When You Least Expect It

Everyday people go about their lives tending to family matters, work issues, keeping informed with the unstable economy, governmental imbalances, global affairs and the mundane.


Who has the time to think about theft? Have you ever noticed when you least expect it, that's when it hits you? Maybe it already happened to you, maybe not or it might have happened to someone you know. Theft is like a disease, there is no cure for it. But even with the best preventative measures in place it still might not be enough.

Becoming aware of your environment would be an excellent place to start. Know your surrounding areas and places that you frequently visit. Get into the habit of automatically being on guard. People and businesses have been increasingly easy targets for criminal activity.
With job loss on the rise, taxes ballooning, and food prices soaring we all become vulnerable to some form of theft. There's no quick-fix solution to matters involving theft but there are extra precautions that may help alleviate this increasing disease.

For starters, never take anything for granted. Although some of you may live in a place that exhibits low crime rates, be on your guard and suspicious of people you never have seen before in your area. Alot of times criminals case places out before making a hit, they know your daily routines, when you are home or not. These very criminals do the exact same thing when it comes to businesses as well.

With the way our economy is heading, this is a good indication of things to come. This definitely is a reminder for preppers and survivalists to guard your posts at all times and hours if possible.

I need not explain to my fellow preppers the importance of checks and balances in our stocks and supplies because we all know too well that this will be one of our primary issues at hand WSHTF. Vigilance is the key. Learn to develop eagle eyes, the signs are all around us in constant rapport with our intuitive side. Tap into the brighter side of yourself and start to see things for what they are and what will become in the not to distant future.

Prepare yourself on all fronts of this thing that we call life. Turn the tables on an unsuspecting criminal and be two steps ahead of their game. Maybe they'll think before becoming a victim themselves when they least expect it.

The Time to Prepare is Now

Everyone knows that the start of hurricane season begins June through November. With this in mind it is a good idea for all of us in hurricane prone areas to prepare. Always have your emergency kits available, get in the habit of inspecting and updating your kits periodically. Check for any items that have expired or items that need to be replaced or added. Have a good amount of cash on hand, in the event banks and ATM's are shutdown. Without electricity for long periods checks and credit cards will not be allowed.


Have a good amount of water stored for you and your family, pets are part of the family don't forget them as well. Keep a well stocked pantry of food supplies in canned goods, non-perishables, MRE's etc. Don't forget pet food. Make sure your pets have proper ID tags, a photo of them and updated records from your veterinarian visits, in the event that a pet is lost. Update your first-aide kit with medical supplies and medications that you and your family will need. Know where your nearest shelters are located and be aware of the routes you may have to take.


Batteries, keep a good supply of these on hand. I find that it is more prudent to have a variety of flashlights because you don't want to have a flashlight that only takes D battery. Reason being is that everyone else will be buying up that same size battery when disaster unfolds. Having varying sizes of flashlights allows you the freedom to be able to purchase several size batteries and not have to worry about ever running out in times of scarcity, which will probably happen if most relies on one type of battery.


Have a plan, in the event you and your family may be separated. Plan where to meet, have contact numbers of each others and keep a connected line to friends as well because you never know where you may end up in the event of natural disasters. Go over your emergency plans and practice them with family members. The time to prepare is now, not after a disaster hits.