Author: Damian Brindle
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September is National Preparedness Month – Get a Book for Free!
It totally slipped my mind that this month, September, is national preparedness month. I don’t know why we only get one month, or why the powers that be chose September, but I’ll take it. According to the internet: It’s a nationwide observance established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Ready Campaign to raise awareness…
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Mastering Fire in Any Weather: The Science of Survival-Ready Flames
Fire is essential to life, providing your family with warmth, light and safety. However, unpredictable weather conditions can make starting and maintaining flames more challenging. As a prepper, it’s essential to understand this skill despite rain or snow because it can increase your self-reliance and emergency readiness, especially in harsh conditions. The Science Behind Fire…
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Helene Prepping Takeaways
This video is a few months old now, talking about Hurricane Helene that struck in September 2024. Although the entire video is worthwhile to watch, especially if you live in a hurricane prone area and because he discusses his experience, you can skip to about the 15:00 mark to get to the heart of the…
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Load Shedding Survival Kits
Have you heard of load shedding before? It’s basically the electric company purposefully cutting power to areas during scheduled times in order to avoid bigger problems down the road because of increasing consumer demand, a lack of maintenance, and probably a bunch of other reasons. It’s a common practice in developing countries and even places…
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Are Storage Units a Secure Option in SHTF Scenarios?
As a prepper, you’re used to thinking in layers to avoid a single point of failure. Your home cache is essential, but what if it’s destroyed, compromised or you’re away when disaster hits? That’s where off-site storage units come into play. They offer space, redundancy and an alternate option to hold lifesaving gear, especially if…
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Beer Keg for Portable Water Storage?
I’d never thought of using a beer keg for portable water storage, but these folks (in the video below) have switched from a hard plastic water storage container to a stainless steel beer keg and love it. But this idea is NOT cheap, since the 3-gallon keg they choose currently runs $120! Add in the…
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English Protests, Oblivious Drivers, and Veg-Flation
A few thoughts I’ve had recently… English Protests I’d imagine by now that you’re heard about the “protests” going on in the UK. Apparently, some British folks still believe their country belongs to them, lol. Sarcasm aside, the “raise the flag” protest is becoming a real movement, and I’m glad to see the patriotism. I’ve…
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How to Enhance Your Immunity: 9 Strategies
When disaster hits, your immune system is your first line of defense. Stockpiles and bug-out bags matter, but if you’re run down, your plans will stall fast. Whether you’re bracing for winter, traveling to a high-risk area or simply want to be at your best long-term, here’s how to build an immune system that’s as…
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How To Survive Without Electricity (Off Grid)
This family has been living off-grid for 25 years. While most of the advice they offer should be common knowledge to preppers, it’s always good to be reminded of what you can do. In this video, they discuss water storage and treatment options (pre-filtering, boiling, bleach, Lifestraw, Berkey), food storage (mostly about storing what you…