When there is a concern for dangerous communicable diseases spreading, the CDC activates pandemic mitigation measures. Quarantines can last anywhere from days to months depending on the severity of the contagion. Now is the time to plan and prepare for this type of disaster.
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sleep
Ongoing research continues to reveal more about snoozing, and some of their findings are intriguing – and quite surprising.
BREAKING: Ebola has been confirmed in Texas
If you haven’t already finalized your preparations for a pandemic, now is the time.
7 Reasons to Always Carry a Knife (and none of them are for self defense)
There are lots of reasons to use a knife for protection, hunting, fishing, and other survival purposes, but they are useful for so much more, too.
Survival Medicine: Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy Complete Wound Care Class Review
Have ever wondered who would provide medical care if the you-know-what has hit the fan? Well, the answer is you. Taking a wound care course to learn how to effectively care for the wounded is beneficial to your skillsets. Here is a review I did on Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy’s Complete Wound Care course.
National Preparedness Month: Put Your Preps to the Test with 24 Hours Unplugged
It’s time to take your game up a notch with 24 hours unplugged! No fair doing this on a day when you will be away from your normal activities anyway – you want to put your preps to the test!
The Six Best Dogs to Have With You When The SHTF
While most people in the modern world don’t keep dogs for any utilitarian purposes, they would quickly prove their worth if the SHTF tomorrow.
How to Escape a Submerged Car
One of the most dangerous survival situations to find yourself in is trapped inside a vehicle that has plunged into water.
Top 13 Uses for Pine Trees in Woodcraft and Self-Reliance
Winter is on the way and many of your favorite edible and medicinal plants will fade into the landscape. But trees, they’ll stick around all four seasons. Now is the time to locate these valuable resources before their foliage covers the forest floor.
Preparing Your Children For Disaster To Strike While They Are At School
If you don’t homeschool your children, here’s what you can do to prepare them in the event of an emergency while at school.