As human beings, we all hope for the best, but must prepare for the worst. Disasters can strike at any moment, and the aftermath can be devastating, both physically and mentally. But how do you mentally prepare for a disaster? To mentally prepare for a disaster, research the most common … read more
Earthquakes happen anywhere, any time, and without any warning, so preparing is key Earthquakes are abrupt, devastating and disastrous, and what makes them worse is that they happen in an instant, without warning, anytime, anywhere. It is because of this that many residents in ‘high risk’ areas should know what … read more
There is no doubt a bug out bag is a crucial part of being prepared. I have been getting a lot of questions lately around the topic of bug out bags and for good reason, they are a must-have step of preparedness for every household. And we have seen how … read more
Many preppers are well-prepared for the first 72 hours of a bad situation. This is because most crises are resolved within that window. However, many of us are unprepared for what might happen in the days or weeks after a major incident. James Ryan will discuss how a prepper can resource … read more
A 72-hour food supply is one of the easiest and handiest things you can prepare. When it comes to a short emergency food supply, it is pretty simple, you just start stocking a little more of what you eat every day, and only include the items that have a lengthy … read more
There are a lot of things that are important to us in this world, but nothing is more important than ensuring you and your family are prepared for a disaster or emergency. A saying I have thrived on ever since I started prepping is ‘prior preparation prevents poor performance‘. And … read more
When it comes to disasters, if you are living in an affected area you are going to need to get out of that area as quickly as possible before every road is blocked with traffic and panic and desperation sets in, especially if you are living in an urban area. … read more
When it boils down to it, and it’s just you, in the city or your own urban neighborhood and a disaster has struck, what are the things you need to survive in the urban environment? A disaster is a very open-ended term, it could mean a whole variety of scenarios … read more
IN SHORT: – First Thing: Use a bacteria killer like calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) – Second Thing: Use only food-grade, BPA-free, high-density PE containers and get a WaterBOB bathtub bladder Nothing is more important than water storage. It is the primary necessity we can’t live without for three days (after oxygen of course) … read more
There’s one thing that puts us on top of the food chain above everything else and it’s certainly not being stronger than a lion, faster than a shark, or as venomous as a snake, it’s intelligence. We are the brightest species on this planet, and it’s why we are at … read more
Flooding is the #1 Natural Disaster in America – so you should be looking at flood walls to keep your home safe Whether you are a prepper or not, you are probably very worried about the possibility of a flood or have made plans in the case of a flood. … read more
Prepping on a budget is easy. When I first started prepping I was looking into the total costs of some kit lists, bug-out bags, and food stockpiles and was calculating figures upwards of more than $2000. If you are someone who is on a budget, or perhaps you have a … read more
Inflatable boats are the best transport that you can keep stored away for when a flood occurs. One quick look at Houston and you can already see the widespread devastation and impact a flood can have and how useful a quick, ready-to-go boat that has been sitting in the garage … read more