Category: Disaster Planning / EDC
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Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Food Storage Foods
I watched the video below a week or two ago, but I figured it was appropriate since I’m still shamelessly plugging the second edition of my food storage book but also because food prices are continuing to rise no matter what you think of the tariffs or current trade war between the USA and China.…
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How Families Can Build an Emergency Plan That Actually Works
When disaster strikes, panic is the last thing you want leading the way. If you’re aiming to build an emergency plan that actually holds up under real pressure, you need more than a checklist stuck to the fridge. A true family emergency plan starts with honest conversations, realistic strategies, and a willingness to revisit the…
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Got Pets? Read The Ultimate Guide to Survival Prepping for Pets
As much as I like to believe I do a good job when writing my books, the first book I’d ever written was about preparedness for pets. It was a short book, but I was proud of it. I swore it was going to sell well and that I would probably be retired about three…
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Tariffs, Prepping, and You
I’ve watched and listened to so much content about the tariffs in recent weeks that I no longer know what to believe. My initial reaction was that this is going to make some of the stuff we need, like power generating equipment and medications, more expensive because almost all of it is manufactured overseas. I…
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11 Survival Supplies You’ll Wish You Had Sooner
I think I just bought half of the items in the video below, lol. I really like the idea of compressed toilet paper tablets, the zip stitch (for wounds larger than steri-strips), micro backpack, durable watertight bags, and the cache belt. About the only item I disagree with is the credit card knife as I’ve…
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Are Rising Gold Prices a Sign of Worse to Come?
Monday I mentioned that egg prices are on the rise, which I suspect you knew already. What concerns me is that rising prices across the board may be a sign to of worse things to come, but I’m only a paranoid prepper. 😉 Today I want to point out the rise in gold prices. They’re…
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When is Prepping Frivolous?
Although the video creator below appears to consider prepping more like how I define homesteading, we generally agree on the purpose of prepping: being reading for relatively small problems in our lives, such as a power outage, ice storm, or a short-term hike in prices at the grocery store. Granted, it’s easy to continue this…
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Financial Preparedness Strategies for Preppers
Numerous examples of worldwide instability may have made you especially grateful for your preparedness-focused mindset lately while encouraging you to ensure you have your financial bases covered. What should you do to protect your finances if the economy collapses? Have an Emergency Fund Review your finances and calculate how much your monthly essentials cost. Then,…
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Emergency Water Storage: Best Practices for Wildfire Scenarios
Whether you’re a doomsday prepper or a concerned citizen in a vulnerable location, everyone should know how to keep and access water during a wildfire. It’s essential for survival and for staying strong in emergencies. Follow these best practices to prepare for trouble and maintain constant water security. Understanding Water Needs in Wildfire Situations In…