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General Questions
What is The Survivalist Cave?
The Survivalist Cave is focused on practical preparedness, technology, and local services. We offer emergency preparedness assistance, drone services, IT support, preparedness books, educational resources, and the Food Storage Planner app.
The goal is simple: help people become more capable, better organized, and more prepared without making the process overwhelming.
What services do you currently offer?
Current services include:
- Drone Services
- IT Services
- Emergency Preparedness Assistance
- One-on-one preparedness consultations
- Group and community preparedness events
- Preparedness books and educational resources
- Food Storage Planner app support
Where are you located?
The Survivalist Cave is based in Southern Oregon and offers local services depending on location, availability, travel distance, and the type of service requested.
Some digital support, preparedness consultations, and planning assistance may also be available remotely.
How do I contact you?
You can contact Bear by email at:
Drone Services
What drone services do you offer?
Drone services may include aerial video, property footage, real estate listing visuals, roof and structure visibility, rural property overviews, business and social media content, outdoor event footage, and security-minded property reviews.
Do you offer drone services for real estate listings?
Yes. Drone footage can be useful for real estate agents, owner-sellers, rural properties, homes with acreage, large lots, outbuildings, long driveways, views, and unique property layouts.
Can drone footage be used for roof inspections?
Drone footage can help provide visibility of roofs, gutters, outbuildings, and hard-to-reach exterior areas. However, drone footage is not a replacement for a licensed roof inspection, contractor evaluation, or insurance assessment.
It can help identify areas that may need closer attention.
Can you fly anywhere?
No. Drone services depend on weather, wind, visibility, safety, airspace rules, property permissions, local restrictions, and FAA requirements.
Some locations may not be safe or legal to fly. If a requested flight cannot be completed safely or legally, we will discuss other options.
Can you provide photos as well as video?
Yes. Drone services may include high-quality video and still images, depending on the needs of the project.
Do you do security inspections with drones?
We can provide security-minded property reviews using drone footage to help identify access points, blind spots, fence gaps, approach paths, visibility concerns, and areas that may need better lighting, cameras, trimming, signage, or barriers.
This is not a law enforcement service or formal security certification. It is a practical visual review to help property owners better understand their property.
IT Services
What IT services do you offer?
IT services may include computer setup, software installation, updates, troubleshooting, basic networking help, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, device setup, website support, WordPress help, and general helpdesk-style support.
Do you help with home computers?
Yes. We can help with new computer setup, slow computers, software updates, printer/device setup, account setup, basic troubleshooting, and general tech support.
Do you help small businesses or local organizations?
Yes. Many small businesses and local organizations do not need a full-time IT department, but they still need practical help when technology problems come up.
Support may include computers, software, basic networking, websites, devices, and general troubleshooting.
Can you build or upgrade computers?
Yes. We can assist with custom computer builds, hardware upgrades, component replacement, operating system setup, drivers, and basic performance optimization.
Do you provide website help?
Yes. We can build your website and/or provide website support. Website support may include WordPress help, page updates, plugin/theme guidance, basic troubleshooting, and general website maintenance.
Emergency Preparedness Assistance
What is emergency preparedness assistance?
Emergency preparedness assistance helps individuals, families, groups, and communities build realistic plans for emergencies. This may include food and water storage, go-bags, vehicle kits, family emergency plans, evacuation planning, shelter-in-place planning, communication plans, and preparedness education.
Do I need to already be a prepper?
No. Preparedness assistance is especially useful for people who know they should be more prepared but are not sure where to start.
The goal is not fear or panic. The goal is confidence, clarity, and practical next steps.
Do you offer one-on-one consultations?
Yes. One-on-one consultations can help individuals and families review their current situation, identify gaps, and create a realistic preparedness plan.
Do you offer group or community events?
Yes. Preparedness presentations, classes, and discussions may be available for local groups, churches, community organizations, neighborhood groups, homeschool groups, preparedness meetups, small businesses, and community events.
What topics can you cover?
Preparedness topics may include:
- Where to start with preparedness
- Family emergency planning
- Food and water storage
- Go-bags and vehicle kits
- Seasonal preparedness
- Rural preparedness concerns
- Emergency communication planning
- Evacuation planning
- Shelter-in-place planning
- Map and compass basics
- Preparedness mindset
Are you creating a preparedness course?
Yes. The Survivalist Cave is in the process of creating a preparedness course designed to help people get started in a clear, practical, step-by-step way.
More information will be posted as the course becomes available.
Books and Educational Resources
What books are available?
The Where Do I Start? book series is designed to help people begin emergency preparedness in a practical and approachable way.
Current books include:
- Where Do I Start? Book 1: Emergency Preparedness — The First Steps
- Where Do I Start? Book 2: The Preparedness Mindset
Both are available in ebook and paperback.
What is Book 1 about?
Book 1 focuses on the first steps of emergency preparedness. It is written for people who know they should prepare but are not sure where to begin.
What is Book 2 about?
Book 2 focuses on the preparedness mindset. It explains that preparedness is not just about buying gear. It is about how you think, plan, make decisions, and respond when life does not go according to plan.
Do you have videos or tips available?
Yes. The Survivalist Cave shares preparedness tips, short videos, and practical advice through YouTube and other social media platforms.
Topics may include go-bags, seasonal kit updates, alternate routes, map reading, preparedness mindset, food storage, and general emergency planning.
Food Storage Planner App
What is the Food Storage Planner app?
Food Storage Planner is an app designed to help you inventory your food storage, track expiration dates, and estimate how long your supplies may last based on your household needs.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. Food Storage Planner is designed to work offline and stores your information locally on your device.
What can I track in the app?
The app can help track food items, quantities, expiration dates, serving information, and water storage. It can also help estimate how long your food and water supplies may last based on your household settings.
Who is the app for?
The app is useful for anyone building food storage, including families, preparedness-minded individuals, homesteaders, campers, rural households, and anyone who wants a better understanding of what they have on hand.
Check out the app page for more information.
Scheduling and Availability
How do I schedule a service or consultation?
To ask about scheduling, availability, or pricing, contact Bear at:
Please include what type of service you are interested in, your general location, and a short description of what you need help with.
Do you charge for consultations or services?
Pricing depends on the type of service, project size, location, travel requirements, and time involved.
Contact us with details about what you need, and we can discuss options.
Do you travel?
Local travel may be available depending on the service requested, location, schedule, and travel distance.
Can services be done remotely?
Some IT support and preparedness consultations may be available remotely, depending on the issue or topic. Drone services and in-person property reviews require local availability.
Still Have Questions?
If you are not sure whether The Survivalist Cave can help with your project, service request, or preparedness needs, reach out and ask.
Contact Bear at: