The Pickled Prepper

Prepper News Update July 23: COVID and Inflation Look Like they...

I am still on vacation, but here's a short prepper news update: Shutdowns Begin in California as COVID-19 Cases Surge A few restaurants in Los Angeles...
COVID-19 is back.

What to Expect as COVID-19 Cases Climb in Every State

COVID-19 cases are up in every state, driven by the Delta variant. Here's what to expect, how to prepare for it, and what to do before it is too late.

Prepper News Update July 15

How Long Before We See this Here? A mall was looted in the protests in South Africa this week. A day or two later, locals...

Prepper News Update July 6: The COVID-19 Edition

South Africa Sets Record with 26,000 Daily Cases Reported The country is now being locked down, with a curfew, a ban on alcohol sales,...
A wave

Warning: Another COVID-19 Wave Could Strike the U.S.

You can get bowled over by the wave, or you can ride it. Your choice. preparing, just in case, will help you ride it.
A contagious patient. Photo by Mufid Majnun on Unsplash.

Many Vaccines Less Effective with Delta Variant of COVID-19

Perhaps people would take the Delta variant of COVID-19 more seriously if they called it COVID-21. Its causing another wave in much of the world.
Fighter aircraft

Inflation, War, COVID-19, and Other Dangers Lie Ahead

Our hopes of getting back to the pre-COVID normal seem pretty dismal, but there have always been reasons to prepare.
Flinders Street Station in Melbourne VIC, Australia.

COVID May be Over in the U.S., But Repercussions Persist

While U.S. cases of COVID-19 and the positive test continue to reach new lows, other countries are still experiencing surges and entering lockdowns.
Fist pump

Ending our Weekly COVID-19 Report with a Victory

When Charlie Sheen famously said "Winning!" it came back to bite him, but we're still declaring victory over COVID-19. For now, at least.
An empty soup shelf from May 2020

Problems in the Food Supply Chain Causes Shortages, Price Increases

Empty grocery store shelves are so last year... or are they? As food service at restaurants and hotels restarts, expect more food supply disruptions.