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Southern Illinois- interesting?

Hello Illinois preppers! Yes, I know, it's been a while.

Here's a tidbit I just saw that will be of interest to us southern preppers. yesterday, there was a "plume event" on the new madrid fault line which can be a signal for oncoming seismic activity. Might be something to keep in the back of our minds in the next few days. I did notice that yesterday the critters here on the farm were a bit restless with the goats and horses being a bit unsettled and both the milk cows moo'd all darn day. Wonder if some earth shifting had anything to do with it? Could be, just saying...

As you may have already heard, the crop report for the peanut harvest wasn't a good one with reports of the harvest being up to 40% less than expected with plenty of acreage not producing peanuts at all. prices are slated to go up soon so you might want to put a little extra peanut butter up in your preps if you are fond of it. No sense in paying more for it later when you could get it now for much less.

Weather conditions are starting to change now so keep in the back of your mind what your familys plans are for severe weather and possible long term power outages. We don't want you to be stuck like the folks out on the east coast. Remember to use your head and if you choose a generator or kerosene heater, make sure you have proper ventilation and a CO monitor for safety.

Stay safe and keep prepping!
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Water=Life

Hey Illinois! I read something this morning that angered me but it does prove a point.

Apparently, some deranged people decided to punish one of their 10 yr old twins by denying him water for 5 days. The child died of dehydration. I hope the judge imposes that same punishment on them. But, this story is proof of why water is so very vital to our survival. We need it, have to have it and after just 3 days, we are in serious trouble and headed for the ever after. It is of the utmost importance that as a prepper, you have a clean water source available at all times. That could consist of bottled water stocked up or a well with a proper filter system at the ready. The first thing to be gone off the store shelves for the huge non disaster called hurricane Irene was bottled water. People all over the east coast who do not have the ability to think ahead in even the smallest ways all flocked to their local grocery stores and walmarts to wipe out the bottled water. So, forget about scrounging bottled water anywhere after any type of disaster, it will be all gone because the sheeple are incapable of thinking ahead. As a prepper, it is part of your agenda to have the necessities stocked up already.

Maybe it's time to double the water you have in storage, just in case.......

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Illinois jobless rate

Hi folks! It's been a while, I know. Life in southern Illinois hasn't been smooth sailing and our dear friend Gen still needs our prayers for her recovery.

I hope you are all prepping as best as you can, life in Illinois isn't getting any better. Gov Quinn is making life uncomfortable from the top down. I picked this little tidbit up this evening from Drudge Report- Illinois Policy Institute... the article is about what Quinns brilliant plan for increasing taxes has companies all over the state getting rid of employees and some are even leaving the state. That of course has eliminated 89,000 jobs since January of this year! The need to be better prepared is upon us....
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Please keep praying for Gen

Please keep praying for Illinois Preppers Moderator Gen Rogers

Latest updates posted on the Prayers for Gen facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179633978759234

Nancy Ward Gibes Curry

With Gen & Waylon last eve..she was up 2 hours in her special chair, sleeping..but upright..a new level for her brain to adjust to... Waylon looks weary, pray for good rest for him as the days go on , Lord strengthen him, for the race before him, or should I say the WALK of this journey ? You are enough Lord...

Steven Bfabb Ostrander

‎**UPDATE** 7-19-11 (8:50 PM)
WAterford now has one more patient!!!! :D Gen has been successfully transferred! Praise God! Prayers that she settles in well and wakes up in God's perfect timing! Also prayers for Walyon and that he gets some sleep as the transfer has I'm sure been stressful on him and the rest of the family! Thank you Lord!

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The Record Heat Waves

With the record heat waves and drought across the nation, the American Preppers Network hopes that you have been prepared.  Disasters of any type can and do happen anywhere, at anytime, and without warning.  We are now witnessing and will continue to witness a prime example of how one disaster can cause a chain reaction leading to other disasters.  Here are some potential disasters to be aware of as a result of the drought and heat waves.


1) Water shortages.  Water is the number 1 most important necessity to survival.  The average human can only survive 3 days without water, and even less in a heat wave.  I hope you've stored some.  If the water system shuts down or does not have enough, you could turn on the tap only to have a few drips.  If you run into a situation where there is not enough municipal water supply to your home, start looking for other sources of stored water.

• Your hot water tank may have 30 - 50 gallons of water stored. 
• The top supply tank to your toilette is typically clean water that you can use.
• Your plumbing in your house could have a few gallons.  Open a higher faucet in your house as in a shower, sink, or upstairs source to relieve pressure, then open a lower outside faucet to retrieve water from your plumbing system.

Don't short change yourself on water!  Make sure you have plenty for personal consumption.  If you stop sweating, that means you are dehydrated!   

Got Water?

2) Heat.  Heat poses many risks, including but not limited to:

• Heat Stroke.  Watch family members closely, especially the elderly, watch for slurred speech and disorientation.  When in doubt, call for help.  Time lost is brain lost.  Never leave pets or children in a vehicle, and keep them out of the direct sun.  Drink lots of water.
• Fire.  Fires are much more common in the heat.  Things dry out and become more flammable.  Keep dry brush and trash picked up.  Do not store fuel in or around your house, and keep well ventilated in a cool area out of the sun.  Keep grass cut short, especially if your city is rationing water and not allowing watering of lawns.  Do not store any flammables in the direct sun or in your attic.  
• Vehicle breakdowns. Avoid driving unless it's absolutely necessary, or drive at nite. Check your fluid levels and make sure your oil and coolant are topped off.  Bring extra oil and coolant with you in case you need it.  DO NOT top off your fuel tank!  Make sure your tires are property inflated and not over or under inflated.  Bring extra water with you in case you do break down.  Drive with the A/C off when going uphill.  Watch your vehicles tempature when climbing grades.  If your car starts to overheat when going uphill, pull over at a safe location to let it cool.  Check to make sure your thermostat is working before you make your trip.

3) Blackouts.   The nations grids are maxed out.  With everyone using A/C, expect rolling blackouts.  If you are in a blackout, you can wrap sleeping bags around your refrigerator or freezer to help insulate it.  To conserve power, only use what you absolutely need.  Keep lights turned off and keep your A/C set to the warmest temperature that you can safely stand.  Do you have a generator?  Be prepared to use it.  Do you have plenty of non-perishable food stored?  If there is an extended blackout, you may need it.  Stores and gas stations will be shut down in a blackout.  Do you have an emergency battery powered radio and flashlights?

4) Food Prices   Expect food prices to increase.  Especially meat.  Many ranchers are butchering all of there livestock as there is not enough food and water to care for them, this means shortages in the future.  Produce crops are drying up. Prices of corn, wheat and other grains will increase.  Even produce grown in unaffected areas may increase in price as well due to demand.  If the blackouts are too severe, stores, gas stations and truck stops may close down temporarily disrupting the supply chain and preventing food from making it to the stores.

Stay safe during this heat wave and dought.  This is a serious and potentially devastating national disaster.


If you have tips, ideas, news, videos or pictures that you wish to share regarding this heat wave you can submit your article to americanprepper@yahoo.com.  If your article is chosen we will post it on your states preppers network blog.  Top articles will get posted on APN.  The top article of the week will win a free flashlantern valued at $49.95 (made in the USA).  Articles must be submitted before 7/29.

Feel free to copy and repost this article in it's entirety.  Credit source as AmericanPreppersNetwork.com

Here are some free helpful pdf files to download

Fire and Heat Waves
- ARC - Are You Ready - Fire

- ARC - Are You Ready - Heat Wave

- ARC - Are You Ready - Wildfires

- Fact Sheet: Fires

- Fact Sheet: Fire Safe

- WildFires

Water
- ARC - Food and Water in Emergency

- Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water 

- How To Make A Solar Still (Plastic Cover)

- Purification Of Water On A Small Scale 

- Simple Solar Still For The Production Of Distilled Water

- Slow Sand Filters

- Water Purification

- Water Treatment

Fire Safety 

- Fighting Fire 

- Fire Safety

Get More Free Downloads here:
http://preppers.info/Free_Downloads.html

Motives and Motivations

Emergency Preparedness is first a state of mind involving a single goal oriented person. Then it evolves into a way of life in which, for whatever reason a person chooses, becomes something more than what they were before. In 2 sentances alone I have stated what I beleive most people on the American preppers Network would like to achieve. Instead of staying on this single idea for being prepared by exchanging ideas we've found and experiences we've endured, we shoose instead to make a mockery of our way of living proving the "outsiders", who accuse us of narrow mindedness etc, right about our intentions.



There is no right or wrong way, no right or wrong reasons. Not everyone has the same views or reasons for wanting to be better prepared. Because someone else doesn't think like you do is no reason to not be a Prepper. Becoming a prepper does not make you joined at the hip with anyone and you are free to think and feel any way you choose. it's not about what he says or what she says, it's about finding freedom thru self sufficiency! That's why I'm here. I already live self sustained, on a small farm, growing everything we eat. Raising my own livestock for food, canning, dehydrating, butchering, hunting, I even learned to make cheese. I make my own soap, repair things for myself, build what I need to make my life easier, that's what it's about. That's what it's always been about.



Choosing to be more self sufficient is a life changer folks. Just the implication leaves no more room for eating junk food, going out for pizza, sitting around staring at the TV while your brain rots away from the completely idiotic garbage spewing from network television stations. Any type of emergency preparedness is going to change your life. Making a real effort to take care of yourself is a huge step toward freedom.



Work together with the like minded people you find. Don't make mountains out of mole hills over things you can not do anything about. Not everyone is going to have the same thoughts or even political ideals you do and you will lose valuable friendships, ideas and information if you allow it to keep you from your goals.

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