Canadian Prepper Podcast
A podcast dedicated to Preppers, Homesteaders, Survivalists, and overall emergency preparedness.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
News -
Alan- man in Oregon survives 5 days in his car with his dog. Eats nothing but hot sauce packets from taco bell. https://globalnews.ca/news/5018586/man-stuck-snow-5-days-survives-taco-hot-sauce/
(taco bell gave him a year’s free food. Gross)
North Korea building a launch site https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47504723
Venezuela closes border to block aid shipments. The government has restricted food, water, and medicine to its own people. Those inside the border are now 100% dependent on their own resources and the government. Which of those has your best interest in mind?
Chris - Curious how this years long and harsh winter is going to effect tick populations and the spread of Lyme disease. There are mixed theories around how long cold winters impact tick populations. Also been catching some interesting articles coming out about antibiotic resistance breeding in municipal water systems.
http://outbreaknewstoday.com/quickly-getting-scary-place-thats-called-post-antibiotic-world-researchers-60720/?fbclid=IwAR2VfxPQNFOScz5RKJXDg3o54MKj6bKXkDh7WgcvTnURsWtuCGdJr4yrBbE
Ian - https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/central-alberta-rattled-by-4-6-magnitude-earthquake-1.4321133
Alberta gets an earthquake
Venezuelan power outage as crisis comes to a head
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-47504722
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-11/looters-ransack-venezuela-supermarkets-crippling-blackout-day-5
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/11/702179263/this-is-going-to-end-ugly-venezuela-s-power-outages-drag-on
Eric’s Affiliate link to the course.
https://rapidsurvival--ecourseadventures.thrivecart.com/survive-the-storms/5c6c6a39b8a3c/?ref=prepperpodcast
https://tinyurl.com/prepperpodcast
Chris - Survive the Storms going live March 26, If listening at later date check to see if it is open, if not get on waiting list.
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Ian - Figure out prevailing wind in your area as it pertains to preparedness. It will help determine where any airborne threat will usually originate. Also try to make note of weather changes and how it changes animal behaviour & the wind direction…
Episode Closing
New section! - Upcoming events
Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
Ian - 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Test for bug out gear and navigation . Also a place to safely plink at targets on some crown land. Learners for the shooting sports welcome, but let me know you’re coming by email.
-marked on MAPS.ME APP
Shout Outs
Alan - shout out to all the Venezuelans reminding me that when things get bad, we really are on our own. Keep up the fight for a just and honest parliament
Eric - Annual Prepper Meet organizers Che and Ciska, lots of work
Ian - A company Military Surplus 2240 Alberni Hwy - Cheap 3 -season Gore-tex Jackets - $25
Coombs, BC Phone: (250) 951-0609
Chris - Thanks to Eric, Alan & Ian for having me on and the great content this Podcast has been putting out. It’s been fun to follow the progression from the first episode.
Outro
Eric - I’m going to bring episode 16 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
Chris - http://www.survivethestorms.com ,
chris@changingworldproject.com
https://www.changingworldproject.com
Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the podcast, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can also reach me on Instagram - PPSWO.
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . You can also find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find us discussing the merits of a freer society, exposing more government waste, and squirreling off to the odd tactically-driven conversation.
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
News -
SNC Lavalin and Trudeau, for another night. Will be a good one!
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/452696-trudeau-corruption-scandal-fraud/
Ian - Indian bombing Pakistan, suspected training camp, first incursion since 1971. Two nuclear powers escalating once again….
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/26/india/india-pakistan-line-of-control-incursion-intl/index.html
Further - Indian planes downed, pilot captured.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47383634
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-air-canada-temporarily-suspends-flights-to-india-following-downed-jets/
Eric - 70 Car pileup on the 400 south of Barrie
https://globalnews.ca/news/4996249/multi-vehicle-collision-hwy-400-barrie/
An electromagnetic pulse is a device or natural disaster that fries all the electronics in the affected area. A nuclear bomb, a solar flare, or if you remember Ocean's Eleven the “pinch” they used to shut down Vegas are all sources of EMPs.
HEMP/CHAMP already being tested publically.
http://mil-embedded.com/news/raytheon-emp-missile-tested-by-boeing-usaf-research-lab/
Cost effective, with almost zero defense.
https://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2018/12/17/emp-attack-may-be-undeterrable-us-air-force-suggests/
Here is what one looks like when it goes, times 1000s per city. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1506373
Eric - Carrington Event - 1859 - Largest geomagnetic storm on record
CME travel speed? - 8 minutes!
Congressional report stated that 90% of the population would be gone in a year.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2017/10/23/north-korea-emp-attack-would-cause-mass-u-s-starvation-says-congressional-report/#5983d863740a
PODCAST CHALLENGE
-Figure out what critical systems you have will be affected by EMP.
-Name 3 items you have that are EMP proof.
-Three things you need to ‘Harden’, or have a backup. Ie radios. Do so!
For more reading… The EMP commission report
http://www.empcommission.org/docs/A2473-EMP_Commission-7MB.pdf
FIction - One Second after, by William Forstchen
Lights out, by HalfFast
“After Armageddon” - Available on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U29JW3hGIs
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Ep 14 - Our pet Tinfoil hat theories
News -
Alan - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-measles-outbreak-33-students-staff-asked-to-stay-home-from-schools-1.5025834
measles outbreak in BC thanks to the anti-vaccination movement (or the government trying to control the population)
https://globalnews.ca/news/4918589/trans-canada-highway-avalanche-control/
related stories about avalanches and rock slides that have closed highways in the BC interior. Sections of the TCH have been closed reducing access to smaller communities in the area and stressing emergency response teams
Ian - Train carrying crude derails in Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/trail-derails-manitoba-1.5022583
2 people caught in avalanche within bounds of ski hill
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/castle-mountain-resort-avalanche-1.5022027
Alan - Does Jet Fuel Melt Steel Beams? This theory started circulating shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York City. The theory claims that since jet fuel burns at 800 to 1500 degrees fahrenheit, it is insufficient to cause structural damage to the steel
beams, which requires 2750 degrees of heat. There are two items I want to address with this: first, is that the steel didn’t need to melt. It just needed to lose strength. That starts at around 850 degrees, and loses 50% of its strength at about 1100 degrees. Once the metal gets soft, the weight of the building does the rest. Second point is the oven effect. While the fuel itself may only burn at 1500, by being concentrated in a concrete building that heat builds up much higher.
https://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/04/04/chechnya-high-rise-burns-for-29-hours-with-no-collapse-wtc7/
By the same token, a gov’t who can’t even run a balanced budget can scarcely be capable of running an airtight conspiracy a few months into a term.
(if we have time:) Big Pharma: does the medical industry really want us to be healthy? I say no.
Ian - Atrazine (second only to Roundup) in the water, turning the frogs gay.
Used in Corn and Sorghum production. Leaches into water supply. Causes fertility issues, cancer, and hormonal changes in women. During studies it caused some frogs to change genders. Was Alex Jones way off? Nope. Did he latch onto the wrong thing? (Gender switching frogs) Yup, and not very politcally correct about it. Not the way to prove a point….
“As of 2001, atrazine was the most commonly detected pesticide contaminating drinking water in the United States.[6]:44 Studies suggest it is an endocrine disruptor, an agent that can alter the natural hormonal system”
Causes Cancer, birth defects, and reproductive rates….
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atrazine-water-tied-hormonal-irregularities/
Safe, debatable… But there was also a time when Thalidamide and Agent orange were considered good ideas too. The world would also starve without modern chemical and fertilizer uses.
Flouride - Another night.
PODCAST CHALLENGE-
Learn or Practice four different ways of making a fire.
Friction/Sun/Match(Conventional)/Ferro Rod
Alan-- instagram @PPSWO
Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada, and I welcome any questions from new preppers.
Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get Eric from his Gitmo cell on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me him at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival). Any funds raised will help pay for his early release.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Ep 13 - Basic Orienteering
Eric –Welcome to episode #13 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, Finding your way. recorded Feb 13, 2019.
My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer.
Ian – Greetings from Vancouver Island. My name is Ian, and I live on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman.
My professional background has allowed me to explore all of Canada. It has taught me to adapt to unexpected situations, and also reinforces my belief that learning never ends.
Alan - I’m Alan, and my friends and family call me a safety nerd. My background as a Medical First Responder developed my mind for safety. I teach first aid and coach family and friends to be better prepared. I'm a locksmith by trade and have worked in the physical security industry for more than 20 years now
Gavin - Business owner, gun owner, hunter, atheist, volunteer first responder and CCFR field officer for the GTA and regular panelist on the other CPP, Canadian Patriot Podcast`
News -
Alan - https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/ambulance-service-of-fulton-county-shutting-down
this article from upstate New York (Fulton County) paints a bleak picture. 55 staff are laid off and all the ambulances in the county are idle after financial trouble forced them to stop responding. The article references help from adjoining counties, but it means that response times will be delayed, if help comes at all.
Ian - https://www.vancourier.com/news/b-c-windstorm-thousands-without-power-bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-as-90-km-h-winds-lash-coast-1.23628972
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/heavy-snow-in-metro-vancouver-vancouver-island-causes-travel-woes-1.5013615
Smartphones leading some Gatineau Park hikers astray - CBC.ca
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/hiking-gatineau-park-gps-cellphone-lost-1.4792260
Gatineau Park hikers who rely on their cellphones for directions are getting lost when the technology fails, a trend that's worrying guides and park staff.
Poor reception, drained batteries and outdated trail information have led trekkers down the wrong path. Adding to the danger is the fact that the mobile apps rarely include details about challenging difficult terrain.
Why the need to think about orienteering?
-Unfamiliar city
-Loss of electronics
-Lost in the woods
-Coordinating a hike,hunt, patrol, search etc.
-Situational awareness
-Knowledge of threats relative to your position . (ie fire to the south)
-Placing solar panels in True South direction
Finding a cache or making & marking one. (Geocaching as a learning tool.)
And of course Buried treasure:)
True versus magnetic north - Magnetic variation. (This matters if your compass is your only method of navigation. If you pay attention to landmarks, you always have a direction to head rather than having to know exactly which direction to walk or drive)
Calculator trick - UTC X 15 -Long - Variation (+variation east of thunder bay)
15 degrees per hour, take away your distance from Greenwich, account for variation
Watch trick - Analog only:)
North Star- found by looking up from the big dipper, end of the tail of the little dipper.
Southern cross? Anyone know about it?
Using landmarks to avoid travelling in circles
Recommended APPs.
Pure GPS - Basic Lat/Long , programmable destinations and waypoint.
Maps.me - Downloadable maps. No need for cell coverage. Offline GPS.
Google maps and screen shots of where you need to be
Navtronics - Use for on the boat
Free maps! https://www.openmapchest.org/
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Alan- pace out 100 meters and learn to estimate your distance covered by using pacing beads/counting. (uphill, downhill, level ground and on paved roads, grass, fields, rough terrain etc)
Ian-Also Good for estimating ranges for target shooting and hunting. Do this while you’re doing you 5k walks from the last challenge
Ian - Mad props to the cougar strangler
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/05/us/colorado-runner-chokes-mountain-lion/index.html
Canada Ammo - Put out small compact “MSR” clones of a propane stove. Nice to see some downward prices on gear. Hopefully it works!.
https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/fire-maple-103-ultra-portable-stove/
https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/fire-maple-105-ultra-portable-stove/
Eric- Where can people find the show?
Alan- You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Our Youtube live shows are now available, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. (ALAN - instagram @PPSWO, I don’t do facebook)
Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada. I am also looking forward to helping local preppers take their first steps.
You can also occasionally find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find me chatting on the merits of a freer society, bemoaning more government waste, and even diving into the occasional tactically-driven conversation.
Gavin – Instagram: Urbex_GTA
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Eric - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode, where we will talk about
Tinfoil hat stuff debunked and/or confirmed
Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Ep 12 -Physical Fitness in prepping
Eric –Welcome to episode #12 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, Fitness in prepping. recorded Feb 2, 2019.
News -
Alan - after the brutal cold of the past week, rain expected for 48 hours. Are your preps safe from flooding?
https://globalnews.ca/news/4907009/polar-vortex-canada/
Ian - Winnipeg Colder than the Poles or Mars
https://globalnews.ca/news/4906382/prairies-cold-north-pole-mars/
New Jersey Reactor shut down by cold weather.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-31/rare-ice-brought-deep-freeze-hobbles-nuclear-reactor
Eric - Bitter temperatures expected to stick around until Friday
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/snowfall-impact-commute-ttc-drive-schools-1.4996803
Ian - PODCAST CHALLENGE
Try to walk, eventually with your bugout bag, or it’s equivalent weight, 5k for 5 days out of 7. Bonus points if the equivalent weight is including a plate carrier:).
Alternatively , bike 20k ( or jog 2 miles) 5 days out of 7, then once you’re used to it, with a 30 lb weighted backpack on.
Keep it up until it’s a habit, it gets easier. Full disclosure, I am still working on the ‘weighted’ aspect....
OR
Do an actual bug out on foot… (weather dependent)
Shout Outs
Ian - my ‘ unnamed’ homesteading mentor. Also watches the show. Hanging with him is like drinking from the fire hose of knowledge, yet very fun! He has been very generous with his time lately!
Also : MDRGC on CGN, Bogie on GOC. Raises money for kid’s programs at his local Vancouver range by sorting spent brass on his own time, selling it cheapest on the internet for us reloaders.
Alan - instagram shoutout to textbook_survival. A bunch of cool tips and tricks, some printables, and just overall a cool person to get to know
Alan- You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Our Youtube live shows are now available, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live.
Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada. I am also looking forward to helping local preppers take their first steps.
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
News -
Manitoba pilot rescued off lake. No food with him.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pilot-rescued-manitoba-lake-1.4981683
Venezuela has had a coup. New president with Trump’s Backing.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics/venezuelans-march-against-maduro-u-s-mulls-recognizing-rival-guaido-idUSKCN1PH08T?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter
Christine Lagaurde of the IMF warns of global slowdown.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/imf-warns-of-harder-crisis-as-bullish-ceos-come-to-davos/
Eric - It's not just a hobby. In a crisis, amateur operators provide a lifeline
Amateur radio was around for nearly a century before the internet, and to this day is the only form of communication that does not depend on a network..
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/amateur-radio-1.4968865
American Blackout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNfJkMPTtWQ&t=3s&fbclid=IwAR3R_OC2YFaxbE1CPgYaHDVW_4KR2qGelcZyY4PiIUe23ACslj0bH1W4nR8
Britain Blackout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WrCI0W37zw&fbclid=IwAR0c7Nap2wL7roxsKr1hx_j-gHGx5cBT7jJkRLnxyvUuqJWSR1KBmAuyX08
Ian - PODCAST CHALLENGE
Remove all memorable or easily recognized insignia from your car. Reduce your social media profile. Take a hard look at your wardrobe and what it tells people.
Do what you feel is most beneficial to your personal long-term preparedness goals…
Where can people find the show?
Alan- You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Our Youtube live shows are now available, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live.
Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada. I am also looking forward to helping aspiring preppers take their first steps.
You can also occasionally find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find me ranting on the merits of a freer society, bemoaning government waste, and even diving into the occasional tactically-driven conversation.
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Ep 10 – Ham Radio
Yellow vest bank run
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.france24.com/en/20190111-france-yellow-vest-protesters-call-run-banks-macron-economy-money-taxes-police
80,00 troops deployed against yellow vests
https://thehill.com/policy/international/425046-paris-authorities-deploy-80000-security-forces-in-ninth-weekend-of
Brits Prepping for Brexit
https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2018/10/16/uks-brexit-preppers-stock-up-on-supplies-preparing-for-eu-exit.html
Alan - https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/white-rock-still-without-cell-service-after-dec-20-storm/
Article from 20190110: cell phones out of service for more than 30 days after a storm near Vancouver
http://www.kake.com/story/39761123/longton-cell-phones-to-ring-again
Article from 20190110: Longton Kansas in a declared state of emergency over lack of cell phone coverage
I used to know Morse Code, but haven't used it in 20+ years.
http://www.learnmorsecode.com http://learnmorsecode.info I found a couple references reference that are helpful
Ian - http://nu-ware.com/ (NuMorse is what I used)
Role in preparedness?
Monitor local emergency services
Monitor “ham chat” on local repeaters
Monitor NOAA weather radio
Communicate with other local preppers or survival groups
Keep in constant contact with security patrols
Gain inside knowledge of how emergency services respond to disasters by getting involved in ARES or similar groups
LICENSING - Self study, exam spots, local clubs (ie NARA) Better to phone vs email re:local courses
Industry Canada, exam generator, and basic info
https://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/025.nsf/eng/home
Ex-Haminer
Ham puzzle
Youtube self-study courses
Perhaps a prepper hailing frequency… Channel 7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125 Mhz (1 Watt)
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Figure out what type of radio would best suit your needs, and buy a pair. Even if it’s just a pair of Midland FRSs.
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Ep 9 - WATER
Eric –Welcome to episode #9 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast. Water (first of a few I’m sure:)
My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer.
Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show. I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman.
My professional background has allowed me to see pretty much every province and territory in Canada. It also has taught me to adapt to unexpected situations daily, and learn quickly as I go.
Gavin - Hi, I am Gavin, regular panelist on the other CPP, an instructor with Ragnarok Tactical, a volunteer first responder, hunter, camper, business owner and CCFR Field Officer for the GTA.
Alan-
I’m Alan, and my friends and family call me a safety nerd. My background as a Medical First Responder with St John Ambulance developed a mind for safety. I spent 17 years seeing people at their worst. I teach first aid and coach families to be better prepared
Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, first of all our panel is growing! We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to preparedness and the outdoors. Next we will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, , and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, Water needs, storage, disinfection, and its role in preparedness.
News -
Ian - Wind storm update. final tally was 756k customers with no power.
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/canada/british-columbia/article-december-windstorm-most-destructive-in-bc-hydros-history/
Lessons learned from the power outage , by non-preppers.
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4963867
Eric - Dec 8th 2018 - Global News - Halton Region’s medical officer of health has issued a boil water advisory for parts of Milton, Ont., following a water main break.
The advisory is expected to remain in place until at least Monday. (2 Days)
Affected residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute and use bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth and preparing food.
It is still safe to bathe in the water for adults and older teens, but the water should not be swallowed.
Special care must also be taken when washing dishes, and dishwashers should reach 60 C or higher for the dishes to be safely disinfected.
https://globalnews.ca/news/4743326/boil-water-advisory-milton/
Wanted to cover this article since it’s a common occurance and something you want to be ready for when putting your preps together.
Panel time to discuss news articles if they have anything to add.
WHAT WE’VE DONE LATELY for preps
Ian - working like a dog. 13/16 days. Bought and sold a few bits on CGN. No preps, other than online shopping for 1000 gal water containers. (Next major purchase)
Eric - Stocked up the water supply at Costco, grabbed a few cases of water (40 packs) for $2.80. Moved a bunch of dried firewood into the house and garage so we’re ready for the snow, assuming it ever shows up.
Alan - The local no-frills had cases of water on sale this week for 88 cents, so I bought 50. I updated my EDC kits for my job to reflect the combination of being in the office and on construction sites. There was a short-term power outage at home the other day so I got to test my plan. Flashlights were easy to find, candles were easy to set up and everything went well. The power came back on about 7 hours later before we had to address the fridge contents. I also updated my shelf-stable food contents. A full house here could be well-fed for about three weeks currently, and stretch it out for six weeks if we really had to.
Gavin - beefed up my very small experimental indoor garden from 3 plants to 12, added some more search and rescue training to my knowledge base with an intro to Search Manager/Resource Manager/Crew Leader and Route Supply.
Eric - Alright, it’s time to move onto the main topic of the show. . . water needs, storage, and disinfection.
Alan - Needs - 2 liters per day just for drinking! More if actually working/trying to survive:)
Gavin- Not counting dishes, toilets, animals, hygiene , cooking, etc
Eric - Role in preparedness?
Ian -Key, just not as exciting as going to the range!
Try going without:).
Can be the first concern in certain cases (rural).
Different in the city with a water tower . It runs dry too.
5 months with no rain in BC….
Disinfection
Bleach - 2 drops per liter (Bleach only lasts a year or so)
Pool shock- hfx prepper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je43MloGJ-s
Amazon pool shock - https://www.amazon.com/DryTec-1-1901-Hypochlorite-Chlorinating-Treatment/dp/B009S85LEA
Iodine - Sterile water, dual use as topical disinfectant
SODIS - Solar Distillation http://www.sodis.ch/index_EN ,
SODIS book here. http://www.sodis.ch/methode/anwendung/ausbildungsmaterial/dokumente_material/sodismanual_2016_lr.pdf
Berkey
Home made pail filter
Sawyer - Walmart in US, Amazon.ca
Lifestraw - obsolete
Coffee filters / strainers /colanders
AquaTabs - water purification tablets, package comes with 50 tablets, each tablet is good for 1L of water
Storage
Water bob/bathtub (100Gallons / 378 L) Does Not need a bathtub can support itself, however a bathtub makes things easier.
Barrels
2 liters
Office cooler jugs
Renewable supply-Rain
Hot Water Tank - Often forgotten however holds a significant amount of water. Be aware however of the drain (is it operational?) If you don’t maintain the tank it could be filled with horrible sludge. Depending on the type of anode you have the water could be contaminated with Aluminum.
Usage rates - Toilets up to 5 gal/flush Low flow highly recommended
Animal needs?
Ian - PODCAST CHALLENGE
Buy a 1 gallon jug of unscented bleach, or I package of pool shock.
Figure out 1 way to filter water with your supplies on-hand.
Shout Outs
Ian - Patricia Robitaille and Robert Miron. Authors of the CBC article. Non-preppers who improvised and overcame, without sitting around waiting for others to help them. Despite the haters!
Eric - Terry Blackmore, author of Antigenic Shift, and fan of the podcast. . . if you haven’t already grab a copy of his book from Amazon! I have a signed copy I plan on keeping and selling for millions one day.
https://www.amazon.ca/Antigenic-Shift-Book-1-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B07D4Z3PBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547080087&sr=8-1&keywords=antigenic+shift
Episode Closing
Eric - Listener Email. . . If you want to send in a question, email, or suggest a topic send an email to feedback@prepperpodcast.ca.
One listener email since last episode. . .Hey guys,
Just caught up with your recent first aid episode and I just wanted to let you know my experience with the Red Cross.
I took my certification in April 2018 and they did do hands on training with commercial tourniquets. They used actual CATs but only applied them to paint rollers, so they were smaller than you would normally deal with and had no clue as to how tight you actually need them to go. Thankfully, they taught them correctly and told you not to loosen them or remove them but the subject was over quickly.
Keep up with the great work on the podcast!
All the best,
Better Andrew
He also mentioned a few things we could implement during the show and we’ll add those to future episodes, thanks for the suggestions!
Ian - Itunes reviews?
Eric - No new written iTunes reviews, still last comment from Sasquatch Research Scientist. However we do have a PodBean review from the last episode… TheTorqueMaster - Another excellent Podcast with a wealth of good information on first aid training, knowledge and gear. Keep up the great works guys.
Outro
Eric - I’m going to bring episode 9 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. . . Gavin and Alan thank you for coming out and being a part of this episode! I hope you’ll come back for future episodes and share your knowledge with our listeners!
Where can people find the show?
Gavin- You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us.
Alan - You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Our Youtube live shows are now available, please subscribe to “The Island Retreat “ YouTube channel, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live.
Ian - If you want to contact me ( Ian) directly, you can reach me at theislandretreat@gmail.com, You can also occasionally find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube.
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Eric - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode, where we will talk about HAM Radio and Prepper Communication
Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!