Quiet Prepping: How to Get Ready for Winter Without the Whole Street Knowing

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  @tomr9509 · 10 days ago

  My mother would say "Loose lips sink ships" Careful what you say.

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• GA

  @gabem6863 · 2 weeks ago (edited)

  Instead of battery powered lights, get the solar landscaping light fixtures. Set the up outside during the day to charge then bring them in at night. They are dim so it&apos;s easy to keep them from being seen from outside. They won&apos;t last all night on short winter days but who cares, you only need them to illuminate for a few hours, not all night.<br>I disagree with avoiding being the frantic last minute shopper. People who know you but don&apos;t see you in the same panic they are in might start to wonder why. Act like everyone else and go get that last loaf of bread or can of soup. That is what makes you invisible... in plain sight!

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  @denniscampbell1824 · 7 days ago

  we have been preparing for years now....but it is always great to be reminded of things that we sometimes forget....no matter how much you know or are ready for....we can always be reminded of things we may forget.....thanks for this video.....

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  @Minimalist-Prepper6 · 6 days ago

  Great reminder that preparedness is also about discretion and good planning. Pro tip: Build your winter supplies gradually as part of your normal household shopping, rather than waiting for a crisis to stock up. Low-profile preparation can reduce stress without drawing unnecessary attention. Thank you for the video! Prepared, not scared.

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  @LivingMyBestLife-2 · 12 days ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu3d2exttoQ&amp;t=327">5:27</a> EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON THIS.

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• GE

  @GeckoHiker · 6 days ago

  We live a rural lifestyle. There is a manual well pump in the laundry room, handy in emergencies if the main well pump has an issue or we lose solar power. Tornados and solar panels are not friends. The wellhouse and pressure tanks are indoors, too. An old windmill powered well is in a field. We keep the windmill locked down and start it up once a month to check it or to irrigate if needed. Seeing grandma climbing up to lock down the windmill vanes before a storm is a sight I will not forget.

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  @rdebrett1094 · 2 weeks ago (edited)

  Thank you, thank you for saying this, because i have been advising friends to keep quiet about their preps. The more competant and well organised you are, the more people will demand help. Everyone has got a sob story. You are not legally obliged to open the door to anyone so don&apos;t. Keep supplies well hidden. Have an excuse ready when shopping that is plausible &quot;helping a disabled neighbour or granny.&quot; Finally do a favour for someone before asking for one. Best wishes xxx❤❤❤

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• PE

  @Peace-ju9us · 7 days ago

  I don&apos;t talk to the neighbors, I don&apos;t know them nor do I want to. I try to be grey.

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  @Victorianspeakeasy · 6 days ago

  Thank you for sharing

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  @FocusedHomested · 12 days ago

  LOVE these videos saying “don’t tell anyone you’re preparing/prepared” as they’re making a video. And being prepared in my mind is also growing your food if able. How the hell are you hiding a garden and or live stock year round?

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• JA

  @jameselliott2841 · 8 days ago (edited)

  All great advice....I try to stay as grey as I can.....your neighbors know more than you think... however my opinion is make yourself seen by that I mean if you have prepa stacked to the ceiling the worst thing you can do is have the appearance you&apos;re doing well .by that I mean your neighbors will notice you&apos;re still fat and sassy plus you&apos;re not at the grocery store trying to get supplies..You don&apos;t have to starve but also don&apos;t maintain a level that others will notice..same as making grocery runs still go to the food bank or store after the event and tell everyone that asks &quot;I&apos;m trying to get some stuff like everyone else....

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  @jimgilbert9984 · 2 days ago (edited)

  Another word about water:<br>Water treatment plants that provide water to your house have emergency generators. This way, they can provide water to the area they serve, even during a blackout. However, they have only so much fuel on hand, and when it runs out...<br>This is why I keep a bathtub &quot;tank&quot; on hand. It&apos;s basically a big, sturdy plastic bag that, when full, fills up a standard tub with water. So, besides the bottled water, I can fill that bag with water from my tub faucet before the water treatment plant runs out of power, if necessary. <br><br>Another word about kerosene heaters:<br>Yes, you have to worry about the buildup of carbon monoxide in your home. But there&apos;s another danger to add to am already dangerous situation. Most winter household fires are started by kerosene and other such small heaters. So, EXTREME CAUTION must be used by anyone using those small heaters.<br><br>The last bit about silence:<br>In the US Navy, we had a saying that dates back to WWII: &quot;Loose lips sink ships.&quot; Loose talk can not only sink ships by giving away secrets that you may think are no big deal, they can also lead to trouble for you in a catastrophe. If you&apos;re not careful and don&apos;t think before you speak (a LOT of people have a problem with that), you could find yourself under siege during a disaster as your neighbors remember that you have supplies that they don&apos;t have. As we&apos;ve seen far too often, many people will turn into animals during disasters. Yes, some people do their best to help others in such situations, but you generally don&apos;t have to worry about them. It&apos;s the desperate people who throw out the law and the mores of society during such times that are the real concern.<br><br>Another kind of supplies to keep on hand: entertainment:<br>Books, cards, board games, jigsaw puzzles, arts and crafts, etc. (If you have young children, include coloring books with crayons and other activity books to that list.)<br>You need something to occupy your mind to keep you from worrying yourself into a frazzle. Something to occupy your time during those long hours while you wait for things to return to some semblance of normalcy. <br>&quot;Idle hands are the devil&apos;s workshops.&quot; Boredom can lead you to take chances and do stupid things that could bring unwanted attention to yourself and your family.<br>So, have something to do to keep you busy as the hours drag along.