Apartment - Preparing with Dan

72 Hours Without Power in an Apartment: The Complete Family Plan

April 15, 2026May 17, 2025 by Dan Lockland

Apartment blackout prep is different from house prep in ways most guides ignore. You can’t run a gas generator on a balcony (CO risk in a shared building). You may lose water pressure when the electric pump fails. Your neighbors’ decisions affect your security. This guide is built specifically for apartment families — what works, …

How to Secure Your Apartment During Urban Chaos

June 14, 2026April 12, 2025 by Dan Lockland

During civil unrest, power outages, or rapid urban deterioration, your apartment is your best defensive position — but most apartments have serious security gaps that take under an hour to close. Door frames that splinter on the first kick. Ground-floor windows with no reinforcement. No supplies for 72 hours without leaving. This guide covers every …