by Joshua Krause | Jan 29, 2016
When Winter Storm Jonas rolled into the East Coast, everyone knew it was coming, but that didn’t prevent some people from getting caught in the cold. For instance, 500 vehicles on a Pennsylvania turnpike got stuck in traffic during the storm, after several...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Jun 7, 2015
This Green Beret’s Guide is Part 2 of the ‘Day To Day Stance: Planning Your Personal Posture’ series. You can read Part 1 of this series by clicking here. Day-to-Day Stance: Planning Your Personal Posture (Part 2) By Jeremiah Johnson Today we will cover some...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Jun 14, 2015
Jeremiah Johnson is a retired Green Beret of the United States Army Special Forces (Airborne) and a graduate of the U.S. Army’s SERE school (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape). The subject of this article is to help you prepare yourselves for an emergency…any...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 1, 2010
Many 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...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 29, 2013
Many prepping websites have multiple articles on 72 hours bags (aka: evac packs, 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...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 16, 2009
In a disaster situation, one of the largest concerns is not if, but when to evacuate. Go too soon and you risk leaving your home and possessions unprotected, and possibly rack up a hefty hotel bill. But if you wait too long, you are making a mass exodus along with...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 9, 2013
Flash mobs are an ever-growing phenomenon in our country. We have all seen the stories and are familiar with the hordes of angry teen-led flash mobs ravaging stores and stealing from people on the streets. Many believe these mob participants are disadvantaged...
by Tess Pennington | May 24, 2010
It seems that natural storms have become more severe in recent years. No one takes hurricanes lightly anymore due to the shock and awe that hurricane Katrina caused when she came ashore. These monster storms are so violent and have the capacity to level an entire...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Aug 22, 2018
We covered the basics of trailers as a vehicle to house you and your family in an emergency or a SHTF situation. Now we’re going to delve into some finer points for once you’ve obtained those necessary basics outlined in the first article (5 Tips You Need to Know When...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Sep 7, 2017
ReadyNutrition Readers, we are becoming “long in the tooth,” so to speak, regarding the current world events. Some of this article will mention points previously covered, but only in relation to the “big picture” of E&E…that’s the acronym for “Escape &...
by Ruby Burks | Feb 17, 2016
Several years ago I had an encounter with a bear that made me realize I wasn’t in as good of shape as I thought I was. I knew that being physically fit was a key element to being prepared, but as a mom with three kids, I just didn’t have the money or time to join a...
by Joshua Krause | Sep 23, 2015
By now you’ve probably heard about the wildfires that are currently still running amok throughout California, especially the Valley Fire in Lake County. So far it is the third most devastating blaze in California history, and it has burned over 76,000 acres, as...