>>Getting serious about prepping is overwhelming at first so this helps. Thanks!<<
Marcella’s post downthread is good advice: think about probable scenarios for your area (it used be earthquakes when I was in So. Cal. now it is tornadoes in North Dallas).
Remember to take small but important steps. Potable water, batteries, waterproof matches, canned goods, etc. can all be picked up on your next trip to Costco or Sam’s Club — other than the matches you probably buy these anyway so just double up.
Don’t let my teasing of Kart throw you (but you can probably hold off on the chickens and goats if you live in an apartment) — a lot of these ideas are cheap and easy (also like my ex-wife). And useful (NOT like my ex-wife).
Actually, I’m lobbying for chickens ..... we have plenty of room for them. Love goats, but we’d have to do some fence repair ..... just for kicks, take a look at the pregnant goat at this link (poor thing, but I had to laugh): http://chickensintheroad.com/barn/the-big-question/