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Time to Check Your Supplies

By Brody Danielson February 11, 2020 | emergency emergency preparedness emergency supplies meal plan prepare prepper supplies

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 passed the time dreaming of how we’ll use our refund checks. Using your tax refund to...

Common Emergency Prepping Mistakes

By Brody Danielson February 10, 2020 | emergency emergency food prepare prepper supplies

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 yourself and your family in what are often unstable times and in the face of increasingly severe weather and natural disasters. Like any new...

How to Make DIY Waterproof Matches

By Brody Danielson February 06, 2020 | DIY emergency prepper waterproof

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. Back then, there was no such thing as a commercial match. However, a match similar to what we know today was mentioned in a book...

How to Prepare for a Tornado?

By Brody Danielson September 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 roughly a billion dollars’ worth of property damage annually. While it can be difficult to predict exactly when and where a tornado will...

What To Do During An Earthquake

By Brody Danielson September 04, 2019 | 1 comment

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 of the United States are susceptible to earthquakes, such as the entirety of the west coast, it’s important for people to understand...

Tips for Surviving a Hurricane

By Brody Danielson September 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, can be life threatening, and they often cause billions of dollars worth of property damage. In fact, according to USA Today,...