🔥Fire Spread @ a (speed or distance) of 5 football fields per second? So approx. 300 Miles Per Hour? (think you forgot to carry a 1 there) 🤖💀👲 Great points on Insurance & A.I. though (very scary - the Insurance Co. will now, w/ A.I., have an even Sharper Edge & Strangle-hold over the Customer/Policy Holder than before. )
it's a war zone here. I live by an airstrip and we hear military grade choppers coming in and out. Thankfully, we're stocked up on food, water and weapons, in case if **** hits the fan.....
I have a very low income, but I have managed to store water enough for my family for 2 weeks and food for 3 months. It's not too late and you can do it on a budget, friends. Start now!
True…however those who prepared like you in California & N Carolina didn’t help…..all food/water preps gone..now amongst the ruble!…the answer is 🙏 yes, prepare for about three weeks, but don’t go crazy because if your house burns down or gets annihilated by a tornado, earthquake, fire, etc.… You may need that money for something else like renting a place until you can rebuild or find another dwelling to live in.
Dirt-cheap preps: Beans, rice, tuna, cooking oil, peanuts, raisins, wheat flour, jams and jellies, peanut butter, salt, spices, a good multivitamin, and wild-foraged greens (available almost everywhere) are surprisingly nutritious and really cheap.
I’m a single female prepper in Arkansas, and I felt very prepared for the snow from the hours of your videos I have viewed. My next step is to set up raised bed gardens and a rain catchment system. I like your practical solutions and non militaristic tone. Single women can be preppers, too, and we have to be self reliant.
If this and Helene didn't convince ya'll, nothing will. You're doing good work. Take Care.
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People in hurricane zones are (or should be) prepared with things stashed for emergencies. Batteries, extra food and water. Helene victums have been in a flood plain since 1918, everyone should check flood maps before buying property.
I’m in southern CA (about an hour and a half drive away from the burn areas but who knows what will happen later🤷🏻♂️), go bags are in vehicles my wife & I use. Living in earthquake country forces you to prepare
@@NerdsWorldNYCPalestine Anna the food warehouses are because companies won’t stop cutting corners and running skeleton crews and lobbying for deregulation. Which is about to get worse, since even more needed regulations and watch agencies are going to get cut
I am in NorCal and almost all insurance companies have left our area. If you are military or ex-military you can get coverage through USAA without being price gouged. Thanks for keeping us all going, informed, and encouraged.
Good to see you Kris. I was starting to become concerned for you and your family. I hope you're all able to stay safe and your homes intact. This is so heartbreaking to see, and I can't imagine going through it. My thoughts are with you all there in California. Thank you for your logical, thorough, and fact-based explanation of what is occurring.
My mother and myself are going to learning to grow vegetables. Your site is so useful. The vegetables at the store aren't good tasting or last in the fridge. They spoil quickly. My mom is 91 and I am 60 and disabled. It gave me great advice. I am losing weight and walking. So my stamina improves.
My daughter is mildly disabled intellectually and not much help, and I'm 70, so you're in good company learning to grow and I agree about the grocery store produce. We have a small yard and I'm doing several raised beds. I also ordered my carpenter to build a small hen house/roost and am incubating eggs. Hopefully, I'll end up with 3 or 4 hens out of a dozen eggs. The roos will have to be harvested. I am a city girl at heart and "never" taught to live like this, but I have now culled one rooster and, like you, above all odds willing to learn new skills. LOVE, COURAGE
Try to find local people who garden in your area. They love to talk about their gardening and will share. What grows good locally is good to know. Also depending in where you live you may be able to plant multiple gardens. I am in zone 6 and I plant a spring, summer and fall garden. When one plant is finished then I plant some else. Your local extension service might be able to help you about what to plant and when.
You may want to consider a container garden called a Green Stalk. It has several pockets to grow in and can be managed by someone in a wheel chair once it is set up. The other beautiful thing about it is it only takes up just under 3 square feet of space.
I teach high school English, and on Friday, I had a student ask what was happening in California. I mentioned the wildfires. She said she thought it was just AI on TikTok. She was oblivious to the reality. This is the real threat of AI.
This isn’t over yet. The wind just started again about 30 min ago here (Eastern Ventura County, CA) and the windstorm will stick around until Wednesday. It’s only a matter of time before another fire starts nearby. It’s dryer here than I ever remember it being before. I’m charging my devices & power banks, putting all my valuables, important documents, sentimental items, and essentials by my front door. It’s only a matter of time before we lose power again (we didn’t have power from 1am Tuesday - 1pm Thursday) or have to evacuate due to another fire. My entire neighborhood could have been lost a few years ago during Woolsey, and I was not prepared to evacuate. We fled with nothing but the clothes on our back, and I refuse to ever feel that helpless again.
keep an eye out for suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood, wouldn't hurt to tell friends as well, I've seen it reported that some people are starting fires across LA (maybe other places too but mostly LA from what I've heard). Some people have even been arrested for arson, stay safe out there y'all.
Single mom of 3 and I’ve been prepping for some time now. Small things add up. I started my garden last year and this year will try and double my harvest. Just started my bug out bags. So happy I found your channel.
My 'bob' is a large backpack. I know I will not be able to carry it all the time and because I always over pack, I put small wheels on the lower frame so, when necessary, I can drag it easier. Limitations aside, practice helps as well. Go on day hikes and over-nighters with your kids and your bob's. (even in your back yard) Familiarize yourself with the areas you might have to escape to. I hope we never have to use them though. Best of luck to all of us.
I live in north Idaho. Fires are my biggest danger. I have sent quite a few dollars setting up my property to be able to protect my home and shops from fire. I put in 5000 gallon tanks to hold water. Gas pumps hooked into sprinklers surrounding my building. A portable fire fighting setup to move around my property and neighbors to help stop it earlier. I am working with my neighbor, as he is doing the same thing, so we both can use each other water and equipment as needed in case one of us is not there.
I have seen some very cruel tweets about the California fires, look, no matter who you voted for or support, there are times even being prepared cannot always save you,,, let,s have sympathy for those who lost everything,,, I know how I would feel if it were me,,, ❤❤
I watched a documentary in the 90s about this. California was told why it was increasing and how to prevent it, but it became political issue, in other areas where they have large forest listened to the science and applied it and do not have these problems or at least not as severe. In fact, they allow the fire to burn which cleans the forest floor since they started doing that the flames never get high enough to catch the trees on fire or last long enough to dry the trees out. Californians were told what to do a long time ago. They were also told that it would only get worse if they didn't listen. Guess what it's only getting worse.
I’ve started prepping yesterday and was surprised by how much I could buy at a low cost. I’m 100% sure these fires won’t be the last disaster we see this year. I’m happy I found this channel to guide me in this process.
I grew up in Florida and started helping my mother with hurricane prep in May of 1960. Your channel has helped move me toward having preparedness be a daily lifestyle, not a once a year or seasonal event.
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I have been aware of hurricane prep for decades, living near the gulf coast.
This is by far the best explanation of the LA fires that I have read. BRAVO!!!!!! Well done. Please post it on all sites that are blaming this that and the other.
No nonsense, unbiased, factual information from a trustworthy person who lives in California is the best way to get our news regarding these fires. Just a few of many reasons I have followed this channel for several years now.
I always thought the concept of city prepping is silly, but this is a perfect example of while the city may not be sustainable In a grid down scenario, you still need to prep for other disasters.
I continue to prep incl gardening, canning, cooking wholesome meals for health and am now delving into making my own simple herbal remedies so as not to be dependent on pharmaceuticals. I learn so much from this channel Kris. Thank you for your hard work!
Your clear and calm demeanor is appreciated. I’ll admit that I am afraid. Not for me. Life has thrown me a few curveballs. I’ve survived them all. I was raised by a cadre of strong, resilient women. Most of them survived and even thrived in the Great Depression. But we’ve done a poor job of nurturing that resilience in next generations. I fear that many will suffer greatly because of it. 💔
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
Preparedness has been a focus for me for years. With limited income it has taken a long time to get supplies and projects completed. I share information with my much younger colleagues at work. I was recently encouraged. One of my colleagues shared that the annual gift of water and supplies has enticed her to begin her own preps. Several other colleagues chimed in saying they too are putting together emergency pantries and go bags. So doing small things has helped my community.😊😊
People don’t think about if they have to abandon their vehicle. I applaud your forward thinking. I was thinking I would attach a small wagon to my bike.
"You can ignore politics, but politics will not ignore you" This fire could have been prevented, if the corrupt DEI Hires weren't in power. Instead its being blamed by the same DEI Hires on Climate change and Chris is buying it
his leftist liberal views show through and he even specifically stated the government did not cause this... I am sure this guy has a Gavin Newsom 2028 poster on his wall. he has not been as much of a loser, but lately it really shows through...
Thanks Kris! Always enjoy your informative videos. Always a good reminder to re-check our preps and figure out where we can improve. Hope you all continue to remain safe!
I can't believe someone would stay behind with their dog. If you feel the need to stay behind get the dog to safety!!! My dog is one of my kids, I wouldn't keep my son, daughter, grandkids or my dog in harm's way.
Thanks for another insightful video. I’ve taught my sons and my granddaughter 3 Rules to live by: #1 Always Be Safe, #2 Always Be Prepared, and #3 Always Be Respectful.
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
I am in NW Florida and we are expecting 27 F degree cold for several hours tonight. Summers are hot and humid but we've learned how to deal but cold is not the norm for us. Our hearts and prayers are .with those in California and the lingering hardship for those in N. Carolina My late husband and I have been prepping for over 25 years but age is creeping up and our children/grandchildren don't seem to recognize the reality of what we may face. My response to life today is "Don't be afraid, be prepared!" Thank you for your clear, compassionate sharing of information and advice.
I read that Santa Anna winds occur from August to November and do not blow in January. Also, the Santa Anna winds blow from the SW not the NE. This is something entirely different.
Thank you again for always having the Closed Captioning enabled. Having just lost what was left of my hearing 2 years ago, I had a rude awakening finding many of my favorite TH-cam channels did not have CC, or did a poor job of it. Bless you for the clear, thorough job you do. My husband says that your CC is exactly what you are saying. Thank you
you sound like someone who hangs out on 4chan all day. go outside, get away from your computer, you'd do well taking a break from all the fear and doom and gloom being used to keep you scared and sounding quite frankly a bit in need of a psychiatrist.
Geologist from Kentucky here. We got snowed in for 2 days before I was able to get our vehicles out. I pay attention to the weather and made sure we were stocked up on food and fuel to last for at least a week. On the subject of your water supply: How much data do you have about your subsurface area? Do you know how deep your water table is? I know California is pretty strict about water usage. They won’t be happy if they find out that you’re storing water, so make sure it’s well hidden. Possibly dig out a root cellar and hide some water storage tanks below ground. Fill them slowly so that your usage doesn’t show a sudden spike, and they shouldn’t notice.
@@blameyourmamma What’s pathetic? I’m a disabled veteran with a service connected knee injury. I can’t clear a lot of snow and ice away from my apartment.
Thank you, Kris. As always , your insights are the information that I take and build on. Your calm application versus panic or chaotic zombie apocalyptic doom is reassuring. Onward and forward is the race towards our goal for being prepared. I am praying for you and your community that you all remain safe.
I felt far less anxious during both Helene and yesterday's uncommon snow and ice event because I had some prepa standing by. I'm in the city and am looking forward to continuing to improve my self sufficiency. I really value your channel as a source of education and information. Thanks for your continued efforts!
Great info Kris, I always appreciate your videos. The fires in CA are tragic and I’m praying for all affected. It did cause me to evaluate my ability to be full prepared to leave my home should I be required to leave my home (I live in PA). I did tweak a few things but overall I’m ready to go. Watching your videos has significantly helped in my preparedness. Thank you for all the hard work you and your team do to provide such great information. Be safe.
I always love hearing your insight on what's to come! I'm looking forward to seeing some actionable items and steps folks in apartments can take to grow their own food coming from this channel. Blessings!
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
The Gov will not save you. I live in area in Western nc that was devastated by helen. It still looks like a war zone. Neighbors and normal regular people have come from other states to help especially in beginning. Right now it has significantly decreased and no Gov. Help. The country singers that made so many million $ donated $ to the larger institutions that help regularly. We still have folks living in tents during this winter vortex. I don't understand our government sending million or billions to foreign countries but do not come to the aid of its citizens. SHTF YOU ON YOUR OWN. PREPARE BEST YOU CAN
To be fair, total foreign aid is less than 2% of the federal budget. That said, you're right. Prepare and plan to protect yourself. The NC govt or even FEMA can't possibly help 10,000s of unprepared people.
Noticed City Prepping isn't talking about the looting? Doesn't talk about how it could've been prevented if DEI wasn't a fire chief? Doesn't talk about sending fire equipment to Ukraine? Doesn't even like the comments that talk about it. But talks about Climate change having to do with the fire? Chris is still going to vote Newsom, even after the fire.
I'm in NE Tennessee. Even local news doesn't talk about flood anymore. Check out how many people are still missing. Apparently it's not a fatality unless they find the body. We'll be finding bodies for years to come
My sin is in LA between palisades & Eaton. Please pray for him. Hoping you and your family are safe Chris Iur prayers go out to the families affected & those who have lost loved ones✝️🙏🕊️🕯️
The fires are a severe reminder that you can store all you want to "bug in", but wow you need to be ready to flee with just the same amount of prep. I'm planning to better my family "bug out" supplies and plan for sure. Keep up the great educational work Kris!
Spot on as always Kris, our climate is always changing, and the government is definitely not coming to bail anyone out. We definitely need to keep prepping and evolving with our mentality regarding constant change. Sticking our heads into the sand, believing that ignorance is bliss can only lead to our demise.
I always find your video's so informative and am looking to step my prepping up this year. I just joined the community and am looking forward to learning more. Thanks for all you do Kris!
Thank you, for all this content. It’s been very informative and really helpful. -as I’m frighteningly new to the community. Please keep up the great work
Kris, I will be praying for you, your family and your team, that the Lord protect you and your properties. I fully agree with you. We need to continue preparing and I have been encouraging family and friends to do the same.
The wicked burn, and people in Commiefornia who voted Newsom and wanted DEI hire fire chiefs, maybe they to need a wakeup call, it may be God's will. Chris has a major bias for the liberal talking point. Look how he's blaming Climate change for this mismanagement. If you listen to this closet liberal you should prepare for the next California fire, next year.
Thank you for providing the actual, unemotional facts about how the severity of the California fire could NOT be quenched by the physical infrastructure! I’m so tired of half-facts and blame in outlining crises; you never fail to do the research that inspires me to my own investigation. Thanks, Kris. Hope you and your family keep safe out west there.
I agree with you and appreciate the TRUTH. It is important to know the limitations of our municipalities so we can adequately prepare. Knowing if we can count on hydrants, water pressure or fire suppression systems installed in your infrastructure.
When hydrants are dry it is government's fault. One reservoir was empty. Their power and phone lines were above ground. Mine are below in Orange county. The brush was not maintained, which is the public and governments fault. Rebuilding is full of red tape with mandatory solar requirements. My state and city are forcing stack n packs by the 10s of thousands with no road evacuation upgrades.
Thank you for providing an informed and level headed approach to prepping. It's so tiring hearing prepping channels tell people the most important thing is a gun and all the ammo you can afford.
I live in northeast Mississippi. We had tornadoes hit the weekend after Christmas. One touched down in our backyard and neighborhood. Our home is fine, but we were without power for over 24 hours. Then, about two weeks later, we got snow and a deep freeze! These weather swings have definitely caught my attention! Thankful for our preps and for you! Keep up the good work!
Finally, a proper explanation of the fires. A fire-fighter also explained this morning, that buildings with sprinklers, and there are many, automatically open their valves and vainly dump water without let-up. In a firestorm, like these, nothing can save each building, especially as building after building sprays in vain---and the water pressure drops.
Thinking about the issues here in Phoenix, we've had the warmest winter and no rain since August. Makes me concerned to see how hot things will get in the summer.
I am a Prepper I am from Kansas and we had that terrible snow storm this past week. I had no problems with food availability. I dried milk, dried eggs and a good supply of canned food. We had our electricity and so cooking was not a problem I started prepping about a year ago and I’m so glad I did. my pantry on a daily basis and follow the guidelines of prepping of using her stand last out. I really enjoy your program and try to catch it every week. Thank you you have a great week.
Just Saw a YT video from a SCal traveler woman talking about her evac from past Oakland fire and her “Go” bag for getting far out of Dodge or to an evac center. Her reasoning for items made me think. This week starting to make such a bag to put right by door and upping other supplies in each vehicle. The rest of my life, few years or decades long will be “interesting”. Always good information from you Kris. Thank you
Purchased 20 acres back in April '24. Moved the family out of the city and into the mountains. Have 3 cows and 11 chickens so far. Need to start the garden in spring.
Thank you Kris! I’ve been going through my emergency bags after the recent events. I’ve always been prepared but go through our bags and van 1-2 time each year to update and to stay familiar with what we have. Scary stuff. Prayers for all 🙏🏻🙏🏻
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
We were hit by the snow/ice storms. Having the right preps made things much easier. Thanks for putting out constant, constructive content! Best wishes to everyone hit in LA
Great video, I didn’t know you lived that close to the LA fires, it is very concerning what is going on as the disasters seem to be more intense], thanks for all you do bringing us information on how to prepare. Stay safe, looking forward to you incorporating the garden.
The city of Richmond had a failure in the system and did not have water from January 6 until about an hour ago when they lifted the boil order. A lot of people in the area did not even have a drip coming from their sink. I later learned that our infrastructure is 100 years old and something needs to be done. Luckily, I live in a county outside of Richmond in one of the only ones not affected. Other county surrounding were affected as well with the boil order, but we’re also just lifted. There were hours that went by before anyone was notified that there was a boil order after the failure. 😡 I am very thankful my house was not affected and despite everything that the area around us is not burning down like California. Prayers for all my friends and the occupants of those counties burning. 😞
This is a great example of poor management and preparing can do. Let’s not forget the fact that they DRAINED the tanks weeks before the fire and never refilled them.
Me too. I had no idea he was in Cali. Not sure if that's considered SoCal bc it's kinda middle of the state. I have relatives in N Cal Sierra mountain region. It's the most beautiful area I've ever seen.
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
Kris, great video and very helpful. The current times are even more encouragement to staying informed and prepared. Thank you for all the work you do for all of us.
I wondered whether you might be affected by the fires! My heart goes out to everyone there! It's certainly more important now than ever to be prepared for any kind of disaster. I'm glad that we are putting in siding that is fire resistant and taking other measures to reduce our risks from fire and other potential safety concerns.
The only way to fight a fire like that is to not get a fire like that. Control burn stuff. I'm so glad I went behind the house and grabbed all that dead brush.
To quote another comment from this comment section: "Chris has a major bias for the liberal talking point. I starting to wonder if he is a talking piece for far left." If you think this is unbiased, and has nothing to do with mismanagement you should prepare for the next California fire, next year. You know....Climate change and something....like London in 798
Thank you for speaking the clear, unemotional truth, as usual. You didn't mention how bizarrely expensive our only choice of insurance is. I live near Tehachapi, and I was dropped. California Fair Plan tripled my premiums, which had already doubled the year before. I am glad I have something, but . . good heavens. Keep up the good work.
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🔥Fire Spread @ a (speed or distance) of 5 football fields per second? So approx. 300 Miles Per Hour? (think you forgot to carry a 1 there)
🤖💀👲 Great points on Insurance & A.I. though (very scary - the Insurance Co. will now, w/ A.I., have an even Sharper Edge & Strangle-hold over the Customer/Policy Holder than before. )
@@margaretwood152 it spreads in more than one direction, and the fire front is wider than one football field.
SailorPhil---just joined, after such a great explanation of those fires.
Good speech at the end - Keep it up!
it's a war zone here. I live by an airstrip and we hear military grade choppers coming in and out. Thankfully, we're stocked up on food, water and weapons, in case if **** hits the fan.....
I have a very low income, but I have managed to store water enough for my family for 2 weeks and food for 3 months. It's not too late and you can do it on a budget, friends. Start now!
True…however those who prepared like you in California & N Carolina didn’t help…..all food/water preps gone..now amongst the ruble!…the answer is 🙏 yes, prepare for about three weeks, but don’t go crazy because if your house burns down or gets annihilated by a tornado, earthquake, fire, etc.… You may need that money for something else like renting a place until you can rebuild or find another dwelling to live in.
Dirt-cheap preps: Beans, rice, tuna, cooking oil, peanuts, raisins, wheat flour, jams and jellies, peanut butter, salt, spices, a good multivitamin, and wild-foraged greens (available almost everywhere) are surprisingly nutritious and really cheap.
The key is to keep it simple. Remember a fuel source and a stove. If rural. Wood and a rocket stove are easy solutions.
@@lisapirrello-ge8ug How about a second location. At work? Friend's place?
I think you are doing it best, to do what you can.
I’m a single female prepper in Arkansas, and I felt very prepared for the snow from the hours of your videos I have viewed. My next step is to set up raised bed gardens and a rain catchment system. I like your practical solutions and non militaristic tone. Single women can be preppers, too, and we have to be self reliant.
Single women preppers are out here and have been so since 2007. Move in silence and stay safe 🙏🏾🩷
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I am the primary person who prepares my husband is not physically able. I understand, we can do this!
@@colleenwelch2330 ❤❤
If this and Helene didn't convince ya'll, nothing will.
You're doing good work. Take Care.
People in hurricane zones are (or should be) prepared with things stashed for emergencies. Batteries, extra food and water. Helene victums have been in a flood plain since 1918, everyone should check flood maps before buying property.
Hawaii
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Food processing warehouse burning down.
I’m in southern CA (about an hour and a half drive away from the burn areas but who knows what will happen later🤷🏻♂️), go bags are in vehicles my wife & I use. Living in earthquake country forces you to prepare
I have learned a lot from Katrina.
@@NerdsWorldNYCPalestine Anna the food warehouses are because companies won’t stop cutting corners and running skeleton crews and lobbying for deregulation. Which is about to get worse, since even more needed regulations and watch agencies are going to get cut
I am in NorCal and almost all insurance companies have left our area. If you are military or ex-military you can get coverage through USAA without being price gouged. Thanks for keeping us all going, informed, and encouraged.
USAA isn’t even covering the Sierra Foothills.
I appreciate your communication style by approaching prepping realistically instead of by 'scare tactic' . Thank you for doing what you do.
I appreciate that!
Good to see you Kris. I was starting to become concerned for you and your family. I hope you're all able to stay safe and your homes intact. This is so heartbreaking to see, and I can't imagine going through it. My thoughts are with you all there in California. Thank you for your logical, thorough, and fact-based explanation of what is occurring.
My mother and myself are going to learning to grow vegetables. Your site is so useful. The vegetables at the store aren't good tasting or last in the fridge. They spoil quickly.
My mom is 91 and I am 60 and disabled. It gave me great advice. I am losing weight and walking. So my stamina improves.
Thank you... you and your mom are inspiring 😊
My daughter is mildly disabled intellectually and not much help, and I'm 70, so you're in good company learning to grow and I agree about the grocery store produce. We have a small yard and I'm doing several raised beds. I also ordered my carpenter to build a small hen house/roost and am incubating eggs. Hopefully, I'll end up with 3 or 4 hens out of a dozen eggs. The roos will have to be harvested. I am a city girl at heart and "never" taught to live like this, but I have now culled one rooster and, like you, above all odds willing to learn new skills. LOVE, COURAGE
Yes. Every little bit helps. You are going in the right direction!
Try to find local people who garden in your area. They love to talk about their gardening and will share. What grows good locally is good to know. Also depending in where you live you may be able to plant multiple gardens. I am in zone 6 and I plant a spring, summer and fall garden. When one plant is finished then I plant some else. Your local extension service might be able to help you about what to plant and when.
You may want to consider a container garden called a Green Stalk. It has several pockets to grow in and can be managed by someone in a wheel chair once it is set up. The other beautiful thing about it is it only takes up just under 3 square feet of space.
The pot is coming to a boil and the frogs are busy fighting over what they want the soup to taste like.
The frogs are starting to climb on top of the others to try to escape... It's gonna get frosty
Even Freddo The Chocolate Frog is Melting...Eeeek.
2025 has already been a very long year…
Srsly
It's so crazy to think we're not even 2 weeks in.
Don't worry. It'll seem like a nightmare in a few weeks...even moreso.
unfortunately it isn't over. Sigh
@@KC-rt4hp Do elaborate, KC?
I teach high school English, and on Friday, I had a student ask what was happening in California. I mentioned the wildfires. She said she thought it was just AI on TikTok. She was oblivious to the reality. This is the real threat of AI.
everything is perceived as entertainment - nothing more
This isn’t over yet. The wind just started again about 30 min ago here (Eastern Ventura County, CA) and the windstorm will stick around until Wednesday. It’s only a matter of time before another fire starts nearby. It’s dryer here than I ever remember it being before.
I’m charging my devices & power banks, putting all my valuables, important documents, sentimental items, and essentials by my front door. It’s only a matter of time before we lose power again (we didn’t have power from 1am Tuesday - 1pm Thursday) or have to evacuate due to another fire.
My entire neighborhood could have been lost a few years ago during Woolsey, and I was not prepared to evacuate. We fled with nothing but the clothes on our back, and I refuse to ever feel that helpless again.
Prepared. That's smart.
I sure hope it doesn't get to you but glad you're prepared. Stay safe! 🥰
@@rosegann8339 thank you 🩷
keep an eye out for suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood, wouldn't hurt to tell friends as well, I've seen it reported that some people are starting fires across LA (maybe other places too but mostly LA from what I've heard). Some people have even been arrested for arson, stay safe out there y'all.
Hope you dodge this one also. Preparing is critical, good job 👍🏻
Single mom of 3 and I’ve been prepping for some time now. Small things add up. I started my garden last year and this year will try and double my harvest. Just started my bug out bags. So happy I found your channel.
My 'bob' is a large backpack. I know I will not be able to carry it all the time and because I always over pack, I put small wheels on the lower frame so, when necessary, I can drag it easier. Limitations aside, practice helps as well. Go on day hikes and over-nighters with your kids and your bob's. (even in your back yard) Familiarize yourself with the areas you might have to escape to. I hope we never have to use them though. Best of luck to all of us.
I live in north Idaho. Fires are my biggest danger. I have sent quite a few dollars setting up my property to be able to protect my home and shops from fire. I put in 5000 gallon tanks to hold water. Gas pumps hooked into sprinklers surrounding my building. A portable fire fighting setup to move around my property and neighbors to help stop it earlier. I am working with my neighbor, as he is doing the same thing, so we both can use each other water and equipment as needed in case one of us is not there.
Good work!
Very intelligent🍀
Teamwork is the dreamwork.
This is Awesome! Very Smart strategy!
What's your address again?
I have seen some very cruel tweets about the California fires, look, no matter who you voted for or support, there are times even being prepared cannot always save you,,, let,s have sympathy for those who lost everything,,, I know how I would feel if it were me,,, ❤❤
Democratic policies always lead to hellish living conditions
That's why they are called DEPLORABLES.
Sometimes being prepared isn’t enough. But NOT being prepared is never enough. And they were not in any way prepared.
This is true, but if you had a lot of prep things, in a fast moving fire, could you save all of it???
@@marymorgan285 No, but if you have packed go-bags you can save yourself and your family
I watched a documentary in the 90s about this. California was told why it was increasing and how to prevent it, but it became political issue, in other areas where they have large forest listened to the science and applied it and do not have these problems or at least not as severe. In fact, they allow the fire to burn which cleans the forest floor since they started doing that the flames never get high enough to catch the trees on fire or last long enough to dry the trees out. Californians were told what to do a long time ago. They were also told that it would only get worse if they didn't listen. Guess what it's only getting worse.
Really tough time for our loved ones in Southern California. Thank you for your thoughts, Kris. Much love from Rancho Cucamonga, CA ❤
I’ve started prepping yesterday and was surprised by how much I could buy at a low cost. I’m 100% sure these fires won’t be the last disaster we see this year. I’m happy I found this channel to guide me in this process.
I grew up in Florida and started helping my mother with hurricane prep in May of 1960. Your channel has helped move me toward having preparedness be a daily lifestyle, not a once a year or seasonal event.
I have been aware of hurricane prep for decades, living near the gulf coast.
This is by far the best explanation of the LA fires that I have read. BRAVO!!!!!! Well done. Please post it on all sites that are blaming this that and the other.
No nonsense, unbiased, factual information from a trustworthy person who lives in California is the best way to get our news regarding these fires. Just a few of many reasons I have followed this channel for several years now.
I always thought the concept of city prepping is silly, but this is a perfect example of while the city may not be sustainable In a grid down scenario, you still need to prep for other disasters.
My friend had to bug out because although she wasn’t in danger of the fire, she had no power or water.
In a grid down situation the city will be the jungle.
I continue to prep incl gardening, canning, cooking wholesome meals for health and am now delving into making my own simple herbal remedies so as not to be dependent on pharmaceuticals. I learn so much from this channel Kris. Thank you for your hard work!
The failure of critical thinking is a far worse threat than these fires.
Thank you for speaking truth.
Absolutely
Critical thinking isnt present in the millennials or gen z but it hasnt ended for us.
Your clear and calm demeanor is appreciated. I’ll admit that I am afraid. Not for me. Life has thrown me a few curveballs. I’ve survived them all. I was raised by a cadre of strong, resilient women. Most of them survived and even thrived in the Great Depression. But we’ve done a poor job of nurturing that resilience in next generations. I fear that many will suffer greatly because of it. 💔
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
I would like to add the federal wildland firefighter will take a 20% pay cut in March
Preparedness has been a focus for me for years. With limited income it has taken a long time to get supplies and projects completed. I share information with my much younger colleagues at work. I was recently encouraged. One of my colleagues shared that the annual gift of water and supplies has enticed her to begin her own preps. Several other colleagues chimed in saying they too are putting together emergency pantries and go bags. So doing small things has helped my community.😊😊
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I keep a backpack and two duffel bags ready to go at all times. Along with a four-wheel garden cart in case I have to walk.
The cart is smart, but beware of envious eyes! Op Sec is crucial.
People don’t think about if they have to abandon their vehicle. I applaud your forward thinking. I was thinking I would attach a small wagon to my bike.
It is refreshing to have clear, well researched information provided in a non political manner. Thank you.
Sounds like you haven’t been looking hard enough? It’s been here and many more like it.
"You can ignore politics, but politics will not ignore you"
This fire could have been prevented, if the corrupt DEI Hires weren't in power. Instead its being blamed by the same DEI Hires on Climate change and Chris is buying it
his leftist liberal views show through and he even specifically stated the government did not cause this... I am sure this guy has a Gavin Newsom 2028 poster on his wall. he has not been as much of a loser, but lately it really shows through...
Thanks Kris! Always enjoy your informative videos. Always a good reminder to re-check our preps and figure out where we can improve. Hope you all continue to remain safe!
I can't believe someone would stay behind with their dog. If you feel the need to stay behind get the dog to safety!!! My dog is one of my kids, I wouldn't keep my son, daughter, grandkids or my dog in harm's way.
Thanks for another insightful video. I’ve taught my sons and my granddaughter 3 Rules to live by: #1 Always Be Safe, #2 Always Be Prepared, and #3 Always Be Respectful.
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
I am in NW Florida and we are expecting 27 F degree cold for several hours tonight. Summers are hot and humid but we've learned how to deal but cold is not the norm for us. Our hearts and prayers are .with those in California and the lingering hardship for those in N. Carolina My late husband and I have been prepping for over 25 years but age is creeping up and our children/grandchildren don't seem to recognize the reality of what we may face. My response to life today is "Don't be afraid, be prepared!" Thank you for your clear, compassionate sharing of information and advice.
I read that Santa Anna winds occur from August to November and do not blow in January. Also, the Santa Anna winds blow from the SW not the NE. This is something entirely different.
Thank you again for always having the Closed Captioning enabled. Having just lost what was left of my hearing 2 years ago, I had a rude awakening finding many of my favorite TH-cam channels did not have CC, or did a poor job of it. Bless you for the clear, thorough job you do. My husband says that your CC is exactly what you are saying. Thank you
I lived in town and watched buildings burn because the fire department didn’t have enough hose to reach the river 500 feet away. It all burned down.
Our government cannot create smart cities without allowing the destruction of the current old cities and towns we currently have.
The Paris Catacombs. Thats what smart cities lead to. Theve existed before
you sound like someone who hangs out on 4chan all day. go outside, get away from your computer, you'd do well taking a break from all the fear and doom and gloom being used to keep you scared and sounding quite frankly a bit in need of a psychiatrist.
@@WhiteTrashTennessee seek mental help please
Omg you are correct! 😮
Stupid conspiracy theory.
This was the first time California had caught fire. So there was no way to prevent anything! Right?
I was waiting for your input on the LA fires. Insane. This is one for the history books. 🔥
Joyous isn't it 😂
Yes It Is Majorly! So Incredibly HeartWrenching
They're definitely manipulating the weather (and have been for years) but regardless lets pray for one another and get to work preparing. ❤
Geologist from Kentucky here.
We got snowed in for 2 days before I was able to get our vehicles out. I pay attention to the weather and made sure we were stocked up on food and fuel to last for at least a week.
On the subject of your water supply:
How much data do you have about your subsurface area? Do you know how deep your water table is? I know California is pretty strict about water usage. They won’t be happy if they find out that you’re storing water, so make sure it’s well hidden. Possibly dig out a root cellar and hide some water storage tanks below ground. Fill them slowly so that your usage doesn’t show a sudden spike, and they shouldn’t notice.
That's a pathetic statement.
@@vicinalvictor6612 It takes a long time to prep and a lot of effort.
I took Hydrogeology in college.
@@lonestarskywatcher6279Say it louder for the sheepole in the back ! ❤👍👍👍
@@blameyourmamma What’s pathetic? I’m a disabled veteran with a service connected knee injury. I can’t clear a lot of snow and ice away from my apartment.
Thank you, Kris. As always , your insights are the information that I take and build on. Your calm application versus panic or chaotic zombie apocalyptic doom is reassuring. Onward and forward is the race towards our goal for being prepared. I am praying for you and your community that you all remain safe.
I felt far less anxious during both Helene and yesterday's uncommon snow and ice event because I had some prepa standing by. I'm in the city and am looking forward to continuing to improve my self sufficiency. I really value your channel as a source of education and information. Thanks for your continued efforts!
Thank you for keeping us updated. Stay positive.
Great info Kris, I always appreciate your videos. The fires in CA are tragic and I’m praying for all affected. It did cause me to evaluate my ability to be full prepared to leave my home should I be required to leave my home (I live in PA). I did tweak a few things but overall I’m ready to go. Watching your videos has significantly helped in my preparedness. Thank you for all the hard work you and your team do to provide such great information. Be safe.
I always love hearing your insight on what's to come! I'm looking forward to seeing some actionable items and steps folks in apartments can take to grow their own food coming from this channel. Blessings!
Thank you for your videos! I’ve been following you a long time and love how your videos are common sense and not fear based! Thank you for that!
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
The Gov will not save you. I live in area in Western nc that was devastated by helen. It still looks like a war zone. Neighbors and normal regular people have come from other states to help especially in beginning. Right now it has significantly decreased and no Gov. Help. The country singers that made so many million $ donated $ to the larger institutions that help regularly. We still have folks living in tents during this winter vortex. I don't understand our government sending million or billions to foreign countries but do not come to the aid of its citizens. SHTF YOU ON YOUR OWN. PREPARE BEST YOU CAN
Wow, I had no idea it was still so dire. The news completely stopped covering it. Please stay safe and strong out there ❤
To be fair, total foreign aid is less than 2% of the federal budget. That said, you're right. Prepare and plan to protect yourself. The NC govt or even FEMA can't possibly help 10,000s of unprepared people.
@@brianniegemann4788 again, the government will not save you......FACT!!!!!!
Noticed City Prepping isn't talking about the looting? Doesn't talk about how it could've been prevented if DEI wasn't a fire chief? Doesn't talk about sending fire equipment to Ukraine? Doesn't even like the comments that talk about it. But talks about Climate change having to do with the fire?
Chris is still going to vote Newsom, even after the fire.
I'm in NE Tennessee. Even local news doesn't talk about flood anymore. Check out how many people are still missing. Apparently it's not a fatality unless they find the body. We'll be finding bodies for years to come
My sin is in LA between palisades & Eaton. Please pray for him. Hoping you and your family are safe Chris Iur prayers go out to the families affected & those who have lost loved ones✝️🙏🕊️🕯️
I too have left all my sins in Commiefornia, don't want to pray for any of them.
You need jesus @@ChaosLord-n5m
I appreciate all the work and time you guys put in to keep us updated and prepared.
Cold and snowy here in WV. Ice, snow and wind create power outages. I appreciate all you and your team does with this channel. Cheers
I'm here in WV too. Praying for our state and country.
The fires are a severe reminder that you can store all you want to "bug in", but wow you need to be ready to flee with just the same amount of prep. I'm planning to better my family "bug out" supplies and plan for sure. Keep up the great educational work Kris!
Spot on as always Kris, our climate is always changing, and the government is definitely not coming to bail anyone out. We definitely need to keep prepping and evolving with our mentality regarding constant change. Sticking our heads into the sand, believing that ignorance is bliss can only lead to our demise.
I always find your video's so informative and am looking to step my prepping up this year. I just joined the community and am looking forward to learning more. Thanks for all you do Kris!
Thank you, for all this content. It’s been very informative and really helpful. -as I’m frighteningly new to the community. Please keep up the great work
God for you! Actually explaining what happened without getting political or looking to blame someone.
Kris, I will be praying for you, your family and your team, that the Lord protect you and your properties. I fully agree with you. We need to continue preparing and I have been encouraging family and friends to do the same.
The wicked burn, and people in Commiefornia who voted Newsom and wanted DEI hire fire chiefs, maybe they to need a wakeup call, it may be God's will. Chris has a major bias for the liberal talking point. Look how he's blaming Climate change for this mismanagement. If you listen to this closet liberal you should prepare for the next California fire, next year.
My prepping had increased exponentially over the last few months... so grateful for the treasure trove of guidance on this channel!
Thank you for providing the actual, unemotional facts about how the severity of the California fire could NOT be quenched by the physical infrastructure! I’m so tired of half-facts and blame in outlining crises; you never fail to do the research that inspires me to my own investigation. Thanks, Kris. Hope you and your family keep safe out west there.
That's what you got from this??
I agree with you and appreciate the TRUTH. It is important to know the limitations of our municipalities so we can adequately prepare. Knowing if we can count on hydrants, water pressure or fire suppression systems installed in your infrastructure.
When hydrants are dry it is government's fault. One reservoir was empty. Their power and phone lines were above ground. Mine are below in Orange county. The brush was not maintained, which is the public and governments fault. Rebuilding is full of red tape with mandatory solar requirements. My state and city are forcing stack n packs by the 10s of thousands with no road evacuation upgrades.
Another great video, lots of valuable information as always. Big changes coming and I appreciate your calm approach to the facts. Thank you.
Thank you for providing an informed and level headed approach to prepping. It's so tiring hearing prepping channels tell people the most important thing is a gun and all the ammo you can afford.
I live in northeast Mississippi. We had tornadoes hit the weekend after Christmas. One touched down in our backyard and neighborhood. Our home is fine, but we were without power for over 24 hours. Then, about two weeks later, we got snow and a deep freeze! These weather swings have definitely caught my attention! Thankful for our preps and for you! Keep up the good work!
Finally, a proper explanation of the fires. A fire-fighter also explained this morning, that buildings with sprinklers, and there are many, automatically open their valves and vainly dump water without let-up. In a firestorm, like these, nothing can save each building, especially as building after building sprays in vain---and the water pressure drops.
First time watching you and loved your content. Subscribed and will continue watching more. Thanks so much for what you do to educate folks.
Thinking about the issues here in Phoenix, we've had the warmest winter and no rain since August. Makes me concerned to see how hot things will get in the summer.
Thanks for a good one Chris looking forward to starting my garden this spring thanks again🐾😎
Fighting the flu that is also effecting my stomach, I bought a couple extra boxes of Imodium for prepping.
I am a Prepper I am from Kansas and we had that terrible snow storm this past week. I had no problems with food availability. I dried milk, dried eggs and a good supply of canned food. We had our electricity and so cooking was not a problem
I started prepping about a year ago and I’m so glad I did.
my pantry on a daily basis and follow the guidelines of prepping of using her stand last out.
I really enjoy your program and try to catch it every week. Thank you you have a great week.
Just Saw a YT video from a SCal traveler woman talking about her evac from past Oakland fire and her “Go” bag for getting far out of Dodge or to an evac center. Her reasoning for items made me think. This week starting to make such a bag to put right by door and upping other supplies in each vehicle.
The rest of my life, few years or decades long will be “interesting”.
Always good information from you Kris. Thank you
Thank you so much for all the information you give. I'm looking forward to watching you build your compound. 😊
And the real fun begins January 20th, buckle up!
Purchased 20 acres back in April '24. Moved the family out of the city and into the mountains. Have 3 cows and 11 chickens so far. Need to start the garden in spring.
7:19pm, 1/11. great delivery of a lot of critical information. The even tone calms the listener making it easier to stay focused and engaged.
Very informative and great delivery! Thanks for doing what you do.
Thank you Kris! I’ve been going through my emergency bags after the recent events. I’ve always been prepared but go through our bags and van 1-2 time each year to update and to stay familiar with what we have. Scary stuff. Prayers for all 🙏🏻🙏🏻
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
So many stayed fighting fire's, without city water.
Using pools, jacuzzis, and sand to put out hot spots.... themselves.
No one came to help.
We were hit by the snow/ice storms. Having the right preps made things much easier.
Thanks for putting out constant, constructive content!
Best wishes to everyone hit in LA
Prayers ascend for those in California and those in the freeze. Thank you for all the basic news.
Great video, I didn’t know you lived that close to the LA fires, it is very concerning what is going on as the disasters seem to be more intense], thanks for all you do bringing us information on how to prepare. Stay safe, looking forward to you incorporating the garden.
The city of Richmond had a failure in the system and did not have water from January 6 until about an hour ago when they lifted the boil order. A lot of people in the area did not even have a drip coming from their sink. I later learned that our infrastructure is 100 years old and something needs to be done. Luckily, I live in a county outside of Richmond in one of the only ones not affected. Other county surrounding were affected as well with the boil order, but we’re also just lifted. There were hours that went by before anyone was notified that there was a boil order after the failure. 😡 I am very thankful my house was not affected and despite everything that the area around us is not burning down like California. Prayers for all my friends and the occupants of those counties burning. 😞
I was surprised that the story didn’t make national news. I guess the fires are a bigger story.
@@rain0450 Rich neighborhoods burring due to DEI mismanagement should be a bigger story, yeah :/
Another great video full of useful information! Thank you for keeping us all up to date on current and future situations.
Once again, your news video was very enlightening and unbiased.
Your videos are spot on. Got me doing something against the threats.
This is a great example of poor management and preparing can do. Let’s not forget the fact that they DRAINED the tanks weeks before the fire and never refilled them.
What are the 'odds',,,eh? They want us to believe in coincidences, not facts.
This is why I like watching your updates as you give a balanced and researched report
Very happy to know that you are safe at this time and keeping everyone in prayer. Thank you for the news update it helps a lot. Be safe.
Me too. I had no idea he was in Cali. Not sure if that's considered SoCal bc it's kinda middle of the state. I have relatives in N Cal Sierra mountain region. It's the most beautiful area I've ever seen.
We are active supporting the community in this devastation. Sadly, I think this is just the beginning of several more disasters we'll see across the country and world this year. Saty safe.
@ Thanks, and God Bless
Climate is my favorite topic. We have a small farm. The heat during the summers is really changing what we can grow though. Crazy stuff out there.
Fire is the biggest issue that I face here in NewMexico, as well. It's terrifying to see the footage coming out. Thank you for your calm advice.
Kris, great video and very helpful. The current times are even more encouragement to staying informed and prepared. Thank you for all the work you do for all of us.
I wondered whether you might be affected by the fires! My heart goes out to everyone there! It's certainly more important now than ever to be prepared for any kind of disaster. I'm glad that we are putting in siding that is fire resistant and taking other measures to reduce our risks from fire and other potential safety concerns.
Drought ??
They said California had sufficient rain this year...
The only way to fight a fire like that is to not get a fire like that. Control burn stuff. I'm so glad I went behind the house and grabbed all that dead brush.
Nice Video 🎉 wishing everyone who is affected by the fires in LA just the best
I always appreciate your objectivity and following data. I love watching you!
To quote another comment from this comment section: "Chris has a major bias for the liberal talking point. I starting to wonder if he is a talking piece for far left." If you think this is unbiased, and has nothing to do with mismanagement you should prepare for the next California fire, next year.
You know....Climate change and something....like London in 798
Love your content. After the CA fires, my husband finally recognizes the importance of being prepared
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your information and details
I am always amazed how calm and well informed you are! Certainly helps to keep people focused on the problems at hand. Thank you
Thank you for speaking the clear, unemotional truth, as usual. You didn't mention how bizarrely expensive our only choice of insurance is. I live near Tehachapi, and I was dropped. California Fair Plan tripled my premiums, which had already doubled the year before. I am glad I have something, but . . good heavens. Keep up the good work.
So grateful for your channel. Found you all about 6mo ago when I started my solar backup system. Love your sound advice. Stay safe and be blessed 🙏
Thank you for the updates and tutorials.
Once again, thank you for helpful, yet sobering information. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
What about the people in NC. They still live in tents 🏕️
meh.. thats old news those are mostly just hicks nobody cares about,,, note, this is what the media thinks ,, prayers for all affected there!