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What is Your Triggering Event?

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 [...]

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A Preparedness Metaphor – Building An Image of Preparedness Planning

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 [...]

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The “What Disappears First” Preparedness Game

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 [...]

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Food Storage Packing – Do-it-yourself Facts & Myths – Revisited

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 [...]

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The 10 Commandments of Preparedness

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 [...]

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Your Attitude is Your Decision – Own it!

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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Checklist of Essentials for Emergency Preparedness & Outdoor Adventure Planning Including Vehicle Preparedness – Updated & Expanded

By Denis Korn       NOTE:  Many of the items listed in this checklist are available at our product website PrepareDirect

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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Honesty – The Cornerstone of Effective Preparedness Planning

By Denis Korn -

You are encouraged to visit our product website, PrepareDirect,  featuring the finest in emergency preparedness.

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 [...]

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About Oxygen Absorbers – Revisited

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 [...]

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Barriers to Critical Thinking

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 [...]

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The Emotional and Spiritual Components of Preparedness

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 [...]

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Normalcy Bias – Why People are attached to Inaction

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 [...]

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Essential Checklist for Emergency & Outdoor Adventure Planning – Including Vehicle Preparedness

By Denis Korn

The Ultimate Preparedness List

This checklist should be a crucial assist in your emergency and outdoor discovery planning – study it carefully!

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATED & EXPANDED CHECKLIST [...]

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Checklist of Essentials for Emergency & Outdoor Adventure Planning – Including Vehicle Preparedness – Updated & Expanded

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 [...]

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What’s Happening in the Preparedness Industry? An Update

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 [...]

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Basic Items for Emergency Preparedness & Outdoor Recreation

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 [...]

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Prepare the Entire Family for Emergencies

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 [...]

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What is Your Emergency Planning Triggering Event?

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 [...]

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Beginning & Improving Preparedness Planning & Peace of Mind

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 [...]

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Why Be Prepared?

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 [...]

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