TEOTWAWKI - What does it mean to you?

"The End Of The World As We Know It."

It DOES NOT MEAN the end of the world. This is why we prep. The threats that we face are many. As preppers we want to survive Teotwawki. The collapse events vary in degree, but your preparedness plan should prepare for the worst ...

Whether fantasy, or reality, we all have "collapse events" that we prepare for. Those who are not preppers still have their "collapse event". TEOTWAWKI could be loss of a job for which they maintain a rainy day fund. It could be damage to their home from storms, fire or vandals, for which they carry insurance.  For the weakest among us, TEOTWAWKI could mean a zit on their chin before a big date for which they have makeup concealer. 

For preppers, TEOTWAWKI may mean the zombie apocalypse as portrayed in The Walking Dead or the very real possibility of the economic collapse of the US Dollar and the resulting societal unrest. Via my website we have surveyed fellow preppers and readers over the years and asked: 

What is your TEOTWAWKI?

The Survival Group Handbook by Charley Hogwood

Review: The Survival Group Handbook
by Charley Hogwood

I read a lot because I am always learning.  I'm a fan of Prepper Fiction because it is entertaining, instructive and an excellent method of bringing non-preppers into the fold. But there comes a time when you need to get down to the brass tacks. Survival Guides fit the bill.
 

 

I was honored to review The Survival Group Handbook by our friend Charley Hogwood whose resume as an expert in survival and preparedness is extensive.  I can consume Prepper Fiction in a day, or two (I read fiction fast, like watching a spell-binding movie). Survival Guides take a little longer due to my extensive note taking.

EBOLA Virus: A Basic Primer for Preppers

Without being dramatic, you do not want to mess around with the Ebola virus. Sometimes it's hard to get the straight story from the news media. Oftentimes, an internet search reveals so much technical jargon that you give up. Let's keep it simple.

Over time, symptoms of the Ebola virus become increasingly sever and may include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea, may be bloody
• Red eyes
• Raised rash
• Chest pain and cough
• Stomach pain
• Severe weight loss
• Bleeding, usually from the eyes and bruising

The following is a primer on how the Ebola virus attacks, its symptoms and a graphic showing the timetable from symptoms to final stages.