A Prepper living in the city may not have more money to buy a property in the country. So how do you prepare in an urban apartment?
Tips for Urban prepper
Food and other necessities are more concentrated in cities, so to avoid food shortages in the short term, you need to stock your kitchens and lockers with enough food. A strong, large, sealed drum is a must. A large water bag filling a bathtub can solve drinking water problems.
The apartment needs to reinforce the Windows and doors. When necessary, the Windows can be cross-taped, and during typhoon season, city residents use this method to prevent their Windows from exploding. Additional emergency mechanical locks will need to be installed on the doors.
When going out, if urban preppers have children and family, it is a must to carry emergency communication tools with you, even if you have a car. What communication tools are more stable in an emergency? Radio, especially ham radio. In cities with better relay networks, the radio will be the main means of communication for users in the event that cell phone service is out of service. In general, the talking distance of the license-free walkie-talkie is usually within 1-1.5 miles, and the talking distance in the city is relatively short, which is suitable for children who go to school nearby to communicate with their parents. The longer-range ham radio is more suitable for adult use and can reach a call range of tens of kilometers through the repeater.
Emergency radio lists
Super long-range radios are RT3S, RT81, and RT29.
Mobile/Car radios are RT73, RB86, and RT9000D.
Repeater: RT97
License-free radios: RT45P, RB39, and RB89.
In addition, emergency power supplies that can be mounted on walls or balconies are useful. Hangable panels are a common option. In addition, emergency power supplies that can be mounted on walls or balconies are useful. Hangable panels are a common option. It supports using kitchen appliances, powering flashlights, radios, cell phones, and other emergency equipment.
If you have to isolate yourself in your home, enough water and food are necessary. And do not fully believe the news on social media platforms. Monitoring the Emergency broadcast on your radio and waiting for the rescue if you have kids or are single. That’s how urban prepper does in their department.
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