Reserve Supplies
Safe Investment Commodities for a Volatile Market
May 7th, 2010With the market as volatile as it is these day, it is better to start investing in safer commodities that one can use for their future well being. Stocks are plunging around the world! Long gone are the days of “easy money” from trading in the stock market. No one can trust in the market’s reliability. Investing your money in real assests that you can live off of for the next 10 years will be a better approach than investing in short term stock investments.
EMP Threat: ‘Within One Year 9 Out of 10 Americans Would Be Dead’
May 5th, 2010This article has been generously contributed by Mac Slavo from SHTFplan
A spokesman for the Center for Security Policy says that the threat of Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) is real. With Iran developing multi-stage Space Launch Vehicles (SLV) the possibility of such an attack will become even more probable than ever before:
From WND:
And experts forecast if such [...]
Glass Jars Have More Than Just One Shelf Life
May 4th, 2010There is something about glass jars being used other than their intending purpose that makes a smile creep across my face. Perhaps, it is because the jar has been given a second chance at being useful. Because of the durability of glass, if kept in a safe place they can last a lifetime, as well as serve a multitude of purposes. Many of us toss out our used glass jars without giving it a second thought. Here are some creative ways to re-purpose glass jars so they can serve another purpose.
Disaster Planning: Kind of a Big Deal
April 29th, 2010Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Hurricane, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanoes, home fires, floods – there are so many, and they happen quite frequently. But, for one reason or another, many do not prepare for any type of disaster that could affect them in the area they live. Despite their reasoning, disasters happen to everyday people all over the world. We may each be faced with a disaster some time during our lives. Will you be prepared enough to survive it?
James Rawles: Salt Will Be The #1 Bartering Item
March 5th, 2010Salt is a valuable commodity that could become hard to come by in a long term disaster situation. In Ancient Rome, salt was used as a form of currency because of it’s importance in preserving food. In fact, it is still used today as a form of currency in some parts of Africa.
The Re-Purposed Coffee Can
March 2nd, 2010Coffee cans are one of those overlooked everyday items that we see sitting on our counters. But if a person is in a pinch, that coffee can can serve a multitude of purposes. Preppers should start collecting their old coffee cans to use in the Bug out Bags, in their home as well as around their homestead.
Disaster Supplies for Surviving a Flood
January 22nd, 2010Floods and flash floods can come on fast and can create critical and unpredictable situations that require people to stay in their homes or evacuate if the waters enter the home. The right supplies can sustain a person and their family until the waters recede or help them to evacuate to higher ground. Gathering the necessary items ahead of time is the safest and most proactive approach to disaster safety. A good rule of thumb when planning for a possible disaster is to prepare for the worst case scenario so that all issues will be covered.
Store Your Food and Be Ready
December 14th, 2009Having a short term food supply on hand has been recommended by multiple preparedness organizations including the American Red Cross and FEMA. These experts suggest having a three day to a fourteen day food supply on hand in the instance of a prolonged disaster. However, for one reason or another, many do not have this supply of food on [...]
Food Storage: Stocking Up For The Holidays
November 19th, 2009Times are getting more difficult these days and making ends meet as well. Our financial woes are spreading like a wild fire throughout the nation. Everyone is feeling the burn and talking about how rising costs are eating into spending power of consumers. Being a “smart shopper” is a great way to curb the messiness [...]
Essential Items for a Long Term Food Supply
February 15th, 2009When preparing for a long term disaster, it is essential to have provisions in place to secure long term needs. That being said, beginning a food supply must begin with research. Finding out how many calories a person needs per day in order to survive, and knowing how much food to store for the long term is [...]
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