Preparedness

Is your home prepared for life’s emergencies? A disaster of any kind rarely stops with the initial event and has the capacity to last days or longer. Because of this, it is important to have a well-rounded approach to your preparedness efforts. Our research-based resources on emergency scenarios, emergency checklists, and disaster scenarios offer family-based preparedness advice to create a multi-layered approach so your family can be prepared for anything! Learn more about survival food, potable water, safety and security issues, how to live in an off-grid environment with alternative power and how to get your pet prepared for emergencies.

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When the Levees Break, the Whole Nation Is Going to Feel It

This won’t just be a problem for California. It could easily send millions of refugees across the United States, and devastate a region that grows nearly half of America’s produce.

When the Lights Go Out: Tips and Tricks for Priming Off-Grid Light Sources

When the lights go out, you want to make sure these off-grid light sources are primed and ready to go!

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When The Meds Run Out, These are The Natural Alternatives That Could Save Your Life

Have you ever wondered what you would do if there were no pharmacy? Having a background in herbal and natural medicine will undoubtedly be a must-have skill to possess. Author and herbalist, Cat Ellis discusses this vast subject and shares information about her popular selling book, Prepper’s Natural Medicine.

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When the SHTF, These Cheap Items Will be Worth Their Weight in Gold

If society were to break down tomorrow, the value of the things we own and the skills we have would be turned on its head.

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When the Trucks Stop Delivering, ‘The System’ Will Collapse

When the trucks in America stop, all commerce and delivery stops with it.

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When There Is No Doctor: Caring for Head Trauma

Here’s the “head’s up” on head trauma and how to treat it, as well as some pointers on “using your noggin” to provide first aid to someone who suffers a head injury.

When to Bug Out: Knowing the Signs

One of the largest concerns during a disaster situation is when to leave. Hurricanes, floods, chemical leaks, societal breakdowns and terrorist attacks […]

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When You Lose Power this Winter, Here’s What You’ll Need

When the power goes out during the coldest times of the year, these tips will help to ensure you stay warm.

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Why Advice from Survival Ultracrepidarians Should be Avoided

In matters of survival and self-reliance, you don’t have to look far to find keyboard commandos telling you how-to do stuff. Who you choose to listen to is your choice. However, advice of self-proclaimed ‘experts’ is at times just plain stupid – and if practiced, could be deadly. So who should you listen to?

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Why Aspirin Should Be In Every SHTF Medicine Cabinet

This essential medicine staple should not be overlooked for your emergency prepping supplies. Read more to find out just how important this prep really is.

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Why Being a “Tree Hugger” Builds Self-Reliance

Embrace your love of trees and learn to be stewards of these towers of the forest!

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Why Cast Iron is a Prepper Essential

When it comes to a cabin out in the woods or an open fire, nothing beats cast iron.

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