State of the world

[bodymOOvin]

What are you doing/adding to your preps in the last few weeks. The world feels very precarious right now, multiple and escalating conflicts, more storms, cost of living. The spidey senses are tingling to start taking prepping more seriously, anyone else feel like this?

Just keeping it steady. Focussing on my physical health where I can.

Not really many options available to prep for nuclear attack, war... etc, but I have upped my extreme weather preparations, currently working on an extreme heat prep list, the last couple of heatwaves truly tested me and I can't take another one so this year I shall be prepared. Haven't really increased my general prep levels, just keeping everything stocked as normal, mainly because I don't have space to add additional things

Im working on physical health and stamina. Building connections locally in terms of food and community.

I have three new rhubarb crowns in and need to start some sugarsnap peas this weekend.

Focusing on increasing the amount of food available from the garden this year. Veg patch obviously, but also perennial food plants. This is a combination of identifying, finding and planting plus learning how to use some less familiar food plants. Planted some in the autumn, so excited to see/try these when they emerge in spring.

edited to add I think conflict in/around food producing nations like Ukraine & Israel might impact supply chains, so I’m trying to make sure I have good access to fresh fruit & veg without the commitment of a huge quantity of annuals

Also looking to improve insulated window coverings to help in cold/hot conditions

My main concerns are weather and food supply - the more likely things.