Post on 21-Jan-2016
Fundamentals
There are no Crystal Balls All Thoughts on the Future are Opinions Your Opinions are as Good as Anyone's Their Opinions are as Good as Yours
Cardinal Rule of Preppers Never Tell Anyone What You Have Try Not to Reveal What You Have to Anyone
We're In This Together
Introductions
Glenn Olson Meetup.com Organizer Google Web Site Webmaster Long Time Prepper Beginning Farmer
Deborah Adkins Co-Organizer Partner Better Half
Quick History of AVPC
Palmdale Preppers was begun about 2012 by Amanda Farrell and Ended in 2014
A Lengthy Search for Amanda was Fruitless Amanda Had Paid for the Meetup Site and Had an
Outstanding Web Site Locking in the Name AV Preppers
Glenn Olson Began AVPC in 2015, First With a Meetup Site Then a Google Web Site
Facebook Page Being Considered
AVPC Prepping Re-Scoped
Survivalism Typically Confined to Wilderness Traditional Prepping Typically Confined to
Disasters, Man Made and Natural Non-Traditional Prepping Includes Personal
Safety Under Ordinary Conditions, Lifestyle, and Life Planning
AVPC Will Include All of These With a Focus on the Antelope Valley
AVPC Offerings
Presentation Meetings Field Trips Notices Reference Materials May Spin Off Special Interest Groups such as
Gardening, Storage, Self Defense
Associated AV Organizations
AVPC is Not the Only AV Organization Dealing With Prepping Lancaster Stake Emergency Preparedness AV Community Emergency Response Team City Emergency Response Planning and Team Fire, Police, FEMA, 4H, Scouts, Etc Other Organizations (Meetup, Classes, etc) Within
Driving Distances
Unlike Many, AVPC is Individual Oriented
Open Discussion
What Are the Primary Risks in the AV? Health Earthquakes
Power, Water, Sewage, Food, Transportation, Communications
Weather Chemical Spills ? ? ?
Overview of Prepping, 001
Rule of 3's - You Can Live: 3 Milliseconds Without Your Head 3 Minutes Without Air 3 Hours Without Shelter 3 Days Without Water 3 Weeks Without Food
“Be Alert, Be Aware, Have a Plan” Personal Disaster Can Happen Anywhere, Any Time Be Aware of Your Surroundings, Have an Escape Route Assess Your Risks, Have a Plan
Overview of Prepping, 001 (cont)
Personal Approaches to Prepping Planners Collectors MacGyvers
Things Not Always Considered
Pets/Livestock People With Disabilities Medications (30 day supply) Will/Power of Attorney Written Phone List on Your Person
Open Discussion
What are the Minimum Needs for 3 Days?
FEMA 3 Day Emergency Supply
Water (1 gal/day/person) Food (non-perishable) Radio, Flashlight, Whistle, Can Opener First Aid Kit, Dust Mask, Moist Towlettes,
Plastic Bags Wrench to Turn Off Gas Local Maps
FEMA 3 Day Emergency Supply
Prescription Meds, Infant Formula, Pet Food Feminine Supplies Important Family Documents To-Go First Aid Book, Local Maps, Chlorine Bleach Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Clothing Fire Extinguisher, Matches, Disposable
Kitchenware
Open Discussion
The Movie “San Andreas” What Did They Get Right? What Did They Get Wrong?
What Disaster Movies/TV Shows Would You Recommend Watching?
Coming Attractions
June 27, National Amateur Radio Field Day Terra Bonita Park, NE corner, Noon
July 22, AVPC Presentation Meeting, Here Possible Speakers, Lancaster City, Amateur Radio
Club, CERT
Aug 26, AVPC Presentation Meeting, Here
Homework
We Need Recommendations/Suggestions On Speakers Locations for Field Trips Magazines Web Sites Other
Homework (cont)
There are Many Interesting Web Sites and TV Shows About Prepping to View. Instead of Watching 'Sex and the City' Reruns Find Something More Educational. Just Coming to These Meetings Should Pique Your Interest But By Themselves They Won't Make You An Expert.
Practice Something Every Week About Prepping, Even If It's Just Checking To See How Old Your Water Storage Is.
Wiki “The China Study”