ReadyWise Blog

Feb 12, 2020

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 ...

Feb 12, 2020

College Food Alternatives

If you didn’t eat Ramen noodles in college we’re happy for you. Unfortunately, some of us did. Also unfortunately, we’ve learned that Ramen noodle...

Feb 11, 2020

New Top 10 Prepper Apps

New smartphone apps are rolling out all the time and it can be difficult to keep up or sort out what is useful for emergencies. Here are our top t...

Feb 11, 2020

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 ...

Feb 11, 2020

Emergency Preparedness Plan for Infants and Young Children

Early childhood experts have long touted the benefit of breastfeeding, but there is an added bonus. During disasters, breast milk can make the dif...

Feb 11, 2020

Mosquito Biology and Habits That Can Help Us Avoid Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are one of the most irritating parts of spring and summer seasons. Often being outdoors and enjoying warm weather gets interrupted by t...

Feb 11, 2020

Time to Check Your Supplies

April 15th is a day that looms large for taxpayers in the U.S. As we lined up at the post office to mail in our last-minute returns, many of us p...

Feb 10, 2020

Common Emergency Prepping Mistakes

You’ve realized it’s time to prepare for emergencies and disasters. That’s great! You’re taking steps to ensure the safety and survival of yoursel...

Feb 06, 2020

How to Make DIY Waterproof Matches

Since the beginning of humankind, fire starters have been the most essential tool a human could possess for survival. Now while waterproof matches ...

Sep 04, 2019

How to Prepare for a Tornado?

Each year, roughly 1,200 tornadoes touch down in the United States, and these powerful, sometimes devastating columns of fast-moving air cause rou...

Sep 04, 2019

What To Do During An Earthquake

The recent earthquakes in Nepal were truly devastating, as thousands of people lost their lives and countless homes were destroyed. Because parts ...

Sep 04, 2019

Tips for Surviving a Hurricane

There are few forces of nature on this earth that are as powerful as a hurricane. Strong hurricanes, like Hurricane Sandy or Hurricane Katrina, ...