by Sara Tipton | Jun 30, 2022
Garden fresh marinara sauce is a favorite among gardeners, homesteaders, and preppers. Its flavor can be enhanced by whatever herbs you enjoy and it can preserve for several years. We all have our preferences when we make our sauces. If you don’t like a chunky sauce,...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 11, 2020
The year 2020 is shaping up to be one of complete insanity! In addition to the coronavirus that we’ve all had to deal with, hurricane season is looking like it’ll be “extremely active” this season. Unfortunately, there isn’t much good...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 2, 2020
Wildfires can happen suddenly and be catastrophic for those affected. Because this emergency is a quick one, you should have a wildfire action plans ready and be able to execute it if the worst happens. Fire season is brought on by both seasonally (in some areas) and...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 23, 2020
2020 has been a very active year as far as emergencies go and as we move into the summer months, we may see more issues arise. Certain disasters are more likely to occur during the warmer months and if you live in an area prone to some of these naturally-occurring...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 4, 2020
Tropical storm Cristobal is threatening gulf communities and could grow to become a hurricane late this weekend. Those who live on the gulf coast and near where the storm is threatening are not taking any chances. One source in Houston, Texas is claiming that many...
by Sara Tipton | Jan 10, 2020
Bushfires have been burning across Australia for months, scorching homes and destroying entire towns. Nearly 18 million acres of land have been burned, most of it bushland, forests, and national parks, which are home to the country’s native wildlife, according...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 11, 2019
Natural emergencies like flooding and wildfires have the capacity to destroy important documents. Documents you will need to prove identity, proof of address, and more. While many preparedness sites (including this one) and family preparedness manuals suggest backing...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 20, 2019
Oftentimes, those that are dependent on medical equipment feel the most vulnerable in the aftermath of an emergency or when the electrical grid is unpredictable. This is especially the case for those whose life is dependent on a continual source of power. While the...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 3, 2019
According to the 2019 Hurricane Forecast, as many as 14 tropical storms are predicted this year. It could be a destructive hurricane season and based on the forecast, two to four of the projected storms are expected to turn into serious large-scale hurricanes. If you...
by Lisa Egan | Jun 4, 2019
Summer is nearly here. The kids will be out of school soon, and you and your family will finally get some much-needed vacation time. If you are planning a trip, it can be easy to get caught up in details about all of the exciting places you are going to visit,...
by Lisa Egan | May 16, 2019
“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Natural disasters. Economic downturns. Personal financial problems. Civil unrest. Crime. You are likely at least somewhat...