Preprepping
Preprepping is a term used to describe preparatory actions taken before traditional emergency prepping, with the aim of reducing risk and increasing resilience ahead of potential disruptions. Unlike consumer-level prepping, which often centers on immediate stockpiling and self-sufficiency, preprepping emphasizes upstream risk reduction, planning, and system-wide readiness. The concept is applied at organizational, community, and individual levels and covers activities designed to lower exposure to hazards, strengthen governance, and improve response capabilities when a disruption occurs.
Core activities commonly associated with preprepping include risk assessment and hazard identification, scenario planning, and long-range
Contexts in which preprepping is discussed include disaster risk reduction, business continuity planning, climate adaptation, urban
Limitations include the need for upfront investment, long time horizons, and the risk of misprioritization or