Emergency Preparedness is a big field with alot of experts. People with military backgrounds who have been there and done that. People who have lived in foreign lands and endured through extreme disasters. Professionals with first hand exposure to real life crisis.

I am not that guy.

I prepare for emergency situations because I love my family. If/when something happens, I want to have a plan, have the gear for the plan, and execute the plan in a competent manner. The gear needs to be affordable, easy to use, easy to teach, and fun to practice. Preparedness should be a enjoyable hobby. You won't do it if you make it fearful, painful, and costly.

The articles are categorized into areas where I feel I have something to contribute: communication, firearms, EDC, and fabrication. Other areas like medical, bushcraft, food storage, etc are left to people with those skills. I will refer you to specific experts along the way.

The main thing to remember is that your individual situation is unique. You need to use critical thinking to determine which strategies and tactics make sense for your situation. Having plan before the situation is essential.

"When did Noah build the Arc? Before the rain", quote from Spy Game