E52 - All About Prepping (for Emergencies, Natural Disasters, or Worse)

Prepping has become increasingly popular as people become more aware of the potential for catastrophic events. From natural disasters to economic collapse, there are many reasons why people choose to prepare for the worst. While some people may think preppers are odd, they are some of the most level-headed, reasonable, and self-sufficient people on earth. They are taking steps to protect themselves and their families. If a major disaster does occur, the preppers will be ready – while the rest of us will be scrambling to survive.In this episode, Jim and Dan talk about everything prepping. As a prepper, Jim speaks about how the world is vulnerable to EMP attacks, how he prepared for unfortunate events, and what's in his bug-out bags.Stay tuned for info on their live  show to find out how you can win a 72-Hour Survival Food Kit.Enjoy!In This Episode01:10 - The type of catastrophe people should be preparing for11:10 - How the world is vulnerable to EMP attacks15:56 - How Jim prepared for unfortunate events23:19 - What you need in the event of a disaster27:30 - How Jim starts prepping39:36 - What's inside Jim's bug-out bags 50:35 - Why survival books are important1:02:34 - What Jim chooses when society collapses: family or social responsibilityFavorite Quotes11:10 - "You know what you say, it's crazy, and it could never happen? It absolutely could happen. The government admits it could happen. The government admits that its infrastructure is incapable of withstanding an EMP attack from China and Russia." - Jim Larkin11:44 - "If you don't think an EMP could happen, it absolutely could happen. All it takes for a rogue nation to launch an EMP attack on the United States is to detonate a nuke over the country. At so many miles high, it fries the entire electrical system." - Jim Larkin22:49 - "If you're prepared enough to handle whatever comes your way, you don't have to put yourself in a position where you have to put a gun on to go out and get some heaters. You can stay home with your family." - Jim Larkin1:10:10 - "Let's act like the power goes out right now. Go to your pantry. Take a look inside your refrigerator and your freezer. What do you have to keep your family alive for a month or two?" - Jim Larkin1:15:16 - "If you fail to prepare, then you prepare to fail." - Dan Wilkinson Jr.Follow the Pod Bless America Podcast on GETTRSubscribe to Freedom Square to know moreEngage with Pod Bless America PodcastEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] to more episodes of the Pod Bless America PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts