In this 28th week of our 52-week series, we will be discussing pandemics. In this issue we will discuss ways a country typically reacts to an outbreak, the best ways to prevent and prepare for pandemics, and why modern society makes us so vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks.
Tess Pennington
Tess Pennington is the author of The Prepper's Blueprint, a comprehensive guide that uses real-life scenarios to help you prepare for any disaster. Because a crisis rarely stops with a triggering event the aftermath can spiral, having the capacity to cripple our normal ways of life. The well-rounded, multi-layered approach outlined in the Blueprint helps you make sense of a wide array of preparedness concepts through easily digestible action items and supply lists.
Tess is also the author of the highly rated Prepper's Cookbook, which helps you to create a plan for stocking, organizing and maintaining a proper emergency food supply and includes over 300 recipes for nutritious, delicious, life-saving meals.
Visit her web site at ReadyNutrition.com for an extensive compilation of free information on preparedness, homesteading, and healthy living.
Week 28 of 52: Pandemic Preparedness
In this 28th week of our 52-week series, we will be discussing pandemics. In this issue, we will discuss ways a country typically reacts to an outbreak, the best ways to prevent and prepare for pandemics, and why modern society makes us so vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks.
Keeping Your Home Secure in a Technological World
Emerging technology once viewed as a convenience, should now be perceived as a double edged sword. Take a look at a few online features criminals are using as a way to gain access to the content in your home and find some ways to use this technology against them.
Are You Ready Series: Pandemic Preparedness
Several overarching themes emerge from the discussion of pandemic preparedness. Not only are our bodies under attack, but our way of life and how we interact in it is as well. Learn how and what to expect from your community, government and how your life could change when an outbreak occurs.
The Well-Stocked Sick Room
To decrease the chances of an infectious illness spreading and infecting other household members, consider setting up a sick room. Learn what supplies should be on hand and some preventative measures that will ensure the illness is contained.
Cat Litter Uses in a Prepper World
Cat litter has some very practical uses in the prepper world and may come in handy in emergency situations. Read these tips on ways to incorporate cat litter into your preps to help protect, reduce odors, stains, and help your garden grow.
Hot Apple Cider Recipe
What’s better than a warm mug of apple cider? It’s time to take advantage of the apple harvest and sip on something warm during the cold months.
Week 27 of 52: Emergency Light Sources
This week we will discuss the importance of light preparedness and how to find traditional and alternative means of illuminating your home in a “lights out” scenario.
Get Prepped Newsletter: December 1, 2011
In this week’s “Prep of the Week,” we will discuss different means of illuminating your home in a “lights out” scenario.
Antibiotics for SHTF Planning
Antiobiotics are an essential preparedness item to have on hand for extended disasters, however, they should be taken when they are needed to most. Understanding the differences between the different antiobiotic families, knowing the effects they can have on the body as well as knowing which antibiotics would be best for specific medical conditions will help you make the right choice when comes to buying them.
8 Old-Time Solutions to Modern Domestic Problems
There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to cleaning. Here are eight fast and thrifty solutions your grandma probably figured out long ago.
Bushcraft Emergency Lighting
When it comes to long-term preparedness, we need only look back on our ancestors’ knowledge to affirm that their methods for surviving, often considered primitive by modern standards, are effective in their own right and are applicable in the event that our modern day conveniences are disrupted.