This is our 20th issue. As always, we had a blast putting this one together, and we think you'll agree that it's one of our best yet. Our goal with each issue is to provide you with practical, actionable information that will keep you and your family safe, come what may. To that end, we've brought together some truly outstanding articles from writers who aren't just knowledgeable and experienced, but who are also able to explain their subject matter easily. Here's just a quick snapshot of some of the topics you'll find inside. Not every crisis is identical, so we have a piece called First Things First that discusses setting priorities based on the situation. If you find yourself in the field and needing shelter, hopefully you'll remember the lessons we're sharing in Home Away From Home. There are many risks found online, including fraud, and we have some great information on protecting yourself in The Digital Shadows. We're also tackling dental issues during grid-down scenarios, financial prepping, hiding out in the crowd-and so much more. Remember, though, that we have the easy job with giving you the information. It is up to you to do something with it and to convert it into practice.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR • Welcome to PREPPER SURVIVAL GUIDE!
SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS
EMBRACING DISCOMFORT GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME • I LOVE THE PHRASE “LEARN HOW TO BE COMFORTABLE IN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS.” THAT IS WHAT WE NEED TO DO FOR RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISASTERS AND SURVIVAL SITUATIONS. WE MUST LEARN HOW TO BUILD AND CULTIVATE A MINDSET THAT EMBRACES DISCOMFORT.
INCREASING SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
TAKING IT ON THE CHIN DEALING WITH TOOTH INJURIES • IT’S CERTAINLY TRUE THAT A SURVIVAL GROUP NEEDS SOMEONE WITH MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPLIES TO TREAT HEAVY BLEEDING AND ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES. HOWEVER, EVEN WELL-PREPARED MEDICS DON’T REALIZE THAT THEY’LL BE FACED WITH A QUITE DIFFERENT CHALLENGE MUCH MORE OFTEN: TOOTH PROBLEMS.
SURVIVAL DENTAL SUPPLIES • THE PREPARED MEDIC WILL INCLUDE DENTAL SUPPLIES IN THEIR STORAGE.
KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER GET YOUR MONEY UNDER CONTROL • THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT, AND LEAST DISCUSSED, AREAS TO COVER WHEN IT COMES TO PREPAREDNESS. HERE AT PSG, WE BELIEVE THAT READINESS ISN’T SOMETHING THAT SHOULD JUST BE LIMITED TO THE EXTREMES, LIKE HURRICANES OR TERROR ATTACKS. RATHER, IT INVOLVES BEING PREPARED FOR, WELL, LIFE IN GENERAL.
THE DEATH FILE • THE DEATH FILE IS A COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS YOUR FAMILY WILL NEED WHEN YOU PASS.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME FINDING THE BEST SHELTER • THE UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE DOESN’T FOLLOW A CLOCK OR A TIMETABLE. IT MAY NOT GIVE YOU AS MUCH TIME AS YOU MAY HOPE, AND THIS CAN TRULY BE THE CASE WHEN AN EMERGENCY OR SURVIVAL SITUATION STRIKES CLOSE TO HOME.
HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO GO • ALTHOUGH THERE IS A LOT OF DISCUSSION ABOUT BUGGING OUT, THE QUESTION REGULARLY ARISES: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN TO LEAVE YOUR HOME?
BE READY FOR ANYTHING WHAT YOU’LL NEED, JUST IN CASE • ONE OF MY FIRST RESPONDER BUDDIES OFTEN SAYS, “WHEN A MEDICAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL IS NEEDED IN SECONDS, WE ARE ONLY MINUTES AWAY.” IT’S TRUE. FIRST RESPONDERS ARE TYPICALLY NOT THE FIRST ONES ON THE SCENE OF A MEDICAL AILMENT OR INJURY. YOU ARE.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
THE BASICS SIMPLE THINGS THAT WILL KEEP YOU ALIVE • WHETHER YOU REALIZE IT OR NOT, YOU ARE ALWAYS ATTENDING TO THE PRIORITIES OF SURVIVAL. TURNING ON A HEATER TO STAY WARM, DRINKING WATER, EATING LUNCH, GOING TO URGENT CARE WHEN YOU GET HURT, OR JUST SIMPLY BREATHING—YOU ARE DOING WHAT IT TAKES TO STAY ALIVE.
FIRST THINGS FIRST HOW TO HANDLE COMMON EMERGENCIES • YOU’RE ON YOUR DREAM EXPEDITION, THE ONE WHERE YOU PLANNED AHEAD WITH EVERY DETAIL SO IT ALL GOES SMOOTHLY—EXCEPT IT DOESN’T. SMALL PROBLEMS CAN...
