The key to preparing for a hurricane is being organized with your supplies at the ready and the knowledge of how to use them and when you will use them.
Jeremiah Johnson
Jeremiah Johnson is the Nom de plume of a retired Green Beret of the United States Army Special Forces (Airborne). Mr. Johnson was a Special Forces Medic, EMT and ACLS-certified, with comprehensive training in wilderness survival, rescue, and patient-extraction. He is a Certified Master Herbalist and a graduate of the Global College of Natural Medicine of Santa Ana, CA. A graduate of the U.S. Army’s survival course of SERE school (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape), Mr. Johnson also successfully completed the Montana Master Food Preserver Course for home-canning, smoking, and dehydrating foods.
Mr. Johnson dries and tinctures a wide variety of medicinal herbs taken by wild crafting and cultivation, in addition to preserving and canning his own food. An expert in land navigation, survival, mountaineering, and parachuting as trained by the United States Army, Mr. Johnson is an ardent advocate for preparedness, self-sufficiency, and long-term disaster sustainability for families. He and his wife survived Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Cross-trained as a Special Forces Engineer, he is an expert in supply, logistics, transport, and long-term storage of perishable materials, having incorporated many of these techniques plus some unique innovations in his own homestead.
Mr. Johnson brings practical, tested experience firmly rooted in formal education to his writings and to our team. He and his wife live in a cabin in the mountains of Western Montana with their three cats.
A Green Beret’s Guide To Planning Your Personal Posture: “First Things First: Always Be Armed”
If you walk away with anything, walk away with this – Take action today, because tomorrow may be too late.
Intro to Total Body Healing: The Bonnie Mickelson Way
When disaster or societal collapse occurs and the healthcare system is nonexistent, preppers and survivalists will be forced to rely on themselves and their families. Here is another discipline for you to learn about that may make the difference for you and your family in those times.
Post-Collapse Health: Vitamin Deficiencies and Nutritional Shortages
In a post-societal collapse, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and nutritional shortages will be very serious challenges to overcome.
A Green Beret’s Guide To Action Bags: “Your Go-To-Kit When You Have To Pop Smoke & Depart In a Rapid Manner”
Whether you’re being hunted for food by zombies as in “World War Z,” being chased by Homey-the-Clown and thugs with civil rioting, or whether the EMP has struck, a good A-bag and equipment can give you a better chance for success…and survival. Don’t wait to find/scrounge the tools you need. Pack it in yourself and stay ahead of the game.
Arrhythmias and Heart Problems in a SHTF World
Cardiac problems are very difficult to deal with, especially in a shtf emergency. That said, there are some ways to prepare for them.
A Green Beret’s Shotgun Review for Preppers
What good are all of your supplies if you can’t protect them from bears, burglars, or would-be marauders when a collapse occurs?
A Green Beret’s Guide to EMP: Practical Steps to Prepare for a “Lights Out” Scenario (Part 1)
Our way of life – from everyday conveniences and the security of local emergency services to commerce and communications – is dependent on the grid always on and running smoothly. When the lights go out, it’s a whole different story. This article and the series are going to focus on some basic things we can do to help us prepare beforehand for such a scenario.
Dealing with Headaches in the Great Outdoors
Conservatively, it is estimated that some 245 million Americans are affected by a headache each year; in reality, almost everyone has one or more for various reasons. The subject for discussion within this article is the common headache, and we will present some facts about headaches and some measures that may help those afflicted by them.
A Green Beret’s Guide To Relocation and Sustainability: “It Will Take Some Serious Planning”
It will take some serious planning and all of the resources you can muster to strategically relocate to a sustainable area for SHTF planning. Consider these tips from a retired Green Beret.
When Hiking Causes Heartburn: Six Tips For Naturally Treating Indigestion
Outdoors enthusiasts, if you are suffering from a tremendous amount of indigestion or heartburn, there are simple naturopathic remedies that you can take with you on your excursion.
Natural Treatment Options and Strategies for the Great Outdoors: Allergies and Hay Fever
To plan your outdoor activities efficiently, you need to factor in the possibility of allergies or hay fever getting in the way of your plan. If you’re susceptible to them, keep these natural treatment options in mind. Remember: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.