Emergency Preparedness becoming a hobby - for Preppers

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American Preppers NetworkThe Seattle Times published an interesting look yesterday at a new hobby (as they call it) – Emergency Preparedness. Less than 1 in 1,000 might be members of this new group of “Preppers”. At times the similarities to survivalist mentality sound some personal warning bells – though much of what they do is working in communities – not isolating themselves. imageThey have a national group: the American Preppers Network – and even a Washington state presence – with only 2 likes so far…

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