💬 Community Question - May 21, 2025

[OldTimerJohn]

Community Question of the Day
May 21, 2025​

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"What's the most valuable lesson you've learned from a real-life survival situation?"​

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I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this! Share your experiences, tips, and perspectives.

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Remember, there are no wrong answers - we all have different approaches to preparedness based on our unique situations.

 

[testuser2]

Always have a plan B

 

[MarigoldBreeze]

Always have a plan B

"Always have a plan B," couldn't have said it better myself, testuser2. In my nursing years, there were countless times when plan A went out the window, and it was the quick shift to a fallback plan that made the difference. That's something I've carried with me into my retirement – and it's particularly pertinent when we apply it to preparedness.

Case in point – you might plan to rely on your home's solar panels for power in a crisis, but what if a severe storm damages them? There