Notes from last week’s power outage
A storm hit Omaha last week, knocking out power to around half the city. We got our power back on in 3 days, but some others may be out for…
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Drug Shortages in the News
In a recent article on CBS News and many other news outlets, it is being brought to light that we are seeing a surge in drug shortages. A concerning trend…
Preppers Offer Americans Tips to Weather a Supply Chain Crisis
Doomsday prepping was once considered the domain of conspiracy theorists, but the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has led more and more Americans to plan ahead for potential future catastrophes.…
Free Course: How to Build a Bug-out Bag
5.11 Tactical and USCCA are joining forces to host a free "How to Build a Bug-out Bag" course in Omaha! The in-person course will cover the following topics: The purpose…
Election Anxiety and Being Prepared
In recent discussions surrounding the upcoming 2024 election, a notable trend has emerged— the growing concern about being prepared and the potential aftermath of the election. This phenomenon sheds light…
The Rise of Prepper Shops: Addressing Doomsday Concerns
A growing number of Britons have turned their attention to preparing for worst-case scenarios, fueling the rise of prepper shops across the country. These establishments specialize in providing supplies and…
The Normalization of Prepping
The WSJ posted an interesting article about the "normalization" of preparing for emergencies. Things have definitely evolved from "preppers with a bunker" to "realistically, some bad things could happen". Take…
Prime Big Deal Days
There are some decent deals for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days right now. If you are looking for anything these items, it may be the time to buy. Mountain House…
GetReady is live!
We are excited to announce that GetReady.us is now live! We strive to become your source for information on being more prepared for the unexpected. If you are new to…