Navy SEAL: How To Make Your House A Fortress Before Disaster Strikes w/ Joel Lambert – Ask Dr. Drew

"Except for a few unlikely cases like a raging wildfire or tornado barreling straight for your house, bugging out is a very bad idea," warns former Navy SEAL Joel Lambert, who says the safest place to secure yourself and your loved ones during a national crisis is the fortress you already knowyour own home. ••「 LINKS & SOURCES」•• "Why would you ever want to leave your amazing home where you probably have a half full fridge, maybe some cans, a warm bed, a roof over your head, as well as neighbors you know, and terrain you’re familiar with, … only to run OUT THERE to some place you know nothing about and try to forage your daily meals?" explains Lambert, who authored "A Navy SEAL's BugIn GuideHow to Turn Your House into the Safest Place on Earth" to help others prepare for the unexpected.

Joel Lambert is a former Navy SEAL, author, and television personality. He starred in Discovery Channel's 'Manhunt' (known as 'Lone Target' in the US) and 'Predators Up Close.' Lambert authored 'A Navy SEAL's Bug In Guide' (available at ) drawing from his military expertise in security, crisis management, and survival tactics. He currently works as a consultant and speaker on security preparedness and resilience. His television work has aired internationally on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. Follow him at

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