When the Unprepared Come to Your Door: What to Do

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[@nikkinone-ya]

Hey, I dont think your amazon link is not working, 🤔 I will try again later maybe something on my end.

[@mike7652]

Just an idea, but maybe cover entertainment sometime? Board game (usually flat boxes easily stored), couple packs of cards, guitar/musical instrument, etc. For long-term societal disruption, marijuana seeds (yeah yeah, I know), easy to grow and take care of. It'll be a viable means of bartering too! Some people can make alcohol, but it's not a simple process, at least to me. Apocalypse downtime is gonna be boring as holy damn!

[@amibowman7833]

@@mike7652 fold-up, flat board games, but a guitar? Maybe a harmonica, xylophone, drum skinned tambourine, washboard

[@jabreck1934]

When it gets to the point people are scavenging for food do you think firefighters are going to be at work? I do not think so. Weather set accidentally, naturally or intentionally; Fire is by far the biggest threat and is guaranteed to happen. Absolute, 100% guaranteed. The prepping community seems to be in complete denial about this fact

[@seans1531]

Circle back? We know who you voted for.....

[@insight1256]

The absolute number 1 way to avoid all these scenarios is, be a stealth prepper.....Loose lips sink ships.

[@ro3prepping162]

Stealth prepped but using your full name as your KZbin name when commenting.

[@insight1256]

@@ro3prepping162 was commenting on a video. I never said I was a prepper. You tool.

[@bill7101]

@@insight1256 what you said is right on.. I highly doubt they’ll find you..

[@ro3prepping162]

Stealth level 100 🥷🏻

[@freedomphilsgood2007]

The county and let your place look abandoned. If anyone can see it at all.

[@matthewlove6985]

If people were attacking each other over toilet-paper and hand-sanitizer during COVID, it's not hard to predict what would happen in any future disaster.

[@anonymouslegion4928]

Covid was a beta test, most failed that test😂

[@stacky512a]

Look at Hurricane Katrina…3 days after landfall it was complete chaos

[@josephpoitras3090]

@@anonymouslegion4928 got that right

[@deyemeracing8795]

I remember taking my boys to the local grocery store. It was a regular grocery trip (as regular as one could get during COVID) and we walked the aisles, and I pointed out missing things, like TP and their favorite soups. I told them to pay attention to what they're seeing, because this was the first time in my memory I'd seen anything like this, with shelves this bare. We managed to pick up a few things at the store that day, and we had what we needed at home. And I was reminded why I took to heart seeing all those canned goods in my grandparents' basement.

[@mothra4445]

John Wayne once said,”If you help someone when they’re in trouble, they’ll remember you when they’re in trouble again!”.

[@jchigheagle]

We all have pity on a woman especially with a baby or small child. But what you don't know is she has a boyfriend, husband or relative hidden out of site just waiting the opportunity to attack you. Practice situational awareness.

[@user-1A-2A]

This is exactly how it goes down

[@charleneware6574]

I have been in the situation where a woman who looked to be in danger and carrying a baby (doll). I slowed down to help and out popped three guys!! I gunned it and got away but they broke a window trying to get in my car!! NOW I don't stop to help anyone!!

[@franny5295]

I'm widowed with a small boy. I've also prepared as best I can and we'll be ok for a while if something crazy does happen.

[@Opinionsin3dd]

Exactly!!! That is why her and her kid would be on the porch!

[@andrewfutyna4342]

Exactly this happened to a couple on Pacific island in early 70s. Go to FBI files n watch an episode a vacation that went terribly wrong or something to that effect. A documentary worth seeing

[@vishyswa]

Sometimes when they say "I'll just show up at your place when SHTF" they're actually mocking you, because they think it's a joke.

[@lovelytif8365]

Yup most my family think it’s a joke so I’m crazy🤷🏽‍♀️ meanwhile they really know if it goes down my house is the meet up spot but only for my siblings, parents and a couple favorite cousins.

[@stevebishop3796]

Having the bugout bolt hole location is the option needed that only you and immediate family know of.

[@lorilee7213]

Ditto

[@brandtbollers3183]

chain them up for Labour.

[@noshow.7760]

we grabbing more ASS ~ Paper .

[@AlaskaWild]

I’ve been telling my friends and family to prep for years. Especially my family. They all ignore me and think I’m a conspiracy theorist. It would be foolish to give my resources away to people who called me crazy for years.

[@Capwell3855]

Same here

[@averagerobert8211]

Yeah, they called me crazy for stockpiling, and when Ian hurricane hit and there was nothing on shelves and no power, who laughed now

[@izzykazoo7569]

A friend of mine told a neighbor about prepping, and the neighbor said "I know who's house to come too", my friend replied "I'd hate too shoot a neighbor". My neighbor gave him a funny look.

[@brucemarmy8500]

Better to know your neighbor from your friend, hate to waste ammo like that.

[@tamivega6225]

It is written: Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

[@brucemarmy8500]

And the best of you may be counted as servants of the Lord.

[@ionlycompetewiththewomaniw5429]

A-FUCKIN'-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AZPATRIOT34]

Amen 🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸♥️

[@adrukova1407]

Amen 🤍

[@BryanDenlingerKJVM]

My nearest relative is an 18 hour drive away. My neighbors think I am weird and poor... Shouldn't have very many problems. :)

[@elizabethraworth64]

Being a weird poor hermit is my normal everyday...

[@bttrflysprit6507]

yep we live in the middle of desert without a well, tell me who is going to risk an over 30 mile hike into the desert to get to my door?

[@richardmadden8742]

@@bttrflysprit6507 How do you get water?

[@az_exit1279]

@@richardmadden8742 -a river runs through it.

[@NOLAgenX]

@@richardmadden8742 Even in a desert environment aggressive rainwater collection can be plentiful. Sure, it has to be filtered and purified for potability.

[@trentonvet]

I have a relative who I used to help out on occasion, she now has a dead beat living with her, she knows he's not welcome here but in a bad situation, she'll try to bring him looking for help. He always has enough for cigarettes and beer but during covid, they had no preps. I refuse to help those who are able to help themselves but refuse to.

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

I talk to family about prep. They laugh at me. All of them called me for stuff during COVID. Next time I will help no one.

[@Livetoeat171]

As far as I'm concerned, cigarette smokers and alcohol drinkers are the same as any drug addict. If they can't live their life without it, they will kill for it. During the prohibition in the 30s, people did kill for alcohol and cigarettes.

[@dougearnest7590]

Direct him to mow your yard. When the job is done, slip a little food and water out the door. Tell him if he's hungry tomorrow he can come back and wash and wax your car.

[@trentonvet]

@@dougearnest7590 I don't need someone like him around period. He's nothing but trouble. I think I'd be better off doing my own chores.

[@dougearnest7590]

@@trentonvet -- Yep, I've got those relatives, too. I was just thinking it might be fun to watch him have to decide if he's hungry enough to work for it, and if the minuscule serving he gets will induce him to come back to work the next day. Of course you'll probably end up having to shoot him, but at least you'll get some work out of him for your troubles.

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

I'm retired military and bought a working farm in southern Ohio right in the middle of Amish/Mennonite country. I am a hunter, butcher, farmer, mechanic, welder, and have situational awareness. I will tell you, there are lots of lessons to be learned from those that live in the 1880s.

[@jimoconnor6043]

Check out above what the 1SG had to say.

[@judynabors8681]

I remember the old saying “ loose lips sink ships “ and that applies to everyone who is preparing,” don’t tell ,stay alive “ !!

[@flowerpower2079]

During the Texas freeze, we had no electricity. We were freezing with no wsy to keep warm or to cook. My sister invited us over to her house. She also mentioned that she didn't have much food. We took all kinds of food & drinks. I would say that we took at least $100 worth. Plus we found a bskery that was open & spent another $59 worth - bought pastries & french breads. When we left, we gifted her with $60. Every meal was prepared with the food we contributed. We were very grateful to have a warm place to stay, with good good to eat. There were 10 adults in all.

[@cherylT321]

I’m sure you’re prepping, now!

[@suzygarcia4300]

I'm in San Antonio Texas too. Went thru that freeze too. I had electricity but my faucets froze. Found out you could put hot dryer on it and it worked. I did have cases of water and plenty of food cause I listen to a guy named Marfoogle. He had been reporting that people need to prep. I still prep and I have plenty for my family.

[@davidfoster5787]

Good for you.

[@winstonsmith9067]

I suggest you get a bbq with a burner with propane and a few extra bottles of propane. At walmart there is a smallish portable propane heater, my buddy, about $75 or so, dont forget to buy an adapter hose, perfect for when no electricity or gas. You're warm and can cook. Next try to find a used 55 gal barrel and wash it out, fill it with water, add 5 ounces of bleach, congratulations, you have stored water for 1 year. Dry beans, dry rice, and chicken bullion will get you through in a pinch and store easily without power. I assume since your Texans I dont need to mention guns. Have a couple guns and know how to use them. I have to reveal, I have solved the AR vs AK debate once and for all time......have one of each! A thousand rnds each should do... (Not that we need to worry, I'm sure Biden has a handle on this...) Sincerely dave in Albuquerque......its almost like we are neighbors....LOL! Cheers, God Bless TX!

[@flowerpower2079]

@@winstonsmith9067 Because wonderful people like yourself have taken the time to offer suggestions, I have since gotten two Big Buddy's & two Little Buddy's. But I did not get the adapter hose, so thanks for mentioning that. I also now have a Camp Chef propane burner and a Coleman butane burner for inside. I am determined not to be caught in that situation again. It was horrible. Thanks for caring enough to offer your suggestions. P.S. How much bleach for a gallon of water?

[@h5mind373]

Don't discount the possibility of the National Guard breaking down your door to seize everything and put you in prison (or the ground) when "hoarding" is declared illegal. The fewer who know, the better.

[@lockwoodthexton]

If it comes to that, they will be going door-to-door. It won't matter if they know what you have or not. They will take whatever they find in every house.

[@MK-ti2oo]

That's why they want to put these bio-barcodes into the genetic material of plants and animals. A computer program will track every food item from seed/birth past the point you shit it back out. They'll know where every piece of lettuce is/was.

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

I imagine All they got to do is ask google for your yt account and trace us that watch prepping videos.

[@madhatter909]

@SnappyJon Yeah, but where???? I can't afford a storage unit

[@Dolnews]

If the ones who swore to protect us turns on us like that, then We the American people will soon have to go to war against our own military. we must stand together against the tyranny. that is going way beyond their authority and i refuse to let them take it. id rather die defending it.

[@jamesolivito4374]

No good deed goes unpunished .

[@d1v1s1onby0]

When one of my colleagues came out with the old "Come the apocalypse I'm heading to your place", Mr response was "That's awesome - I'll always need more meat in the freezer" Neither of us has decided if I was joking yet.

[@Trid2bnrml1]

😜

[@ejwoolz]

😂👍👍

[@PorkRoll_F3]

People know I’m a “prepper”, but they also know very well not to come here. We are probably moving soon... and in the new town, not a soul will know.

[@MgtowRubicon]

Why are you considering moving into a town? What is wrong with rural life and making monthly resupply visits in the town?

[@PorkRoll_F3]

@@MgtowRubicon, nothing wrong with that at all, it’s just not what circumstances I find myself capable of working around. 5 years, I’ll reconsider for certain!!

[@readyalready4697]

You used your real name 🙄 maybe. Just be careful dude

[@rickm6076]

They’ll come. If you don’t have thermal weapon sights and a ultra high lumen decoy light on the other side of your property then you’re toast.

[@talinra3160]

Mob doesn't care...they'll take whatever they want

[@hectorn.6137]

My strategy will be "Don't let people know about my preps.".

[@brandont5995]

^ This, i handed out a few supplies during the 1st covid panic thinking it was somewhat understandable ppl got caught off guard. Second lockdown months later those same ppl were back again and more insistent, sent em right back in the direction they came.

[@mykeljawn4357]

"will be"?!?!?! That SHOULD be your strategy from day one. No one needs to know what you have...

[@ScarletBrimstone]

@@mykeljawn4357 I think it depends on who you know and what their mindset is. I'm part of group. We each prep in different ways and have an understanding that if one needs something from the other, we barter for it. Nothing is free.

[@mykeljawn4357]

@@ScarletBrimstone I tend to agree and we have a barter supply set aside, yet I don't believe anyone except my direct family needs to know about all I have. And I don't keep them all in one place. I do preach prep to anyone that will listen but never let on to my level of supplies I have and will always play them down.

[@ScarletBrimstone]

@@mykeljawn4357 I suppose it's all in how you look at it. My in-laws aren't really approving of prepping, so that closes a door for me. And since I don't really have any family myself, I have friends who are of similar mindset that I've known for years and have never let me down. Having a MAG is still a good thing.

[@cedarshoals529]

I live in a rural area where most people know each other and are therefore, predictable. Once during a 5 day power outage after a hurricane, I was amazed by how some people became more and more selfish and savage as the days wore on. Ice and MRE's were available by day 2 until a few days after the power was restored. I watched people hoard the MRE's and watched one man who got the max allotment of ice each day and go back for another 20 lbs that evening. He was building a wall of ice around his patio to keep cool. Really surprised me how quickly some people got mean and selfish when they all knew that the power would come back soon and when none of them were in any danger of going hungry. Civility and common decency are fragile things.

[@pegatheetoo1437]

This is a problem that all preppers will face. For Christians, it's an extremely difficult dilemma. We know Jesus wants us to share, but how do we do that safely & sanely while keeping enough for our families? What do we do when faced with a hungry family, or seniors who we know could probably not afford to prep? I worry about facing those situations and am not sure yet what I'll do. I certainly don't want to live in a world where people won't help others in need, but I prefer not to starve or face mobs demanding what I have either. I guess I will just have to pray that God will help me know what to do when the time comes!

[@JojoCrazyCat]

I have a story from my childhood. One day i was playing with some other kids. The dad of the children showed up and had food from the store in his car. I noticed none of the kids went to help him carry the food in the house. I was 9 years old by the way. So i went to grab a bag of the food to help carry it in for him. He jumped a little like i was stealing his food. He said, what are you doing ? So i said, you worked for the money to buy this food, they could at least help you carry the food in the house for you. They get to eat the food for free. And they just stand around and watch you carry it into the house. Then he let me alone to help him carry the food into the house. Later he walked up to me and handed me a toy car that all the doors and hood opened on it. He gave me a toy for helping him carry the food in the house. I was already a good person , and willing to help him for nothing. But that made me feel good about myself, and is one of the reasons i stayed a good person all my life. BUT, i am not willing to help people who are lazy, and not willing to work for what they need and want. I am moral, but i am not a fool to do the lazy peoples work for them. I help those that are willing to help themselves.

[@brucemarmy8500]

That isn't much help to those most in need of real guidance, not just charity. But, the good is also a path; you may get lead up to a greater height than you may have imagined.

[@ambjornborjesson5481]

That's a cool story man. A shame you had to ruin it with stroking yourself with how good and moral you think yourself to be. Be humble my man.

[@leegilley221]

Feel no empathy for the wicked for they will receive what they deserve. GOD said this and so do i. You are right.

[@venomlily1651]

@@leegilley221 Stinginess and greed are also wicked traits that the Lord hates . That's why He said, " Store not treasures on earth, where moth and rust decay and thieves break in and steal. But store your treasures in Heaven ." God lets us know that those who hoard and are too stingy to help others, your bounty will perish because of your greed and stinginess .

[@mrs.c5471]

I would LOVE to have you as a neighbor!

[@badartstudios6000]

Civil war , WWIII, Police state all feels inevitable at this point not just from one situation but a multitude of things... it’s been mentally draining but being prepared with what me an my family has is the only thing showing me the light at this point... bad things are coming an everyone can feel it

[@pamelac4465]

I am living in Canada and it feels like our little soyboy leader is doing his best to push us into a police state. Its about time to fly the flag upside down.

[@sassy56plus]

Ive been flying my flag upside down since November 2020...

[@rvrandy1710]

Luke 21:36 kjv

[@ruready4jesus72]

@@rvrandy1710 Luke 21 Signs of The Times nkjv SALVATION IS COMING LORD JESUS COME!!🙌 2 Thessalonians nkjv

[@commiesnzombies]

welcome to biden's America, the great uniter is turning us against each other

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

The best thing to do is to act like you have nothing yourself... or better still tell them nothing .

[@melanieortiz712]

Rules of magik To know To will To dare To be silent

[@agoogleuser9218]

Exactly. I'll help my family and friends to the best of my ability, but randos that show up, will probably leave disappointed.

[@olympusentertainment2638]

Or better yet to ask for help when someone askes you for it.

[@franktall7705]

Oi Oi Oi

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

@@franktall7705 thanks man sweet Punk not dead ever

[@wingrider1004]

Prepping is a must - having a group of like-minded people in your circle is essential. You can't do it alone.

[@johnnelson7625]

Is there any data/experience on a group supporting one another for a LONG time. A week or a month is doable, but in a months long event, which one in the group will be first to panic? And, BTW, the only hope for the end times is Jesus.

[@tracierondeau]

Yes there was that movie about the soccer team that crashed in the Andes ir something turned to eating the dead but fights over who was boss etc ...and I am sure many more proofs of scenarios

[@Marsand100]

Some folk that I have tried to warn about coming food shortages and gathering in have just shrugged and said ' there'll always be something on the shelves to buy'. One person relayed to me how a family member had given them a whole freezer full of food for their family because the freezer had broken down and they didn't want to throw it out .This person actually said to me, I kid you not " you'd think he would've thrown in a couple of bottles of wine". These are the types of people who would take all you have and move on to the next victim. Never any forethought or fore planning.

[@HeidiSue60]

That was my husband’s stance. “The stores will always have plenty” until our 14 day quarantine in March 2020 and we went to the store after two weeks for some things (thankfully we didn’t need TP) but the shelves were empty. There was a 3 can limit on beans but there were only five cans of beans even available to buy. Zero rice. It was depressing and scary. He has changed his tune since then. If everyone treats the grocery store as their personal stockpile, there just isn’t enough.

[@donaldtalton1357]

Truth! I saw a man with a bucket full of Bass & Crappie's offer another man to take some, the man looked in the bucket and said, "They ain't been cleaned" and walked off mad. Man next to me said, I'll clean them all, how many do you want of them? Guy said none, here just bring me the bucket back when you get around to it.

[@joshuaortiz2031]

People like that will be easy targets.

[@josephbaska4417]

It's not sadistic to turn people away it's common sense

[@Davido50]

Good luck. Hope u don't need to find out.

[@davidfoster5787]

Depends who they are,. Do they have usable skills , trustworthy, pull their weight, etc . Have one that will probably get dropped if they show up. No redeeming qualities!

[@flowerpower2079]

@@davidfoster5787 I notice that many people enter similar comments...but I don't think they understand the reality of the world we live in. They will kill you and take possession of your supplies. It's not like old times. The people of today are very different.

[@brucemarmy8500]

it is cruel and reveals fear. only courage will see us thru the extreme times. We are not designed to live in fear of every other soul. When you've the courage to show mercy, you brighten someone's day. Fear, like covid, will eventually pass. Must shame of our bad behavior shadow us for the rest of our days?

[@brucemarmy8500]

@@flowerpower2079 So you say. But paranoia seems rational to the schizophrenic. Bear this in mind: The coward dies a thousand deaths, the courageous but once.

[@kennaoconnor4633]

I used to feed stray cats. Once you feed them once, you now own a cat. I have 5 😭

[@DeeDee-gt2sk]

My wife fed one stray cat and he ran off and brought about fifteen strays back, it's a nightmare

[@kennaoconnor4633]

@@DeeDee-gt2sk yea. I have 1 cat but keeping my daughter's cats because of their housing situations. Strays know I have cats so they come to me. I put one to work as a mice catcher in my basement. During the day she's in the barn.

[@susanbrown2909]

I have no cats..just everyone else’s nuisance in my yard.

[@GeckoHiker]

I have 10 cats now. It's insidious. But I'd rather have kitties than hobos.

[@irishbattletoster9265]

I don't buy cats I just feed the strays There aren't to many around so I don't need to worry about being overrun

[@starababa1985]

Shake your head sadly, then hand them a stained card with the address of your local food pantry and say, "This is where I go. Sorry." They don't need to know that's where you go to donate.

[@ronndapagan]

Very good suggestion.

[@brucemarmy8500]

The mercy you show is the only mercy you're gonna know!

[@alanbirkner1958]

I gave my niece, a homeless moocher, a pound of baking soda, a package of dental floss, and some tea bags. She stopped asking me for help. Tina

[@dakotastorms1255]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sher-at-home]

LoL

[@brucemarmy8500]

Sleep much, bub?

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

the anti help. dont give them anything usefull. nice

[@1SaltyGirl]

Alan Birkner + As a prepper I cant think of a better gift

[@AA14CBF]

In the movie The Divide, the prepper guy took in a bunch of strangers, and ended up losing everything, including his own life.

[@jesusislord3321]

Im going to check that movie out

[@AA14CBF]

This movie is excellent. One of my top 10 SHTF/survival movies.

[@Mhel2023]

Thanks watching tonight

[@gan5045]

In real life, there are many successful communities and farms that take in strangers regularly with only rare hiccups. I know because I've stayed and worked at a couple. The trick to opening your homestead up to others is effective screening. Build your networks now before desperation complicates things.

[@jasonchapa9056]

There are some interesting aspects to this movie. One of them is that there's a book in the background of one of the scenes that's titled "Illuminati in America".

[@TRUEC4N4DI4N]

“Give a mouse a cookie, they’ll want a glass of milk.”

[@alessandronarom6751]

Well of course i want milk with my 🍪, better be chocolate or 🍓 milk too damn it 😂

[@adacasas511]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joshuatoro8977]

Such a true statement I will say this much if it was a very hot girl I might think differently my new shoes by herself and had no one else my wife always jokes that would be nice because we can't have children ourselves having someone that could produce children would be nice but I know that's just selfish thinking I pray that the s*** does not hit the fan but we do have a lot of friends who say they would love to just come straight to our door cuz I know where to come and I always tell him the same thing what have you done for yourself one friend this year decided to take a prepping after the pandemic hit and it made me happy

[@brucemarmy8500]

Give a man a chance, you may see a reward. Give no man a chance, see what is the reward.

[@liberator9248]

Give them a hand ,they will take your arm.dales la Mano y se agarran el brazo 💪

[@chuckleslastlaugh4759]

Haha, they say "I am coming to your house," you say, "Thanks for the warning."

[@someanonymouslyrandomguy1134]

MY STRATEGY: Anyone that knows i prep, doesnt know where i live. Those that know where i live(very few people btw), dont know i prep. I have a decoy stash for relatives and inlaws, though i dont discuss shtf with them anymore as they thought it was silly and hilarious since 2k15. They are very not open to my ideas. However, i am getting them into backyard gardening. I also keep communication with a small community of like minded individuals. About interacting with others during times of crisis. My general rule is simply to treat each situation in a way that rests well with my conscience. My advice, seek The Almighty and he shall direct your paths and to him be all praise. Be blessed.

[@markusr1308]

I like the idea of a decoy stash

[@mace085]

I tell those people “you can show up but idk what you’re going to eat” then they get the point

[@renegademind1833]

answer the door with blood on your hands. lol.. your welcome to join me, I'm just dicing up the cat!

[@michelecox5241]

I have been that person to takes care of everyone, but I am not sure I have any care and compassion left.

[@MissDelia]

I know what you mean especially when we have been telling all our friends and family to prepare for themselves. They have been laughing at us for buying extra food and storing it.

[@marybradley3871]

Above all else guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 ❣

[@danakarloz5845]

I feel that too...it’s kinda sad 😔

[@stndagsnttyrnny3773]

Don't give up, we have to be crass. Look it up. Still have compassion, but more balls to pull tr... There is alot of good people out there. They may not be soldier, but they can farm. Strength in numbers.

[@alanbirkner1958]

My kids are fine. My neighbors are very generous. I am grateful. Tina

[@randelldarky3920]

I value My stuff more than another's life. Because they value My stuff more than My life.

[@brucemarmy8500]

Nice dreams at night?

[@jaybarr3307]

I have two married brothers who live about an hour away. I love them, they're great guys. While my words of caution have caused each of them to keep about a months worth of food on hand, they both scoff at the levels I've taken things to. I have no doubt they would both show up when their supplies ran out. As I've explained, I am unlikely to be here and will have relocated everything I need to my MAG retreat. IF they show up before then, I've decided I will take them in under one condition: they now work for me. I have loads of room for them, space is no issue, but I will certainly put them to work gardening, prepping, and - especially - with security. I can't cover all shifts, but three of us can. The most likely scenario is that they will find me gone and I tell no one where my retreat location is. They've been told this and elect not to prep. They're grown men. They've made their choices.

[@no_peace]

And you're aware that you can't guard your retreat 24 hours a day yet you're choosing not to enlist help

[@stevenschnepp576]

Seems like you're going out of your way to fail just to spite them.

[@jimwagner6260]

Sometimes that's the best way. Do what you can.

[@croberts2358]

@@no_peace no they're choosing to protect themselves just because you take someone in doesn't mean they're going to help. They can be a lazy deadbeat

[@carolynsteele5116]

Everyone in my entire town has some level of preparations and a disaster plan. We will not help people individually but will immediately set up a safe area for a soup/bread kitchen that we all contribute to and take our turns serving in. Anyone who comes begging will be referred to the soup kitchen as we guard our homes. People can receive help in exchange for work wherever possible.

[@matildachurch5979]

I like this idea. help someone out as a group and in turn a payment of some kind of labor

[@lorettahaley266]

That's an incredibly good idea, I may have to discuss this with several preppers i know. Thank you for the idea

[@stevenschnepp576]

What part of which state is this town in? Sounds like the sort of place I'd want to move before things go south.

[@carolynsteele5116]

@@stevenschnepp576 We’re Utah Mormons, and though the younger members don’t buy into preparedness, some of the older communities do.

[@lukequigley121]

Going over past CP vids and YES this situation will be very real..Like the idea of community food hand out.. We all put back the beans , rice , tomato cans ,veg cans BUT don't forget the broth , boullion , spices , seasonings .. Makes a huge difference on taste and turning bland into really flavorful..

[@tysonjnr7849]

I was watching a documentary on traveling by foot in the amazon and the guy in the doc meets a small family in the middle of nowhere, He's running low on food and didn't even need to ask for food these wonderful people spent a full weeks wage on one meal 😢 I thought that was the most selfless thing I've seen the guy in return spends a few hundred when he gets to a bank and buys them materials for a new house, I know for a fact 99% of people in our modern world wouldn't even buy you a sandwich 😒 Generosity and love means everything

[@tanja8907]

God bless you.

[@billburr5881]

Poor people know they have to rely on each other. It is only rich people who think they can survive on their own. A community is much stronger than a group of individuals - but mutual obligation is a pre-requisite.

[@brucemarmy8500]

Hold the phone, Jerome! You just described the essence of human nature, but you're certain it's an anomaly? Aren't you the anomaly? Isn't it the projection of your hidden fear that you'd be turned away why you insist 99% of human kind is compelled to do it too?

[@ghettomamma1627]

Right

[@NessysSanctuary]

Yeah but we are not in the Amazon. They are pure they would be horrified if they new how westerners behave.

[@AntAntL]

I've had many people tell me, that they will show up to my house if things get really bad. Many people are just not ready to handle a serious situation, and it shows. Asking people, "What will you be brining with you?" Always results in some dumb answer like "I'll bring my family with me" or "I'll bring an empty stomach."

[@timlasson4093]

My wife and I tend to have our weight go up and down. We keep some "fat clothes" to wear in the event of a prolonged event, to look like we haven't eaten in a while. Deception is part of OpSec. Also a good way to conceal "defensive measures".

[@1SaltyGirl]

Tim Lasson - That's my greatest fear. I love to eat.

[@sometimessnarky1642]

Nice one!

[@1SaltyGirl]

Tim Lasson - I like that

[@littleredhen3354]

What to do? Burst into tears and ask them for food cuz you're starving *wink wink*

[@candicem.7205]

😂🤣😂😂🤣

[@gailmiller6333]

😂😂😂ikr!!

[@ps4455]

This.

[@rickm6076]

Personally, I plan on eating looters if need be, so I’ve prepped water, medical, some comms, and security. Fairly little food.

[@littleredhen3354]

@@rickm6076 You'll turn into a wendigo eating long pork, good luck with that. I'd rather just not be lazy.

[@pamelac4465]

No one knows that I am starting the prepping process and I intend to keep it that way. Neighbors know I have a very small garden and I can't do much to defend that. But, what I have inside, I only share with husband and daughter.

[@Shadowwind4]

Are you hot?

[@exelis]

Ignore the troll above, and keep it that way until you find people with the same mindset or friends you think would be of mutual assistance when SHTF... And if you do find such friends, discuss prepping as a good idea, or at least nudge them towards it until you feel comfortable.

[@livefreeordie1776]

Buy a gun and defend your garden.

[@whatsnext2359]

The better prepared your family, friends, and neighbors are, the less burden you put on one another, and the faster you can rebuild your community. Secrecy is not the best plan...those without will eventually realize you're thriving & come for yours. It's better that as many people around you are thriving as possible.

[@ghettomamma1627]

I can't really hide my stuff you walk in the front door you'll see our stash. I've learned how to turn people away now. One of my girlfriends try to give me extra can goods she had I told her to hang onto it for an emergency hopefully she did

[@joeredemske7596]

The harsh reality is that nobody is entitled to anything you have - many feel this way now; it could be worse in a bad situation. People who don't have a lot of skills tend to feel entitled the fruits of the labor of those who haven chosen to develop them. Being as ready as you can for those around you is essential - survival (long term) is a group effort.

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

What others don't know, can't hurt you. Information is power, don't give it away.

[@brianroberts5740]

What others know will hurt you though.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

I learned a few valuable lessons from the Covid lockdown in London. It was an excellent practise-run because panic buying emptied the shops of food, nobody had bought masks in advance, nobody knew how bad things would get and my flatmate was a disaster area. I had to plan for the worst, and I honestly assumed that at some point I would be having the "hard chat" with a few people.... IF anyone close to you, like a housemate, knows about your preps, you need to lay down the law. Tell them in no uncertain terms that your preps are based on your survival and you aint cutting them in half and sharing them. "If I stop going to work would you give me half your wages" is a good line. Tell them STRAIGHT, you are not subsidising their laziness. Obscure your windows and watch your smells. Dont give anyone a reason to nose around. Turn your neighbours into allies, but dont trust them. I gave them spare plants from my grow... gifts that said "I'll help you if you help yourself" Trade with fellow prepared people with the right mindset. Me and one neighbour ended up keeping an eye out for each other, and I would give her my low grade FFP3 masks and advice, she ended up thanking me with food and gin (I shit you not) Never gift, exchange. Nobody should feel that your doorstep is a place to get free stuff. If they need food, ask for batteries. Even if you DO give stuff, throw in a request for something you are short of so that they realise its a transaction, not a charitable pick up. Remember that everyone who sees or hears about someone coming to your door and leaving with stuff, creates a future set of problems. Remind people of that when they show up. Talk kindly, but with a demeanour that says "I will physically defend my stuff". Luckily lockdown turned out to be relatively mild, but I was forced to learn some worse case scenarios. There ARE a few people on this earth that I would give anything to, if it would help them survive, but not many. As an anecdotal story, my friends mother was a small independent shopkeeper in an industrial town where the workers at the only major employer went on strike for a whole year. During the strike, she was strong armed into providing food for the local community on the basis that she was part of the community, she should support them, and they would pay back monies owed when the strike was over. Did they? No. When the strike was over, all the people who benefited from her charity vanished from their debts, wouldnt look her in the eye in public, and she quickly got rebranded as the person capitalising on the strike because she was the only person money lending. Nobody paid her back, she went bankrupt, and they hated her for it too. The moral of the story is, everyone is your friend when they are desperate and you are wealthy, but they reserve the right to hate you for being wealthy whilst they suffer. Great video as always. No Prepper is an island, sooner or later they have to deal with the community around them, unless they live in a bunker with a 100 year food supply, they built the bunker themselves, and have no friends or family.

[@theodoreroberts3407]

That's people! It wasn't a desperate or pandemic situation and I had a business. If all those who owe me came fourth I would be fine financially. It has taken years to get back to where I started, not where I was, where I started. Lesson, do not extend credit without something on paper to hold them to terms. The next lesson, for me, was after returning from Cali, all the people we helped in the past, none helped us. Not family or friends. For the first time I was homeless. I don't help others now.

[@kennethmitchell2785]

Very wise words that only someone with some real world experience could offer, thanks

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

2girls would hit me up for ,20bout every ten days we'll shoot u our boobs for 20 ide gone 20, n say keep covered it took me for 3000 I new if I didn't give em 20 the next guy would take em up on it n it was a step closer to prostitution if I did they bought weed w it but bout any time I needed help they weren't there for me they said I was a creep n a sucker I didn't teach em anything

[@granthill2980]

You NEVER really know someone until you loan them some money! Also, A friend in need is a friend indeed!

[@ghettomamma1627]

@@theodoreroberts3407 oh man that is so messed up them assholes will get their pay back

[@theofficialpeterkim]

The old Disney cartoon with the ants and the grasshopper taught me a lot about preparing. I watched that when I was in first grade.

[@danam.8709]

Start your response with a GOOD Fence, all the way around the property and a sturdy gate with a remote lock system. Don't let them close enough to knock on your door because that is too close to You.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

I have a good fence with remote gate entry. My fence is 8 feet tall. Spikes on top. Electrified----I have horses. Also have enclosed porches (solid sides) with security and solid doors, and video cameras on all areas. And I live in a rural area. (Jan Griffiths).

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Not to mention bars on all windows with narrow spaces between bars, and steel screens. I'm a welder. (Jan Griffiths).

[@TLR5759]

My dad and mom went through the Great Depression, they had maybe a year worth of food! They saved everything, didn’t waste anything but stayed busy helping others! They were still delivering “Meals on Wheels” at the age of 80!

[@sarahphillips295]

Handing out anything to total strangers during any kind of SHTF scenario is basically the equivalent of putting a target on your back and a sign in your yard that says "I have food and water, robbers stop here." As sad as it is, after a major disaster you and your immediate families survival HAS to come first. Especially if you only have so much and don't know when or even if you're going to be able to replenish your supplies. Depending on the situation and how much I had, If I could I would help extended family and friends.

[@deeprollingriver5820]

I completely agree. Always look like your worse off than them.

[@InSearchofTruththruJesusChrist]

That “line outside the door” happened back in the Great Depression. The hobo’s then even developed a coded language that they marked on fences, trees, posts, etc to let others know if there was help or trouble at this place or that.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

I should have read further in the comments (I usually do). Same input from me. ☺️

[@InSearchofTruththruJesusChrist]

@@inkey2 your grandfather was awesome! My dad would have been 100 last year. He and Mom didn’t talk much of the hobo’s although Mom was real leery of strangers and opening doors to them. They both grew up on the farm and told stories of the dust bowl days and having cows walk over barb wire fences and having to keep wet sheet in the windows to keep the dust down in the house. As they were further north it might not been where the farms were that it was hobo walking range. I learned more about this in school than at home. I did learn to be good at rigging things up or making things though from my Dad. They went through some hard times.

[@inkey2]

@@InSearchofTruththruJesusChrist Luckily my mom's family lived "in town or near town" of a farming community so they did not do any farming but my mom said they would kill and eat any animal on 4 legs....possum, squirrel, raccoon, big turtles, they also did a lot of bartering as my grandfather could trade his skills for food. Here's something real interesting.....when WW2 hit... the U S Army built a huge training base a few miles from their town "Camp Atterbury". All of the sudden it was like everyone in that little town hit the lottery. "Thousands of soldiers" were spending money right and left, the local bars were filled to capacity night and day, you couldn't even find a place to live in that town or even a room. A lady said to my young mom if you can find me and my husband a room to live in I can get you a date "with an Army "officer". Well mom found them a room and that officer ended up being my late father.

[@InSearchofTruththruJesusChrist]

@@inkey2 more really great stories!! Who knows we may be eating the same before too long. My Dad was in Africa, then Italy and the push to Germany in WWII. He was attached to a anti-tank unit for awhile and then went to engineering Corp when he got to Europe. Mom tells of when the great alien invasion happened on the radio and how twitter-pated everyone was at first until they figured it out it was a play that seemed realistic. Guess in the area she lived in it had the parents all in an uproar until the rumors settled and the newspapers released the truth of it. 😂 Just goes to show you can’t believe everything you hear and read 😉

[@Livetoeat171]

But if they left a mark saying there's food at that house then others would get it. Doesn't make any sense

[@insuranceprepper]

I don't worry about my friends and family. But I certainly do worry about people my friends and family will talk to.

[@jackwebb5917]

You nailed it. When I first started prepping years ago I was stupid enough to tell people, I leaned fast. Many mocked me and basically called me a paranoid nut job. But in the same sentence they said EXACTLY what you mentioned “well, IF something ever happens I know where to go!” The lightbulb went on , and I have never shared my plans or supplies to anyone other than some in a very short list of like-minded people.

[@mrs.c5471]

Unless you’ve moved, you have already doomed yourself! YOU will be the 1st person these people think of, and will expect support from you. And now, even if you weren’t prepping nor have any stores, they won’t believe you and could do harm to you and your family. Bad bad move

[@jackwebb5917]

@@mrs.c5471 Thankfully all the people I spoke to don’t know where I live!!

[@jackwebb5917]

@@mrs.c5471 Moved several times

[@cavemanjoe7972]

​@@jackwebb5917 Hopefully your username is a fake name, otherwise it's quite visible.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

You took the words right out of my mouth my friend.. the worst thing you can do is to give them something because I'll get the sense you have more and may come back for more.. what could be a setup you give them something and they come back with a gun to take over your home or your Preps...

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

@@creeksidecabin4887 that's a good idea except they know you're lying. Come back for you..

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

@@creeksidecabin4887 definitely great idea

[@Rikjamzb]

This is honestly one of my bigger concerns. Even with many of these measures in place, I still don’t feel very safe in the event of a prolonged SHTF situation. Sucks not feeling safe in your own neighborhood.

[@kennaoconnor4633]

I moved for that very reason. I lived in a nice subdivision of probably a 100 houses. Turns out 16 at least of my neighbors are preppers. Their Gardner told me. I sold that house because 3 of my neighbors were the type that never plan for anything. During lockdowns they acted like they were on vacation. I moved. My new neighbors are awesome and we are all encouraging everyone to plant their food. I'll gladly help people that are listening and trying. Seeds, seedlings, pots, soil, whatever they need to grow their food.

[@stevebishop3796]

@@kennaoconnor4633 this is soooo important...have a community that will work toward common goals, excellent!!

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

SHTF?

[@kennaoconnor4633]

@@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook crap hits the fan. :)

[@karenwelch4961]

Our neighbors are wonderful (mostly former military and/or LEOs) and I feel safe here. I have to admit that it does not come naturally to me to turn people away without sharing. I understand what everyone is saying, but I don't know that I could do that.

[@deelynn9932]

In the 1950s America, The Little Red Hen hard copy book was what could be termed 'required reading' for our public schools. Why it disappeared can probably be explained easily, but certain segments and groups of current society will lash out if it is brought up for discussion. It is a tale of self-sufficiency and independence. On initial looters, having gone through natural or man-made disasters several times myself , the looters are out quickly within the 1st hour and comprised of the usual suspects looking for materialistic goods, jewelry, etc. When people become hungry or act out of fear of where their next meal is coming from, then things get real dicey with strangers, let alone neighbors/acquaintances. We've been told for decades that ATMs will be down, cash and credit cards useless in a prolonged scenario of chaos. We always bring up the Donner Pass or the Chilean airplane disaster where cannibalism was ultimately a 'survival' tool, moral or not. Most people will cringe when talk of eating their own pets comes up when times are normal as barbaric and uncivilized. Hard decisions, like a living will, are eschewed or put off during good times, why not 'prepping.' Have seen it too many times to be ignored.

[@Trid2bnrml1]

or worse, SOMEBODY ELSE stealing your pet and eating it.

[@rongants6082]

"Show up at your doorstop". THAT is where you need to head this whole thing off. I've got 20 acres backed up against the Targhee National Forest, far from any town. I can, and will, be able to lock the gate and not come out for years. Family will already be there. The gate is a long way from the house, and clearly visible from cover.

[@danielleterry180]

I already went thru this when we had the snows in Texas I had been telling my family to get food enough for months and think about what if a EMP hits figure out how to have heat or AC I always got eye rolls....well we got hit Houston areas had no electric or water my brother had neither for a week on the second day he told me yes TOLD me coming to my home and MY kids had to give up their beds for him and his ...I told him will set them up in my shed with wood stove bring your blow up mattresses blankets and don’t come empty handed bring can food or bread he got mad then showed up at my moms I set her up with chicken meat and dehydrated veggies she stocked up with can goods after 1 week they went home but mom told me her stock was depleted considerably trying to feed 4 adults and 3 kids it goes quick when your not prepped for more than just you. He came empty handed and left and didn’t look back more with a sense of entitlement

[@Lb-df4xi]

That's how most will act, esp family, they will bring nothing and expect all you have

[@1klouisek]

That resembles our experience. We have pulled the gravy train into the station, however.

[@petehoward8494]

You did the right thing, Danielle. Your Mom should have sent them packing, though. Dude should know to get prepared by now, but he likely will not.

[@Livetoeat171]

Currently, he needs a good talking to you! To protect your mother in the future, he needs to be made to understand how he was wrong and what he get better do in the future

[@forsakenjones4695]

We all have some relatives who are moochers...

[@wisemanwalkingdowntheroad4275]

Nothing like a head on a pike to give a clear message.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

My thought was to post my target from practice outside the front door.😁

[@ericjones9725]

Or buckshot hello just to say hey.

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Pikes are hard to come by these days. ; )

[@Robnord1]

I keep metal fenceposts and several sharp machetes for just this purpose. lol ...seriously.

[@cheryldenkins1597]

We have creepy baby dolls hanging in trees. One is holding a Barbie head by the hair. Lol

[@Kurt747]

I made the terrible mistake a couple years ago of telling a neighbor to stock up due to what was coming. He was the type of person like us who I thought would get it. When I told him he said "Well when it happens I will just come to your house". I instantly knew I had messed up. He was serious. I havent talked to him since. But instead one day I will be forced to remind him of his words. Yes, I will give him a few cans and then send him on his way. Be careful, even people who seemingly get it dont necessarily have any intention of doing anything about it.

[@Santaheckler]

I would have told him, “Not if I come to your house first.” 😉

[@jj-eo7bj]

You need to help people in need

[@Santaheckler]

@@jj-eo7bj you also need to be careful in such social conditions, should they occur. Somebody telling you they will “just come to your home” needs to be checked immediately with strength and reversed vulnerability. There’s a lot being (possibly) said in such a statement. Be careful, otherwise you won’t be ABLE to help others, which is a very vague mission btw when resources are very limited.

[@Aries61]

If you hear an unexpected knock on your front door... their cohorts are at your back door . Go there and dispatch them first.

[@zoomzoom3950]

"Remember, you have no companions but your shadow." - Genghis Khan

[@brucemarmy8500]

Who shall be you only companion at the end.

[@ryawncawdor6381]

The tv epsiode "The Shelter" from Twilight Zone should be watched by every prepper as to why you don't talk about anything you prep.

[@karensell3952]

Ty I will watch that one

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

I watched it on syfy channel a while back. Great episode.

[@karensell3952]

I just watched it like o said I would that was good and probably accurate j thought I had seen them all but dont remember that one

[@danielandrews7028]

Or that other episode where the guy breaks his glasses. Have an extra set lol

[@karensell3952]

@@danielandrews7028 I love that one

[@greggmansfield2788]

Thanks for an excellent, well thought out video on a tough subject. As you point out, I agree that one of the main reasons people will be knocking on my door (or maybe coming through the windows at night) will be because they either think or hope I have resources they need. There are a variety of ways besides OPSEC to minimize that. I plan to post a sign in my front yard that says, "Warning! Residents are broke, sick and HUNGRY! Trespassers will be EATEN!" 😉

[@aipacsucks]

With the ENTITLEMENT epidemic we have, it's more likely that people will think they can take whatever they want. Being prepared to deal with these thieves will be important! Plan now!

[@tombrown5508]

Karens will be exercising their Marxist belief that what is yours is also theirs.

[@WhirledPublishing]

There's no such thing as a survival instinct in the city - if you had a functioning survival instinct, you wouldn't be in the city.

[@bslturtle]

The entitlement is what scares me. Even mild mannered people feel you owe them somehow and will devour you!

[@WhirledPublishing]

@@bslturtle That's true ... the preppers will be slaughtered and then eaten

[@bslturtle]

@@WhirledPublishing Good luck with that

[@anniebranwen4148]

My neighbors think they can come to me. I have been preparing for years , now they are complaining about how the price has gone up on food , like the little red hen, I have been buying food etc. She asked why I bought so much powdered sugar and brown sugar , I told her that you may not be able to get these items or even if the price is out of reach . Her response was that she will just come to me. I am much poor than than her . So this video hits home . I plan to watch it again . Also I sent her videos on prepping she didn't watch them. So thanks for your advice .

[@Fritz0616]

They made the choice to not prepare thats not your problem in my opinion.

[@anniebranwen4148]

@@Fritz0616 thanks I agree to

[@MrsPink-fz7xe]

Only help those that help themselves

[@Lb-df4xi]

Never, never let your neighbors know you prep even if you have to sneak your stuff in after dark so they won't see you carrying bags in

[@AnonymousOneThree]

Sell for a profit or trade, Annie. Don’t give things away to people like her.

[@BornYooper]

Grey man is the best option here.

[@rockymntnliberty]

Imagine when that neighbor or passerby knocks on your door begging for food, and you can honestly just tell them I haven't eaten for a week. When your neighbors see you losing significant weight just like they are, and you honestly tell them you haven't eaten for days or weeks, how would they have the audacity to ask you for food. After you have consumed the perishables that cannot be stored longer-term,,, STOP EATING. By saying stop eating, I mean that each person capable in the group or household should initiate a water only fast. Most people in our society can easily fast for three to four weeks without any significant side effects. I should say without any significant bad side effects there are many significant positive side effects to a prolonged fast. This will do two things, the first of which is to prolong your food Reserves for another three to four weeks. The second effect of this would be to lower body fat, and make each member of the group or Homestead healthier. Also this would make it appear to outsiders as though you're struggling for food just as much as they are. My daughter referred to this as Tactical Fasting, LOL. One might think that just reducing rations would accomplish the same thing, but that's just not so. By fasting your body will burn fat and it is quite healthy. By severely reducing rations it pushes your body into a starvation mode which will actually burn muscle and is not so healthy. Tactical fasting the ultimate gray man option.

[@myrajackson-rain5483]

@@rockymntnliberty This sounds doable for adults, but what about children under 13 years old?

[@madhatter909]

@@myrajackson-rain5483 today I just bought some NON GMO protein bottles/shakes at Wal-Mart in the baby section.I'm 63 F and figure this would be a good meal substitue for me if SHTF

[@myrajackson-rain5483]

@@madhatter909 You and I are the same young age, my friend... thank you for the suggestion. Please be safe and well... take care of yourself...

[@madhatter909]

@@myrajackson-rain5483 ditto. I was surprised they have them for all ages I guess they were for kids but hey looked good to me. I had to get out of there, too many people, or I would have checked them out better.

[@Gumby1978]

I am prepared to make the decisions as you have described. God be with us all.

[@royramey5659]

We live in the Northern Sierras and i always told my children that if SHTF that city people would come here for a better chance to survive and prey on us. When the Oroville Dam evacuation happened thousands of people came up to our little towns and within 24 hours all of our stores were empty, everything ,food , bottled water, gas, generators , medical supplies. We were prepared , and if the evacuation lasted much longer i'm sure our firearms would have come into play. This was a good lesson for my family.

[@patrick014]

Most of my neighbors will be lining up to get on the fema busses so whatever they leave will help me out

[@danielgoodwin8376]

I'm living in ny at the moment, I am surrounded by sheeple. They actually believe the government will help them

[@patrick014]

@@danielgoodwin8376 I hear you I put solar panels on my garage and two of my neighbors called the county on me said I was building without permits

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

@@danielgoodwin8376 Daniel, I have the same last name within my family. Makes ya wonder, hu? 🙂 These are the people I'm most concerned about; those that have no conception of doing for themselves. I heard a story about the depression and dust bowl years when the hobos would go door to door. If you were of help to them, they'd leave some sort of marker outside your house or gate for the next person.

[@islandborn6752]

@@danielgoodwin8376 damn. You guys stay safe.

[@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262]

Oh yeah the Camps will be overflowing and So many will Go willingly

[@jkco4300]

I've bought stuff from the dollar store that I will empty half before I give it to them. Never give the illusion that you have extra full packages. I bought the dollar store stuff so I don't have to part with my own preps.

[@h5mind373]

I.e., keep the MRE's in the basement.

[@jeannelucero8172]

@jk co That makes a lot of sense. I’ve already said that I have a neighborly elderly couple that has always been helpful to me and I am planning on helping them if they need some help, but it makes it more plausible that I’m giving them the last of our food if I give them half jars and half bags. I actually went to the dollar tree earlier today, bought salt, peanut butter, and those little solar stakes.

[@myavatartablet2567]

@@h5mind373 Be sure to watch the expiration date on those MREs!

[@jkco4300]

@@jeannelucero8172 I also think they'll be more willing to get up and help themselves this way.

[@jeannelucero8172]

@@jkco4300 I wouldn’t be too surprised to find out they have supplies, though not in their garage. We are in So Cal, even our garages get hot in the summer. When we were all nervous about the election and talking about SHTF he told me that if a nuke was to ever come he knew where to go. Now that I’ve had my knee surgery, I plan to go check out what he told me. So he doesn’t have his head in the sand.

[@godswarriors7543]

It is so important that we seek the wisdom of God for we are facing some really trying times. We are being attacked from every possible angle. If you believe in the Creator of the seen and unseen, of all things of Heaven or earth then hear Him in flesh (The Son) and spirit (Priest and King). Psalms 91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. Jesus referred us to The Father for reasons we may not understand but He knew we would need God's wisdom to show us our way. Just as Jesus followed The Father, so shall we. This is why: Protect your home and family and property by using the wisdom of God in Deut. 6:8-9 Psalms 119:151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. Jesus is The Word, John 1:1-5 The Word God spoke: Exodus 20:1 The Word God wrote: Deuteronomy 4:13 and The Word God made flesh John 1:14. He is our example of The Trinity. He is The Law that hung on the cross and The Law that is written in the heart. Psalms 40:7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me Hebrews 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. With obedience to The Father in Deut.6:8-9, The Father anoints us with His Word, putting us in His Son, The Holy Spirit. We do not work for our salvation, Jesus died and saved the world. But we can work for our protection from the PLAGUES, those coming to steal, kill, and destroy, from deception etc.. There is nothing wrong with works for we are judged on our works. Faith without works is dead. Why would Jesus tell us to pray for workers, if no work is to be done? Build up the body of Christ by 'putting on' The Lord. Cling to, dwell in the law (Ten Commandments) and testimony (Sermon on the Mount). We know His voice. His words are spirit and they are life. Hear Him. Prepare for your future and the life of your loved ones. As Paul tells us, "put on Jesus." Cling to, dwell in the Truth, in life. Learn of the armour of God and grow strong in our Lord Jesus Christ. The Spirit of God, the Ten Commandments, used to be everywhere across America, not any more. Few homes will contain the precious Word of God. Our schools, our court houses and public property have mostly removed the Commandments. God's Word will preserve us if we apply them once again across our Country. Each of us, on our property, our loved ones, on our all. He never left us, we left Him. Surround your world in Light. We are to serve Him with all that we are, heart, mind and soul. Are you one of His? Grow in Him and continue your armour so you and yours are standing strong in Him upon the day of His return. He is still with us, will we let them remove Him even from our families? May God go with us all in accordance with His law, His love. Cling to the Truth, dwell in Him. Protect your family!!! He always shows us a way out of our troubles. Let's seek His wisdom in all our problems. Protect your loved ones. Hear the wisdom of God or the advice of Paul and put on Jesus. Spread The Word in either or both preaching and in deed. When prayer isn't enough anymore, then try the prescribed instructions given us by our Father. Always use K.J.V. if possible. Jesus is our hope. The Bible is the greatest gift of faith, hope, love, peace, life, etc.. A book that offers us every Spiritual gift that money can't buy. Our Lord deserves His place as King. Too many doesn't know their Lord. "THE LAW IS KING", Thomas Paine. Common Sense 1776.

[@matthewwynne939]

I think of a coworker I had who mocked my prepping, but he was a good gardener, so perhaps an arrangement could be made if he lived up to his statement that he'd come to my place in an emergency. Also, I think of the statement "givers need to know when to stop, because takers don't".

[@h5mind373]

I also remember the 'Scorpion and the Fox' parable; difficult times tend to accentuate traits and inclinations people already have.

[@jeffmiller1159]

I always thought that it was a frog 🐸 not a fox 🦊

[@laylahalgharib3150]

Purchase clothes two sizes too big. You will look hungry. I told everyone that knew I was prepping that I gave away my preps to the food bank and back on meds. They said good. Dummies! I spent two years telling people to prep, study a new skill, and stack it to the rafters. We moved last August and no one knows where we live except our parents who live in Michigan.

[@wandasway6882]

I have been trying for years to prep but since I am elderly and ill my daughter helps me and uses everything. If I need more I am OOL. Between my daughter, the police, and my financial advisor I have lost my home, my van (for living in, and every I had for prepping and self sufficiency. I am at the point I get meals on wheels and if the government stops that then I fast. Thanks for letting me spout off and God bless.

[@masonsmith9619]

I hope things are going better for you

[@TheAlaskanOffGridHomemaker]

Praying for you! 🙏🏼

[@ccryder654]

Its ridiculous how they take everything from the elderly now!! God will take care of you !! REPENT and GOD BLESS MY SISTER OR BROTHER!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@keywestconch8]

The Texas freeze this last February left us with frozen pipes and low on bottled water. Our neighbors from Mexico knocked on our door to check on us then filled up a large cooler with water and gave it to us. They also offered food but we were ok in that department. I don't think we're at the Mad Max tipping point yet. There are still plenty that care, usually those that have little themselves.

[@mattcorriere9039]

A couple years ago some friends we have known a long time and our children grew up together. Over a dinner conversation the topic of preparation came up and Iv been talking about it for years with them but they choose expensive vacations instead of prepping. The wife said her whole family will be at our house for help while laughing. I said with zero emotions "I'll probably have to kill you if you do" the smile disappeared from her face. Some people will never learn. I think that they have started but I'm sure it's not enough.

[@dakotastorms1255]

Lol

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

uhh seems like you ruined the mood.

[@bigman88george3]

That was completely unnecessary if your not joking.

[@mattcorriere9039]

@@bigman88george3 these people and people like them not only put their families lives in danger but then they think they can show up at someone else home and take resources from them an intern put the other family in danger. People are going to be in for a rude awakening soon. The collapse has already started.

[@bigman88george3]

@@mattcorriere9039 but you said you'll kill them for simply showing up. Not showing up and trying to take anything.

[@danielandrews7028]

Just yell through the door “we don’t want any Girl Scout cookies”

[@CityPrepping]

Lol

[@revolvertaco7493]

Honestly that might be a pretty good tactic. 👍 just confuse the hell out of them.

[@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262]

Or Biden's Answer to anyone on the Other side of the Door ..

[@pamelac4465]

@@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262 How about if you tell them you will need to circle back to that one.

[@ferebeefamily]

@@pamelac4465 . That sounds familiar.😃

[@ReasonsWhy5]

As true, & probable as what he says is, it's still something to imagine people being so desperate that they will have no regard for another's family, or possessions. Especially when these times are showing the signs that we should be thinking about, and getting prepared.

[@Shadow-7773]

Simply tell them to go and see the person they voted for! or face book actor, a woke person, a sport player, a music singer, college professors, friends that told them not to worry about such things, they have all the answers for all problems.

[@Alaskaskydiver]

Go on a VERY low calorie diet. You want to blend in. You don’t want to gain or maintain your weight while everyone else is losing pounds.

[@flagbabygirl]

Of the SHTF we will all be on a controlled calorie diet , rationing will be mandatory for all. Just because you have set yourself up to have a lot doesn’t mean a single thing can be wasted.

[@IKARIANOFFICIAL]

@@flagbabygirl - I was almost thinking to do the opposite. Have stacks of anabolics on hand with tons of food and protein powder, so if I survive a shtf, I hit the weights even harder and roid up!

[@shadytreez]

Right? Ultimate gray man...lose weight. I happen to grow flowering tubbers that 90% of people have no idea that they are edible and it is right in everyone's faces.

[@50shadesofcerakote]

@@IKARIANOFFICIAL ehh, reps over maxing. stay "small" under clothes, but still be able to throw someone if need be.

[@McFartsnatcher]

@@50shadesofcerakote good point actually. Always remain in shape, just don't bulk... Keep the cardio up! You never know when you need to get out of dodge.

[@jimwilson278]

I have a chore list that's going to hang on my door. They give me a hand, they get a hand.

[@kennaoconnor4633]

Amen!

[@50shadesofcerakote]

If people know you have something to give, they'll just come and take it, or try too. Id rather avoid that ever being an option, than tempting a "whos got the bigger dick" challenge.

[@jimwilson278]

@@50shadesofcerakote yeah but you can usually smell those people coming and waste 'em before they can do it to you.

[@ladytempest7273]

'And this is how Brother Jim Wilson formed his own Amish community, by that year's end 3 barns were raised.'

[@brucemarmy8500]

Bingo!

[@mikerossman9863]

We had a hurricane 2 years ago where the power was out for over a week. We have a back up generator on pipe gas so we were good for a while with food and supplies. Well after about 2 days I noticed people doing things out of the ordinary and took note. I stayed busy outside cleaning yard waste up and taking care of some damage from the wind. But my being outside was the first defense to door knockers from out of my circle of neighbors. I kept them at distance from my house and made short conversation at the road vs letting them get close to see what I had. I have a security system and cameras with motion alerts. I never had one door knocker in the night come ask for sugar, because I mostly kept the talk to short conversation away and said nothing to the effect of just the damage we received. Now the line workers on the down power line from out of state, they ate well and enjoyed cold drinks.

[@SavvySchmidt]

This is good advice. I never thought of the likelihood of people telling other people you're prepped, and consequently you get a line forming out your door. Good video. 👍

[@NineteenEighty-Four]

I'm the guy people say "when the shtf, I'm coming over". My response "bring chips and beer".

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

😂😂😂

[@mike7652]

That idea is double-plus good!

[@NineteenEighty-Four]

@@mike7652 Thanks for the book reference!

[@brucemarmy8500]

Done. And done.

[@marktwain368]

If the woman @9:04 comes knocking, should I tell her I have a nice warm bed for her or should I turn her away?

[@gonefishing3644]

My intention is to help my neighbors to pool donated resources and set up a soup kitchen and a first aid station if an earthquake, nationwide economic meltdown or other disaster suddenly makes a lot of my neighbors homeless or unable to buy food or causes injury to a lot of people. I would rather not have people coming to my home for help. I prefer to go to a common area and volunteer to help. And I will not go anywhere alone or unarmed because the human predators in the community will be emboldened if a law enforcement response in non-existent.

[@gonefishing3644]

@Wally Balldinger No soup kitchen set up for an emergency is intended to operate forever. When food donations dry up or the need for the kitchen dwindles, then the food kitchen gets disassembled. And people have either then been evacuated or gone to where the National Guard is delivering food rations.

[@ridgerunner106]

Such a fantasy.

[@Livetoeat171]

That's real nice of you to want to help, but you're leaving your home open for predators. Most people will stay home and try to protect their property.

[@gonefishing3644]

@@Livetoeat171 You are making some assumptions that are incorrect. Donating to a local soup kitchen or a first aid station in no way leaves my home "open for predators." I have a hardened home that is difficult to break into and there is usually one or more armed adults inside that home at any given time. Every adult in my household has a concealed carry permit and many hours of firearms training. Any fool who tries to break in will have to make a lot of noise and expend a lot of energy over considerable time in the attempt to get inside and, if he manages to get inside, the intruder will discover just how accurate are the home's armed defenders who will be waiting for him to set foot inside.

[@kimbarker7250]

I have had the “what will you bring with you?” conversation with family members. It was welcomed and that made me happy.

[@sbcinema]

you help people the most when you help them to help themselves

[@Utah_Mike]

I lived through two California wild fires, no one offered help. I thought I would be the same but not sure if I can turn away starving children. If my neighbor drives his Tesla over to ask for food - it will be an easy “no” & tell them to keep moving. Loose lips cost lives.

[@mike7652]

The problem there is they may have been sent by parents/adults, or at least share the info after. Would be hard to turn kids away though...have to be in the situation to really know I guess.

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

If hurricane is not moving left or right then its moving forward. God be with you

[@brucemarmy8500]

If you're going to sit in judgement of your neighbor, what will God do at your Judgement day?

[@michaeltrivette1728]

@@brucemarmy8500 funny you say that. A quick read of proverbs tell me you have no clue what you're saying.

[@P5ykoOHD]

OPSEC, and as soon as the "event" begins, over the course of a week, slowly reduce your caloric intake, and play it off as you don't have food. Blend in and do what the others are doing. And yeah, anyone saying they will come to your door, tell them to bring everything they can with them, or not show at all ...

[@sonlitlayman7760]

The Lord told me that my preps aren’t mine. They are His. I will share when needed, keeping in mind the things that you have discussed in this video.

[@jennybolt445]

The little red hen is my story when I'm canning or after I've been hunting . Every body and their grandmother wants

[@ciaranofarrell4010]

The little red hen is my sorry, period. Hahahaha 🤣

[@kimberlybrokaw1511]

I hear you - it's absolutely maddening. The "Little Red Hen" should be required reading in schools

[@MosaicHomestead]

During Hurricane Maria nobody knocked on my door 🚪, I helped a lot of people with my preps, This is also a good time to rotate older food.

[@Trid2bnrml1]

older food makes good care packages

[@MosaicHomestead]

@@Trid2bnrml1 none of the food I gave out was expired, I keep a rotating pantry.

[@msBbee-oq7im]

Well, my family is 12 hours away and my ex friends left me over me trying to wake them up over the virus. My child lives hours away so no one will be coming over. I am extremely private so I don't know the neighbors and from what I've seen, no great loss there.

[@brucemarmy8500]

Seems like nothing great at your house; loss or gain. Alone can't be any fun.

[@whatsnext2359]

Your ex-friends were never really friends.

[@thearriagakids646]

I have a prepping buddy, we get ammo for each other. Just found out he had cancer I am doing anything I can to help him. That is our favor type thing.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

solution-shut the door. Negative outcome? You didn't listen. Don't give into pathological altruism. Don't scream "i told you so"....say "i wish you the best." Remember.."when you help a man in trouble, he will remember you..the next time he is in trouble." Pay attention..

[@FunWithGuns]

This is a very heavy subject. I had friends and family asking me for supplies and guns last year. This was really well done and presented. Thanks for this much needed video and information 👍

[@daphneraven6745]

How did you handle it?

[@FunWithGuns]

@@daphneraven6745 it was hard telling people no.

[@patches1483]

This subject has come up several times over the last few years. This is how I see it. Now is the time to prepare for someone asking for help. Find a church or other group that distributes food and ask them what their plan is if there is a crisis. Be a part of that plan. When someone asks you for help you refer them to that organisation and tell them you have nothing you can help them with. This will keep you and yours safe. If you live in a small neighborhood you can arrange a community garden and donate seeds. If people have food everyone in the neighborhood will be safer and may work together. IMO

[@Trid2bnrml1]

it's certainly worth a shot.

[@scottrobinson1349]

I live in a very rural area. The plots land around me are 4 to 40+ acre plots. No city services at all. It is an unincorporated, unrestricted rural area. Many of the older people around here, aren't technically preppers, but are naturally somewhat prepared simply because they're country people. I'm 51, my wife is 47... and there are only a few families that are younger than us around here. Most of this group are pretty up to speed on prepping. It is a high trust community, where we all communicate, and interact regularly. We all help each other. There are couple down trodden families who live off the government, but that's it. The knocks on the door in a shtf situation would be similar to knocks on the door we already get....just neighbors offering gifts, or asking for help with a project. Because of how rural we are, it's unlikely that people outside this known quantity, would venture down the back roads to our area. Distant non-prepping family, who wish to flee the suburbs and cities, are a definite concern though. Something me and my wife discuss and plan as best we can. We sometimes send links for survival stuff to my wifes parents. They simply buy it because we recommend it. We tell them to keep it all together and throw it in the car and bring it, if they reach the point of needing to head this way.