by Butch Trail | Apr 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
An incoming hurricane is a slow-moving telegraphed punch. People know it’s coming, and the last-minute panic buying will clear the shelves in the grocery store. But the storm itself is a very temporary and predictable event. So buying habits return to normal in a...
by Butch Trail | Apr 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
There are various disasters, and many are unique to particular areas. Tornados, volcano eruptions, earthquakes, and floods are examples of disasters that may be confined to specific areas. But regardless of the type of disaster, the effects on systems of support are...
by Butch Trail | Apr 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
During the 2010s, the “prepper” term emerged, describing individuals who were preparing for a future, possibly apocalyptic, event. Television shows depicted extreme personalities, often caricatures of more practical people. The shows largely succeeded in linking...
by Butch Trail | Apr 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
House Fire Before we get into the apocalyptic golden calf of preparedness known as Without Rule of Law (WROL), Shit Hits The Fan (SHTF), or The End of the World as We Know It (TEOTWAWKI) I’d like to introduce three topics more likely to happen, and easier to explain...
by Butch Trail | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
According to the FBI, in 2020, 73% of violent crime outside the home occurred on streets, sidewalks, convenience stores, gas stations, and parking lots. How can we improve our awareness, especially in and around vehicles? I like a very specific parking lot protocol,...