I prepare. I prepare for everyday emergencies. Just like people have a spare tire...just in case...I prepare for things that have a high probability of occurring in my area by having items that would be needed in those situations.

Examples:Tornadoes, wildfires, flat tires, medical emergencies, job loss, electricity going out due to a variety of storms/weather.

Not all preppers are preparing for an apocalyptic scenario. Most just prepare for events likely to occur.

The more self-reliant we become the less crippling an emergency situation becomes (for most situations).

Acquiring knowledge and skills and supplies is key to being prepared.

I have prepping friends who range on the full spectrum of prepping. The way I see it... It is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.