Description

Intro to Urban Preparedness and Self Reliance
Duration: 2 hours
Location: The Next Us, Colorado Springs
Format: In person, donation based workshop

Registration
Preregistration recommended but not required. Walk ins welcome.

Payment
Donation based. Cash donation accepted at the event.

This 2 hour workshop is built for everyday people who want practical skills and simple planning tools they can actually use at home, at work, and in their community.

Real emergencies do not look like the movies. Real preparedness is not about fear, panic, or buying expensive gear. It is about awareness, clear thinking, and having a plan that works when things feel uncertain.

This course is taught by a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer and a second instructor with deep professional experience. The focus is not tactics or theory, but how trained professionals think through problems under pressure and how those same principles apply to real world civilian situations.

You will leave with a better understanding of how to assess situations, communicate, and make decisions when plans change or systems fail.

Topics Covered

• Situational awareness for daily life

• Emergency communications planning

• Intro to radios explained in plain English

• Everyday carry items that actually make sense

• Water and food storage basics

• Medical considerations during emergencies

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.

What This Is Not

• No weapons training

• No politics

• No fear based messaging

• No gear sales

Just clear, practical information you can apply right away.

What to Bring

• Note taking materials

• Questions

• An open mind

This is a donation based workshop. A small cash or digital donation via Venmo or PayPal at the time of the event is appreciated but not required. Donations help cover venue costs and support future courses.