Imagine your power goes out tonight; no lights, no phone charger, no warning.  Could you navigate your home in the dark, cook a meal without electricity, or contact your family if the grid stayed down for days?  In this episode, we’re going into simple, no‑cost and low‑cost prepping steps that build real resilience, things you can do right now with what you already have.  From making a family code word to crafting DIY fire starters, you’ll learn how to get prepared without spending big, just planning smart. Mentioned In This Episode:      Expanded Show Notes      Download The Episode Here      Click here for the Free Guide on "Clean And Treat Before Filling, Because Clean Storage Equals Safe Water" (Second in the series)      "The 31-Day Devotional For Preppers"      Battery Buddy If you find value what we do, would you be willing to give back a little? You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping Books Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15)  Surfshark Podcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast