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Neighborhood Preparedness App for Your Phone

This is an app recently being developed that looks promising. It may fit well with our "Block" concept (you know, with the Block Captains, groups of neighbors....that whole thing?). I have not used it yet, so if you want to try it out and report in the comments below, that would be helpful: https://www.e1app.com/

Off-Grid Ideas: A Tried and Tested Resource

  Here is another great channel with lots of "off-grid" living and storage ideas: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleneAnne

Off-Grid Ideas: A Local Source

There is a local couple who have spent much of their professional lives in research, know how to weed out the hype, and have several great ideas for handling off-grid events well. Explore their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RoseRedHomestead

Off-Grid Ideas: More Things to Have On Hand...

  More items to consider having on hand for an "off-grid" event (again, don't panic...and don't focus on the politics...just consider how helpful these would be): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2lkSVQdwYA

Off-Grid Ideas: 10 Things to Have On Hand

Great ideas for things to have on hand for an "off-grid" event (don't panic...and don't focus on the politics...just consider how helpful these would be): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8rGV8GtKI

Is Your Car Ready? Are Your Neighbors Your Friends?

  Speaking of "Off Grid" (scroll down to see about the 30 Hour Off-Grid Challenge), is your car equipped to get you where you need to be when SHTF (Stuff Hits The Fan)? Do you carry supplies that will see you through an on-...or off-road emergency? Our friend and neighbor Casey Lofthouse visits RoseRed Homestead to share his considerable knowledge on this subject, as well as a discussion on how important it is to work with neighbors when an "Off Grid" situation occurs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5ApH5Yf0Q Note:  Links to some of the products they highlight are in the descriptions below the video. Hurricane has a radio station that will become informative during a community-wide emergency:  https://www.radiolineup.com/stations/KHPD-LP

30 HOUR OFF-GRID CHALLENGE!!!

After a cold night camping on The Kiabab in the snow a couple of months ago, and sharpening up on some basic preparedness skills, we thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for everyone to practice in their own homes! The ideas flowed to us all in just a few minutes, and the following is the result of an edited (and re-edited) quick-write of the whole idea. NO PRESSURE, this is totally voluntary, but as you look around on what's happening in the world, we strongly believe, given an honest post-Challenge evaluation, that you will be glad for the practice. (The PDF can be found here for printing): 30 Hour Off-Grid Challenge 30 Hour Off-Grid Challenge Disclaimers: Those whose health or well-being depends on continuous use of “The Grid” are NOT encouraged to participate in this challenge. Participation to any extent by any family or individual is strictly voluntary. Organizers or sponsors of the challenge are in no way responsible for any accidents, injuries, sickness, deaths or pr...