Category: Disaster Planning

  • Freeze-Dried Greens

    Freeze-Dried Greens

    It’s been about two months since I’d freeze-dried anything at all. My how new toys fall by the wayside, eh? But, today I decided to give it a go again, this time choosing to freeze-dry some of the Swiss Chard that grows like a weed in our greenhouse and grow beds: But, those plants still…

  • This Video Gives Me Hope for the Future

    This Video Gives Me Hope for the Future

    I usually watch The Poplar Report videos with some apprehension. It’s not that his videos are bad, not at all. Rather, they’re quite informative and well thought out, often talking about coming concerns before anyone else. For that, I’m grateful. And when I started to watch this one, titled “Can You Still Thrive in the…

  • Shutdown Avoided, But Does it Even Matter Anymore?

    Shutdown Avoided, But Does it Even Matter Anymore?

    I’d bet that if we ever met, Southernprepper1 and I would get along fairly well. He appears to be a good, moral man who tries his best to help people prepare while clearly being concerned with the direction of the country. Lately, he’s been discussing money; here’s his latest on the government shutdown, which I…

  • Tips to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather

    Tips to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather

    The weather can be unpredictable at times, and regardless of where you lay down your roots, there will be the potential threat of extreme weather, be it earthquakes, blizzards, flooding, or anything in between. It can be scary to think about, but you can feel much better when you see a storm on the horizon…

  • How to Protect Your Cables and Wires Against 10 Threats

    How to Protect Your Cables and Wires Against 10 Threats

    Technology has become essential in everyday life, so you likely have devices around the house. Even with gadgets going wireless, some of your equipment may still have cables running across the floor and underground. These wires may appear to be safe, but they’re not invincible. You must know these 10 threats, and how to protect…

  • 7 Survival and Preparedness Strategies for the Golden Years

    7 Survival and Preparedness Strategies for the Golden Years

    Being prepared for the future is essential at any age. Even if you’ve spent years as a prepper, your strategy doesn’t end when you reach your golden years. In fact, you might need to make some changes to adapt to your mental and physical needs as you age. Tailoring your preparedness strategies specifically for aging…

  • Grid Failure Timeline Breakdown

    Grid Failure Timeline Breakdown

    I’d say that most people, even preppers, believe that “the grid” refers only to electrical power, but it should be considered much more than that. In fact, you should consider “the grid” to encompass all utilities, such as natural gas, water, cellular service…even the sewer system and trash pickup. The following video by City Prepping…

  • Where’s the Safest Place to Be During a Natural Disaster? 11 Scenarios

    Where’s the Safest Place to Be During a Natural Disaster? 11 Scenarios

    Anywhere you live in the United States is vulnerable to natural disasters. The Southeast faces hurricanes, whereas the West Coast endures wildfires and earthquakes. Northern locations have blizzards, and tornadoes wreak havoc in the Great Plains. Wherever you live, finding safe places for shelter during natural disasters is essential. Here are the best places to…

  • 18 Power Outage Tips for Disasters

    18 Power Outage Tips for Disasters

    Everyone depends on electricity for work, cooking, heating and air. So what happens when power is unavailable because of a hurricane or thunderstorm? There are three parts to power outages. You should know what to do before, during and after an outage to protect yourself and your family. But it’s always best to start with…