Patrick - Grid Down Comms Up discusses Verizon Wireless & Snowmageddon

Preppers Will Starve!

In to days episode we discuss the impacts of food production caused by the war in Iran. Natural gas from the middle east is a key component in chemical fertilizers. What would a world without chemical fertilizers look like? How long would it take us to convert to regenerative farming practices? Are you prepared for the disruptions in toxic agriculture? What are some practical steps you can take to start building healthy soil and building topsoil to grow some part of your own food?

Encore Episode - Selco Begovic PART 2 - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!

Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!  PART 2 Interview Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences through physical courses, offering invaluable insights for those eager to learn from his real-life ordeal. Through his online writings, Selco offers an unfiltered view of the brutal realities of survival in extreme conditions. With candid assessments of effective strategies and lessons learned from his trials, he also discusses contemporary preparations for uncertain times. Continuing his relentless pursuit of survival knowledge since the war, Selco provides a unique opportunity for others to glean from his experiences, even if they may never face such extreme circumstances. Explore Selco's articles, purchase his PDF books, including the highly acclaimed "The Dark Secrets of Survival," or dive deep into his expertise through his online course, the SHTF Survival Boot Camp. Enroll in his course, "One Year in Hell," to gain an insider perspective on life during a crisis. Selco's message is clear: Real survival lacks romance or idealism; it's a brutal, arduous, and often unfair journey. Let Selco guide you through this uncompromising world and prepare you for the realities that may lie ahead. https://www.shtfschool.com/ [https://www.shtfschool.com/]

Patrick with @griddowncomms - Winter Storm Fern

Patrick with @griddowncomms - Winter Storm Fern Patrick with @griddowncomms takes the microphone again for an after-action report on winter storm Fern and a few rants along the way. In the communications portion of today's show, we discuss shortcomings of some popular but perhaps misguided online communications advice. Next up, we discuss the political impact of disasters. In this case, Winter Storm Fern. The leadership in your area has a massive impact on recovery, and political parties and the urban vs. rural mindset determine your outcome. Last, we discussed tips and lessons learned for power, heat, and staying warm in a prolonged grid down. Many of us prep for a few days to a week in winter storms, but an ice storm combined with terrible leadership could leave you in the cold and dark for weeks at a time. How will you prepare for a winter weather disaster? Links mentioned in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTAw5E_xSU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTAw5E_xSU] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdEtJnVY4qE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdEtJnVY4qE] Next week:  Encore Episode - Selco Begovic PART 2 - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!

Encore Episode - Selco Begovic PART 1 - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!

Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!  PART 1 Interview Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences through physical courses, offering invaluable insights for those eager to learn from his real-life ordeal. Through his online writings, Selco offers an unfiltered view of the brutal realities of survival in extreme conditions. With candid assessments of effective strategies and lessons learned from his trials, he also discusses contemporary preparations for uncertain times. Continuing his relentless pursuit of survival knowledge since the war, Selco provides a unique opportunity for others to glean from his experiences, even if they may never face such extreme circumstances. Explore Selco's articles, purchase his PDF books, including the highly acclaimed "The Dark Secrets of Survival," or dive deep into his expertise through his online course, the SHTF Survival Boot Camp. Enroll in his course, "One Year in Hell," to gain an insider perspective on life during a crisis. Selco's message is clear: Real survival lacks romance or idealism; it's a brutal, arduous, and often unfair journey. Let Selco guide you through this uncompromising world and prepare you for the realities that may lie ahead. https://www.shtfschool.com/ [https://www.shtfschool.com/]

Patrick - Grid Down Comms Up discusses Verizon Wireless & Snowmageddon

In today's episode, Patrick with Grid Down Comms Up discusses winter preps and observations from last week's Verizon Wireless outage. With a massive winter storm on the horizon, determining how much heat and fuel you need is critical to being prepared. Electricity for critical power needs from batteries and generators can keep us operational and provide a bit of normalcy. Are you ready? Observations from the recent Verizon outage include second- and third-order impacts of a fragile telecommunications system, and considerations as our systems become more fragile and have lower uptime than the historical norm. Do you have a plan for conducting business and coordinating with loved ones when a surprise software glitch disrupts your day?  Join PrepperNet.Net [https://www.preppernet.net] - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet [https://www.preppernet.net] is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet [https://preppernet.net] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/preppingacademy] Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com [https://preppingacademy.com/] Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com [https://prepperfinds.com] Contact us: https://preppingacademy.com/contact/ [https://preppingacademy.com/contact/] www.preppernet.net [https://www.preppernet.net] Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3lheTRT [https://www.amazon.com/shop/preppernet] www.forrestgarvin.com [https://forrestgarvin.com/]