392 articles on Security in the Survival Skills / General category. Part of the Optimistic Doomer field intelligence database.
Establishing a community justice system in a WROL scenario is essential for maintaining order and resolving disputes. Form a council, define simple laws, train enforcers, and educate the community.
The Intermountain West provides a strategic location for a secure relocation area with natural barriers, reliable water sources, and solar potential. Avoid urban centers and volcanic threats. Staged relocation and careful site selection are key.
SHTF Socialism involves pooling resources and skills within a community to enhance survival chances. Ensure trust, assign roles, and maintain security to succeed.
Conduct a chemical inventory, label containers, and store securely. Follow evacuation routes and shelter-in-place instructions. Decontaminate after exposure and report spills to authorities. Engage in community planning for comprehensive emergency preparedness.
Burying valuables securely ensures they are protected in emergencies. Choose a safe location, use waterproof containers, and mark the spot carefully. Avoid common mistakes like insecure locations or forgetting to document the location.
Evacuate quickly, know multiple escape routes, carry essential items, seek shelter if needed, wear fire-resistant clothing, protect children, maintain distance from fire, and keep emergency supplies ready.
Map natural defenses, establish a grid for patrols, use physical barriers, develop a communication plan, and set up checkpoints for a robust neighborhood defense strategy.
Video surveillance is crucial for home security, providing deterrence and evidence. Proper setup involves strategic camera placement, secure network connections, and adequate storage. Avoid common mistakes like weak security measures and poor camera placement. Consider battery backups and mobile app integration for enhanced functionality.
Understand NBC threats, stockpile protective gear, recognize warning signs, and know how to respond to each type of threat. Stay informed and follow public health advisories.
Protecting a survival cache involves choosing a secure location, using waterproof containers, building a protective structure, applying waterproofing measures, and implementing security measures. Regular maintenance ensures the cache remains safe and accessible.
Active shooter preparedness requires reevaluating traditional lockdown protocols, avoiding overreliance on negotiation, understanding ammunition readiness, recognizing mobile shooter tactics, and being prepared for effective resistance. Stay vigilant and train regularly.
The article explains how to modify small engines like generators and chainsaws to reduce noise by adding automotive mufflers.
Managing starvation in post-disaster scenarios requires storing high-calorie, nutrient-dense foods, safe cooking practices, and monitoring health. Avoid common mistakes like overeating and poor food storage. Learn to forage and make DIY nutritional bars for additional food sources.
Using a WaterBOB for emergency water storage is essential for survival. Fill it with clean water, store it properly, and rotate the water every six months. Avoid common mistakes like using contaminated water or improper storage. Consider having multiple WaterBOBs and keep water purification tablets on hand.
Reverse OPSEC involves gathering intelligence while maintaining personal security, using situational awareness, treating information as currency, adopting a low-profile approach, preparing your family, and avoiding exploitation.
A fortified retreat is the most practical survival strategy in a post-apocalyptic scenario, offering a secure and defensible location with essential resources.
Educate yourself on local laws, prepare non-lethal defenses, maintain a safe environment, and seek professional training to protect yourself legally.
In emergencies, create a spare padlock key from a tin can lid by marking the key shape, shaping the lid, filing it, and testing until it fits and turns the lock.
Carry an emergency kit, know exits and lockdown procedures, follow crew instructions, and avoid using electronic devices during critical phases of emergencies.
Regular training, mental rehearsal, and participation in force-on-force drills can help you overcome the freeze response in self-defense situations.