Category: Disaster Planning / EDC
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Dieting Sucks, But Survival Diets Will Suck More!
About a month ago, my wife convinced me that we needed to go on a diet. In part to lose weight, but also to adjust our eating habits away from processed foods and, really, all the yummy stuff. Sadly, as we age, I can tell we need to do better with taking care of ourselves…
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How to Survive the 7 Most Dangerous Extreme Weather Events
Extreme weather events are some of the most destructive forces on Earth. They can wipe out entire communities in minutes and cause billions of dollars in damage. Advancements in weather forecasting technology have allowed people to anticipate these disasters before they strike, but they can still be deadly even with prior preparation. Here’s how preppers…
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The First 90 Days After Collapse
I’ve been warning of societal collapse of sort for years; I even wrote a book about it if you’d like my thoughts on surviving the coming catastrophe. But I recognize not everyone has the time to read, so here’s a good video by City Prepping discussing what to expect and how to survive what’s coming:
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…