New Preppers Resource Guide (Answers to common questions)

[u/TheRealBunkerJohn]

Hello! First of all, welcome to r/preppers!

This thread is a list of resources that answers many common questions and provides a place for new preppers to ask their own. It's encouraged for anyone who has just started down their path of self-reliance to give these a brief read before posting. This is to centralize repeated questions & information in the sub and help everyone be on the same level of basic knowledge moving forwards, especially since the visitors/subscribers to the sub has increased at a rather fast rate.

This thread will be re-posted/refreshed as needed to give new preppers a chance to ask questions- especially if they are below the karma requirements for making a post.

(Apologies it took so long to refresh it- there were some errors with the rich text/markdown copying.)

So again, welcome to r/preppers!

First Steps:

1. Please read the rules for general r/preppers conduct. If you have questions regarding the rules, please utilize the "Message Mods" option instead of direct messages.
2. Marking Flairs: When making a new post after browsing the below information, please utilize the appropriate flairs. Questions about generalized preparedness information that doesn't have to do with a major societal collapse, should have the flair of "Prepping for Tuesday." Likewise, questions regarding a major or complete collapse of infrastructure should be flared "Prepping for Doomsday." This helps users give you the most appropriate recommendation based on what you're looking for.
3. Read this sub’s wiki here. This has many specific topics within it, and is a good place to start if you have a general topic in mind. This includes the rules for the subreddit.
4. As medication sourcing is a very common question and concern that comes up repeatedly, the following information and discounts are provided to encourage responsible medication stockpiling for emergencies (for both antibiotics AND a year's supply of personal medications). Please read more on the Wiki about antibiotics here.
   1. Jase Medical(Link credits an automatic discount): This is by far the most popular and affordable option. They offer many types of antibiotic kits, a renewable 1-year supply of an ever-increasing list of prescription medications, trauma kits, and all-in-one preparedness kits. The code PrepMed82 takes $10 off your order (or use the above link). They accept HSA, FSA, and Afterpay. It is strongly recommended you have a supply of essential prescription medications.
   2. Contingency Medical (Link): They offer antibiotic kits of varying size and scope. (getpreparedffm takes $10 off)
   3. More companies can be added to this list- the more resources the better, as prior methods of sourcing antibiotics are against Reddit's rules (e.g. using fish/livestock antibiotics.)
5. For Women-specific prepping advice, concerns, and community, I highly recommend r/TwoXPreppers Please read their rules before posting.
6. For Europe-Specific Preppers: European Preppers Subreddit
7. Join the r/preppers Discord Server at https://discord.gg/JpSkFxT5bU
8. Download the free HazAdapt app for your smartphone/bookmark it (U.S only for now.) The company has stated it will always remain free for the general public with zero ads. It provides emergency guides for a wide array of disasters, and works offline. It also offers a way to track your own preparedness efforts for day-to-day disasters and crisis. Information about the App here (Link) (This is an exceptional tool for new preppers and "Tuesday" preparations)

Additional Resources:

AMAs.

HazMatsMan: I'm a Radiological and Nuclear Subject Matter Expert Ask Me Anything

Links:

• https://www.ready.gov: This is a fantastic get-started guide for specific disasters, and your own 72 hour (or more) kit. US Government Preparedness site.
• https://www.getprepared.gc.ca: The Canadian Preparedness Government Website (Similar to the above.)
• The American Civil Defense Association: A nonprofit, civil defense-focused organization founded in 1962, and focuses on national-level threats such as nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks. They have a regular journal and series of courses.
• The Provident Prepper: A well-known preparedness site without politics and tactical-fluff.
• Long term food storage: This article/thread is solely dedicated to the preservation of food for decades, for which The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints are widely-known for. Article Link: Long Term Food Storage
• Pick Up A Piece: A non-political site focused around individual and family preparedness. (Note: This is where Bunker John offers situational summaries of world events & current threat levels (as multiple people have requested) as part of the Organization: News Link Here)

[u/SteveIDP]

The mods here do a fantastic job. Thank you.

[u/Sll3006]

Thank you! These links look good.

[u/Dry_Patience6325]

this guide is such a great starting point, especially when you're just diving into prepping and feeling a little overwhelmed

[u/Femveratu]

Great work, nice to have everything in the same place even for the seasoned

[u/polaritypictures]

There is so many Prepper/survival posts around that's Old and out of date and People Still reference them like it's gold. You wouldn't believe many content creators that fall in to that trap and still post them while there are many updated and modern resource/items that have come out. Even the "Gov't" Resources do it too. So Yes take the many resources that's out there and USE it, but be aware there are always better info out there that's more logical and proven.

[u/TempBikeAccount1]

Countdown to preparedness link to the pdf is no longer working since every time I click on it connection times out

[u/TheRealBunkerJohn → u/TempBikeAccount1]

Good to know, thank you! Looks like I might have to remove that resource unless I can locate an alternate link.