The Get Ready Podcast

16 - Area Study

When SHTF hits, you may not have access to all of the information on the Internet that we take for granted. 
The weather forecast
GPS and Maps
Search engines
Research websites
and so much more
An Area Study is like an off-line version of the most critical information for your area. What the climate is like, natural disaster risks, crime maps, population trends, doctor contact information, gas station locations, critical infrastructure maps and anything else that can help you plan out what to do in the apocalypse when the Internet is down.
Most of us are visual learners, and need an example to fully understand what a good Area Study should look like. The Get Ready team has put together 4 workbooks, each with a complete area study example that relates to specific areas:
The Urban Operator - planning an escape route for those who work in the city.
The Suburban Warlord - stuck in suburbia with nowhere to retreat to.
The Small Town Hero - trying to ride it out in a small town setting.
The Ranch King - Rural retreat located outside population centers.
Pickup a workbook and follow along as RB and JD discuss the fine art of preparing the Area Study.
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15 Bugging Out II

Do you have a P.A.C.E. plan for your bug out journey? 
P.A.C.E. stands for, "Primary", "Alternate", "Contingency" and "Emergency" and can be used in many different ways. You should have a P.A.C.E. plan for where your bugging out to, what route you're taking and your methods of transportation. 
In this episode, RB and JD go in depth on their Bug Out Plan's modes of transportation. Cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, bikes, scooters, horses, boats... you've got to think outside the box when it's SHTF. 
The big consideration when bugging out is of course, family. Transporting your family is very different than a solo Get Home journey, and your gear selection should reflect that specific mission. 
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14 - Bugging Out

Will you bug out when the time comes? 
Leaving your home behind when a crisis makes it too dangerous to stay is a daunting task.  When should you leave? What should you take with you? What if your spouse refuses to go? What if you have nowhere to go?
In this last part of the 10 part series in, "Getting ready for a 90 day SHTF event", RB and JD discuss how preppers can overcome the challenging Bug Out Journey. 
 
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EP13 - Getting Home

RB and JD explore one of the most overlooked aspects of prepping, the Get Home Journey. 
The guys get out their Get Home Bags and go through item by item discussing what the item is and why its in their bag. 
JD's bag is focused on getting to and from work, and is disguised as a laptop backpack, but is packed with the necessities one needs to make it home on foot. 
RB took a page from ultralight through hikers, and has optimized his bag to be lightweight and comfortable in even the most demanding weather conditions. 
As they go through each others bags, they critique each other systems, looking for ideas to improve their own. 
If you would like to download a free copy of the guy's Get Home Bag checklist, which includes every item, weight, price and link to buy, swing by the Get Ready Podcast telegram channel. 

EP12 - Medical for SHTF

RB and special guest, Dr. Lee, discuss medical concerns for a 90-day SHTF event. They cover how to prepare your first aid kit for a bug out journey, how to setup a emergency clinic at a prepper retreat, and how to deal with combat wounds. 
Grab a notepad, because there are dozens of practical tips that could save your life, or the life of a family member. Here is just a sample of the many topics discussed in this episode:
Items in your bug out bag first aid kit
How to prevent blisters and take care of your feet
Pre-treating your body the night before
How to regulate body temperature and recognize warning signs of over exertion
Energy supplements and electrolytes to take
When the safest part of the day is to travel
Dealing with leg and foot injuries during the bug out trip
How to help a wounded member of your party
What equipment your retreat clinic should have
Which antibiotics are most important to have on hand
SOPs for preventing or treating injury after SHTF
How to quarantine a sick individual coming into the retreat
How to treat bullet shots and sucking chest wounds
So much more! 
Dr. Lee is a respected physician in the field of emergency medicine in Central, Virginia. 
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Ep11 Retreat Security III

Defending your retreat does not necessarily need to be done from your doorstep. Sometimes the best defense is a strategic withdraw, tricking your enemy into thinking you've run away all the while you are actually setup a sniper siege where you hold all the cards. 
In this conclusion to Retreat Security, RB and JD discuss the pros and cons to both Castle defense and Guerrilla warfare while sharing practical steps you can take to protect your loved one during an SHTF event. A few of the topics cover:
Construction materials that give ballistic protection
Simple security upgrades for modern homes
Safe rooms, advantages and disadvantages
How to to bug out from your SHTF retreat
Setting up a fallback location
Waging guerrilla warfare on a raiding party
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Ep10 - Retreat Security II

RB and JD continue their deep dive into Retreat Security with Part II, covering Delay and Deny tactics every prepper should be aware of. 
Grab a notebook, because this episode is jam packed with practical tips like how to layout your retreat defensive positions, fencing, wire obstacles, ways to slow down approaching vehicles, fox holes, spider holes, bunkers and how to deal with enemy snipers.
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Ep 9 - Retreat Security

Protecting your family and loved ones is top priority when things begin to break down, but how do you defend your retreat when you're outnumbered and outgunned. 
RB and JD will break down the 5 concentric rings of retreat security:
Deter
Detect
Delay
Deny
Defend
Grab your notebook, because this episode is jammed packed with useful tips, recommended products and creative ideas to stop an attacker before they even set foot on your property. 

Ep 8 - Comms for SHTF Part II

RB and Patrick Adams discuss how to set up the communication infrastructure for a survival retreat. 
Questions we answer in this episode:
What radios should you have? 
What is the NIFOG, and why you should have a copy printed out?
Are police scanners still useful?
How important are short wave receivers?
How to setup a frequency journal?
How do you identify who owns the radio station that's broadcasting?
How do you verify whether the information you're hearing is true?
What retreat members should have radios?
Should your retreat members use encrypted radios?
What type of warning systems should your retreat use?
Should you equip neighbors with radios?
What does a communications plan look like?
and that is just the tip of the ice burg. This is a game changing information drop for those who just learning about the importance of communication for an SHTF event.

EP 7 - Communications for SHTF

How can you establish contact with your loved ones during an emergency when traditional phone communication is unavailable?
In today's interview, we'll be talking to Patrick Adams, an expert in critical infrastructure communications. He'll guide you through the process of maintaining communication in a situation where the power grid and phones are down.
We'll delve into three distinct scenarios:
The journey to reunite with your family
The bug-out plan
Continuing communication strategies for a retreat (featured in episode 8)
Discover the essential equipment you'll need, the importance of creating a communication plan, methods to remain undetected, strategies for gathering crucial information, the optimal use of encryption, and much more. This episode presents this valuable information in a straightforward manner, making it a must-listen for any prepper.