Bugging Out or In
Prepare For the Worst – Mandatory Evacuations Planned for Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida
July 1st, 2010With every day that passes, the oil spill continues to create more emergency situations. Experts are suggesting that the oil spill will contaminate major water sources for Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, thus leading government officials to put mandatory evacuations into effect. Learn how to prepare for community evacuations with these preparedness tips.
Are You Ready Series: Hurricane Preparedness
May 24th, 2010Once May roles around, people all around the east and gulf coast begin to brace themselves for the possibility of being up close and personal with a hurricane. Hurricanes are storms that arenot a force to be reckoned with. There high gail force winds and flooding cause serious damage to homes as well as create severe beach erosion. Having a decisive action plan, food, water and supplies already stored and knowing how to protect your home will keep you and your family as safe as possible.
After the Apocalypse – Watch It Here
March 1st, 2010Many do not realize how fragile this country really is. Because of our cushy society that we find ourselves living in, many have failed to prepare for any type of disaster larger than the lights going off for a few hours. If a sudden disaster were to occur, many would have nothing to survive off of. Some do [...]
When to Bug Out: Knowing the Signs
January 10th, 2010Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, chemical leaks and for some, societal breakdowns and terrorist attacks can cause some of the largest evacuation complications. One of the largest concerns during a disaster situation is when to leave.
While it is important to listen and keep up to date on the current status of a disaster, as well as actively acquiring information regarding the [...]
Are You Ready Series: Emergency Evacuations
December 16th, 2009Some disasters cause evacuation orders for people to leave their homes and communities. For some, a state of panic will set in due to lack of preparedness. The amount of time a person leaves their home solely depends on how prepared they are and if an initial plan was set. Having a predetermined plan in [...]
Be Ready with Vehicle 72 Hour Kits
December 4th, 2009Words such as “extreme misfortune, ruin, and tragedy” are often used in conjunction with the word “disaster.” It is a fearful word that often catches a person off guard and unprepared when they are in the middle of it. But the word “evacuate” conjures up thoughts of mass chaos, confusion, crowded highway systems and fear. This word is usually linked [...]
Are You Ready Series: 72 Hour Kits
December 4th, 2009Many prepping websites have multiple articles on 72 hours bags (aka: bug-out-bags, blow out bags or survival kits). Every family should have a 72 hour bag ready, not because we should all run for the hills, but because there may be an unforeseen disaster where your family will have to make a swift evacuation. Certain [...]
A Free Falling Economy Makes Bartering Go Boom
December 1st, 2009One thing is for sure: bartering for goods and services boom during tough times. Many situations can cause a person to barter for goods. It could be as simple as neighbors exchanging skills and services to help each other out, or it could be due to economic turmoil, currency inflation, a bug out situation or natural disaster.
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