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My practical prep guide (in case of an emergency)

the basics we keep at home just in case...

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Brittany Xavier
Nov 10, 2026
Picture of the ice storm this past January

Lately I’ve been noticing more doomsday prepping videos and I’ve watched a few longer than I meant to (and of course watching it for even a little will serve you more videos of the same!) I found it so interesting that hadn’t even heard of half the things people were recommending. I understand if you live off grid or you’re really into camping and already have most of the supplies, but for me it’s a bit overwhelming to think about buying all this extra gear I may or may not need. That being said, I like have the basics for what’s recommended for ANY emergency and what’s the bare minimum we need to be wisely prepared without getting freaked out.

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