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I have 2 electric Blankets one AC and the other DC. The DC E. Blanket doesn't really keep you that warm I guess it's better than nothing.. Maybe it's just the one I have? Also, fire in homes can be caused by not having the right gauge Extension chord or just a very old chord. I have a 1250-watt Ex chord and the plug gets really warm when I use my 20 amp 325-watt battery charger. It should have no issues but you never know. Check after 10 minutes or so if the chord is getting hot go to a heavier Ex chord no matter what the chord is rated for.
As some who worked in the fire protection industry for 20 years, a word of advice is every year, turn your ABC fire extinguisher upside down and tap the bottom of it so the powder doesn’t cake up at the bottom, and service or discard the extinguisher after 5 years or when the gauge drops below the green zone.
As many of the folks had their whole houses washed away in NC, it may be a good idea to keep your supplies in 2 different places, & always have go bags by the door. Just doing that relueves some of my stress.
When I was growing up in Florida, my dad tied a canoe to two trees with extra camping gear and supplies. We would get 2-3 feet of water nearly every hurricane. The concrete block house is still standing, but the roof has been rebuilt many times. The good old days.
@@Blue-tt6xm That's about when I left after graduating from UofF. I now "enjoy" the humidity and ice storms of Missouri, plus the greater variety of venomous spiders, pestilence spreading ticks, snakes, and mosquitoes. >^;^
Peanuts are the fourth largest crop in New Mexico. And our peanuts survive just fine. Cotton is also one of our major crops in New Mexico and we did just fine. Be careful when you’re looking at weather reports in this part of the country had this negative thing happen with their cotton and their peanuts. Cotton and peanuts are grown in the southwest predominantly because of our hot dry climate. We may not have the same kind of species for a better word of peanuts, but our peanuts did just fine. Vector on sale right now for less than three dollars for 5 pounds which is a sale by the way! But don’t call doom and despair just because one part of the country has a bad crop failure. A little known fact, New Mexico is also one of the new leading states and growing wheat. And we’re not part of the bread basket either!
I've been prepping for a long time now but I like watching your vids to remind me of things that I need to keep up on, in my annual maintenance list. One thing that no one mentions is to use heavy duty extension cords. If you run your generator and use a thin cord you might damage your fridge or other appliances. Another thing which is very important is to have burn treatment stuff in your first aid kit. If you burn yourself when the power is out its a real pain and it happens a lot. Keep up the good work.
Colloidal silver is an excellent burn treatment as well as a great antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral. Take a tablespoon 3 times a day internally if you feel sickness coming on. Api only use mesosilver after trying e ery colloidal silver brand out there. It is true colloidal silver. Not the clear lesser quality stuff..
Evening JR. It seems there is always things we have to do to prepare for something. The problem with that is for surprise situations, we don't know when, where, how, etc. For seasonal change, we at least know what we have to do and know when it is coming. Good video and good information.
I’ve been using candles for years since university (to save money). Always place them on a fireproof surface or put a camping/barbecue fireproof blanket underneath and clear the surrounding so even if it tipped over it’s still safe.
With the recent natural disasters I've been re-evaluating my preparations and using lessons learned from lots of RUclipsrs who are living through it. One of the big issues has been the lack of electricity and people being able to cook, etc. Although I do have a propane grill, I like to have redundancy. I bought an iron dutch oven trivet specifically to use on my outdoor fire table. It fits perfectly over the heating element and will allow me to cook or at a minimum, boil water in an emergency. It will also work for making chocolate fondue anytime the desire arises! This simple addition turned something that I previously thought of as decorative patio element into something far more useful.
JR, thank you for the wonderful lists. I just downloaded and printed the packet. I was sitting here with notebook and pen making my own list while watching your video when I saw the opportunity to download yours. It's a beautiful compilation. Thank you for sharing it. I will personalize it for my needs. I've been prepping seriously since covid. I'm 72. My husband died of non covid issues in the middle of covid. I'm in good health and plan to be around for a while. I want to be prepared so I can stay home comfortably and confidently as long as I can. I have food storage... I garden so that comes naturally. I'm working on water storage and power sources for heat and cooking for the winter in case of power outages. God bless you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Old fashioned hot water bottles are great for keeping warm..brew a cup of tea or coffee...boil extra water..top up your hot water bottle..stick it uhder your coat..warm as toast...efficient..
Also really comfy to hug one at night! You warm up so much faster in a cold room and feels like it lasts most of the night. Get one for every person in your house.
I bought a house with smoke alarms hardwired into the electrical system. When I had a solar system put in, the alarms started going off all the time. I don’t know if this is a common issue but it’s something to be aware of. I have battery powered alarms now
Good vid, good info. However, I had to laugh in your opening remarks about "Fall being in the air." Yes! Here in the Chihuahuan Desert our high temps are now only reaching 90-91° so definitely headed into winter...
Have house rules for fire safety. Get or make extra stable candle holders, if used. Make sure everyone knows what to do in case of fire, how to use extinguishers, and fire blankets, and have them in several areas., so are not far any fire. Have escape plan for upstairs, basement, etc. Practice! A fire in the house is terrifying and one can easily panic.
Canned goods, spagettios and the like, are my top buy right now for a snow in. Yes I have four months of calories are put up but it’s mostly rice and beans or similar. Popcorn should be on the list as well. Aquatainers are also on the list along with a Buddy heater and and additional carbon monoxide detector.
I didn't see a Coleman lantern mentioned a lighting or heating option. You can use regular unleaded gas on some models and if you empty the gurl after using I wouldn't be afraid to use ethanol free in a pinch. We use these lanterns in ice fishing shanties. Working models can be had for 40 dollars readily available. White gas is pretty pricey, but I see heat plus light as a good option
I love JR'S thorough videos. I'm no tool-weilder...I'm pretty ignorant. I've heard chainsaws can be quite dangerous and that alot of folks use them recklessly. So I would suggest watch jow-to videos on stuff like that for anyone who thinks they might be using them. Practice, even.
I have a food storage question. When I first got into prepping about two years ago, I used mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for things like rice and dry beans. But now I have found that I like the buckets with the gamma lids better. Could I open the mylar packages that I’ve already done and put the dry beans in buckets? Would that mess anything up? The mylar bags are still vacuum sealed, and holding the seal, I just want things in buckets for storage purposes.
Hello Julian! I've though about them, but the smell produced by kerosene gives me a headache if I'm around it too much, and my wife doesn't like it. I'm also a lot more familiar with Buddy Heaters since I've been using them since I was a teenager. I may try a kerosene heater in the future though. Thanks for watching!
I think I'm pretty good on food and water. Also warm clothing. One question, I was curious as to how long it will take to get the prepping checklist. I signed up for the newsletter and am looking forward to going over my stuff and checking it against the list.
Hi Denise! It should reach your inbox within a few minutes if you filling out and submitting the signup form on my website. Have you checked your spam or junk folder?
Maybe off topic but I'm curious about your suggestion to store flour in mylar bags and that it lasts >a year. I put some freshly purchased flour in a wallaby bag with oxygen absorber. I took it out and made bread after 9mos and it tasted awful. Nobody could eat it. Can you tell me more? Maybe I missed something? I love your videos, checklist and great website by the way. Thanks!
Sorry I have not been able to watch. I am in wnc, hurricane has been terrible, I am burning my data. But thank you for the info. Sorry I got to go thank you.
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I have 2 electric Blankets one AC and the other DC. The DC E. Blanket doesn't really keep you that warm I guess it's better than nothing.. Maybe it's just the one I have? Also, fire in homes can be caused by not having the right gauge Extension chord or just a very old chord. I have a 1250-watt Ex chord and the plug gets really warm when I use my 20 amp 325-watt battery charger. It should have no issues but you never know. Check after 10 minutes or so if the chord is getting hot go to a heavier Ex chord no matter what the chord is rated for.
I have a DC electric blanket and I noticed the same thing. It doesn't get very warm. I don't think they pull enough current.
@@diypreppertv i think you are correct
As some who worked in the fire protection industry for 20 years, a word of advice is every year, turn your ABC fire extinguisher upside down and tap the bottom of it so the powder doesn’t cake up at the bottom, and service or discard the extinguisher after 5 years or when the gauge drops below the green zone.
Thanks for sharing!
Too late now, had to toss mine. Who knew the powder would cake in a jeep.
@@bigbrother9531 I like the fire blankets. I have 3 in my house and 1 in my car.
Thanks for sharing this information. No one talks about it.😊
As many of the folks had their whole houses washed away in NC, it may be a good idea to keep your supplies in 2 different places, & always have go bags by the door. Just doing that relueves some of my stress.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
When I was growing up in Florida, my dad tied a canoe to two trees with extra camping gear and supplies. We would get 2-3 feet of water nearly every hurricane. The concrete block house is still standing, but the roof has been rebuilt many times. The good old days.
@@GeckoHiker Hey, I was born there & stayed til I was 20. Got used to the snakes, but the humidity, bugs & gators drove me off.
@@GeckoHiker I was a kid that Surfed the eye of Hurricane Donna, which uprooted our giant avocado tree.
@@Blue-tt6xm That's about when I left after graduating from UofF. I now "enjoy" the humidity and ice storms of Missouri, plus the greater variety of venomous spiders, pestilence spreading ticks, snakes, and mosquitoes. >^;^
The first priority for all preppers should be to be physically fit and healthy.
Heard the peanut & cotton crops were both decimated by the hurricanes. So pb and cotton goods are two things to double check in your preps.
Thanks for sharing Denise!
Peanuts are the fourth largest crop in New Mexico. And our peanuts survive just fine. Cotton is also one of our major crops in New Mexico and we did just fine. Be careful when you’re looking at weather reports in this part of the country had this negative thing happen with their cotton and their peanuts. Cotton and peanuts are grown in the southwest predominantly because of our hot dry climate. We may not have the same kind of species for a better word of peanuts, but our peanuts did just fine. Vector on sale right now for less than three dollars for 5 pounds which is a sale by the way! But don’t call doom and despair just because one part of the country has a bad crop failure. A little known fact, New Mexico is also one of the new leading states and growing wheat. And we’re not part of the bread basket either!
I've been prepping for a long time now but I like watching your vids to remind me of things that I need to keep up on, in my annual maintenance list. One thing that no one mentions is to use heavy duty extension cords. If you run your generator and use a thin cord you might damage your fridge or other appliances. Another thing which is very important is to have burn treatment stuff in your first aid kit. If you burn yourself when the power is out its a real pain and it happens a lot. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Bill!
Honey for burns! Hospitals & veterinarians use it. Glob it on & leave it! You'll know when to remove it.
Colloidal silver is an excellent burn treatment as well as a great antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral. Take a tablespoon 3 times a day internally if you feel sickness coming on. Api only use mesosilver after trying e ery colloidal silver brand out there. It is true colloidal silver. Not the clear lesser quality stuff..
Evening JR. It seems there is always things we have to do to prepare for something. The problem with that is for surprise situations, we don't know when, where, how, etc. For seasonal change, we at least know what we have to do and know when it is coming. Good video and good information.
Thanks for watching Eric!
I’ve been using candles for years since university (to save money). Always place them on a fireproof surface or put a camping/barbecue fireproof blanket underneath and clear the surrounding so even if it tipped over it’s still safe.
Thanks for sharing!
Outdoor solar lights work great, stick them outside all day and then bring them inside at night.
With the recent natural disasters I've been re-evaluating my preparations and using lessons learned from lots of RUclipsrs who are living through it. One of the big issues has been the lack of electricity and people being able to cook, etc. Although I do have a propane grill, I like to have redundancy. I bought an iron dutch oven trivet specifically to use on my outdoor fire table. It fits perfectly over the heating element and will allow me to cook or at a minimum, boil water in an emergency. It will also work for making chocolate fondue anytime the desire arises! This simple addition turned something that I previously thought of as decorative patio element into something far more useful.
Thanks for sharing!
JR, thank you for the wonderful lists. I just downloaded and printed the packet. I was sitting here with notebook and pen making my own list while watching your video when I saw the opportunity to download yours. It's a beautiful compilation. Thank you for sharing it. I will personalize it for my needs. I've been prepping seriously since covid. I'm 72. My husband died of non covid issues in the middle of covid. I'm in good health and plan to be around for a while. I want to be prepared so I can stay home comfortably and confidently as long as I can. I have food storage... I garden so that comes naturally. I'm working on water storage and power sources for heat and cooking for the winter in case of power outages. God bless you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Old fashioned hot water bottles are great for keeping warm..brew a cup of tea or coffee...boil extra water..top up your hot water bottle..stick it uhder your coat..warm as toast...efficient..
Also really comfy to hug one at night! You warm up so much faster in a cold room and feels like it lasts most of the night. Get one for every person in your house.
Just started prepping about a month ago! Lots of great information in your videos!
Thank you!
Congrats! Don't be afraid to ask questions. :) Exchanging information is always a great way to cover as many bases as possible. Good luck!
Thank you, JR, for all the great information. I love your videos because they have good information that we all need to know. God bless!!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Your videos are always so informative and you’re always chill about it. Thanks JR
You're welcome Suzanne! Thanks for watching and commenting!
God bless JR and family
Thank you Christy!
I bought a house with smoke alarms hardwired into the electrical system. When I had a solar system put in, the alarms started going off all the time. I don’t know if this is a common issue but it’s something to be aware of. I have battery powered alarms now
Thanks for this video, very useful 👍
Great reminders. Thank you, JR.
You’re welcome Emily!
Prepare for the worse case, pray that it does not get that bad.
Thanks for watching David!
Good vid, good info. However, I had to laugh in your opening remarks about "Fall being in the air." Yes! Here in the Chihuahuan Desert our high temps are now only reaching 90-91° so definitely headed into winter...
Thanks for your straightforward practical advice. I appreciate you!
Thank you!
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UK / NATO MREs
Have house rules for fire safety. Get or make extra stable candle holders, if used. Make sure everyone knows what to do in case of fire, how to use extinguishers, and fire blankets, and have them in several areas., so are not far any fire. Have escape plan for upstairs, basement, etc. Practice! A fire in the house is terrifying and one can easily panic.
Great ideas and suggestions JR. Thanks.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Really enjoy your channel and contents. Well explained and to the point. Awesome job and info
Was looking forward for a post! Enjoy your posts! Thanks from FL.
Thank you!
Hey JR. Hope you and yours are all well!
Thank you!
Thank you, JR!
You’re welcome!
Canned goods, spagettios and the like, are my top buy right now for a snow in. Yes I have four months of calories are put up but it’s mostly rice and beans or similar. Popcorn should be on the list as well. Aquatainers are also on the list along with a Buddy heater and and additional carbon monoxide detector.
Thanks for sharing!
Great reminders, thanks!
You’re welcome Sherry! Thanks for watching!
Your set is looking good JR. Upping your RUclips game.
Thank you Stevie!
I didn't see a Coleman lantern mentioned a lighting or heating option. You can use regular unleaded gas on some models and if you empty the gurl after using I wouldn't be afraid to use ethanol free in a pinch.
We use these lanterns in ice fishing shanties. Working models can be had for 40 dollars readily available.
White gas is pretty pricey, but I see heat plus light as a good option
That is something I need to add. Thanks for watching!
I love JR'S thorough videos. I'm no tool-weilder...I'm pretty ignorant. I've heard chainsaws can be quite dangerous and that alot of folks use them recklessly. So I would suggest watch jow-to videos on stuff like that for anyone who thinks they might be using them. Practice, even.
Thanks for watching Juliette!
Don't forget to protect flames from dog tails 🐶
That's actually a smart tip!
Good idea Bill!
And cat tails!!!!🐈🐈🐈🐈
What does this mean?
@@KarenWilkinson-f1b wagging tails can knock over your lantern or get burned on Mr, Buddy
Excellent video, JR.
Thank you Paul!
Thanks, JR. Buying some things from your affiliate links as soon as the video is over 😊 watching from Deep East Texas
Thank you Lana!
I live in Florida so I have nothing to worry about
Good info thanks.
You're welcome!
I have a food storage question. When I first got into prepping about two years ago, I used mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for things like rice and dry beans. But now I have found that I like the buckets with the gamma lids better. Could I open the mylar packages that I’ve already done and put the dry beans in buckets? Would that mess anything up? The mylar bags are still vacuum sealed, and holding the seal, I just want things in buckets for storage purposes.
Don’t waste the mylar just add to the buckets. You would have to add much larger mylar and O2A inside the gamma bucket anyway- just my thoughts
Add them in the mylar bag into bucket 😊
Hi 👍
Hi Allan!
@@diypreppertv Hi huge thanks for the amazing content you share 👍😀
After watching the hurricane disasters in the south . You can go through a 1,000 pounds of preps in a hurry trying to help.
What's your idea on Forever Chemicals??
Ever looked for kerosine heaters?
Hello Julian! I've though about them, but the smell produced by kerosene gives me a headache if I'm around it too much, and my wife doesn't like it. I'm also a lot more familiar with Buddy Heaters since I've been using them since I was a teenager. I may try a kerosene heater in the future though. Thanks for watching!
Kerosene heaters and lamps were very popular here in the UK back in the day, as we tended to use that as a fuel rather than petrol.🇬🇧
What's your second channel about?
I think I'm pretty good on food and water. Also warm clothing. One question, I was curious as to how long it will take to get the prepping checklist. I signed up for the newsletter and am looking forward to going over my stuff and checking it against the list.
Hi Denise! It should reach your inbox within a few minutes if you filling out and submitting the signup form on my website. Have you checked your spam or junk folder?
@@diypreppertv Yes I have and it's not there. Should I try signing up again for the newsletter? So that the checklist comes?
You can try that.
@@diypreppertv That worked! Maybe I did something wrong before. Thanks so much.
You’re welcome! Glad it worked!
For winter get some body and foot warmers. They last about 8 hours.
Maybe off topic but I'm curious about your suggestion to store flour in mylar bags and that it lasts >a year. I put some freshly purchased flour in a wallaby bag with oxygen absorber. I took it out and made bread after 9mos and it tasted awful. Nobody could eat it. Can you tell me more? Maybe I missed something? I love your videos, checklist and great website by the way. Thanks!
Hi sir where did you get the kurkui
Hi Gary! The one with the black coated blade is a Kabar Becker BK-21 and the other one is a Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri Plus.
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Thanks for watching!
hello gtsy
Hi Maria!
Sorry I have not been able to watch. I am in wnc, hurricane has been terrible, I am burning my data. But thank you for the info. Sorry I got to go thank you.
Hi Charles! I hope you and your family are doing well. Stay safe!
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Thanks for watching Ronald!
@@diypreppertv you always have good content👍🏻
Woke up to 19 degrees F. Yeah, winter is coming. Cant wait for the -30.