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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 9 MIN

January Welcome: Back To School, Prepped For Life

from Survival: Beyond the Bug-Out Bag · host Bill Bateman

Send us Fan MailA short outage can be annoying; a long one can upend your life. We open the door to a calmer, more capable approach to preparedness by focusing on the two weak links that fail first after a crisis: water and power. With our upcoming OLLI course as the backdrop, we map a practical path from “I should get ready” to “I can handle thirty days.”We start with water because scarcity and contamination now collide more often. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of collection and storage fundamentals, why purification isn’t the same as removing chemicals, and how to layer treatment with sediment filters, activated carbon, boiling or UV, and when to consider reverse osmosis. We point to trusted resources and emphasize simple routines that keep your supply fresh and safe.Then we shift to electricity: choosing the right portable solar power stations, matching watt-hours to your actual loads, and using open-box and seasonal deals to stretch your budget. From 750 to 2000 watt setups, we share where solar shines—quiet backup for lights, comms, laptops, and compact fridges—and how to size panels and plan multiple charging paths. The goal isn’t a bunker; it’s reliable, everyday capability you use and understand.Finally, we turn gift cards and post-holiday sales into durable wins by shopping local for gear you’ll use weekly: water containers, headlamps, first aid, and layers that hold up. Throughout, we frame preparedness as being your own first responder, not a caricature—calm, skilled, and ready for thirty days of self-sufficiency. If this resonates, tap follow, share this with someone who could use a nudge, and leave a quick review telling us your top priority this month: water or power?True Prepper Water Treatment LinkClass Information: Refuse to be a Victim Personal ProtectionTrainingFor questions and comments, email me at: [email protected] "Follow Us" or Subscribe, and remember that this program may be downloaded and shared for educational purposes. It may not be resold, edited, or used for other purposes without written permission.Music Pond 5  Individual License, CommercialMusic Pond 5 Levee Blues_15 Sec (Swampy Harmonica) 78705066Copyright: Refuse to be a Victim Personal Protection Training 2018-2026

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Send us Fan Mail A short outage can be annoying; a long one can upend your life. We open the door to a calmer, more capable approach to preparedness by focusing on the two weak links that fail first after a crisis: water and power. With our upcoming OLLI course as the backdrop, we map a practical path from “I should get ready” to “I can handle thirty days.” We start with water because scarcity and contamination now collide more often. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of collection and storage f...

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