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Poisonous Insects

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | be prepared insects poison poisonous

Poisonous Insects The other day a friend of ours said she found a beautiful, fuzzy caterpillar on one of her tomato plants. It looked so soft she said it was almost impossible not to touch it. But something told her not to. It’s a good thing she listened to that...

9 Celebrity Preppers Ready for Anything

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | be prepared celebrity emergency preparedness prepper

9 Celebrity Preppers Ready for Anything Even if you are a famous actor, world-class athlete or chart-topping musician, you are not immune to disaster. Having access to vast quantities of cash will only get you so far if the proverbial you-know-what hits the fan, and many celebrities are aware of...

Creating an Outdoor Emergency Animal Shelter

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | animal animals be prepared emergency preparedness pet pet preparedness pet safety pets

Creating an Outdoor Emergency Animal Shelter Few parts of the United States have been spared from extreme cold weather this winter. When temperatures dip well below zero and snow piles up, most people and pets are lucky enough to be able to wait it out inside where it’s warm and...

Travel Food and Freeze-Dried Meals

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | be prepared freeze dried freeze dried food travel

Travel Food and Freeze-Dried Meals Recently a reader told us that they use our freeze-dried meals to get through the unhealthy, expensive airport food gauntlet when they travel. We thought that was pretty clever since it is generally easy to find hot water – often at no charge. So we...

What Does “Survival” Mean to You?

By Brody Danielson February 13, 2020 | be prepared emergency prepper survival survive

What Does “Survival” Mean to You? When it comes to the topic of survival, one quickly discovers there are many differing interpretations as to the meaning of the word itself, let along how to actually deal with surviving. You see, there are those who are just trying to survive from...

How to Survive in Insane Heat and in Unbearable Cold

By Brody Danielson February 13, 2020 | be prepared emergency preparedness survival survival skills survive

How to Survive in Insane Heat and in Unbearable Cold Extreme weather can turn a camping trip or hike into a serious emergency. Both high heat and extreme cold are life-threatening, and need to be taken seriously. As with almost all emergencies, a little planning and the right gear makes...

5 Ways to Be Prepared for Any Situation

By Brody Danielson February 13, 2020 | be prepared emergency preparedness emergency supplies prepare

5 Ways to Be Prepared for Any Situation No one in the United States resides in an area that is entirely free of some type of emergency or natural disaster. Some emergencies, such as home fires, windstorms, and lightning strikes, can happen anywhere. Other natural disasters occur more often in...

Billionaire Bunkers: How the Super-Rich Prepare for Disaster

By Brody Danielson February 13, 2020 | be prepared bunker disaster preparedness emergency preparedness prepper stock up

Billionaire Bunkers: How the Super-Rich Prepare for Disaster Disaster preparedness has increased in popularity over the last few decades. No longer are you considered odd for maintaining a healthy amount of emergency supplies, especially if you live in a region where natural disasters are an ever-present risk. Add in social...

Doomsday Preppers on National Geographic Channel – New Season!

By Brody Danielson February 13, 2020 | be prepared disaster preparedness doomsday prepper

Doomsday Preppers on National Geographic Channel – New Season! Preppers everywhere are addicted to Doomsday Preppers, a series on the National Geographic channel. This popular show, now in its second season showcases real preppers as they prepare for worst-case scenarios, which gives viewers all kinds of creative ideas and information...

The Simple Survival Kit List … Because Anything Can Happen

By Brody Danielson February 12, 2020 | be prepared emergency preparedness emergency supplies prepare survival kit survival list

The Simple Survival Kit List … Because Anything Can Happen “The end of the world is on people's minds. We have the power to destroy or save ourselves, but the question is what do you do with that responsibility.” ~ Nicolas Cage “What are you going to do if it's...

Natural Disaster Map of the U.S.

By Brody Danielson February 12, 2020 | be prepared disaster disaster preparedness emergency preparedness plan planning 1 comment

Natural Disaster Map of the U.S. News headlines announce what seems like a disaster de jour lately, with the Colorado Floods, and California Wildfires taking center stage so far this fall. We all know that certain regions of the country are more susceptible to certain types of natural disasters than...

Edible Plants in the Wilderness

By Brody Danielson February 11, 2020 | be prepared edible plants nature plants prepare prepper

Edible Plants in the Wilderness Perhaps you embarked on a solo backpacking trip and only have a few granola bars and water with you. Somehow you’ve veered off your planned route and now you are hopelessly lost. You are hungry and scared, but you did your homework and know that...