By Denis Korn
Be Prepared to Be Prepared
2012 has arrived and with it a growing number of people believe serious physical, political and economic events could be occurring worldwide, it is once again essential to direct your attention to what I have identified as a “triggering event.” (Stay tuned, as a student of prophecy [...]
By Denis Korn
How are you building your preparedness planning structure? Will it be strong and endure – or weak and collapse when you need it most?
Last year when this post first appeared I realized from many conversations with new preparedness planners that the development process was haphazard and unfamiliar. Creating a strong, reliable and [...]
By Denis Korn
What's first!
Here is a valuable exercise or game for the whole family – or office. Using the Checklist of Essentials as a guide, determine the items that would be bought up first, disappear or be unavailable in your community during a short term emergency – 3 to 14 days.
Then expand your list to [...]
By Denis Korn
Do-it-yourself packing
This article that was written last year and linked at various places on this blog, has created a great deal of interest. It has become even more important as the economy has stimulated preparedness planners to be as cost effective as possible and pack-their-own. Another reason for revisiting this article is to [...]
By Denis Korn
Be prepared for taking action!
1. Thou shalt acknowledge oneself for being responsible
You have made a wise and sound decision and have chosen to take responsibility for you and your family, and to be prepared in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Be encouraged to continue this process with diligence, motivation, and discernment. Read: Beginning [...]
By Denis Korn
Seriously reflect on this post!
Time to look at the importance of attitude once again. Why? Look around – read the headlines – talk to family, friends, co-workers – experience the media – both mainstream and alternative.
What’s your attitude? How are you coping? Do you see a correlation between your attitude and your [...]
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Be prepared for all possible circumstances!
This checklist should be a crucial assist in your emergency and outdoor adventure planning – study it carefully!
For most people planning for emergencies is similar to planning for a [...]
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I have written a great deal on preparedness planning on this blog. I have given both general and specific information on the preparedness process – tips – guidelines – action steps – and numerous crucial questions [...]
By Denis Korn
Interest in the use of oxygen absorbers for those who pack their own food storage has been extremely high since I wrote the following post in February that introduced my detailed article Using and About Oxygen Absorbers. The post highlighted the beginning of my article with an appropriate link to the [...]
By Denis Korn
I have decided to post this article on the barriers to critical thinking, which I use in teaching, as the 3rd in a series of posts dealing with the psychological, emotional and spiritual components of emergency and disaster preparedness planning.
Normalcy Bias – Why People are attached to Inaction
The Emotional and Spiritual Components [...]
Our emotions effect our perceptions
By Denis Korn
For many the foundation
In my last post I talked about Normalcy Bias – the mental state by which people cling to perceptions that are familiar and comfortable – and because of this state they can be in denial of the reality of the circumstances around them. In some [...]
By Denis Korn
You life depends on being awake!
In the 36 years that I have been involved in the emergency preparedness industry one fundamental question always emerges – especially after a significant disaster – why are so many people in denial of a possible or impending disaster when to many others it seems self-evident? Then the [...]
By Denis Korn
The Ultimate Preparedness List
This checklist should be a crucial assist in your emergency and outdoor discovery planning – study it carefully!
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By Denis Korn
The Ultimitate Preparedness List
This checklist should be a crucial assist in your emergency and outdoor discovery planning – study it carefully!
For most people planning for emergencies is similar to planning for a camping trip or any other outdoor adventure where the normal conveniences of home are not available. The biggest difference is determining [...]
By Denis Korn
This is the time to get serious about preparedness!
What’s happening in the Emergency Preparedness industry during these critical and uncertain times?
Availability and Lead Times
National and international events have stimulated many to take emergency preparedness seriously. This has created a significant demand for certain preparedness products [...]
By Denis Korn
Celebrate Peace of Mind
This list will give you suggestions for the very basic items required for outdoor recreation and emergency preparedness survival; especially if you must be mobile and respond quickly. While this list covers most short term scenarios it is vital that you adjust these basics and [...]
By Denis Korn
Is your family prepared for emergencies at all times?
The spring of 2010 has bought us catastrophic events that have had devastating and lasting effects on thousands of people around the world. I pray that you take this advice seriously.
A recent conversation during an interview reminded me of a presentation I made some [...]
By Denis Korn
With a growing number of serious physical, political and economic events occurring worldwide, it is once again essential to direct your attention to what I have identified as a “triggering event.” Simply put, if you are still hesitating to prepare for emergencies or disasters, I urge you to identify and assign significance to a [...]
By Denis Korn
If you are a newcomer to preparedness planning or have been engaged for some time, the information and suggestions contained in this article will certainly help you begin or add to your experience of confidence and peace of mind, and assist you with practical steps you can take.
The first step in [...]
By Denis Korn
Being prepared for emergencies is simply a good and proper idea and a prudent action to take. If you need examples of why, look to the past and refer to the natural disasters, financial disruption, and man-made devastation that has occurred. Then look at the present for more evidence of [...]