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Three Common Household Products for First Aid

By Brody Danielson February 14, 2020 | DIY emergency preparedness first aid honey

Three Common Household Products for First Aid Let's first start with the obvious; medical care is best provided by a doctor in an office or a hospital. But, if a disaster strikes or you're facing an emergency and can’t get professional care, there are some common household products that can...

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 Have a Hot Meal When the Power Goes Out

By Brody Danielson February 13, 2020 | emergency food emergency preparedness emergency supplies meal preparation meals survival survival kit 2 comments

5 Ways to Have a Hot Meal When the Power Goes Out Learning how to accomplish emergency or survival cooking can be quite helpful in power outage situations. Especially when the weather is cold, hot meals can help warm up the entire body. But, how exactly can you cook your...

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...

Preparedness Tips for Natural Disasters

By Brody Danielson February 13, 2020 | disaster preparedness emergency food emergency preparedness food supply natural disasters

Preparedness Tips for Natural Disasters With the creature comforts that surround many of us, it’s hard to imagine how quickly it all could change. But all you have to do is turn on the news, or ask any disaster survivor, to know that when a natural disaster strikes, your life...

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...

Family Earthquake Preparedness Plan

By Brody Danielson February 12, 2020 | disaster disaster preparedness earthquake emergency preparedness natural disasters plan prepare

Family Earthquake Preparedness Plan Do you have a family earthquake preparedness plan? Are you prepared to be self-sufficient for days, weeks, or even months depending upon the severity of the earthquake? Do you ignore earthquake dangers because you think you aren't at risk? Check out the article below - you...

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...

How to make a DIY fishing pole

By Brody Danielson February 12, 2020 | camping DIY fishing fishing pole hiking outdoors prepper

How to make a DIY fishing pole Fishing isn’t only a fun activity—it’s also a practical skill that’s important to learn. When camping or hiking—especially in a rugged and remote area—fishing can serve as an excellent resource for fresh and nutrient-rich food. If you know how to fish, you don’t...

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...