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The Norwegian

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Not sure if this is within the prepping topic or not. But I could not find any simulare discussions here.

My wife and I were just thinking last weekend if preparing for any small situations are prepping at all, or just being careful.
This could be like avoid fire at home. How to get out and save your family and yourself.
Could also be handling a car accident. Fixing wounds. And so forth.
I guess to be able to handle smaller issues also is something that could be used if SHTF.

Any thoughts?
 
good ideas/thoughts..i've done what i can so far,at preparing for short term power outages.i'll be preparing for tornadoes when i can.wild/house fires is another issue here..a feel and believe that by preparing for short term situations.im also preparing for long term,to permanent type situation..like a power grid failure that aint coming back in my life time..
 
Isn't that called being an adult? Have some sort of backup plan? Have some money in the bank just in case the car breaks down or the furnace or the water heater? Have a couple weeks of food, water and gas on hand? Have some sort of security training, medical abilities and a fair share of common sense?
You can't only prep for The End Of The World As We Know It. Day to day prepping is imo even more important.
 
Its always smart to have a plan when things cone up. You never know when your knowledge as a prepper will come in handy. . .like first aid in a medical situation or how to fix things around the house.
 
Not sure if this is within the prepping topic or not. But I could not find any simulare discussions here.

My wife and I were just thinking last weekend if preparing for any small situations are prepping at all, or just being careful.
This could be like avoid fire at home. How to get out and save your family and yourself.
Could also be handling a car accident. Fixing wounds. And so forth.
I guess to be able to handle smaller issues also is something that could be used if SHTF.

Any thoughts?


life in general is just that,,LIFE,,,common sense will carry you through most of lifes little bumps,some cash in the bank will help ,things like a flat tire you can be ready for, house fires just be sure everyone knows how to get out and a meeting spot if it happens and injury and accidents that is why we have insurance
 
Not sure if this is within the prepping topic or not. But I could not find any simulare discussions here.

My wife and I were just thinking last weekend if preparing for any small situations are prepping at all, or just being careful.
This could be like avoid fire at home. How to get out and save your family and yourself.
Could also be handling a car accident. Fixing wounds. And so forth.
I guess to be able to handle smaller issues also is something that could be used if SHTF.

Any thoughts?

Smaller situations are far more likely to occur. I prepare for even highly unlikely scenarios however that's more for peace of mind.

Being prepared in general is fulfilLing & fun. I have purchased all kinds of equipment and supplies I'll probably never get to use in a real life situation. It's just cool to know it's there if and when you need it.
 
We have "played" with our kids and pretended it was a house fire. Trying to find our way out with an alarm sound and kind of blindfolded. Also tested how fast the kids and ourselves can get out. Find this very helpful. And then talk with each other to see what worked and what did not. Too many people says"it will not happen to me". Well, it might.
 
I think being aware of ones surrounding and the possible hazards in your area are most important. Prepping for the most likely events where you live are critical. It could be something as simple and common as a power outage. What if the power is out for several days. Food and water become number one. If power goes out during winter, keeping warm becomes a high priority. Having some basic supplies in your vehicle is important, especially in winter; food, water, blankets, flashlight/batteries and tools. Have a plan of where to go in case of a bigger emergency or disaster. Learn basic first aid and CPR. Have a first aid kit at home and in your vehicles.
 
If you're open minded, you're constantly learning. I try to learn something new every day. There are many things we learn type that can be applied to a variety of different scenarios ranging from the semi common to the very unlikely.

Not too long ago by my friends place of business on a busy intersection there was a serious accident were one of the vehicles was flipped over eventually caught on fire while the driver, an older woman was unconscious inside. A guy ran out in an attempt to pull her out of the burning vehicle while the fire began to spread. It's my understanding that this was a strongly built gentleman.

The seat belt was not able to go undone and he could not pull her out regardless of how much he tried. Even as the fire spread he continued to try to pull her but was eventually dragged away by another.

Granted this all occurred in a matter of minutes/seconds. The woman was eventually freed by fire department but died of what I believe was smoke inhalation.

The guy whom tried to save her was devastated, justifiably so. I was told that he kept repeating..."if only I had a knife, I could have cut her out."

It's sad because most people probably don't have the courage to run to burning vehicle and put their life on the line for a perfect stranger. This man did however because he lacked a simple tool, that woman died.
 

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