that years ago when I moved and didn't have a local bank yet. Good info!

[@ModernRefugee]

Good point! I forgot to mention USPS.

[@Baddie_you.a.trackstar]

Does UsPS charge for cash back?

[@patriotpreacher43]

@ didn’t anyway. Haven’t done it in quite a while so I can’t saw for sure now.

[@fgallogallo7]

Good reminders MR. I also carry a small key wrench four way in my bag for outside spigots on buildings or houses. Always good content.

[@maryrogers7879]

Is that the same thing as a sillcock key?

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

​@@maryrogers7879 Yes, I carry one in my get home bag.

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

Thank you sir. Going thru our mini shtf here in South Louisiana. Snow closing down this part of the state and getting down to single digit wind chills tonight. Nothing here made for that. Great information as always. Thank y'all for sharing have a blessed day.

[@JT-2012]

Saw that on a SOUTHERN BOY PREPPER channel today. I'm still hoping for a few flakes in East Central Florida.😄. Stay safe and warm.👍

[@ModernRefugee]

@@monkeyfoodgarden I heard you guys got snow coming. Take care and stay warm.

[@LandseerNorth]

As always MR, simple, practical and important. Thanks!

[@markroeder374]

This kinda off topic. But we live in north central Minnesota. We us propane for heating our home. We prebuy or propane in July at a lower cost. So when or 500 gallon tank is at 28% . We call to get the propane a tank refilled. We called for a tank fill. But were informed by or propane provider that. They would only bring 200 gallons per customer. Because the major propane pipeline was unable to provide enough propane. Has anyone one else run into this issue. Kinda strange? Got us thinking! Thanks.

[@ModernRefugee]

I have heard of that before. They also do that to residential customers during corn drying season. The big farms get the propane first.

[@terrystroble8657]

In my experience and years of using propane the amount charged for prebuying ended up being more because the price had gone down. It is kind of a gamble. I understand they usually won't deliver small quantities without a service charge but if you prebought the gas should belong to you....

[@JeanneBien]

Got my tea. Now I'll sit down with you and watch your video. Thank you, good info and lots to think about.

[@77Shiloh7]

I've got my cup of Tea too! (Yogi Horchata...so yummy helps with stress!) Amazing tips .... I can always prep a little better!

[@j.d.preppingerie6522]

Great thanks

[@kimharris2700]

Thank you for sharing. Very informative and smart. A few I hadn't heard anyone else talking about. Keep up the good work.

[@capthappy345]

The $ isn't going anywhere. It will b the last fiat 2 fail. Good work!

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Good points as usual. I found a counties map of Mi, published by DeLorme Pub Co back in o6. It identified all the rail, power and gas lines in our state as well. I color highlited all the different routes from my area to eastern and north eastern Mi I may need to get to. Then I copied them off and laminated in 8x11. You can lay them all out together for a big picture or use one at a time. They stowaway neatly in the hydration sleeve of my pack. Food for thought.. Ive done the same with Indiana and Ky, where other loved ones may be.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@MichiganSilverBack Delormes are my favorites. I have them for most states in the Midwest.

[@reidcrosby6241]

I believe Delorme was bought by Garmin and don't provide those awesome gazateer any longer. Bummer. I loved those. Safe Houses, I call them way points or friendlies .

[@MichiganSilverBack]

@reidcrosby6241 i bought indiana and Kentucky last year from them. I havent looked real close yet but those newer ones didnt seem as detailed as my '06 one

[@reidcrosby6241]

@@MichiganSilverBack that is correct, the old ones are MUCH better. I regret not buying the full "managers set" about 25-30 years ago when I had the opportunity. It was ALL 50 states. I also visited "Eartha" in the massive 3 story globe in the lobby of Delorme in Maine when we visited family up there a few times. Like a pilgrimage for a map person. I am an old Army Terrain Analyst.

[@JT-2012]

More great tips. Thanks so much, M.R. 👍

[@edieboudreau9637]

Good morning, M R . Yes. A lot of stores will allow you to get cash back. But oftentimes they will only allow that onve in a 24 hour period. Good snacks are important...not no energy snacks ... Forget cheese puffs. Go for the ones with protein like snickers with nuts or jerky or dried fruits with nutrients we tend to forget we need in stressful situations. Popcorn is better than chips because of it's crunch being as if not more satisfying. Water, definitely use whatever you find. Lots definitely going on. Helps to know morse code AND trail signals, too. Letting go of stress by joking is very beneficial. Thanks, M R

[@ModernRefugee]

Peanut butter and tortillas are good too. And they pack easy. Only need a spoon.

[@katie7748]

Morse code and knowing the military alphabet are both required in our homeschool 😊 I've been learning right alongside our children. Debating adding ASL (sign language) to the syllabus.

[@marygallagher3428]

Thanks for the great tips MR!

[@BLCustoms]

Just watched this docudrama from the History Channel titled "After Armageddon: Will Mankind Turn To Violance after the Apocalypse." They did a pretty good job covering quit a few things. I've been working on a truck camper build, they are fairly small and offer many benefits. RV's are much easier to set up for off grid than an entire house. They can also be used as extra space for others in need or that may need to be quarantined. I'm documenting the build on this platform on the down low to help share ideas, just don't want my neighbors knowing to much. Thanks for sharing your notes.

[@hallard069]

Nat Geo use to have on youtube the American blackout docudrama. That was pretty good however made the prepper look like a idiot. There's a British Blackout version that again makes the prepper into a idiot but the person who just trusted the government made out well.

[@BLCustoms]

@hallard069 I remember watching that one years ago, it's was pretty motivating.

[@Engineeringpreparedness86]

Excellent video!

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you. Just try to help folks out.

[@wherami]

Open churches will always have a water fountain .

[@nancywest1926]

Sounds more like Catholic churches, but not all of them. Not all denominations have that.

[@wherami]

@ water at the bathroom?

[@nancywest1926]

@wherami Bathrooms makes sense, I was thinking of the statues and fountains I've seen as open fountains. Gotcha.

[@pats9055]

Great advice and things to think about. Morale and energy very import to being successful! 4 degrees this morning. Snacks a good idea for this day in addition to getting out of dodge day!

[@craigbond5879]

Great info as always, Do Recon of the area you are at and where you are going! Knowledge is power!

[@ModernRefugee]

Yes, I always say know every tree & rock in your state.

[@washburnbilly]

I'm planning on ice fishing but surely not camping in this weather. I don't have that hot tent yet. I'll look forward to your adventure on this camping trip.

[@Baddie_you.a.trackstar]

Great concept MR. I didnt think about half of these

[@debsmith5971]

MR Great Information! Useful ideas, I try to pack a snack grocery bag, beef jerky, chic smoke stix, Fritos, hydration drinks powder! Water bottles, edc knives, multi tools, bandages!💪🥰🫶🏼🙏

[@MerwinARTist]

This was great advice .. and I'm going to add that you may need to create your own diversion in order to have a window of opportunity. I parked in back of a McDonalds .. walked around to the front .. was noticing "activity" at the door .. a younger guy was standing their with "bright mischievous eyes" holding the door open for some older people .. as I'm talking to the girl behind the counter .. she seemed focused upon what was going on out front. When I asked her for a milkshake she said the machine wasn't working. I was feeling uneasy .. and turned to walk out the front door then to the right .. sitting on a barrier was a gang member (??) who wasn't there before .. he asked me for some "spare change" .. and I told him I gave mine to his friend at the door .. and he went to see his friend .. but I used that opportunity to walk quickly around to my truck and get out of the area!

[@prepperfortheages878]

Thanks MR! Am putting a kid's bike in the back of my car - better to bike home than walk.

[@kdracing3941]

Another solid video. Thank you.

[@dandan71]

Yeah, when stores first started opening here after Helene hit, they were all cash only. One store opened pretty quick after it hit but didn't have electricity or internet. No atms worked until about a week after. At least in my 5 mile bubble.

[@nancywest1926]

You have a sense of humor? Nah, Trapper Mr. Bill 😂

[@ModernRefugee]

@@nancywest1926 a little.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing, YAH bless brother !

[@cucvfarmer]

Good info.

[@KathysTube]

Appreciate your common sense approach to all situations.. I always pay attention to local news and if I have to travel, I know where to find local news there... and you're definitely right about talking to random people... you can often learn more from a short interaction than you might expect, sometimes it can be "just a feeling" you get from someone. 🧐 It's finally going to be in the mid 30's today and I'm hoping to turn off the dripping faucets!😊 Thanks MR 🥶👍

[@ModernRefugee]

@@KathysTube stay warm!

[@Thoreau-e4l]

Many good points.

[@armedjames2279]

Awesome! Information thank you sir. Good stuff for sure. 🙏😀

[@joelaichner3025]

11:07 a.m. -14 degrees , chilly !

[@ModernRefugee]

It was -6 here this morning.

[@sandsock]

i dont know if michigan is different, than this state. our sherriffs are forbidden from going to the restroom in public bathrooms, gas stations/mc donalds. in our area, the deputy that patrols our rural are, has a key to all the churches in the area and i think the township office building. the comment below about water at churches got me thinking about that.

[@ldtexas1648]

Good info. Thanx

[@joelaichner3025]

Solid Blue Sky , no clouds , wind outta the South

[@ModernRefugee]

Same here.

[@mr.zardoz3344]

Solid.

[@subdawg1331]

great advice ... when in Rome do what the Romans do... exploiting the window yes of course awesome advice too... the rest is of course .. thanks brother

[@TorstenWalberg]

Thank you

[@Gary-n1z]

Always keep your gas tank as close to full as possible. I have a landline hooked to the computer modem. That may or may not work if cell service goes down. If the debit card system doesn't work, the gas station may have an ATM, and that might work. The attendant might tell you.

[@washburnbilly]

And a water key for malls and other buildings can also be useful.

[@tomm2812]

MR. From the 👍. Best

[@ModernRefugee]

Stay warm!

[@user-yd3uh4pz5e]

Keep a case of water in your vehicle at all times. Winter time, just bring it inside so it doesn’t freeze.

[@Diebulfrog79]

Hey, Modern Refugee

[@ModernRefugee]

@@Diebulfrog79 hey Al.

[@cbass2755]

👏🏼👏🏼👍♥️😊

[@stephenross4333]

Your garage/shop must be heated !

[@LibraryLizard]

❤

[@joelaichner3025]

My Buddy drives a 2022 Kia Niro gas / electric hybrid , never needs charging , claims he gets 67 mpg in town , and 64 mpg on the highway , lives close to work and the store , puts gas in once a month

[@ModernRefugee]

Sounds nice if it works.

[@joelaichner3025]

During Covid, 2021 he was driving an Electric Chevy Bolt, leased , some car buying company found him , bought it before his lease was up , he made 5K in the deal , he was happy ! How they found him he has no idea , then leased a Kia Niro hybrid , when his 2 year lease was up in 2024 , he bought it outright , has never had any problems with it , none

[@ModernRefugee]

@ that’s good to know.

[@terryoliver1410]

Certainly must be a lot of French In San Francisco.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@terryoliver1410 I have never been there.

[@johnpoole8321]

@@ModernRefugee Nor I and don't plan on it.

[@ModernRefugee]

@ there are better places to see.

[@BecomingDangerous0]

We drove through in 2019 and it was disgusting. We didn’t even stop, went straight to the park on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

We were there in 2015. It was a beautiful city. Such a shame.

[@joelaichner3025]

Hello !

[@ModernRefugee]

Hey there

[@ReederReno]

You can stay here in Beulah ! Anytime Can I come camping with you ?

[@ModernRefugee]

Sure lol!

[@PreparedOverlander]

I just watched you on PrepperNow, I came by to subscribe to your channel. I want to try and help out other creators in the space.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@PreparedOverlander thank you! Glad to have you here!

[@BettyKay-x8e]

Thank you

[@bruceschlegel8588]

Thank you