Author: Damian Brindle

Bug out kits (stuff for evacuation, usually on foot), everyday carry or EDC (survival gear you keep on your person) and, to a lesser extent, your vehicle kit (survival items in your vehicle) seem to be all that most preppers like to talk about. It’s often the first place that newbies focus on. But, as…

Natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes can cause devastating damage, leading to financial loss and emotional distress. While we can’t prevent these events, we can mitigate their impact through emergency insurance. Understanding different types of insurance, like flood and earthquake insurance, as well as the use of insurance riders and additional loss-prevention measures,…

As you well know, emergencies can strike without warning, leaving communities grappling with limited resources and overwhelming challenges. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, or worse, the strength of a community often lies in its ability to come together and support one another. Sharing resources with your neighbors during such times can make a…

Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can have a profound impact on everyone involved, especially children. Unlike adults, children often lack the coping mechanisms and emotional maturity needed to process traumatic events effectively. As a result, they may experience a range of emotional and psychological challenges that can affect their well-being long after the immediate danger…

I’m surprised that I haven’t yet freeze-dried tomatoes from our garden. The last time I did this, it seems I purchased them from the store. Well, now that we have tomatoes in our garden and, worse, we didn’t sell very many at our local Farmer’s Market, my wife encouraged me to freeze-dry them. I started…