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”