What Kind of Prepper Are You?

What's your first move when you hear about an impending disaster? Head to the nearest urban center for supplies and information. Organize a meeting with your local community group to plan. Check your home's supply levels and fortify your property. Pack a bag and prepare to leave for a more isolated area. Review your preparedness plan and ensure all defensive measures are ready. Double-check your water and power systems to ensure sustainability.

Which skill do you prioritize learning? Navigating the urban environment without being noticed. Building and maintaining strong, supportive community relationships. Growing your own food and managing livestock. Living off the land with minimal resources. Tactical defense and strategic planning. Creating and sustaining a self-reliant homestead.

How do you approach food storage? Stockpile non-perishables and know the locations of all urban food sources. Organize community food-sharing and storage plans. Can and preserve the bounty from your garden and animals. Focus on portable, high-energy foods that you can carry on your back. Have a secure and diverse supply of food that can last for years. Rely on a mix of stored food and ongoing agricultural production.

In a crisis, what's your communication plan? Rely on digital and social media for updates and coordinating with others. Use community bulletin boards and meeting points to share information and plans. Have a network of trusted neighbors to share news and resources. Keep a low profile, using signals only when absolutely necessary. Secure lines of communication with encrypted radios and offline methods. Utilize self-set up communication systems that don’t rely on public infrastructure.

What’s your go-to self-defense strategy? Adapt and use urban terrain to your advantage. Organize a neighborhood watch or community defense group. Rely on traditional firearms and natural barriers. Avoid confrontation through camouflage and stealth. Implement strategic defenses and advanced weaponry. Use a combination of natural fortifications and self-defense techniques.

How do you source your water? Identify multiple urban water sources and ways to access them. Set up community rainwater collection systems. Utilize wells and natural water bodies, with purification methods in place. Rely on streams and lakes, knowing how to purify water naturally. Have a fortified and concealed water storage system. Use a sustainable water system, like rainwater harvesting and recycling.

What’s your top priority in choosing a place to live? Access to amenities and being in the heart of a community. Strong, tight-knit community with shared values and resources. Land for farming, away from crowded places, but close to nature. Remote, inaccessible terrain that offers security and solitude. Strategic location with natural defenses and escape routes. Self-sufficiency, with the ability to live off-grid.

What describes your approach to medical emergencies? Know the locations of urban medical facilities and first aid. Coordinate with community members to share medical skills and supplies. Rely on home remedies and basic medical knowledge, with some supplies stocked. Prioritize natural remedies and wilderness first aid skills. Have a comprehensive medical kit and the skills to use it under duress. Focus on preventative care, with a well-stocked infirmary and knowledge of herbal remedies.

How do you stay informed about potential threats? Monitor various online and local news sources. Through community meetings and local networks. By keeping in touch with local authorities and community bulletins. Using a portable radio tuned to NOAA and emergency frequencies. With a comprehensive surveillance and information gathering system. Through a combination of online resources, local networks, and personal observation.

What’s your energy plan for a long-term blackout? Utilize portable solar chargers and battery packs. Community-based renewable energy projects and shared resources. Solar panels and generators, with a focus on energy conservation. Solar power for essential needs, supplemented with fire for heat. A multi-faceted approach including solar, wind, and backup generators. An off-grid system with solar, wind, and hydroelectric capabilities.