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[rickmaudlin]

7 Tips learned from several wildfire evacuations and many friends and family loosing everything:
1. It's hard to think clearly in the face of impending doom and the panic of others around you.
2. Pre-Plan and stage your gear/boxes for 3 evacuation scenarios: 3 MINUTES, 30 MINUTES, and 3 HOURS.
3. Print a list for each of the 3 scenarios. Use large font and laminate the lists or put them in large zip-lock bags.
4. Clearly label and/or color code your boxes by scenario/priority.
(ie Don't grab the sewing material box that looks just like the family photos box...only to find out a week after your house burnt, when open what you think are your photos, and to your horror find sewing scraps. The reality sets in that your photos, that you thought you saved, are up in smoke... True Story! I will never forget the screams of grief)
5. Store evac items close to exits, seconds count.
6. Practice your load out scenarios as if just one person/vehicle was home and then if all were home.
7. Time it and refine it.

[KosherCajun]

Something that I would recommend if your automobile is your “plan a” “bug out” vehicle. Fix a flat, tire plugs/repair kits, and spare tire if not already. I think this is something that is very overlooked. I also keep an extra couple oil change supplies as well as vehicle maintenance supplies and tools.

[Bonzeggva]

WPSN idea: a Walking Dead parody where you and your friends are SO prepared, you actually manage to end the zombie apocalypse

[knaudi]

I remember being skeptical when Dr. Lovell ditched his bug out bag in favor of bugging in.... but then I was trapped at home when a tornado downed thousands of trees in our neighborhood. Even with a lifted 4x4, I wasn't getting out anytime soon. The bug out supplies became bug in supplies real quick.

[alexketteman]

Just watching this, I'm glad I'm not the only one with this mentality for a "family-sized" bug out plan. Obviously, the best case is staying put, but in the event we need to leave in a hurry, the boxes go in the truck along w food and water. Takes less than 5 minutes.

Keep being a promoter and producer of great content, John - it's how we fight and win this particular battle. It's not necessarily against flesh and blood, but ideas. 👍🔥🔥

[owlcricker-kulm]

John, I have lived in rural Montana and Wyoming my entire life. Week long hunting and camping takes a lot of prep and planning in non apocalyptic conditions. I have yet to see anyone test their bug out "system" or "bag" in the conditions they are planning for. Your prepacked totes are the most realistic approach I have ever seen. Have you ever considered taking a random week and going for a full test of your system? I know how much effort we put into a week long wilderness area hunting trip and have yet to come up with a workable bug out plan. Bunkering in at home it the first plan. For urban pepper I would reccomend serious actual trial runs to test what will actually work

[chevypickup]

When the pandemic first hit, I had already bought some emergency food and the stackable freeze dried food buckets. I came home one day with 2 MREs and told my wife if it ever gets to a point where we have to eat those, they'll probably be our last meal on this side of the Kingdom of God.

I know that sounds bleak, but its important to consider that one day we're going to have a last meal, a last night's sleep, and a last laugh. Don't just prepare for what is to come, but also for what comes after.
Love the content yall! and God bless!

[Jordanslifts]

John: i don't feel comfortable keeping guns and ammo in the garage.
Johns garage: *full of guns and ammo*

[bc]

If you think John's content is good on YouTube, it's even better on the WPSN's streaming service. Keep the content coming bro!

[cedarhamilton]

A few quick points:
> I like the idea of putting backpacks in those boxes, one backpack for each family member. The boxes are great for preservation and pest control. During a bug out situation, we can not be sure that our vehicles will be drivable or the roads passible. Backpacks will be great if your bug out turns into a hike.
> Label your stuff in bulk boxes so you can find it better. Those labels will make your gear easier to maintain, as well as easier to find during any chaotic panic that a bug out scenario might cause.
> Be sure you have transportation capability for all of your planned preps, or at least your minimum required container and item set.
> Know what to load first, and what is a better priority during a bug out scenario. Your time or space may be more limited than you think when it all goes down.
> Keep things easy to maintain and rotate. Make sure containers with things that expire such as water, food, medicine, batteries, fuels, ammunition, chemicals, and cloth are easy to find and you know how to tell when things will expire. You will not loose any value investing in supplies you will use, unless you let it go bad before you can use it. It would hurt to be the best tactical guy in the world, but die because you let your huge food stockpile expire and poison you.
Take care of yourself and your family. You are one of my favorite preppers.

[KittyKatMocha]

We’re down in Dublin, GA. We started prepping about a month ago and realizing how far behind we are can be overwhelming. This video really helps and encourages me not to freak out about what I don’t have yet. The box storage helps me in that I can compartmentalize our needs and set goals to achieve in gathering and storing. Thank you!

[Kaiserland]

"It's really suited to going camping."
Has a butt stock sticking out the top of the pack...lol. Really discrete there John ;)

One thing to consider as well are stores of tools. As guys, most of us aspire to have a garage full of tools, but sometimes tools get misplaced or aren't replaced when they've gotten too old, and this leaves gaps in our tool collection. Tools would be necessary to fortify your house, dig pits for water or storage or sanitation, keep machinery running, plant a garden, and even contribute to the rebuilding of your community if you (or a neighbor) has the skills to use them properly. Most preparedness videos talk about food/water, guns/ammo, medical supplies, etc., but fail to mention having tools prepared as well.

[slimpickens]

I love how he casually said "if bad things happen" . 😆..
Yeah, so.. we're kind of in a bad thing right now lol.. but if things get more bad, then that would be a good reason to have things for when bad things happen..

[damnthetorpedos]

Looks like my garage. I’m ready to go. With or with out family. What ever serves our people best.

[EngNerdGMN]

Don't forget family *MEDICAL*
It's good to have a bright red trauma bag as well as a smaller "ouch" bag packed into a tote.

[whomewhat]

That last message on what zombie apocalypse he rather have was gold!
Awesome!

[christophermessina]

So when you say you ditched your bug out bag, what you really mean is you have a bug out bag (get home bag) to get to your bug in shelter (garage) where you have another bug out bag (more suited to camping) in addition to bug out boxes and bug out vehicles. 😉

[Cory]

Thanks John! I have similar plans of securing the neighborhood verses bugging out. There is a lot of skills, talent, and resources in the neighborhood, not to mention the elderly that need people looking out for them.

[rationalmind]

Joining the WPSN was the best money I've spent in a long time. No one wants to travel far from home for classes right now. The rifle and pistol instructional videos alone exceeded the cost. Please get Rex Tibors sniper 101 series on there. God bless you guys .🙂👍

[g.h.]

Thanks John. As a recently retired L.E. who promotes preparedness I always appreciate your perspective.