Survival: Beyond the Bug-Out Bag

Send us Fan Mail Ever been caught off-guard by an emergency with nothing but a stale granola bar to get you through? Bill Bateman here, and I'm about to change that for you. I recently faced the great water pouch leak debacle in my cars emergency kit, and it made me realize just how vital it is to keep those survival supplies in check. Tune in as I walk you through the dos and don'ts of...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine being equipped with the know-how to handle the aftermath of a bleeding injury—whether it's a minor scrape or a deep cut. That's exactly what you'll grasp in this episode as Bill Bateman walks you through the essential steps of first aid and wound care. Bill shares his expertise on the ABCs of emergency response, emphasizing the importance of airway, breathin...

Send us Fan Mail Last time we talked about a car tire, flat and frozen to the street in two inches of ice. That set off an interesting series of events and ideas. This week we will discuss Donut Spare tires, "Spare Tire in a Can", and NO spare tires. Plus portable air pumps, and battery jump starters. I'll also give you some suggestions on Wound Care as a preview to next week's...

Send us Fan Mail It was a cold mess out there this past week and we went to the reserves to see what information we had to share. In checking, I found three prior podcasts about dealing with cold weather, emergency heat, and emergency power. We wanted to share those with you to keep you prepared. I also discussed some of the unexpected problems that come up when the Internet goes down in an Intern...

Send us Fan Mail Let's take a look at what's going on due to the weather as a perfect example of why we need to be prepared. (Over 400 Thousand homes without power on the East Coast.) I'll also send up a flare on the EMP question. I know they are a serious issue, but the information is so divisive I am hard-pressed to make a recommendation. I need your help. I have some follow-up on...

Send us Fan Mail L Look at some suggestions gathered   to get you ready for the coming year. Im feelling things will be happening a LOT faster than they have in the past and will be more intesnse both in duration and impact. Are you prepared not only with  food and water, but  fiscally? Are yo spending wha tyou have on the right products? Lets take a look at what we are buying, andn where we are b...

Send us Fan Mail Taking time to step back and look at a few of the changes in 2023, and say goodbye to some of the people we lost over the past year.  Next week I'll be taking a look forward to the coming year and some of the changes I predict. A reminder on the updated class schedule for the new year and a thank you to those of you who took advantage of our Gift Certificates for the Holidays...

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas, or Happy Holidays if you prefer, to everyone out there from all of us. My wife and I just got back from a trip to New Orleans. We did all the Touristy things- We took the double-decker bus tour and had a memorable seafood lunch at Dragos in the Hilton. Not only was the lunch great but included some of the BEST gumbo we've ever had. Along with that was the wor...

Send us Fan Mail Each  month I review all kinds of information. I came acorss some notes I'd made perviously about some items  worth mentioning. I'm  going to be sharing information and a few links to things thatI think  are useful. Medical information is pricesless and I'm including a link to a site I like  quite a bit. It is run by  an actual Doctor and Nurse and has all kind of u...

Send us Fan Mail The topic of Radiation and how to deal with it safely is a  very deep dive. I shared links last week and I'm finalizing the topic here by stepping back and urging you to follow up and get first-hand training and product information. It is too complicated and important to hear secondhand. I'm including some new information on Rsperatiors or Gas Mask to designed to be used...

Send us Fan Mail To be able to deal with a problem, especially a scary one, I have found you have to look it in the eye, say its name, and tell it to **** off.  Then you can deal with it. The thought of a bomb, or a "radiation event" is like that.  OK. We've named our fear. Let's begin to identify what steps we can take. I'm sharing resources to dig into. The first two hav...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm looking at the more advanced aspects of prepping in the medical area. Because it is a serious area of study, the standard disclaimer applies: I'm not a healthcare professional and this is not medical advice. Speak to your healthcare practitioner before making any changes as they can have very serious implications.   I'll be sharing some resources for e...

Send us Fan Mail Suggestions on filtering the steady stream of bad news due to recent events. Yes, be aware and concerned, No, do not stew in fear and worry.  Some tips from two good sites to help you and me keep things in perspective, and turn that concern into positive actions that will actually help you. All that plus necessary changes out at the Range and the latest class information. Risk Ass...

Send us Fan Mail  A new listener from Southeastern Ohio reached out and had some good suggestions to share. His name is Todd and he reminded me that building a plan is the key part of the Bug Out Bag and it can be pretty overwhelming at the start. He had some good ideas to share.  Let's take a look at some of those ideas, and I'll share some tips on how to build your plan. I'm pleas...

Send us Fan Mail It seems we are seeing more and more reports of emergencies lately. When we do, one of the common issues is the loss of power to the home. There are an increasing number of choices when it comes to choosing a source of backup power. It is a deep subject and the key to success is research and planning. It can be confusing and it doesn't matter if you go Gasoline Generator, Sol...

Send us Fan Mail How does an idiom from 1899 relates to today's problems?  How does that apply to prepping? We will take a closer look at disasters around the world and the lessons you and I can take from them. Corruption and complacency can end with you and I. Plus new classes are being added as well as old favorites. Facebook Page for  Refuse to Be a Victim Personal Protection Training Face...

Send us Fan Mail Things that we often forget when packing for a Bug Out can be really important.  Everything from your medications to your friends. You are going to need both. Welcome in. Facebook Page for  Refuse to Be a Victim Personal Protection Training Facebook Page for Survival Beyond the Bug Out Bag Prop 114 Update Information This post can be viewed in a browser here: https://www.oregonfir...

Send us Fan Mail September is National Preparedness Month, and it couldn't have come at a better time. August has been a veritable &^%$ Storm of disasters. The tragedy in Lahina, blistering heat and drought, and fires up and down the West Coast have stressed everyone to the limit. There are some common themes too.  A  report by our local County officials points out that " Milling&quo...

Send us Fan Mail It is  now time for me to do some prepping. Things got very busy all at once. I'll be taking off to work on my OLLI class for SOU. I will also be writing to prepare the site for the upcoming National Preparedness Month , which also happens to be September. I'll be back on September 1st. This time I have some more indepth class information and updates. Please take the hea...

Send us Fan Mail A Holiday means family time and I thank you for taking the time to include me in yours this week. I'll have an update on my new pellet grill. (It went very well.) I want to remind everyone to look at how you identify the dangers of Heat-related health issues. That includes Heat illness, Heat Cramps, and Heatstroke. They are serious and should not be taken lightly. Check out t...

Send us Fan Mail A question for our area broadcasters: "Can I tune in to your radio or tv station in an emergency? I'm putting that question to our local media as it is one of the more common questions I get in my classes and presentations.  In addition, we will talk about the problems with just milling around when you get a notice to leave and how the two questions can actually blend to...

Send us Fan Mail First of all, Happy Father's Day. I have discovered the world of Pellet Grills and Oh my!  I'm also going to give a few shout-outs today to some very cool people. As temperatures start to rise, let's look at water storage and water treatment tips. We know that emergencies and disasters happen in all kinds of weather. We know that water treatment is vital. Let's...

Send us Fan Mail Just how ready are you? The series of local thunderstorms and related lightning strikes in the area got me thinking about the status of my own Bug Out Bag and my preparation level. I'm giving myself a good talking-to.  Time to repack the bag.  That also got me to rethink some of the newer first-aid ideas that I will be exploring in the weeks to come, All of this while I'...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes you head off in one direction on a project and something catches your attention and you are "down the rabbit hole", moving in a new direction. I was planning on talking about being able to help first responders if you are unable to speak. I was looking at the medical dog tags I wear and the connection to Memorial Day was too strong. The irony of speaking for th...

Send us Fan Mail While fire starters and the latest solar toys are nice, a key part of Prepping includes planning your finances too. This week's latest round of bank failures and job losses brought that home to me. I want to share some suggestions and links with you too. Let's look at "needs"  compared to "wants", the importance of paying yourselves first, and just wh...