by suburban | Nov 5, 2025 | Preparedness, Society, suburban survival, Urban Survival
I try never to write political pieces for Suburban Survival Blog, because I know preparedness spans across all political spectrums. However, I feel compelled to make a few points here that could affect not only New York City but also our nation and... Read more
by suburban | Sep 18, 2025 | Crime, Guns & Weapons, Man Made Disaster, Preparedness, Self Reliance, Situational Awareness
“I thought it was firecrackers…” “Maybe a car backfiring?” “It sounded like balloons popping…” We’ve all heard these phrases countless times in news interviews following tragic shootings. There’s almost always that moment of denial, that split second... Read more
by suburban | Jul 20, 2025 | Health, Physical Fitness, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
It’s Saturday, July 19th. And, literally, had a hip replacement two days ago. I arrived home Yesterday, Friday, and am beginning the journey to re-establish my health. Not that I am in the worst shape I’ve ever been in, that is certainly... Read more
by suburban | Apr 11, 2025 | Bug In, Preparedness, Prepping, suburban survival, Urban Survival
A Response to Recent UK Government Advice and Media Coverage This blog post is written as a direct response to a recent article published by the Daily Mail, titled “Brits told to prepare 72-hour survival kits amid growing threats from Putin,” which... Read more
by suburban | Apr 6, 2025 | Bug In, Bug Out, But Out Bag, Communications, Cyber Security, EDC, Iphone/Smartphone, Mutual Assistance Group, Preparedness, Prepping, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Survival Gear, Urban Survival
Why Communications Matter in a Crisis Staying Connected When Everything Goes Dark When disaster strikes, the first thing you’ll notice is how quickly regular communication channels collapse. Imagine a severe hurricane knocking out cell... Read more