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Community preparedness: Building networks for support and resources
It's hard not to worry about the future with wars ongoing across the world. There's also economic instability and governments attempting to control citizens who just want to live their lives freely.
If you're concerned as a prepper, joining or starting a prepping community can help you prepare for the worst. While preppers are self-sufficient, they also see the value in being part of a supportive community. Here are some tips that can help you find a prepping community before disaster strikes. (h/t to OffgridSurvival.com)
Benefits of joining a prepper community or survival network before SHTF
With a trusted prepper community, you have others who can support you and your family during emergencies. But with a reliable survival network, you can ensure that you survive and thrive in the aftermath of the disaster.
Here are some reasons to consider joining or starting your own survival network or preparedness community.
Sharing resources
If you have a network of like-minded and resourceful people in your prepping community, everyone can pool essential resources after SHTF. This ensures that when supply chains crumble, your network can form its supply chain. Have leaders meet ahead of time and set up trade networks or figure out how to share food, water and medical supplies.
Improving defensive capabilities
Even during "normal" times, the whole world is becoming progressively more violent. In the U.S., crime is on the rise. As a community, preppers can protect each other against various threats when SHTF such as trespassers and looters.
Diversifying skills
Even the most experienced prepper cannot master every skill. But if you are part of a group with many skilled preppers, you can help support each other in areas that you are lacking. Look for preppers with a range of different skills that can help your community survive during emergencies.
Tips for finding or forming a prepper community
While you are putting together your network, keep in mind that a clear sense of purpose and direction is the foundation of a strong prepper community.
This means that starting a prepper community isn’t just about finding people: You also need to find the right ones. When searching for fellow preppers to join your cause, look for others who have the same values and commitment. You should also identify your survival priorities when assessing your needs. This could be safeguarding your family or preparing for specific threats.
Here are some tips on how to find preppers for your community:
Join existing communities
If there are no other preppers in your area, you can try looking for existing prepper communities.
You can start by searching online forums and social media groups. Many modern preppers are often also members of virtual prepper communities. They often use online forums and social media groups to communicate, share knowledge and arrange local meetups.
If you prefer something old school, join local meetups and preparedness events. When you join these events, there is a chance to talk to other preppers and meet potential community members face-to-face. These gatherings are ideal because they allow like-minded people to network and form connections with preppers in the same area. (Related: Discover Amish secrets to living without electricity.)
Where to buy lab-verified supplies for your prepping needs
The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you prepare for any emergency and start your stockpile. That’s why we’re proud to introduce these lab-verified products that are perfect for your prepping needs.
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Packed with highly bioavailable nutrients and antioxidants, Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Yellow Miso Powder is made with the highest-quality fermented organic soybeans, organic rice, sea salt and organic Aspergillus oryzae as the fermenting agent.
It is carefully freeze-dried to extend its shelf life and preserve its freshness and nutritional quality.
For your veggies, you should stock up on leafy greens like kale. One of the healthiest and most nutritious vegetables is kale.
However, like most other leafy vegetables, kale doesn't stay fresh for very long. To extend the shelf life of fresh kale, it can be carefully freeze-dried to retain maximum nutrition.
The Health Ranger Store wants you to enjoy the full nutritional benefits of fresh organic kale, which is why we've gone to great lengths to bring you clean and certified Freeze-Dried Organic Chopped Kale in long-term storable #10 cans.
Visit OffGrid.news for more tips on how to become more self-sufficient as you live off the grid. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more lab-verified supplies for your prepping needs.
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