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.

Being in a situation that's an emergency could be made worse by also being in an area that doesn't get cell service. But there's a way to make a call on your cell phone even without a signal.

How To Make A Call On Your Cell Phone WITHOUT Cell Service

Being in a situation that’s an emergency could be made worse by also being in an area that doesn’t get cell service. But there’s a way to make a call on your cell phone even without a signal.

How do you deal with challenging experiences? Do you allow failures to interfere with the pursuit of your goals? Or, do you see adversity as an opportunity for growth and positive change?

Resilience: What It Is, Why It Is Important, and How To Stay Mentally Strong

How do you deal with challenging experiences? Do you allow failures to interfere with the pursuit of your goals? Or, do you see adversity as an opportunity for growth and positive change?

Earthquakes can happen when we least expect them, and unless you live near a fault line you probably haven't thought too much about them.  But it's important to know what to expect when an earthquake strikes, what to do during the quake, and actions to take immediately afterward. #ReadyNutrition

Earthquakes: What To Expect, What To Do During A Quake, And How To Prepare

Earthquakes can happen when we least expect them, and unless you live near a fault line you probably haven’t thought too much about them.  But it’s important to know what to expect when an earthquake strikes, what to do during the quake, and actions to take immediately afterward.

We moms can’t always be around to help when our kids need it. Get them prepped w/ some handy items stashed away in a backpack. GET THE FULL LIST HERE!

Mom-Approved Back-To-School Preparedness Kits For Kids

We moms can’t always be around to help when our kids need it. Having some handy items stashed away in a backpack for the kids to use can also teach them the importance of preparedness and the beginning steps of self-reliance.

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Bug-Out Boot Camp

Physical fitness is a prep that is equally as important as a supply of beans, bullets and band-aids. It’s time to get serious and work on preparing your body for the stress it will face during an extended emergency. It’s time for Bug Out Boot Camp!

It's one thing to get preparations in place for an emergency, but it's another thing to prepare the mind.

How You Train Your Mind Will Either Make or Break You

The mind is a very powerful muscle in the body. In fact, it’s the strongest muscle and has the capacity […]

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Safety First: 5 Ways To Prevent A Burglary While You Aren’t At Home

These simple safety tips could prevent a burglary when you are away from your home.

Let’s explore a short (and by no means exhaustive) list of “trades” and skills that you should be able to have a working knowledge of.

Miyamoto Musashi: Why Learning All Professions is Key to Perseverance

As a survivalist and a preparedness enthusiast, let’s explore a short (and by no means exhaustive) list of “trades” and skills that you should be able to have a working knowledge of.

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Plan B: What To Do When Your Survival Shelter Has Been Compromised

No home is an impregnable fortress, but at the bare minimum your preparations can buy you some time. Get your home defense plan where it should be with these essential tips.

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Prepping with Physical Limitations

Some of us have some sort of debilitation that limits us from full physical activity. Recognizing our physical weaknesses and figuring out how to make things work despite those limitations will be vital to our survival.

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Prepping is Ageless

A question from a reader has reminded that prepping is ageless and those who are older still want to prepare for the future. Read more on how older adults can prepare for disasters and which preps to start out with.

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How To Protect Yourself From Microphone And Camera Hacking

Regardless of what type of computer or smartphone you use, there are obvious privacy concerns.  This day and age, it’s important to be aware of the fact that privacy isn’t what it used to be, but there are a few things we can do about.

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