Welcome to APV

The damage caused by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding, or from man made/technological events such as terrorism, explosions or hazardous materials accidents can  affect all aspects of a community,  from government services to private enterprise to civic activities. 

For the initial period immediately following a disaster — often up to 3 days or longer  — individuals, households, and neighborhoods will need to be able to provide for themselves.  

The APV are like minded 

Virginians who are preparing,

planning, and training, to be 

able to cope with the aftermath of a disaster.   

The APV believes in taking care of our families first.  The group 

needs come second.  Lastly 

helping our neighbors and the community. 

The A.P.V. is working to establish medical teams that will be able to help in any disaster.  We want to provide all A.P.V. members with basic medical training. 

Survival Skills  like water  
purification, fire building, hunting, shelter building, food gathering and many more  will be taught to A.P.V. members. 

Firearms safety, marksmanship and self  protection are stressed by the A.P.V.. 

Technical Skills such as 
communications and alternate
power supply will be practiced

by the APV. 

Alternative farming, livestock production and associated skills would be valued and taught by the A.P.V. .