Preparedness quotes

Preparedness is a term used to describe a Boy Scout-like "Be prepared" philosophy, mentality-mindset and lifestyle which, both in earlier times and in 21st century Real America, is common among conservatives, libertarians, preppers-survivalists, gun nuts, and American Patriots.

Preparedness is when an individual, often referred to as a survivalist or prepper, or group has made adequate provisions or "preps" to furnish the necessities required to sustain life for the individual, family and/or community during and after an job loss, threat, depression, economic collapse, emergency situation, disaster, death or a SHTF-TEOTWAWKI-"Apocalypse" scenario.

These necessities required to sustain life can be grouped into general categories such as sustenance, shelter, transportation, communication, knowledge, medicine, safety, etc.

Individuals or groups involved in preparedness can be active members of society and community or seek geographic and personal/group isolation in a remote wilderness area. See Survivalist retreat and Bugging out.

A common characteristic, value or virtue among conservatives and many individuals involved in preparedness is the tenet of "personal responsibility".

"Beans-Bullets-Bandaids-Books-Bullion-Batteries-Brotherhood-Being"

In essence, being prepared means stocking up and learning skills related to the "8-B's". Prepping is often referred to with the mnemonic called the 8-B's: "Beans-Bullets-Bandaids-Books-Bullion-Batteries-Brotherhood-Being", as well as the 3-B's "Bean, Bullets, Bandaids" and many other similar variations.

History

Early forms of preparedness were generally termed "survivalism" and often espoused a doctrine of geographic isolation and rare contact with mainstream society or community.

There is a general sense that the concept of survivalism has for many evolved into the concept of preparedness - being prepared to meet the variety of situations that may occur before, during and after a job loss, threat, depression, economic collapse, emergency situation, disaster, death or a SHTF-TEOTWAWKI-Apocalypse scenario.

Preparedness promotes the doctrine that there is more to “survival” than merely surviving. It encourages personal responsibility, a sense of community with other individuals and often leads to the creation of formal and informal groups.

See Also

• Self-sufficient living

• Modern Survivalism: "if times get tough, or even if then don't", Debt is financial cancer, Tax is theft, Renewable energy, Financial security, You are in control of your life

• • Invest in tangibles - Precious metals, Copper-jacketed lead and Firearms

• • Permaculture gardening: Growing your own food, Food storage and water storage,

• • Vote with your feet - Strategic relocation to a Free state: Owning land is true wealth and Personal-Localized-Regional-State-National-Global - Move to a Free state with Firearms freedom (such as Constitutional carry) and free markets

External Links

• Task As Americans Is To Be Ready for Disasters (CNN News)
• The Importance of Being Prepared (Time Magazine)
• Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed (FEMA - US Government)
• Emergency Preparedness and You (Center for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC)
• Emergency Preparedness (National Archives)