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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...

Aquaponics: Growing Fish and Plants Together

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | aquaponics fish food production growing food plants sustainability

Aquaponics: Growing Fish and Plants Together If you haven’t yet heard of aquaponics, you soon will. Aquaponics, a symbiotic system of growing plants and fish together, is getting a lot of media attention. Aquaponics isn't a new way of growing food; it was actually practiced by the Aztecs and is...

Creating an Outdoor Emergency Animal Shelter

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | animal animals be prepared emergency preparedness pet pet preparedness pet safety pets 2 comments

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...

Best Practices for Shelter-in-Place at Home - COVID-19 Pandemic

By Brody Danielson February 18, 2020 | disaster preparedness emergency preparedness home shelter survival survival kit

Best Practices for Shelter-in-Place at Home - COVID-19 Pandemic As of yesterday, counties in San Francisco, were ordered to “shelter-in-place,” due to the coronavirus pandemic. New York is strongly considering following the same measures. Leading officials have decided to take more aggressive and immediate restrictions to help “curb the spread”...

How To Survive an Emergency Shelter: 13 Essentials to Take With You

By Brody Danielson February 14, 2020 | emergency preparedness emergency supplies freeze dried food shelter

How To Survive an Emergency Shelter: 13 Essentials to Take With You Emergency personal do their best to keep people comfortable, but the best course of action is to be entirely self-sufficient. If you find you have to evacuate to a shelter, you’ll be a lot more comfortable if you...

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 1 comment

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...