How to Prepare for Storms and Disasters - Long Term

After the recent storms and seeing all the damage Doc decided to push up the preparedness series a few weeks. This is the first intro video on how to prep for long term power outages, storms, and disasters. We will try and publish a new video each week on a different subject.

[mourbonaventure]

Thank you for having the courage and grace to set the politics aside and instead focus on providing meaningful content.

[erichawkins]

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this series! I want info on it all- home defense, power, communication, etc… I’m just another Georgia boy trying to get my family prepared!

[steveharbin]

What about medications?

Water purification ideas?

[melbakinnin]

What about water and water purification? I'm a 67 yo grandma and you give me confidence, love the way you explain things! 😊

[JHusa]

Preparation guide just like your lawn care guide would be awesome.

[socrates]

Starlink for communicating and antenna for over the air TV.

[johnjrkean]

Best size generator to run a whole house with a well as well as what's tje best way to store gas long term ....love ur videos doc

[CapnCrunchESO]

Excited for the prep channel! I want to see doc bury a shipping container on the farm and make a bunker

[aussieuGA]

Hendersonville, NC here. I have a 9000watt dual fuel generator from Costco but wouldn't recommend it due to the copious amounts of fuel it gobbles! You need to have a ton of gas or LP on hand and when certain gas stations did finally get power back, they limited you to 10 gallons! You had to decide what went into your vehicle and what went into your generator jugs.
I had one EcoFlow battery generator too with a 400watt solar panel and I think this is the better answer for longterm. You can power many items in the house (no a/c or well pump unless you buy the big units) and then just unfold the solar and lay outside facing the sun. If I could do Helene again, I'd have had three of the EcoFlow units plugged directly in where I need them, with long cords out to the portable solar panels. I'm not in an urban area so no worries about people stealing them and I also don't announce for a mile away that I have power with the sound of a screaming generator.

[tooshieg]

Living in a more self-sufficient manner is noble and honorable. It means you won't be a burden on the government or your friends/family. It means you will be in a position to help others and it means the government resources can go to those who are unable to be self sufficient. It also means you have the freedom to eat, sleep and live the way you want. Beggers can't be choosy and some of the government handout stuff comes with conditions. The things you talk about are all things my grandparents did. How we got so complacent with "just in time delivery" looks pretty stupid right now. Thank you for posting this video. You do good work. QUESTION: I'd like ideas on hardening home security for the average suburban brick home. Nice neighborhood, HOA limitations, but feel like I need a bit sturdier everything.

[a.george]

Hey Doc, I watched your older videos on storm prep about generators and food prep about 3 years ago. These were those older videos when you were located at your old house. I was severely impacted by Helene and went without power for 9 days but thanks to insight I slowly prepped! Saved me greatly to be prepared! Thanks!

[dmooney]

Fantastic content! Would love an episode of how to syphon gas out of a modern gas tank. Also, tips for long term water storage.

[treed]

I'd basically your everyday things that you use, get more of those things first, buy a few extra and put it away. I would like to learn canning and how to preserve food. I've been looking into those eco Flo generators you can always get one and upgrade to more batteries later on.

[cynthiarafferty]

I would add some kitchen knives and utensils, a cooking skillet, a large pot, a hand operated can opener, a Swiss army knife or a Leatherman, a hand saw, a hammer and nails, an assortment of screwdrivers in another bin.
What types of clothing? Raincoat, boots (sturdy leather and rubber??). What about sleeping bags and tents?

[Gkrissy]

I don’t care if someone calls me a prepper. It always puzzles me that people who live in hurricane territory, they start running out for food, plywood when that should already been in their house. When times are good, I get extra on a regular shopping basis.I’m stocked with a year supply on essentials personals like soap, hair care etc but yes keep a supply of food.

[wesleyhamer]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on preparation Doc. I've got gear and food prepped but need a good generator.

[WilliamKuczmanski]

Great video and very thoughtful on being prepared.

[keloreilly]

THANK YOU, Doc for all that you do. I’m excited about this whole series.

[philbrown]

I’m looking into generators now. Would love to know what size to use to keep house up and running. Looking into generac but looking to see if less expensive option

[brucewallace]

Great video. Cool cabin. I would like to see you cover drinking water/non-drinking water (flushing toilets, basic bathing, etc) and use of rain barrels. I truly feel bad for folks whose parents didn’t take them camping in a canvass tent (or have military survival training). We endured without power after Hurricane Helene w/plenty of solar, some ice and plenty of non-perishable food. TV? Yeah, not really necessary. Batteries for your radio? Good idea. Another topic? Explain to folks how that once you “embrace the suck” you can start figuring out how to deal with these situations - and more easily with a bit of preparation like you’re demonstrating. You might be uncomfortable after a hurricane - but if you live through it, you won’t likely die. It’ll just be uncomfortable for a while. A little prep goes a long way!