Economic hard times are coming: Getting ready and creating a community will make the difference! We may not be able to stop job losses, bankrupt city & state budgets cutbacks in essential government services, bank failures, energy supply interruptions, increased temperatures, stronger storms, water main breaks or sewage spills. But we can have a back-up! SUNSET Lifeboat Meet Up Group learns and shares skills for a low energy/ non-fossil fuel future. For instance do you want to learn how to start …

We are a 501 (C) (3) Tax Exempt dedicated to raising money for the children of Police Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical workers who are killed in the line of duty. We also provide assistance to the families of Military members and their families. We are always looking to expand and to start new chapters around the United States visit www.heroesride.com for more information.

This meetup organization generally focuses on educational activities about how to prepare our families for emergencies like what we've experienced here in Richmond over the past several years: hurricanes, power outages, snowstorms, vehicle preparedness (flat tires and such), wilderness skills, and other generalized knowledge. Group members may or may not currently have knowledge on such subjects, but should have a desire to educate themselves via group participation. There will be at least one s …

SHE CAN SHOOT© has become the largest firearms female only group on the East Coast. Currently, we have chapters in Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.  In the next few months a chapter will be in the VA Hampton Roads area. SHE CAN SHOOT© is a group committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of …

Licensed and non-Licensed amateur radio enthusiasts are welcome to this group. This is an extension of the Charles County Amateur Radio Club's online presence: k3smd.org Meetings are the first Friday of every month (with a few exceptions on holiday weekends) and are held in the LaPlata Train Station in LaPlata MD. Other club events will also be posted here. If you're interested in learning more about ham radio, and want to see what the club is all about, join us at our next event or meeting! ht …

Are you looking to prepare your family in the event of an emergency or disaster? Are you new to the details of keeping your family safe (also known as prepping) or an experienced family safe person? Introducing the Piedmont Virginia Family Safe Meetup (earlier known as Piedmont Virginia Preppers). We'll meet to discuss ways to encourage keeping your family safe for the unknown.  Whether it is a natural or  man-made event, we'll strive to develop our collective knowledge and skills to be prepared …

An actual meeting site for members of the American Preppers Network in the Harrisburg-York area of Pennsylvania, although anyone is welcome. Open to all faiths, beliefs and lifestyles. BAR NONE. What are we? A little of this, a little of that.  Maybe the beginnings of a survival group that plans to work together in the event of a “grid down” scenario or maybe a group of individuals focused on self preservation and care of our loved ones.  We'll see how it goes.  For now, we're a network..... Wha …

Update: January 15, 2013 Who we are and what we are doing: We are a group of individuals and families who are following the pioneer spirit that founded this great country.  We are, as Holly said in her food presentation, concentrating on preparing for the little disasters with high probability.  A car goes out of control or an ice storm hits and you have no power for a few days.  A hurricane visits and now you need a few weeks.  Without power how will you heat and cook?  If you cannot leave yo …

LCP is for those who want to meet like minded persons that are interested in prepping and discussing/sharing related topics. Prepping is the act of a group or individual preparing themselves and their loved ones for any potential threat to survival, be it natural (storms, power outage) or man-made (financial). How will you provide food, water, shelter to your loved ones if it should all hit the fan tomorrow? If you want to learn how, join this group!