Join Michael Bathurst and I as we discuss ways to become better prepared for disasters and unplanned events. We can’t be prepared for everything, but we’ll share pragmatic advice for how you can be a little better informed and ready when the next unfortunate event hits. This is not crazy, doomsday prepping, but rather a […]
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We weren’t able to meet in person, but that means everyone benefits. All Dragon Con programming is free and open to the public. Here are the panels we hosted for the Apocalypse Rising track. We hope you enjoy the it so much that you’ll join us in person next year. The same link works for […]
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A few thoughts on preparation for the next wave of outbreak and panic. If we have a large uptake in COVID cases, we will probably also see more hoarding. Buying a little extra each time will spread out spending and allow stores to restock. If an online store allows backordered purchases, you can always cancel […]
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If you are new to prepping and disasters, I extracted the appendix from my “Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?” presentation. It contains guidance on the stages of a disaster, 3 and 30 day survival kit lists, and references if you want to learn more.
bug-in, coronavirus, disaster., prepping, survival, zombie11:30 AM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Experts discuss short-term disruptions, like power outages, to long-term disasters like EMP attacks or natural disasters. From right after an event, learn about the role of social media and misinformation, to months/years out, with issues such as alternative power and communications sources. Moderator: Hans Eckman; Panelists: Dr. Charles E. Gannon, Ben […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival10:00 AM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org This is your chance to discuss any survival or prepping topic with our experts. As opposed to other panels, this will be a free form discussion based on what you want to know or discuss. We’ll hop around topics and even apply them to various scenarios, be it a […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival1:00 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Experts answer questions and join in common arguments around the best weapons for the apocalypse. We’ll cover everything from self-defense and the law to how you should protect yourself from every day common threats, as well as discussing home defense tactics, bugging out, and weapons and caliber. Moderator: Hans Eckman; Panelist: David […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival1:00 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Food and water are two of the rarest and most important commodities of the apocalypse. Learn how duration and severity affect your preparation needs and strategy, as well as how to create a basic bug out bag/home rations for short-term disasters and walk through strategies for longer term […]
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