Preppers come from all walks of life and have different motivations for preparing for emergencies or disasters. However, there are some common characteristics that many, though not all, preppers share, and that’s what we are talking about on this episode which starts now.
Episode # 388
One announcement:
We will be at the Black Warrior HAMfest this Saturday, June 17, 2023
8:30-2:00
North Port Alabama.
Tuscaloosa County High School
12500 Wildcat Drive
Zip: 35475
blackwarriorhamfest.org
Also mentioned in the episode: St Jude's Children's Hospital
Twelve common characteristics shared by many preppers:
1. Preppers practice self-sufficiency
We don’t want to be dependent on the government or anyone else to get through a disaster or other SHTF event.
2. Preppers are proactive in their preparedness approach to emergencies and disasters
We:
Make a plan and take steps to be prepared
Plan for power outages
Plan for auxiliary heat
3. Preppers are Resourceful
Creative in solving problems
Make the most of what they have
Adapt to changing circumstances
4. Preppers are Community-minded
Many build or become a part of a prepping community
Build networks
Most are involved in their local communities
5. Preppers focus on Practicality
Most preppers prepare for things they are MOST likely to face
Natural disasters
Power outages
Job loss
Medical issues
Supply chain issues & food shortages
Rising Inflation
6. Preppers practice awareness (or should)
Situational awareness – When out and about, know what is going on around you
Situational awareness in general
Being aware of potential threats and hazards in their environment,
Preppers take steps to mitigate the risks
7. Preppers are flexible and adaptable
Understanding that emergencies and disasters are unpredictable
and are willing to adapt plans, strategies, and procedures
8. Preppers generally practice Frugality
Searching for ways to save money
Growing some of their own food
Buying in bulk at the wholesale clubs
Buying items on sale
BOGO
Social media marketplace/Apps
Reusing and repurpose items
Limiting impulse purchases
9. Preppers are always seeking knowledge
Learning new skills
Learning new information
10. Preppers practice a preparedness mindset
More than physical preps
Includes:
Financial preparedness
Mental & emotional preparedness
Spiritual preparedness
11. Preppers make a risk assessment
List potential threats in our environment
Listing the most likely events we will or could face.
12. Many preppers have a Do-It-Yourself mentality
Doing things rather that having someone else do it
Engaging in hobbies that are prepper related
Gardening
Woodworking
Ham radio
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