Are You Prepared For What Could Happen In 100 Days

[@MyButtercup]

Our community just went through a major fire, in Ruidoso, NM, over the last two weeks. Be prepared for the unexpected. The fire spread so fast that it closed off the road to the south, then the road to the north, no road to the west all mountains with no roads. The whole town of 7k had to travel out of town, 70 miles, to Roswell on one mountain road. It was a line of cars going by for hours. The fire gave no one time to gather possessions or get gas. Now the rains are creating floods. We did not think disaster could happen in our little town. But it did and it can happen anywhere. Have a plan, make a bugout bag, and keep the tank full. Peace and Love!

[@hollyh9334]

Oh my! I'm so sorry you've had to go through this! 😱

[@hollyh9334]

Oh my! I'm so sorry you've had to go through this! 😱

[@rosemarybutt2608]

Oh my that sounds traumatic. I'm grateful you are safe and sending a prayer for you and your community.

[@DeathandTaxes21]

I was saddened multiple times over, mostly for your tragedy, but we had plans to spend my Dad's 90th birthday there at the car show that was cancelled. Your town is in our prayers.

[@justjet]

Prayers for you and your town.

[@countycalling]

As much as I hate to say it, but I’m afraid of what is coming. I’m prepared, don’t get me wrong, I have plenty of self protection, food, water, first aid stuff, medicine and things I will need, but I’m alone after the death of my husband. I’m trying to find me a home in the country to buy, but I know it’s not likely to happen before that. I can only pray that the lord will lead me correctly

[@marjoriedanley6131]

Take it to the Lord in prayer, every day. He is there for us. The way that helps me, and gives me peace, is what Scripture told me. This world is not my Home, and when I die, that’s not the end. It’s just the beginning of a Life in Heaven, with God of the Holy Bible, and never will I be separated from Him. I have always wondered how Majestic the Angels will sound when they sing.

[@kathleenpoppen8138]

Be still and know that I am God...

[@amymorales4622]

It must be extremely difficult to be coping with the death of your husband at the same time that the whole world is in turmoil. I was widowed about 20 years ago, so I know how hard that is. I felt like I didn't sleep soundly for a couple of years after my husband died. I am glad that you have the stuff to be prepared. I am glad that you are praying. Moving is a huge adjustment in itself and it's easy to "bite off more than you can chew" by relocating to a rural home which may have crops and animals to attend to. As I've gotten older, tending a big garden and a flock of chickens is a lot harder than it used to be. Moving those big sacks of feed takes more strength than I have. I hope that you find the solution that works for you, and that you can release the fear.

[@makadutaarzola9453]

Prayers for direction and safety for you 🙏❤️

[@mares4636]

I would like to relocate to a place I could have a manageable garden and a handful of chickens. I currently live in the low desert and growing anything is difficult, not impossible but difficult with small yields. The heat is a killer 3-4 months of the year. I'm also widowed and don't live near family nor is it going to be likely I would relocate to be with them. My biggest emergency fear is water if the grid goes down. I'm more aware and prepared than most people I know but being alone is the scariest part for me.

[@carlevans5403]

I asked God why are you taking me through troubled water and he replied because your enemies can't swim...❤😂❤... stay strong people...this is just the start of what's ahead...

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

Amen

[@cindybarnes1533]

So what is ahead? Everyone thinks something is coming but nobody really knows what or when.

[@lydiawilsonknight828]

Amen ❤

[@iliketowatch2011]

That was so good I stole it, and reposted it on fb...THANKS!!!

[@carlevans5403]

@@iliketowatch2011 we are in this together... stay strong my friend...

[@kaycee18]

Yesterday I cooked 4 lbs of pasta and dehydrated it overnight. Now I have 14 pints of quick cooking mac & cheese on the shelf. Today I canned 12 pints of meatballs. Every week I try to get something on the shelf, even if it's just an extra jar of honey or a few cans of veg. Surprisingly, it builds up pretty quickly. Prepping on a budget IS possible!

[@jamestboehm6450]

The market street mild sausage in bulk packs make excellent canning sausage for a reasonable price.

[@KCSmith1]

It does build up fast! My room is my pantry. Running out of space so thinking of getting rid of the bed.😊

[@kleinkourtney]

@@kaycee18 you are awesome!

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

❤❤

[@kellyname5733]

Your a smart on for sure. I went in to catch up, spent a ton of money, but..I had a year prepped in no time. Now Im paying the debt off for these preps. It's all good. I would rather have debt to pay rather than starve. I dont encourage anyone to do it this way but Im single and have no family and few friends in the state where I live. I have animals to support too. This is why I chose to prep this way.

[@tjkatz5033]

I’ve been homeless before. I’m always stocking up so I can take care of my sister and me.

[@maryderleth7860]

I have too and it changes how we think of what we need and how to get and keep it at the ready.

[@maryderleth7860]

We're still adding to our stores and now that I have the ability to do my own canning I feel better about how we're doing. The only connections we have in this are our daughters and their immediate families. No one else needs to know.

[@DeathandTaxes21]

​@@maryderleth7860I would appreciate your insight both to help me prioritize and to see what I might be missing.

[@tjkatz5033]

@@maryderleth7860 my sister moved in with me after hubby passed, so we are here for each other. We are storing everything we can. Our brother may be moving in at the end of the year.

[@kathyparker5899]

I’ve never been homeless but I have been very poor. Stocking, prepping and praying ❣️

[@hollyh9334]

"Medical supplies" and she holds up cocoa powder! Works for me! 😂 Yep, chocolate is a great therapeutic!

[@SuttonsDaze]

🤣🤣🤣

[@spellwatcher]

Yes.... chocolate and coffee save lives!

[@jamiedolen3182]

I thought the same thing!! 😂😂

[@scoopdecoop]

yep, plenty of munchies in my stockpile

[@KatheeRN]

​@scoopdecoop YUP I have vacuum sealed chocolate and frozen too. My 10 yr old granddaughter accidently saw my stash last week and all she said was WOW. Her 3 yr old sister went to hide under my bed yesterday and looked up at me and said "cans in here". Yup the Lil one found 1 spot of my canned goods stash. 🤣

[@trudyhoffmann6405]

Next time you get the oil changed, have them check your spare, nothing is worse than having a flat and your spare is flat. Ask me, I know!

[@donnaaskew3684]

That just happened to us 3 days ago...and it was a million degrees outside 😓

[@conniegilchrist6925]

worse. getting reminded the brother you got it from had his car broke into years ago. All his cars have locking lug nuts. there is no way to get it off and I have never seen the key

[@juanitaflorescabrera537]

Thanks for the advice I will make sure to ask next time 👍

[@paladin1544]

Why not check it yourself? They can do it too, but that's no gaurantee 3 months from now it'll be ok.

[@rebeccaevans898]

I never thought of that! Thanks!

[@greatlakescanary3237]

I have been gently telling friends and family that you need to plan on staying home for a couple of weeks. You need to get everything you need.

[@johngaudet6316]

I'm a trucker, I stay home for 34 hours then behind the wheel again no matter what. A couple weeks? 😂😂😂

[@mendyviola]

Houston has been without power for more than a week more than once in the past few years. Being prepared for a few weeks is a realistic scenario down here.

[@Leik2487]

The Great tribulation comes there is no scape .

[@rosiemendez702]

I wish my family would stock up on their own drinking water, and have can goods for at least a month. They go to the store everyday for their meals 😢

[@jessicathomas6574]

I purchased a boy scout handbook to learn how to start a fire, cook by fire and tie knots. Super impressive handbook.

[@denisewilson8367]

The older versions are fantastic. The new ones not so much.

[@jessicathomas6574]

@@denisewilson8367 I found an older edition at a gently used bookstore as I noticed that in my searching. I did purchase a current edition just because of different campfire recipes. ❤️

[@ArtistCreek]

Now that is brilliant. Reference books like that will be priceless

[@Ashleyjohnson397]

Where can I buy one? Thank you.

[@user-ey1vw9lo4g]

​@Ashleyjohnson397 I've found all kinds of books at the half price book stores, garage sales and even our local library will sell off older books for 60 cents.

[@karencross742]

Our area was just hit by Hurricane Beryl. There are so many people asking which stores are open for food. What restaurants are open? What fast food places are open? What gas stations are open? They need gas for their generators. When will power be restored? All of this and more on Day TWO! The power will be out for up to a week in some areas. What gas stations are taking credit cards? Are there any ATMs working? This is what preparedness is all about. The government isn’t coming in to save anyone.

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

😰🙏💖🇬🇧

[@RabbitHole-xyz]

Leisa , during the pandemic, we secured our property and didn’t have to leave for 7 months. We have learned so much since then.

[@joannc147]

Now THAT is impressive! Would love to read a “debrief” on your experience. I bet you had NOT ONLY canned food & stored water, but a way to access fresh meat, veg and water on your ppty. 👍🏻🐓🪿🐇 Oh Leisa? This person would make an EXCELLENT guest for an upcoming video…HINT HINT. Seven months! Seriously, a job well done. ❤ I can’t imagine the level of satisfaction you felt knowing you were this secure. Most inspiring. I am raising meat rabbits and have hens - my neighbors are in full support of my efforts (I bribe them with eggs 🤣). Still learning to grow forage for the critters. Thx for your post!

[@RabbitHole-xyz]

@@joannc147 Greetings, thank you for the kind words. As you might be able to tell, we are survivors of the Rabbit Hole. Some might say that we have a fascinating story. We cashed out of the Rat Race a long, long time ago… We implemented our own austerity plan and eliminated all debt. We learned skills needed to survive and thrive. As we continue to age, we are naturally becoming less active. We have learned to co-op with others. We find bargains and purchase 40# of meat at a time and pressure can most of it. We have nearly two years of animal proteins put up. We also have renewable plant proteins. In years gone by we had a social media presence and had a great following. We got sucked deep into the Rabbit Hole and lost all focus. We were betrayed by folks we thought we could trust. We stepped away from most social media and crawled out of the Rabbit Hole. All we could do is just share the love with the community around us. Somewhere along the line, we have become tribal and are digressing into a hunting and gathering type of society. Enjoy the journey, it’s going to be like an E-Ticket Ride at Disneyland.

[@DeathandTaxes21]

I'm mostly impressed because I was one of the essential workers during that time. How did you pull off staying remote?

[@naomipalomarez3880]

Rabbit Hole Serious question Were you afraid to leave because of the Fauci ouchie or do you not work outside your home? No judgment here-just wondering why you chose to lock yourselves down for s long.

[@firehorsewoman414]

@@RabbitHole-xyz looking back, is there anything you would change up? If so, please elaborate.

[@jokuhl2900]

Hubby and I believe we are prepared for almost anything! We have lots of canned chicken, beef, pork, soups and stews and now potatoes from my garden too. Have freeze dried foods too to feed us both and the chicken mostly for the dogs. Have 100 lbs rice, sugar all safely stored. Have many medical supplies as we both have needed them all along. There is so much preparing we can do and have been working on it for many years. Be careful when out and about as crazies are following people planning to steal whatever it was you bought or if you were at an atm. Keep your head on a swivel.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Have you tried flipping your breaker off for a couple days to a week to see how things go?

[@denisewilson8367]

​@paemtff9412 This is a great way to test yourself to see if you really are covering all your needs. Try it foe at least a week. Longer if you really want a good test, try a month. Don't buy anything, don't go to the store at all. Keep a notebook on your counter or table. When going thru your "test week" everytime you do anything and find out you are missing something or wish you had this or that, WRITE IT DOWN IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. After your test time is over look at your notebook and see what you need to improve on. Do you need pastas, maybe you need nails or some bigger screws or some medicine for a toothach. Whatever is on your list is where you need to improve. Start there. Good luck.😊

[@jokuhl2900]

@@PaEMT_FF9 yes, we have whole house solar if needed, no dryer or stove as they use too much power. We have smaller appliances to use in their place.

[@llm4132]

Regarding your parchment paper….If you completely wet it and then squeeze excess water out of it, then it is more malleable and will mold itself to a loaf pan more easily. The small amount of water on the parchment paper doesn’t affect my loaves.

[@realgoodbear7149]

I love this tip, I'm anxious to try it!

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

Thanks for tip 👍🤗🙏💖🇬🇧

[@lxraycatmaui2884]

Never too many blankets!! Ive found some amazing quilts and thick throw blankets at thrift stores....use them on the walls to insulate, build a tent in a room, wrap up and sleep....never too many blankets 😊 ✌️

[@lydiawilsonknight828]

It's going to get Cold

[@ArtistCreek]

I never get rid of old blankets and comforters. My kids are adults and I still have their comforters from when they were young.

[@violetviolent7980]

Well, i think the moving blankets are much better.

[@catalhuyuk7]

Wool blankets are awesome in so many ways- fire protection, super warm, water repellent and you could wear them if needed- cloak, or skirt, etc. I store all of my blankets on my bed. I have my futon mattress which is fairly thin then a mattress of wool blankets that I could scoop up and take with me if I had to bug out. This way they don’t take up valuable storage space. I sort of feel like the princess and the pea.👑🫛

[@cheryladams5175]

I know you are not a fan of JASE. But I had my personal SHTF last evening. I cut the tip of my little finger off while cutting watermelon. Did not have any bone involvement. Sent pictures to hand surgeon who wanted me to take antibiotics. Fortunately I had the exact antibiotic I. My bathroom in my Jase Case so I did not have to try and find a pharmacy that was open. Calling in today and Iwill simply replace what was in my supply. Also grateful I had a well stocked first aid kit!

[@steelgray789]

Col. 3

[@PaEMT_FF9]

I stocked antibiotics years before the JaseHoles helped to destroy the other avenues to obtain antibiotics. Still able to find them without extraordinary inflated prices they charge.

[@tomreid5002]

@@PaEMT_FF9 What other avenues do you use to get antibiotics? They are my next prep. Thank you

[@denisewilson8367]

What is this "Jase case" and "Jase holes" ? And where can you buy antibiotics? My state has put them under "prescription only" and you can't even get fish antibiotics anymore.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

@@denisewilson8367 The last sentence is incorrect. There is availability again however likely limited time/availability.

[@kirstmlarson1]

In the last year, I’ve learned to make soap, studied local edible/medicinal plants, learned to make safe simple medicines, and expanded my gardens to include several berry varieties.

[@monikagonzales2658]

TY, just TY! My husband and neighbors think I’m a bit over the top. I’m not, this Christmas I gave them walkie talkies with a six mile radius. I’m getting everyone to know and care for the community.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Love that!

[@hangonitsgettinreal]

Think about GMRS or Ham Radios. And have a plan to communicate. Easy to learn when the grid is up!

[@tifweaks6639]

Great gift!

[@ArtistCreek]

I woukd love walkie talkies for Christmas. That is a good gift!!

[@KD-fn5xi]

Got about a years worth in certain areas and 6 months in others , I keep thinking about the biblical story where 7 years worth of food staples were kept . I'm trying to convince my husband to start approaching with that way of thinking sooner than later . We unfortunately went through the great fire in Fort McMurray in 2016 , it's not something I want to go through again . I'm canning as much as I can , stocking up on legumes and rice and learning everything my Grandparents knew from going through the Great Depression.

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

👍🤗🙏💖🇬🇧

[@user-zy9mp9bk5m]

My daughter was in a store when a man in the next lane hit the cashier with powered donuts. His credit card was declined. She immediately left the store.

[@russlo5324]

Now we know WHY his credit card was declined. He spends money on things he does not need. Put donuts on a CC? Gimme a break.

[@authenticallytracy3421]

The car emergency kit can be a lifesaver! Just yesterday, I was so thankful I have a pair of tweezers in my emergency kit when my friend got stung by a bee on their EYELID and the stinger was left behind. I was able to pull it out with my emergency tweezers and had antihistamine when their eye started swelling up.

[@orange2sweet673]

Don’t forget about Charcoal for grilling

[@countycalling]

Good tip

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Charcoal Chimney. Use newspaper instead of lighter fluid, etc. Weber charcoal chimney works great.

[@denisewilson8367]

Small wood and twigs will work great in your charcoal grill when you have no charcoal.

[@authenticallytracy3421]

I don’t know anyone who still uses charcoal for grilling but we have extra propane for the grill and wood for a campfire.

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

Charcoal is selling big this summer and not just for camping

[@susielansford9500]

Thank you for urging people to prepare, Darlin'. The more of us who are prepared, the better off ALL of us will be. Prepare for yourselves and be prepared to help others. Just DO it, folks!

[@tracylitz1872]

For those of you who are putting together your First Aid Kits you should also consider adding women's personal hygiene sanitary napkins to stop heavy bleeding of gaping wounds, and also tampons. Yes tampons. They can be used for stopping nose bleeds. You can cut them in half, and use the string to easily pull out the soaked tampon out of the nostril. I'm a retired paramedic, and you have to utilize different things to think out of the box. Meat Tenderizer can be added to your First Aid Kit as well,if you live near the beach and can be used on wounds from jellyfish stings.

[@AgnesMariaL]

Raw honey. Must have for deep, difficult wounds!

[@denisewilson8367]

​@@AgnesMariaL ANY SIZE WOUND

[@AgnesMariaL]

@@denisewilson8367 Very true! However, honey IS messy, so I prefer yarrow for anything that can be easily bandaged, when it is in season 🥰

[@sherri1523]

Also retired paramedic. Vaseline on the tampons for nose bleeds. Makes it not stick in there and cause more damage. Antibiotic ointment is okay but not first choice!

[@TUKByV]

Do sanitary pads STOP blood, or ABSORB it? Do ambulances carry packs of sanitary pads?

[@k.p.1139]

My freeze dryer is going as we...🤔🤔I write.. My youngest son has got me making cereal for him. GOOD way to use those oat groats. I cook them, mix with his requested goodies, and then freeze dry. He said a 1 cup serving lasts him for a few hours, and he's a tall guy- 6'3. Oh- he doesn't eat them heated, he eats it just like boxed cereal. he LOVES it!

[@CBReal1290]

Dang, I remember when you had a video about 136 days where did the 36 days go…we’re down to 100 that is so fast coming up. Thanks for reminders and help.

[@debbieorazi2518]

Great video Leisa. Being a retired techie I have to remind myself to keep updated paper copies of important documents, policies, first aid instructions and even recipes. None of that stuff will do you any good if it is all online and the grid goes down.

[@joannc147]

Well stated! Keep them in a “grab & go” binder along with a “3 ring binder pencil case” to hold cash, spare key, passport. Include contact phone #s. Keep this binder in a fireproof bag. I keep mine in my safe room, aka laundry room, beside the washer and dryer….’cause,, tornadoes and crumbling house prep. Nice idea on 1st aid and recipes, thanks!

[@MelissaRBT]

Thank you again for reminding us what can come when we least expect it and how to prepare. I feel like I'm the only one my age (late 30's) that thinks about these things. At least I'll be prepared!

[@erinschmidt7095]

I am just 40 so I feel the same way. Only one other person that thinks like I do around me.

[@silviamagda]

You are not alone.

[@kempfreehold9450]

44 here and I know two prepped people

[@shannynwiseman1711]

Feminine hygiene pads not only make excellent bandages, they also can be used to extend the life of a diaper.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

You don’t want bandages soaking up a bunch of blood. The BS rumor of using tampons to plug bullet holes is a fallacy.

[@TUKByV]

Do not use feminine hygiene anything for emergency medical anything.

[@patriciawhitney3076]

It’s going to be 116 today, baking is out of the question 😂! I just finished my banana bread from the freezer this morning. I put chocolate chips and pecans in mine. It was good. ❤

[@JFEnterprize]

You should get one of those solar ovens. 🎉❤ prob need to prob it open tho if you routinely get that hot. CN make jerky in that temp 🙁

[@renel7303]

We're just a couple of degrees behind you. What little cooking I'm doing is after 11 pm.

[@dg6570]

If you can afford it, get a solar oven. I have a couple of different ones and I use them all the time, Spring thru Fall. Today I baked apple/ zucchini bread, yesterday I baked chicken thighs to shred for a couple of dinners. The day before that, I baked a chocolate chip zucchini cake, (guess what I have a lot of? Bingo! Zucchini!) Before that I did ribs. All in the solar oven. I bake potatoes, steam rice, slow cook spaghetti sauce, etc.... As far as I'm concerned, solar cookers are worth their weight in gold. Btw, today we're at 111 degrees, in the shade, at 5 p.m. The last few days have all been triple digits and we're expected to have that for the next week or more. Welcome to July in No. California! My best to you all!

[@belindadunne4312]

I have some very ripe bananas in the fridge I had planned on converting to banana bread, but with this heat dome settling down on us that little project will have to wait. I love having banana bread ready to go from the freezer. It's such a great way to have a prebaked yummy treat for hot days.

[@belindadunne4312]

@@dg6570 Which solar oven is your favorite and why? 😊

[@debichats8634]

I’m in VA….just west of Richmond……very nervous about all that is going on. I’ve been stocking up on food…..I’ve been dehydrating, buying freeze dried milk, cheese, eggs, etc…..not a homestead here…..but we’re in the country. I’m concerned about having “enough”….I’ve bought freeze dried foods, dehydrated, frozen, etc…..but will it ever be enough? Maybe enough for my husband and me, but what about my kids??? No matter what I say to them., they think I’m nuts…..God help us all!!!!!

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

That's why getting close to the Lord is so crucial at this time. He can provide for those gaps we have no control over.

[@regardenthare]

Traditionally 'enough' was enough to get you from one growing season to another. In some areas thats 3-4 months. In others is 6 months. Start there and build your skills. A year is better. It's all a good start.

[@Tibordog]

VA here too... just keep doing what you're doing..watching Leisa us a great calming help. .wish we were closer!

[@marycashion6651]

I’m near Richmond myself towards Amelia. I feel the same as you. Everybody makes fun of me and calls me crazy even my children. Let me be crazy I guess . I just have a feeling

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

Our kids will be lost 😢 when shtf

[@cindygregory8046]

Mr. Buddy has indoor safe heaters. Not all Buddy Heaters are rated indoor safe.

[@NONAME-kw3pu]

too bad the propane tanks are so expensive...for what they are.

[@dianawatson28]

Learned from my parents house fire that you need a fire proof and water proof safe. The water from the fire trucks soaked everything and the edges around the seam of the safe was charred. If you have ever smelled a house fire you won’t forget it and all those documents were wet and smelled horrible. Still do in the new safe.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Safe inside a safe inside a safe is an option for important papers, etc

[@kathleenpoppen8138]

There is an ozone treatment available to get rid of that smell...insurance company should pay for it. Hope this helps.

[@paladin1544]

PERFECT EXAMPLE! the fire dept will drown your place in water. Make sure the important papers are in water tight bags, in a safe.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

@@paladin1544 In a structure fire scenario, life safety then fire suppression. If the structure is allowed to freely burn; is fully involved, chances are great that the contents of most residential “fire safes” would be thoroughly cooked. Most fire departments don’t purposefully destroy belongings.

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

Our house burned and the smell never leaves and I'll never forget it

[@rebeccasanford8607]

I have a Diabetic dog…who is now blind. We are starting to buy a bottle of insulin every couple of weeks when we go to Walmart. Also buying an extra bag of Kibble for the Boys.

[@kymhealy1252]

I live in Australia I did not know you can buy insulin

[@denisewilson8367]

Kibble only lasts for about 3 months here. So don't buy too much. Canned food lasts years. So does home canned beef, and chicken great for your dog's too.

[@lindas9806]

@@kymhealy1252in the U.S. you can get a cheap insulin for $35 no prescription at Walmart. I have a type 1 granddaughter and need to learn to use this kind just in case.

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

​@kymhealy1252 2020,my son went from Walmart to Walmart stocking up on insulin, he cared for his grandpa who was diabetic

[@lindas9806]

@@user-yb5jk9dw2n I'm doing the same for my granddaughter

[@danam.8709]

Proud of you Leisa, because after a lifetime of living with a Deep Pantry and encouraging others to live a "just in case" lifestyle, I have Completely stopped responding to these comments and demands that I show them where to start.

[@toniholman3198]

Im getting tired of the ignorance too. Tired of trying to wake people up. I am an empathetic person but getting so sick of the stupidity. Wake up people - for God's sake! I believe many will be in for a very rude awakening.

[@ASaltyGurl]

Please just quit trying to warn/wake people up. Its pretty much a waste of your precious energy and time. I am tired of people telling me that I'm a black cloud. Worry about you.

[@JubeeBijou]

Also, all of these people you try to talk to, but ignore you, when shtf you will be the home they run to because they will remember your wise advice that they ignored. No talking. It’s the first rule of preparedness.

[@kathleeningram3880]

Please don't post what and how much you have prepared!! They WILL track you down!!

[@firehorsewoman414]

Leisa you are so right as to the “septic-safe, flushable wipes”. We finally had to have our septic system pumped after 20+ years and I got read the riot act about wipes and also told me to throw my hair from brushes etc into trash, not in the toilet to flush. I have pretty long thick hair which is why he brought it up. Also don’t flush ANY female hygiene products, all of it needs to go in the trash.

[@buckeyedav1]

I worked in property management for awhile and yes if we had to send a plumber out and he found flushable TP in the system tenant had to pay for the plumbing bill. Anna In Ohio

[@wildrosetreasuresva1837]

Hi, Leisa! Thank you so much for being the voice of reason. No ridiculous clickbait or doomsday predictions. So very glad that I found your channel. You have taught me how to confidently can and safely store food. Thank you! 😊

[@SuttonsDaze]

You are so welcome

[@strawberrychampagnechica1193]

I’ve been prepared medically & food sustainably for over 10 years.

[@bigdaverichardson2317]

Also, print out your recipes and learn how to cook them on your grill and your power in out. Get some cast-iron to cook with outdoors.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Paper & Ink Preparedness Library.

[@ravenstillwaters5195]

Cast iron ty ❤

[@familygene9030]

The people will exhaust me the most is people that believe their lives will flip back to normal in a hurry.

[@Nana9112go]

This world is upside down. Crazy world. Pray, prep and protect yourselves.

[@sharonbice7490]

Been telling my hubby to get the generator out and see if it works. Still waiting.....tictoc tictoc 💀☠️🤣

[@MyButtercup]

Don't wait for someone else. If I wanted something done I just get out a power tool and my hubby would come and take the tool and get it done.

[@JFEnterprize]

@@MyButtercupyep. 😂 we only jump up at that moment. We men will procrastinate the hell outa a menial job like that otherwise. Even tho it is important. I’ve been meaning to buy a stock replacement carb for my generator for prob 2 years now 😮😢 good to have one of those spare.

[@monicaluketich6913]

I need to unpack the generator I got in 2021! But I have only so much energy and time each day. CrAZYy!

[@PaEMT_FF9]

@@monicaluketich6913. Do you have oil and ethanol free gas / propane for it? Without oil for the crankcase and fuel to keep a generator in operation, it’s an oversized paper weight. Some generators have a moderate break-in period

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

​@@MyButtercup😅my husband was the same!

[@glendabenard3772]

Also a great thing else to have is solar lights. You can put them in your window and if there are no electricity then you still have lights. Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful in these trying times.

[@ArtistCreek]

Do this in your BACK windows. Don't advertise you are well prepared.

[@kathrynsmith3796]

I'm putting this out to our community: How long are you preparing for?...6 months, 1 year? I continually am asking myself. "Do I need more?"

[@flowermom102]

Always more...I had my grandkids for dinner. 8 of us. It put a serious dent in my freezer food. Try it!

[@melodyfordham7878]

I just returned from 2 local food banks. No meat, bread, or even peanut butter! This is why it’s urgent to prepare what we can. I’m on food stamps, but thankfully I have a local farm that honors that for produce. Doing as much as I can. Blessings to all.

[@TUKByV]

Same.

[@J_LOVES_ME]

Friends, it's a great idea to be prepared even in the case of a natural disaster. A large earthquake could easily take out water and power. And it could take weeks or even months to restore it. Just imagine what that would be like. Make water storage a priority. Terrorist attacks on our power grids and other essential services is a real possibility nowadays. I started soft prepping in 2018-2019 and then when 2020 happened and everyone was panicking because supplies were scarce, we had PLENTY of everything we needed. And with the help of KZbinrs Like Leisa, now I can can my own food as well. Which lasts longer and is healthier than store-bought canned foods.

[@dancinginabundance]

I pressure can as many dried beans as possible during the winter. 1 - keeps moisture and heat in the house and 2 - they're handy to have already made.

[@buckeyedav1]

I do that too with the dry beans in the winter. Anna In Ohio

[@lisamclaughlin662]

I am in Australia and I love your advice. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I have also contacted my local police and fire departments to do home visits for advice on security and fire plans. You inspire me. 🥰

[@annasaddiction5129]

Any tips for heat waves?

[@user-xn9zo8xn2j]

I hav Ben canning and getting things in order . My husband and I each pick something o work on then we move to doing another . We are both Marine Corp vets . So I think we think differently than most people we know . Thank you for all your posts . Be safe

[@user-yb5jk9dw2n]

Thank you both for your service

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

“ The public at large is overrated as a species “. Truth! 😂

[@stevestewart007]

Bidets. Bypass the need for toilet paper and filling your septic system. We buy the huge bottles of liquid dishsoap to refill our bathroom and kitchen liquid foamng soap dispensers. A tablespoon or two and fill with water. Works great and is more cost effective than the handsoap refill bottles. Long ago, people used to use bed curtins around their beds to keep in their body heat. You can make the frame easily if staying warm is a problem.

[@authenticallytracy3421]

You still need toilet paper or something equivalent to wipe the water off unless you enjoy that moist feeling.

[@johnrockwell6088]

@@authenticallytracy3421Nope. We use small, fleece baby washcloths to DRY, then toss it in a small bin beside the toilet. We wash it with our underwear.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Cameras fall into safety gear. Heard a bunch of rattling one night. A raccoon battling a trash can with wild bird seed. Phew. I monitor them frequently and they rotate, have alarms and a speaker. I'm a small power bank hoarder too. The little things have got a lot of use. Most outages aren't worth the generator going. I change my debit and credit card numbers every year. Been hacked from an old transaction from the dark web. Another layer of protection.

[@firehorsewoman414]

@@JNoMooreNumbers no one should be using anything for purchase but a single credit card, DO NOT use your debit card for online purchases, or even in-person purchases. The only thing your debit card should be used for is withdrawing cash from an ATM. I have a few cards, but only one ever gets used for online “shopping”. The others are used for gas, groceries, utility bills. And of course, it goes without saying, that those should always be paid off every month - try not to carry a balance. Bottom line - if you can’t pay off your charges at the end of the month, you couldn’t afford that purchase (exception: a true emergency that is $$$$). I like my Capital One card, because it uses “virtual” numbers for online purchases, not the number of the card. I think Chase has something similar as well. Sorry don’t mean to sound preachy, this was suggested to me by a cyber security friend. The getting out of credit card debt is just common sense.

[@kimbrgv]

Your so spot on. I'm grateful I found you 3 or 4 yrs ago. I have learned so much and put all to use. My sins come over and think I'm nuts. The thing is my sons and kids know where to go if shit hits the fan. Lost my husband 2yrs ago and broke a bone in my back.Good news is the garden is in and I'm stocked up Thanks to you I'm set up. Love you, thanks for being you.❤

[@SuttonsDaze]

You've got this!

[@LurkerSmurf]

One thing I'm working on is knowing where all my supplies are manufactured. Do the products I buy cross state lines? TP factory is in the next county...hurray! Medicines, both otc and prescription, much farther. Non-processed foods, in-state. Wheat products and processed, elsewhere. Giant international shipping port, less than an hour away. Supply chain awareness.

[@Nwladylaura369]

Ports are not that secure and neither are our power plants! 😐

[@MelanatednNature]

Smart

[@withoutlimitsbudgets64052]

The great toilet paper and paper towel crisis of 2020. I was so shocked to see people fighting over these items or buying them at astronomical prices on eBay and other places like Amazon on the Internet! When us as preppers were told that we were taking these items off the shelf. I had to laugh and I was pissed at the same time. I already had three years of paper towels, and three years of toilet paper in stock at my house. I didn’t need either one! Did however go to Walmart and pick up six months worth of coffee and six months worth of coffee creamer, and which I stuck half the coffee creamer and maybe a little bit more into my freezers for later use. I also made sure that I was stocked up on a couple more months of food for my Chihuahuas, but we weren’t out stealing the last packs of paper towels or toilet paper because us has preppers know what the stock for how much of stock and when we need to restock! It’s the doomsday preppers in the apocalypse preppers really irritates the hell out of me with their Clickbait and freaking out the human population who don’t normally know how to correctly build and sustain a pantry. If for reasons they should do so. Those of us who prep for shortages and prep for job losses and prep for bad weather is really what a true prepper is in the how we stock our pantries we know how to do the vital way of doing things which suits and fits the needs of our households! Lisa, this is why I love your channel, because you talk straight out you cut around the bullshit and you give everybody the truth and simple understanding of what it’s like to really be a prepper

[@SuttonsDaze]

Thank you

[@nicoleanthoine6046]

Toilet paper made to clean your azz not save it lol

[@diannedillon144]

TP was the last thing I needed...like you I purchased the few things that I needed There were a bunch of folks fighting over TP

[@PaEMT_FF9]

It took a boatload of spices to make toilet paper stew slightly tasty however on the plus side, it pre-wiped on the way out.

[@villagesteader3552]

I hope to be still adding to my canning stash then. Always adding! Last night I had a post apocalyptic dream and let me tell you I know why…♥️👍😏

[@debk6598]

You don’t need to buy a tent to have a contained space. You can use a blanket over a table.

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

Put blankets all round the table only leave a little blanket up pegged for a bit air ,this is a way partly survive a cold winter at home if one hasn't a tent ,my gran always said where there's a will there's a way I totally agree with u this method can be used ,that's why when blankets where on offer I got some ,over the three months the market man was there I got 5 ,I use the blankets all the time for my bed is summer only one when cold use more there more warm and comfortable than a duvet i find 👍🤗🙏💖🇬🇧

[@toniphillips1455]

This is a great reminder, I needed that, have been prepping since 2008 but have always thought I was self sufficient ~30 yrs... funny true story, durring the jab years my daughter was at Sams and a man behind her in line said about the toilet paper shortage "this is all the preppers fault" my daughter turned and giggled "no, the preppers already had theirs" the man got quiet...the recent tornado in NWArkansas has changed my perspective, and though my home is underground the trees got my propane tank and the extra propane bottles, something about the air pressure made them empty? My beautiful trees for hiding in the woods are gone and some fell on the canning shed....gotta rethink all of this...thanks for this video!!!

[@karenherring8883]

We have lived in the same home for close to 40 years and their are only 19 homes in our area and all but 3 have been here for longer than us,great support without being in each other's pockets.

[@mariefolsom2259]

I completely agree with you. The people factor is exhausting. Situational awareness is very important.

[@Gina-de8gb]

I could not agree more with you , I won't stop stacking , it's my life style , THANK YOU LEISA

[@lauravonk6497]

I don't know if this will work for everyone, but one of the ways I've been stocking up on my prescription medicine is, I go in and pick up my prescriptions one week early each month. (My insurance allows that) That way, I get an extra week of medicine each month that I save and store away. It's not a fast way, 1 year of doing this gives you a collection of 12 weeks extra, but every little bit helps. One other thing I did was tell my doctor and pharmacy that I was on a small vacation and accidentally lost all the medicine I had with me. They will usually let you get another month's supply to replace it. Some insurances will cover it, others won't, so you might have to pay out of pocket for an extra month, but at least you might be able to afford to pay for the more affordable prescriptions if not all of them.

[@mizg1595]

Mail order 90-day prescriptions can be refilled thirty days early. 😉

[@lauravonk6497]

Cool, that's good to know. My insurance changed this year and I can get 3 month prescriptions (I couldn't with my last one). I was curious/hoping I would be able to do something like that.... 🙂 Thanks!

[@TUKByV]

It works.

[@annasaddiction5129]

Knowing my clumsy behind that wouldn't even be a lie for me 😂

[@user-dr5pu1hp7i]

I love what you are teaching. My family thinks I’m crazy but I totally agree with you. Little at a time week by week.

[@JohnGalt1960]

I expect Civil Unrest.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Me too

[@monicaluketich6913]

I'm in Texas. 'Nough said.

[@Nwladylaura369]

I don’t since I’m in a small town.

[@mizg1595]

@@Nwladylaura369

[@lisachapman6492]

It can happen anywhere. ​@@Nwladylaura369

[@missperfect2657]

I worry about having enough for my cats. My job is essential but that may change depending on circumstances in the world. Thank you for the video. I appreciate it ❤

[@denisewilson8367]

Home canned meats is cheaper than cat food and has no chemicals, shelf stable for a loner time. I would pick up a few cans of mackerel to have a variety for your cats. A regular can of mackerel is equal to 4 cans of cat food. So four meals for your cat. It can be opened and kept for those 4 days in a cool space, no fridge needed for animal use. 24 hours for human use. I have no fridge there are things you can do/use to survive without a fridge.

[@missperfect2657]

I've thought about mackerel. I feed 16 including my own. Good to know that one can equals 4 cat food cans. Thank you!

[@TUKByV]

Cats need some organ meats. They cannot stay healthy on canned fish alone. Consider raising live food. You also must begin conditioning them to these "post-crisis" foods now; start by offering it to them on meal per week. Best wishes from a cat lover.

[@missperfect2657]

The mackerel would be in a pinch or for a treat.

[@J_LOVES_ME]

I have watched SO MANY of these "prepping" videos over the last few years, and I have to say this is a great video, Leisa! You cover so much information, very practical, and without the doom and gloom. It's just factual and informative. Great suggestions, all bases (for the most part) you have covered. People who are new to disaster preparedness, this is the perfect video for you! People who think they are already prepared, this is the perfect video for you, too!

[@anniemercer4620]

This is one of the best ones you have made. Very basic but covers so much. When people ask me what should I be doing....you cover it all. I will save this one to share with others who are new to preparing and others who have been doing it for awile. A big thank you for all you do.

[@joculp-yq3qh]

She is just great!❤

[@Simplyinspried]

I know I am preparing more than ever. Just never know. Rather be prepared in many ways than none.

[@sbarrett1020]

Love this chat as an extra reminder. Cherries went on sale here so I bought $50 worth and have put up 4 qts and 10 pts of whole cherries and making preserves with the rest of it!

[@nightstargazer9789]

Thank you so much for mentioning Ham Radio! My husband has been a Ham Radio operator involved with emergency communications for over 40 years. He's always saying people just think they can rely on cell phones and they have no idea what can really happen to communications during an emergency. These guys are devoted to this hobby and many are trained to help in times when "regular" communications is out. Get to know a Ham in your area, or become one yourself. (Not to be confused with the old "CB" Radio operators!)

[@KitchenFairy61]

You can make your own liquid hand soap, the ratio is 1 ounce of liquid soap to 4 ounces of water. I make big batches and store them in a large plastic bottles for future usage. I like the foam pump dispensers.

[@stella1963]

Thanks for the reminder. Everyone’s seems so busy ! Eye on the prize. Freedom and peace.

[@bbrhody831]

I hear ya. I don't want to people.

[@jerseystotler3615]

Things you say hit me big time!! I'm alot older than you and on my own little homestead in Missouri!!! But you know what I don't mind being a Lone Wolf!! IWhen I was younger went to school to be a Nurse and could probably save a few folks!!! Anyway really like you channel!!!🎉

[@SuttonsDaze]

Thank you!

[@jerseystotler3615]

​@SuttonsDaze Want to tell you I have camped all over Michigan from Grand Rapids to Traverse City for many years! Have alot of friends from Michigan! I'm from llinois myself only been on my homestead in Missouri since right before the Pandemic!!! Midwestern down to earth person all the way girlfriend!!!

[@firehorsewoman414]

One thing occurred to me since you brought up home defense. If it were a riotous situation or home invasion, they don’t knock. Windows might get broken or a door busted in. Same type of damage could occur because of storms, roof damage etc. How would you fix that window or door or roof etc.and stores are not available in the moment; maybe have some plywood cut to correct sizes to cover windows or supplies to fix a door jamb or tarp to throw on a hole in the roof.

[@denisewilson8367]

A couple sheets of plexiglass, and a few tubes of caulk. A few sheets of plywood, a pack or two of shingles, the roofing nails, and screws. A few different sized tarps and a roll of 4 Mil to 6 Mil of plastic, staples, a few rolls of duck tape and you can temporarily repair just about anything.

[@firehorsewoman414]

@@denisewilson8367 good list

[@TUKByV]

Put up tracks for corrugated storm shutter panels.

[@ezd1023]

I'm going to have to watch this again and take notes. It's great to hear this information to refresh my mind. Why I have been Prepping for all these years. Being Prepared is what counts. Thank You Leisa

[@patriciacooke886]

I appreciate you discussing all this information, we all need reminders. Our library is supporting its second emergency preparedness class sponsored by our county. I attended last year, great info to start getting ready. I asked the question what emergency should we be concerned about? She responded, fire, flooding, and severe snow storms. We only have 3 roads available to get out of town. We are surrounded by mountains on all sides. In the winter the 3rd road is a mountain pass not assessable because it’s closed. I chose not to have my head, mind , stuck in the sand. Thank you for your reminders.

[@KCSmith1]

I gotta share. I had surgery back in 2000. I had been prepping. I was thinking 2 weeks B4 a shopping trip. Well I came out into lock down for covid.b my neighbor kindly was making sure I had plenty of food. She does not know I prep so I would play it up sometimes. But really, I was set! See? Ya never know.😊

[@SuttonsDaze]

You never know, bit what a gem of a neighbor

[@kristenwahlstrom5365]

Great job and trust nobody..... they don't need to know

[@kleinkourtney]

I needed this chat, i needed some fellowship while i prep

[@SuttonsDaze]

You can do this!

[@debrahumphrey9538]

Thanks for sharing this!!! I think it's so smart to be prepared as much as possible for anything!!! I had slacked off a bit before the pandemic...but I was raised by parents that were teenagers and young adults during the Great Depression, so I've always had a pretty good stocked pantry for emergencies, but now it's stocked up well again, and zi keep taking stuff from the freezer and canning it up and buying more! I don't have anyone to team up with and my kids and adult grandkids all think I'm bat 💩 CRAZY but we will eat for at least a year or more if there's civil unrest or whatever can and inevitably will happen! Job loss, health issues (that's our biggest one, we're ancient) I just wish I knew how to fix my freeze dryer 🤐😭 I've got a vacuum leak and we are not even a little bit mechanically inclined...it's been down since last year 😢 Have a happy and joyous weekend!!! 🥰🌹

[@denisewilson8367]

An easy fix for a vacuum leak? Change out the tubing. Measure all the vacuum lines take a sample piece to the hardware store so you get the right size and thickness. Change the lines. Then try your dryer it should work.

[@HomeEcSewing]

All great advice. I love that you emphasize not to panic! And, you aren't talking about being in a bunker, or other extreme measures. Preparedness is important.

[@michale539]

I encourage folks with freeze dryers to learn "seed saver freeze drying" to make your own personal seed vaults for long-term storage. There are specific rules that apply, so learn before you freeze dry your seeds. If you are like us, we seed save to create landrace vegetables and fruit that have been grown from the same parent strain, over several generations, to make the vegetable/fruit offspring of the very highest quality and disease/drought/heat/cold resistance unique to our specific geographic microclimate. So you can begin creating your own personal "Survival seed vaults" unique to your specific locations.

[@RandBWallace]

We're filling in a few gaps in our preps this week: ordered seeds for next year's gardening, canned some more water, and stockpiled some fabric and yarns for future clothing. Husbeast is making sure our security resources, cash, and metals are stocked and organized.

[@SleepyHead76]

I’m loving the dreads!

[@ColettesGarden]

Your water heater 40-50 gallons of water which could be drained for emergency use.

[@timewa851]

... IF it is electric unit, throw the breaker or you will destroy the heating element!!!! < tip#1

[@TUKByV]

Have you done it? Many people say this. Few have tried.

[@jodiezammit333]

I have a gas stovetop. I absolutely love it. Cooking with gas is a whole other ball game. There is nothing more satisfying than cooking by candle light when the power goes out. The oven however is electric. That sucks.

[@monikagonzales2658]

TY, God bless. You made me feel less insane.

[@colleenj225]

At around 18 minutes in… hide cash. Most furniture (dressers,etc.) have dead space. Under the bottom drawer, next to the drawer(s). Sandwich bags (boxes), under the bags. In jars under a sink with cleaning supplies. In pockets in the closet (pants, jackets, robes). Spread it around. If you get desperate you can ransack.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Refrigerator or freezer for cold hard cash

[@joannc147]

In the Recipe Box…..what scoundrel would ever look there? 🤣

[@nancystockwell7829]

About the feminine hygiene products: I made bug out bags for me and my 2 grown children. In my daughter's bag are washable, reusable pads of all sizes, from Amazon. I'm way past that stage of life, praise God.

[@ArtistCreek]

When our grid went down in Feb and oir whole state froze our butts off. We learned real fast about how to conserve heat. A pop up tent in your living room insulates your body heat and hels keep you warm.

[@bestlife8709]

those bedside commodes are a must have if water goes out- use outside and dig a hole at least 4 feet deep- use garden lime to cover

[@SAAAlvar-tq3ox]

Flushable wipes! You are SO right! We found out earlier this year - it was a $600 dollar lesson we will not forget!😞 Thank you for taking the time and effort you put into helping us with your videos🙏❤️

[@krishenderson5499]

We have a massive first aid kit - 2 stackable tool boxes - one is for trauma/surgery and the other is general first aid. We have a surgical nurse in our group, so she helped get it organized. We have buckets with supplies - personal hygiene, shaving, laundry.

[@sparkie3231]

❤

[@donquest656]

Comfort food, games books personal interests 😊

[@victoriajankowski1197]

Of note on feminine hygiene supplies, even if no one in your house uses them its still a good idea to keep a few packs around, you can vacuum seal the packs for long term storage. They of the sort of thing you don't need until you do. A friend or family visiting, emergency situations, trust me it comes up. I still remember sitting in a bathroom for 4 hours while grandpa had to drive 2 towns over because my first time started on the 4th of July on a Thursday in a small town and grandma didn't need them anymore......

[@ShellyRockiesG]

Another thing I would recommend is getting any eye doctor appt’s and dentist appointments taken care of. Get a pair of glasses with an updated prescription. Get an extra pair of glasses. Get any dental work that needs to be done taken care of now. Trust me on this. 😉

[@Nwladylaura369]

I’ve just been to the ophthalmologist, ordered and received my new glasses. Plus I had my teeth cleaned and X-rays taken, next day I had my annual check up with my doctor. Labs done as well. Only thing left is going to the dermatologist. Hope I can get that done next month. Phew!

[@denisewilson8367]

​@@Nwladylaura369these are things that home remedies WON'T FIX. You need to be taking care of things a.s.a.p. that way you will have no emergencies in these areas Hopefully foe a year or longer. I should have my new teeth in a week or two. Then next is the eye doctor. And dermatologist and I'll be golden. I guess for 63 plus years I'm happy to say I'm pretty healthy and no major issues that doctors can fix.

[@michelle_1776]

I love your videos! I feel like I’m in the kitchen with my bestie & getting some great advice! 😍

[@lyraacree4380]

We just bought a 275 gallon water tank and thinking we should get another. Found a water preserve that I'll keep the water safe for 5 yeas.

[@ronndapagan]

Great discussion on staying alert on what is happening around us. Thank you for sharing this list of emergency supplies we need to have on hand at all times. My state of Ohio had had some severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes since the end of February. Several small towns north of Dayton were hit twice by tornadoes within a three week span and still trying to recover from the first disaster. Our local news station reports severe thunderstorms or any severe weather event and displays a list of emergency supplies that every home needs for if the power goes out or if families need to bug out to safety. If every home has the basics of emergency supplies and build a good stock pile, each home would be ahead of the curve when supply chains get disrupted. We all need to be ready for whatever comes our way.

[@julietaylor63]

Good stuff, Leisa, keeping it in the forefront and reminding everyone to be ready.

[@aussiebushhomestead3223]

Really enjoy your common sense approach and real advice for normal folk who don't have access to massive homesteads.