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By Denis Korn Even though I have posted many articles addressing numerous essentials and recommendations for preparedness planning, I am often asked to reduce the many items to just the essential categories. Here are the 7 vital factors in my assessment that must be considered during emergencies and disasters. They are valuable for inclusion in presentations, [...]  By Denis Korn What’s your calling? The time is appropriate once again (this was last posted at Learn To Prepare in Jan. 2012) to share an article written prior to Y2K. The title was the original title – Today it could be expanded to ask: Why Are So Many People of Diverse Communities Being Called to Prepare? While [...] By Denis Korn Be Prepared to Be Prepared A growing number of people believe serious physical, political and economic events are 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 [...] By Denis Korn 1 – Attitude The importance of a proper and confident attitude is essential and key to not only planning for an emergency, but also surviving an emergency. The right attitude is the foundation of the preparedness process. The 3 aspects of an appropriate attitude include: the pragmatic and realistic; the emotions and thoughts: the [...] By Denis Korn I want to revisit a theme that I focused upon 3 posts ago, Are you Spiritually and Emotionally Prepared? Here is the last paragraph of that post: “To believe that being prepared is just a matter of having all the right provisions safely stored away, a library of books, hundreds of tips from hundreds [...] By Denis Korn This is such an important question to answer when engaging in preparedness planning that I felt it necessary to examine it more carefully. It is the first question in my 12 Crucial Questions of Preparedness Planning, listed under 12 Foundational Articles for Preparedness Planning (as you can see I like the number 12). Before [...] By Denis Korn Here is my perspective on current trends relating to food products for shelf stable food reserves and resiliency provisions in general. In the 37 years I have been in the natural foods, outdoor recreation and emergency preparedness industries as a retailer and manufacturer, I have experienced a number of fluctuations and factors that [...] By Denis Korn These times require being alert and awake! “The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.” ~ John Curran In January of this year I posted the article below. Here is the segment of that article I want to focus upon in this post: As [...] By Denis Korn Proper preparedness ensures effective resiliency I am continually asked by serious preppers, preparedness planners and managers, whether beginners or experienced, “What are the most important things I need to know in getting started or improving the preparedness process?” One of the most important articles I have written concerning this issue is The 12 Crucial [...] By Denis Korn - You are encouraged to visit our product website, PrepareDirect, featuring the finest in emergency preparedness and outdoor adventure products. It is time once again to call attention to a previous post regarding a most essential factor in preparing for emergencies or disasters – HONESTY! This subject is not to be overlooked nor ignored. When [...] By Denis Korn What's your calling? The time is appropriate to share an article written prior to Y2K. The title was the original title – Today it could be expanded to ask: Why Are So Many People of Diverse Communities Being Called to Prepare? While this was written 13 years ago to a Christian audience, it is [...] 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 Can you discern the truth from the lie? “There is SO much confusing information out there on the web. One does not know what & who to trust anymore?” This was the opening sentence of an email I recently received from Michael – a gentleman who is a MD and also has a PhD [...] By Denis Korn Headquarters of AlpineAire Foods & Gourmet Reserves At a time of considerable concern about the effects of current events and numerous potential catastrophic scenarios, many folks have been investing in shelf stable foods. I have written numerous posts at this blog on preparedness planning with an emphasis on food issues. Why not? – since [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] |
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