This week we cover off some basics in vehicle preparedness
 
News -
 
Alan - Venezuelan Gov’t using military force against citizens, 4 dead, 200+ injured and 200+ detained in ONE clash https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/venezuela-maduro-calls-military-unity-1.5119738
 
Ian - Alberta premiere tables ‘turn off the taps legislation ‘
 
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5117803
 
Calgary blizzard
 
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5114425
 
(Interesting video of the cars in the ditch)
 
Emergency preparedness week - some more publications for those starting out.
 
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/index-en.aspx



 Every day preps.  
 
Emergency preps
 
BACKROADS map, in addition to the roadmap, topo maps of your area
 
-regional and season-appropriate clothes.  Ie rain coat, Parka, winter boots, long undies, etc.
 
-Glass breaker: new cars are being built with laminate glass all around, so a glass breaker “may” not work on all cars. Seatbelt cutter as well
 
Food & water// light/ candle&lighter/ heat source / blanket (hot tip -Aftermarket 12 v cigarette lighter) AL- I carry a zippo in my daily life, so a can of fluid lives in my console
 
Siphon & jerry can
 
Knife  -Window edge sharpening (Don’t cross the CDN border with a folder, fixed blade only)
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnfazpde80Y
 
Safety glasses/n95 masks, mechanix gloves/work gloves
 
Back up battery pack for cell phone
 
“Mini hospital” First aid kit (Tourney, stop the bleed class/ rubber gloves/ face shield, pressure dressing /
 
??Fentanyl kit??? (Naloxone)  Ep144 of CPP covered its dangers. AL-Opiates suck, Narcan isn’t perfect but it’s free and better than nothing. Don’t do drugs mmmkay?
 
-Ham radio
 
The Get home Bag
 
May or may not be appropriate for some, the ‘Get home’ AKA the ‘must ditch the vehicle’ bag.
 
-Sleeping bag / shelter
 
-Compass
 
Knife and multitool
 
Water filter (sawyer:) and bottle
 
Food  (Mountain house/datrex, or just granola bars rotated)
 
Backpack in case you have to ditch the car
 
- add a good pair of running shoes/hiking boots if your daily life doesn’t allow you to wear comfy shoes. If you wear work boots, dress shoes, high heels (right Eric?) or sandals, a good pair of shoes or light boots make walking home a lot less unpleasant





PODCAST CHALLENGE
 
Put at least three of the preparedness items we mentioned, that you are missing, into your car.



Let us know if you added something unique or even more beneficial! feedback@prepperpodcast.ca




Episode Closing
 
Upcoming events
 
2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
 
July 11-14
 
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/



Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
 
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
 
Sloquet Hot springs
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
 
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
 
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people,  an adventure to get there.
 
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP
 
July 6, Podcaster charity shoot.  Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, as stop the bleed class, and a fun competition,
 
This year’s charity is the Big Country Anti-Violence Association . - http://www.bcava.com/
 
Eric -  I’m going to bring episode 22  of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end.   You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app.  Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us.  You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
 
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Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .
 
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