Assessing A Safe Property After The Collapse
Alright listen. If you want to survive a real collapse, you need to understand one thing: your terrain can save your life or get you killed.
And the people who survive are the ones who know how to read the terrain and ground. That's where OCOKA comes in.
OCOKA is an acronym. It stands for Observation, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key Terrain, and Avenues of Approach. you can use it to evaluate any environment before you move. And preppers can use it the exact same way for home defense, bug out locations, or choosing a safe shelter in a post collapse world.
First, O is for Observation. This means what you can see and what others can see of you. If you're defending your home or evaluating a building, ask yourself: can you spot threats early, or are you blind until they’re right on you? The more visibility you have, the more reaction time you have.
Second, C is for Cover and Concealment. Cover protects you from bullets. Concealment only hides you. You need both. Look at your house, your cabin, or any structure you're checking. Where can you take real cover that actually stops rounds? And where can you stay hidden without exposing yourself?
Third, O is for Obstacles. These are anything that slows movement. Fences, debris, locked doors, terrain features. Good obstacles slow down attackers but don't slow you down. If you enter a building and everything is wide open with no chokepoints, that's a bad defensive position.
Fourth, K is for Key Terrain. This is ground that gives you a major advantage if you control it. High ground. Narrow entrances. A structure with only one staircase. A cabin overlooking a valley. If you're choosing a bug out spot or evaluating a random shelter, always choose the one that gives you a natural tactical advantage.
Last, A is for Avenues of Approach. These are the routes someone can take to reach you. Roads, hallways, alleys, staircases, trails. You need to identify every single one. Which paths attackers would use, which ones give them speed, which force them into bottlenecks, and which route is your safest exit if things go bad.
OCOKA turns any location into a tactical map. Your home. Your bug out location. A random building you find after a collapse. Once you understand the acronym and apply it automatically, you stop looking at terrain like a normal person and start seeing threats, advantages, and weaknesses instantly.

Drones Will Be Used Against You After The Collapse, Here's How To Fight Back!.
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When society collapses, whether through war, economic destruction, civil unrest, or some other large-scale disaster, most people imagine chaos in the streets, empty grocery stores, and people fighting over basic resources. But there’s another threat you need to be prepared for. One that flies silently overhead and could strike you before you even know you’re being watched. I’m talking about drones.
As someone who’s been researching prepping, reading articles, studying books, and creating survival content, I see a lot of talk about the same cookie-cutter topics. Water filtration, food storage, home invasions, and civil unrest. But I rarely see anyone talking about drones, or even asking me about them, and that’s a mistake. Drones are already a massive part of our world. They are used by hobbyists, by militaries, by law enforcement, and even by cartels. After a collapse, I truly believe drones will become a major concern, and not many people are thinking about it now, but they should be.
To see for myself how accessible this tech is, I even ordered a couple drones off of AliExpress. They were cheap, around thirty dollars each. And they worked. I also saw higher-end models being sold with full HD cameras, 50 times zoom, and flight times of twenty-two to thirty minutes, all for under two hundred dollars. You can get much better ones from companies like DJI. This kind of technology is available to anyone. After the collapse, criminals will absolutely use it the wrong way. Let’s break it down.
How Criminals Will Use Drones After the Collapse
If the power grid fails, the economy crashes, or civil war breaks out, drones will quickly become a critical tool for attackers. They are cheap, quiet, and extremely effective. And they will be used to scout, surveil, and attack.
The first and most obvious use will be reconnaissance. Criminals or roaming gangs will launch drones to fly over neighborhoods, countryside roads, and forested areas to look for signs of human activity. They will be scanning for solar panels on rooftops, vegetable gardens in your backyard, rainwater catchment barrels, smoke coming from chimneys, or even livestock.
If you’ve bugged out to a remote camp, don’t think you’re automatically safe. Drones can cover miles of wilderness and pick up trails, tracks, or even heat signatures from above. That camo tarp you set up may look hidden from the ground, but from the air, it might stand out like a billboard.
Some drones will have thermal imaging, which means they do not need daylight to find you. They can detect your body heat, the warmth of a running generator, or even a campfire. If you're cooking outside, they’ll see the heat plume. If you're walking in the dark, they’ll see your body glowing in infrared. Unless you actively work to hide that heat, you’re vulnerable. And they won’t just use these drones to watch. Some will use them to strike.
Drones Will Be Weaponized
In war zones like Ukraine, we’re already seeing what’s possible. Commercial drones are being modified to drop improvised explosives on enemy positions. You can find footage of drones dropping grenades through sunroofs or into trenches. The same thing can happen to you.
Post-collapse, criminals will use drones to drop pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, smoke bombs, or homemade incendiaries onto homes, vehicles, or camps. A single road flare dropped into dry brush could start a wildfire. A smoke bomb tossed into your backyard could confuse you long enough for them to rush your property. Some may drop rocks or debris through skylights to distract you before a ground attack. This is asymmetric warfare adapted for the collapse.
If you’ve made enemies, or if you’re guarding something valuable, drones will be part of their toolkit. They will scout, test your defenses, and possibly attack from above.
Do Not Advertise What You Have
One of the biggest mistakes people make in a collapse is showing what they have. If you own something that desperate people might want, keep it covered or bring it inside when it's not in use. That includes your generator, solar panels, rain barrels, even buckets and gardening tools. A drone flying overhead for two minutes can take a dozen high-resolution photos of your property. They’ll know what you have, what time you’re active, and whether you’re worth robbing.
You don’t need to live in fear, but you do need to live smart. If you’ve got gear, hide it. If you’re growing food, put it behind fencing or netting that breaks up the visual pattern from above. If your generator is running, place it in a shed or behind a sandbag wall. Muffle the noise and block the heat. Noise attracts people. Heat attracts drones. You cannot afford to make yourself a target.
How to Defend Yourself from Drones
You are not helpless. You can fight back. Start by limiting your visibility and heat signature. If you’re moving during the day in open areas, you’re easy to spot. Travel at night. Stay close to trees and shaded terrain. Forest canopies interfere with a drone’s line of sight and break up your outline.
To protect yourself from thermal drones, use mylar emergency blankets. These shiny blankets reflect heat and can distort your infrared signature. Wrap your shelter. Line the inside of your tarp. Cover stored gear. They won’t make you invisible, but they may throw off the drone’s thermal sensor just enough to protect you.
Now let’s talk about how to bring them down.
Shotguns. In Ukraine, soldiers and mercenaries have confirmed that 12-gauge shotguns with birdshot are highly effective against drones. One operator said he uses a Mossberg 500 and has downed multiple drones with ease. Birdshot gives you a wide spread, so you don’t need perfect aim. Just the right timing and angle.
Slingshots. If you want a quieter option, a high-powered slingshot is a great tool. Loaded with steel balls, marbles, or rocks, it can take down drones silently and without giving away your location. Slingshots are legal in most places and don’t require ammo you can’t find or make. They are light, reusable, and surprisingly powerful.
Anti-drone guns. These are more advanced tools that jam a drone’s signal using radio frequencies, causing it to crash or return home. They are expensive, starting around four thousand dollars, but if you are defending a large property, a group, or critical resources, they may be worth it.
Sandbags. Don’t underestimate them. Stack sandbags around your rooftop, generator, garden, or fuel stores. They block line of sight and absorb damage from explosives. Even a small sandbag wall around your gear could be the reason a drone fails to hit its mark.
Fire is a Weapon. Prepare for It
If drones are dropping flares or incendiaries, fire is going to be one of your biggest threats. You must be ready.
Every household should have at least two to four fire extinguishers rated for Class A, B, and C fires. That means fires caused by solids, flammable liquids, and electrical sources. Keep one near your back door, one in the kitchen, one in your garage, and one near your generator or tools. If you live on a homestead or larger property, have extras near fuel, outbuildings, and sheds.
Fires can spread fast, and in a collapse, there’s no fire department coming to save you. Your only option is to put it out yourself or watch everything you’ve built burn.
Expect Injuries. Build a Trauma Kit
Drones dropping explosives or sharp objects will cause injuries. And if you’re hit, you need more than a box of bandages.
You need a trauma kit. A real one.
Here’s what every prepper household should have:
Tourniquets like CAT or SOFTT-W
Pressure dressings such as Israeli bandages
Compressed gauze for wound packing
Hemostatic agents like QuikClot or Celox
Chest seals for puncture wounds
Nitrile gloves
Trauma shears
A nasopharyngeal airway with lube
Burn dressings or sterile burn sheets
Antiseptic wipes or iodine swabs
Eye shield and eyewash solution
SAM splint for fractures
Permanent marker to note tourniquet times
Emergency blanket
Basic trauma instructions in case someone else has to treat you
Train your group to use these tools. Don’t just own the kit. Know the kit. At the very least, if you don’t want to take an in person course, watch youtube videos from experts to see how you can use each item. Remember that when the collapse hits, you are your own medic.
My Final Warning
Drones are not just military tech. After the collapse, they will be used by gangs, looters, and anyone with bad intentions and access to basic tech. They do not need the power grid. They can be charged using solar panels, car batteries, or scavenged power stations. They’re quiet, fast, and deadly.
They will be used to scout your property, track your movements, cause chaos, start fires, and even kill. And they will be used by people in your own community, not just by organized forces or governments.
Hide your gear. Conceal your heat. Fortify your home. Train your eyes to the sky. Be ready to defend not just against what’s coming through the door, but what’s flying over it.
Keep prepping!

Treating 3rd Degree Burns in a Post Collapse Scenario - No Doctors & No Hospitals.

How do you treat a 3rd degree burn if there are no hospitals or doctors available, like after a major crisis. This is a question that came up a lot yesterday so we’re gonna go over it but Before we start, I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice.
First, get them away from the source immediately. Fire, electricity, chemicals, whatever caused the burn, remove it. And don’t waste time checking for pain, because sometimes there wont be any.
Second, cool the area around the burn, not directly on the charred tissue. Use clean, cool water for a few minutes. Never use ice. Never soak the burn. You’re just trying to pull heat away from the surrounding tissue so the damage doesn’t spread.
Third, remove clothing around the burn by cutting it off, but don’t pull anything that’s stuck. You only cut the loose parts. Anything melted to the skin stays, or you’ll rip more tissue off.
Fourth, cover it immediately. Air exposure makes everything worse. Use sterile gauze if you have it. If not, use the cleanest, non fluffy cloth you can find. A clean piece of food grade plastic wrap works in emergencies. You’re not wrapping it tight, you’re just covering it to protect it.
Now treat them for shock, because this is what kills burn victims in survival situations. Lay them flat, elevate the legs slightly, keep them warm, and give small sips of clean water if they’re awake. Keep talking to them, keep them calm. Shock is silent and deadly.
Next, pain control. Even though the center of the burn might be numb, the edges are going to hurt a lot. Use ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Avoid aspirin because it can make bleeding worse.
Now infection. This is the real enemy. A third degree burn is an open doorway for bacteria. Keep the burn covered. Change the dressing once or twice a day. Wash your hands every single time. Don’t peel off tissue. Don’t pop any blisters around the burn. If you have antibiotic ointment, put a thin layer around the edges only, not across the whole burn. And if the person has fever, chills, confusion, red streaks, pus, or the wound smells bad, you need to start oral antibiotics immediately if you have them.
Hydration is the next priority. Burn victims lose fluids through their skin nonstop. Give them clean water regularly. If you have oral rehydration salts, use them. If not, make your own with one liter of water, a pinch of salt, and a spoon of sugar.
Now long term care. Third degree burns can take weeks or even months to heal in a collapse. You need to protect the wound, keep flies away, keep the bandage clean, and keep the person fed with as much protein as you can. Eggs, beans, fish, meat, peanut butter. Their body needs huge calories to rebuild tissue.

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Whether you're an individual or, as in my case, simply a marketing enthusiast, blogs and social media allow you to enter the market either directly, through recommendations, and even by word of mouth. These channels are generally either reluctant or underutilized by most people.

This is what I've often observed, and even more so since I started using this new email marketing site. The professional use of websites is, therefore, relatively new. Its current implementation has largely failed to incorporate new communication principles.

The more I continue to improve my online skills, the more I discover that it's young professionals who tend to use networks, forums, online environments, and blogs to respond to inquiries and showcase their personalities.

They are consumers of information and interaction, users of new technologies, and sensitive to the flow of reciprocal communication.

Recruiting through social media offers a favorable investment-to-time ratio when it comes to finding potential candidates who are accessible in just a few clicks for those who know how to take action. Initial contact is quick, and communication is direct, without intermediaries.
For me, having access to social networks is as important as having a good auto-answering system.

Hello everyone,
Whether you're an individual or, as in my case, simply a marketing enthusiast, blogs and social media allow you to enter the market either directly, through recommendations, and even by word of mouth. These channels are generally either reluctant or underutilized by most people.

This is what I've often observed, and even more so since I started using this new email marketing site. The professional use of websites is, therefore, relatively new. Its current implementation has largely failed to incorporate new communication principles.

The more I continue to improve my online skills, the more I discover that it's young professionals who tend to use networks, forums, online environments, and blogs to respond to inquiries and showcase their personalities.

They are consumers of information and interaction, users of new technologies, and sensitive to the flow of reciprocal communication.

Recruiting through social media offers a favorable investment-to-time ratio when it comes to finding potential candidates who are accessible in just a few clicks for those who know how to take action. Initial contact is quick, and communication is direct, without intermediaries.
For me, having access to social networks is as important as having a good auto-answering system.

10 Powdered Prepping & Survival Foods To Stockpile
Ten powdered foods everyone should stock up on right now. These are lightweight, long lasting, and give you real calories and real nutrition during an emergency.
Store these in airtight containers or mylar bags with oxygen absorbers and they will last for years, some even decades.
Number one is whey protein. This gives you quick protein in any situation. If the stores close and meat disappears, this becomes one of the easiest ways to hit your daily protein and stay strong. It takes very little space and lasts a long time.
Number two is corn starch. This is a thickener and a base ingredient. You can stretch soups, stews, and sauces with it. In a long emergency, stretching your food is a life saver.
Number three is baking soda. This is a must have because it handles cooking, cleaning, deodorizing, and even basic hygiene. One container can be used hundreds of different ways.
Number four is powdered skim milk. This gives you calcium, protein, and fats when fresh milk is impossible to find. It lasts for years if stored correctly and you can use it in baking or drink it straight.
Number five is powdered eggs. Real eggs are one of the first foods to disappear. Powdered eggs let you cook breakfast, fry rice, bake bread, and still get high quality protein without refrigeration.
Number six is peanut butter powder. It gives you protein and healthy fats and you can add it to shakes, oatmeal, or baking. This is one of the most calorie dense powders you can store.
Number seven is cocoa powder. It boosts morale, it gives you antioxidants, and you can use it in drinks, desserts, and baking. During long emergencies, morale foods matter more than people think.
Number eight is powdered butter. Fat is the hardest thing to store long term. Powdered butter gives you the ability to cook, fry, and add calories to meals when fresh butter is long gone.
Number nine is the Augason Farms pancake mix. This stuff has a ten year shelf life and you only need water. This gives you carbs and calories instantly. It is cheap, easy to store, and extremely useful.
Number ten is cinnamon. It improves taste, helps preserve foods, and gives you flavor when everything else tastes bland. You can add it to oats, rice pudding, baked goods, and drinks.
These powdered foods are compact, cheap, and last for years. If you add them to your prepper pantry now, you will have calories, protein, fats, and flavor even in the worst emergencies. Stock up while everything is still available.

How To Do A Threat Assessment Of Your Neighborhood
Most preppers focus on food, water, and gear. But the truth is, your biggest advantage or your biggest danger will come from the people who live within a few streets of you. So here’s how you do a simple threat assessment of your neighborhood before any crisis happens.
Start by making a basic map of your block. Nothing fancy. Just house numbers and the layout of the streets. This gives you a clear picture of your surroundings if things ever go bad and the power or internet goes down.
Next, find out who actually lives in each home. You can look up property owners through public records. If it’s a long-term owner, that usually means stability. If it’s a rental, people may come and go. From there, look at basic public information. What do they do for work. Do they have skills that matter in a crisis like medical training, electrical work, or mechanical skills.
Now pay attention to the household itself. Is it a big family, older adults, or a bunch of roommates. Larger or chaotic homes can become unpredictable during an emergency. Homes with kids usually try to stay calm and safe. A home with elderly residents might need help. Understanding these dynamics helps you figure out potential strengths and weak points around you.
Then watch behavior. This tells you more than anything. If a house constantly has police visits, fights, or loud parties, that’s a red flag. If a home has frequent medical calls, that could mean health issues that leave the house empty or vulnerable later. If someone relies on takeout every night and rarely cooks, they probably don’t store much food, and they may hit desperation early in a long emergency.
Look for helpful skill sets too. Police officers, nurses, military members, or people who clearly work in emergency services can become valuable in a crisis. They might also be gone if they get called in to work, so keep that in mind.
Lifestyle risks matter as well. People struggling with addiction, unstable behavior, or constant arguments at home can become unpredictable fast when stress hits. You’re not judging them morally. You’re assessing risk realistically.
Also keep track of transient activity. Cars with people sleeping inside, RVs parked for long periods, or homeless camps popping up and disappearing are things you should note. These situations can escalate quickly during a disaster.
Finally, notice how people talk online in local groups. If someone constantly stirs up conflict, posts angry comments, or acts aggressive online, they usually act the same way when things get rough.
When you put all of this together, you’re not creating a giant file on your neighbors. You’re building awareness. Who around you is solid. Who might need help. Who has skills. And who might become a problem when resources disappear.
This is one of the most overlooked parts of preparedness. Your home matters. Your supplies matter. But knowing your neighborhood can be the difference between staying safe or getting blindsided when everything falls apart.

MINDSET AND SKILLS

Preparedness is not only about gear and supplies. Your mindset and your skills decide how you respond under pressure. When people panic, they make bad decisions. When you stay calm, you think clearly and act with purpose. A strong mindset is one of the most powerful tools you can develop.

Why Mindset Matters
In every disaster, people who stay calm survive at higher rates. Panic shuts down your ability to plan. Fear makes small problems feel impossible. Preparedness gives you confidence because you already know what to do. When you understand the situation and your options, you do not freeze. You act.

Learning One Skill At A Time
Skills make life easier during any emergency. Fire making, navigation, basic cooking, simple repairs, first aid, and situational awareness all play a major role in survival. You do not need to become an expert overnight. Learn one new skill at a time. Pick something small and practice it until it feels natural. These skills stack. After a few months, you will be a completely different person.

Fire Making
Fire keeps you warm, cooks your food, boils your water, and signals for help. Practice with lighters, matches, and fire starters. Try making a fire in different weather conditions. Even a few attempts will teach you things you never knew you needed.

Basic Cooking
A lot of people do not know how to cook simple meals. In an emergency, this becomes a real problem. Learn how to cook rice, pasta, oats, and basic canned foods. These are the same foods you store, so cooking them well makes your life easier now and in a crisis.

Navigation
Most people rely on GPS. If your phone dies or the grid goes down, you need to know how to find your way. Learn how to read a basic map. Learn how to follow landmarks. These simple skills help you move confidently even when technology fails.

Situational Awareness
Awareness is noticing what others ignore. It protects you from danger before it gets close. When you walk into a building, pay attention to exits, crowds, and energy. When you walk outside, notice vehicles, noise, and movement. Situational awareness turns you from a target into someone who is alert and prepared.

Confidence Through Preparedness
The more skills you build, the more confident you become. Confidence lowers fear. When you know what to do and how to do it, emergencies feel smaller. You stop reacting emotionally and start responding logically. This is what separates real preppers from everyone else.

Preparedness Is A Lifestyle
Preparedness is not something you do once. It is a mindset you carry with you for life. You stay aware. You stay ready. You keep learning. You take responsibility for yourself and your family. That mindset helps you in every area of your life, not just emergencies.

BUG OUT BAGS

A bug out bag is your emergency lifeline. It is the one bag you grab when you need to leave your home fast. Fires, chemical spills, civil unrest, floods, gas leaks, and sudden evacuations all happen with zero warning. When you have a proper bag ready, you can leave instantly without scrambling to find your essentials.

What A Real Bug Out Bag Should Do
A bug out bag should keep you alive for at least seventy two hours. That means food, water, shelter, clothing, tools, and medical supplies. It should be packed in a way that you can carry comfortably. It should not be overloaded. A heavy bag slows you down and becomes a liability.

Food
You do not need gourmet meals in a bug out bag. Focus on simple and lightweight food. Energy bars, nuts, jerky, tuna packets, instant oatmeal, and freeze dried meals. Choose food that gives you calories without taking up too much space. Pack at least one full day of easy to eat food and two days of backup items.

Water
Always keep one or two small water bottles in your bag. Then add a compact water filter. This gives you a way to refill from rivers, ponds, or taps that might not be safe. Water is heavy so you rely on the filter more than the bottles. You need both.

Shelter
Your shelter items should protect you from cold, rain, and wind. Pack a lightweight tarp or emergency bivy, a survival blanket, and some cordage. These items keep you warm and dry and take up very little room. Weather is one of the biggest killers in emergencies. Do not skip shelter gear.

Clothing
Pack a spare pair of socks, a spare shirt, and a warm layer. Wet clothes drain your body heat fast. Dry socks alone can keep you moving. Choose clothing that dries quickly and can handle rough conditions.

Medical Supplies
Include a small but serious kit. Bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, blister care, and a tourniquet if you know how to use it. Even basic items can save your life when you are far from help. A bug out bag without medical supplies is incomplete.

Tools
A few simple tools make everything easier. A good knife, a lighter, waterproof matches, a small flashlight, extra batteries, a power bank, and some paracord. These tools help you build shelter, light your path, cook, and communicate. Choose reliable gear that you trust.

Navigation
Your phone is helpful but it can lose signal or battery. Add a simple map of your area and a basic compass. Even if you never used a compass before, it can still guide you in the right direction when everything else fails.

Packing Smart
Heavy items go at the bottom and close to your back. Light items go on top. Keep the things you use often near the front so you can grab them quickly. Test your bag by walking around with it. If it hurts your shoulders or feels awkward, adjust it before an emergency happens.

Where To Store It
Keep your bag in the same place at all times. A closet near the front door is perfect. Make sure every family member knows where it is and knows not to move it. During a real evacuation, seconds matter.

Common Mistakes
Some people pack too much gear. Others pack almost nothing. Some forget water entirely. Some buy cheap bags that rip. The biggest mistake is letting your bug out bag sit for years without updating it. Check it every few months. Replace expired food. Charge the power bank. Make sure everything is still working.

A bug out bag gives you mobility and freedom. When you have one ready, you never feel trapped. You know you can leave your home safely and survive long enough to find shelter, family, or help.