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Wayne Rankin joins Joe Russiello to discuss practical emergency preparedness tips for everyday situations.

In this Wednesday with Wayne episode, I’m joined by our executive producer and longtime friend, Wayne “Dr. Prepper” Rankin, to get practical about emergency preparedness.   We dig into real-world tips from Wayne’s decades living and hunting in the high mountains—how to keep food cold with limited generator use, cook with propane or on a backyard grill, and prioritize water storage the smart way. We also lay out what an urban pantry should look like, how to stretch simple shelf-stable foods (beans, rice, ramen, canned meats, crackers), and why flashlights, radios, blankets, and board games matter more than you think when the lights go out.   Plus, Wayne shares commonsense guidance on radios (hand-crank, shortwave, and ham), heat and lighting options, and growing a bit of your own food—even if it’s just a few pots of salad greens on a porch.    We wrap with clear takeaways: aim for at least 72 hours of supplies; focus on what you’ll actually use and can cook without the grid; rotate pantry staples; store water safely and affordably; and build your local network so you’re not riding out emergencies alone. If you’ve been meaning to start prepping without the…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Russiello

Guest: Wayne Rankin

Topics covered

• emergency preparedness
• practical tips
• urban pantry
• food storage
• self-sufficiency

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