Confessions of a Left-Wing Prepper

Sea levels are rising, and natural disasters are growing more, well, disastrous. When Hurricane Sandy hit coastal New Jersey, Sarah Avery, her family, and a handful of neighbors found themselves at the mercy of the preppers-next-door. Inspired by their practical knowledge but weary of the culture associated with disaster preparedness, Sarah set out to shape her own plan: one that acknowledges the practicality of prepping, protects her family, and doesn’t revolve around doomsday prophecies. In this series, Sarah argues that prepping is for everyone — and provides practical advice on how to survive the next natural disaster.

Sarah Avery

Mythopoeic Fantasy Award-winning author, prepper, teacher, escaped academic.