Intro to Urban Preparedness & Self-Reliance

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

The Next Us | Colorado Springs

Intro to Urban Preparedness & Self-Reliance
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- Intro to Urban Preparedness & Self-Reliance -
** A Donation Based 2-Hour Workshop **
This workshop is designed for everyday people who want practical skills and simple planning tools they can actually use at home, at work, and in their community.
Emergencies don’t look like the movies, and real preparedness isn’t about fear or expensive gear.
Taught by a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer (me) and another secret squirrel (Slo), this course focuses on awareness, planning, and resilience, not tactics or theory.
You’ll learn how professionals think through problems under uncertainty and how to apply those same principles to real-world civilian emergencies.
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Topics Covered
✔ Situational Awareness
✔ Emergency Communications Planning
✔ Intro to Radios (FRS / GMRS / HAM – plain English)
✔ Everyday Carry (EDC) items that actually make sense
✔ Water & Food Storage basics
✔ Medical Considerations for emergencies
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Who This Is For
• Beginners to preparedness
• Families and individuals
• Outdoor enthusiasts
• Anyone who wants to be more self-reliant without going “full prepper”
No prior experience required.
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What This Is NOT
✘ No weapons training
✘ No politics
✘ No fear-based messaging
✘ No gear sales
Just clear, practical information you can apply immediately.
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What to Bring
• Note-taking materials
• Questions
• An open mind
A small cash or digital donation (venmo or paypal) at the time of the event would great, but not required. It’ll help us cover expenses for the venue and future courses! 😊
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