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I wanted to use this space to unload my frustration. Today my frustration level is beyond anything I had ever thought it could be. Frustration vs Stress. Which is it?

Does anyone read these blogs actually? I have a feeling I’m talking to myself.

Today I’d like to cover something that’s becoming more of a reality. I’m concerned that the next few weeks we may be more susceptible to a home invasion. With world affairs and the way it’s leaning, I think many are getting more desperate. People are getting more hungry, more unhinged and soon it will be a free for all. Maybe not in two weeks but soon.

How have you fortified your home? Don’t you want to protect your family, yourself or your lifestyle? Take the time and take care of those little things that will help protect you. Here are a few ideas.

1. Fortify the front and back door with long nails or screws

2. Put up solar motion detectors outside around perimeter

3. Put duct tape in an X in your windows so if they break they won’t shatter

4. Sandbag your windows that are accessible

5. Put dowels in windows, leave no room to get it

6. Put bars over windows if possible

7. Get a fire extinguisher for possible fires inside and out

8. Get protection immediately (yes I mean pew pew)

9. Make sure you have a first aid bag fully stocked

10. Put in a battery operated security system

@autumngracy , here we go.

Bugging out with Margaret Killjoy.

There's another where she shows off her off-grid house.

I wonder how it's going now. She's got a podcast, but I haven't listened to it because it's about cool people and I'm still catching up on bastards.

BJ "never been tempted" Hunnicutt knows secret brothel knocks.

Essentials for Choosing the Perfect Bug Out Location:

The purpose of a bug out location is to get away from the chaos and potential danger a SHTF situation can generate. Here are some things to consider when choosing a bug out location.

Distance - far enough away from the madness yet close enough without driving for many hours (or days)

Seclusion - difficult to find, off the main roads, good tree cover

Routes to Get There - plan at least three different routes that will ensure you arrive safely

Shelter - have a pre-fab shelter on site or bring something to live in comfortably

Water - should have a good source of water nearby that isn't too public

Self-Sufficiency - able to provide/sustain garden, livestock, fire wood, hunting, fishing, source of electricity (solar, wind, and/or water)

Climate Friendly - be sure to choose an area you feel confident you can survive, long-term, with every aspect of the climate

Security - easy to be defended and secured

Natural Threats - should not be prone to earthquakes, flooding, forest fires, tornadoes, or hurricanes

Red Tape - avoid government regulations like zoning, building permits, etc.

NOTE: Consider that the terrain to the selected bugout location may prevent or delay First Responders in an emergency. Generally, insurance companies will not insure properties without an official/government 911 address so structures may not be eligible to be covered by [home owner] insurance. Additionally, properties/structures that are not occupied for long periods of time may be considered "vacation" properties and may carry higher insurance premiums if they are eligible to be insured. If you are serious about a total "off-grid" location, consider these and other potential risks.

Alternative Bug Out Locations:

Bugging out to the wilderness may not be feasible or the best option. For those that truly want to survive a SHTF situation for an extended period of time, forget the woods, look in these places that are, or should be, near you, your home or office, so you can evacuate to either temporarily, or for a longer period of time.

Private Land You Own or Are Buying

Home/Property of a Relative or Trusted [Family] Friend

Federal Public Land - National Parks

State-Owned Land - State Parks

Campgrounds

Industrial Parks/Buildings (Factories or Warehouses)

Ghost Towns

Abandoned Office Buildings

Areas Along Power Line Easements

Abandoned Logging Roads

Hunting Camps

Caves and Abandoned Mines

Old Churches

Abandoned Train Cars

Empty Farmhouses/Properties

JunkYards (without the junkyard dog)

Resources: [Article 1] [Article 2] [Article 3] Survival Communities Shelters for Off-Grid Living and Emergencies Knowing When It's Time to BugOut Prepare an Evacuation Checklist [Reference Link]

[14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [5six7 Menu]

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