Category: Disaster Planning
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The 72-Hour Emergency Kit Guide
A few years ago, a family in the Midwest experienced the unexpected. Their town was hit by a devastating tornado, and within minutes, their home was severely damaged. The family survived the initial impact but found themselves completely unprepared for the days that followed. With roads blocked by debris, stores closed, and power outages that…
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Offline Entertainment Options During Power Outages
When the power goes out, life can grind to a halt—especially if we’re unprepared for the downtime. Many people think of preparedness in terms of gear, food, and water, but an often-overlooked aspect is how to keep minds engaged (especially children) during extended power outages. Let me be clear: a variety of offline entertainment options…
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Hurricane Helene – What Can We Learn?
Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane, caused significant devastation across the southeastern U.S., with the death toll exceeding 100, though I’m sure that number will continue to rise. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper described the situation as “an unprecedented tragedy.” In Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp likened the destruction to a “bomb going off.” I can…
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Creating a Fire Escape Plan for Every Room in Your Home
Recently, a tragic house fire in Dagenham, London, highlighted the importance of having a well-prepared fire escape plan. Residents of a tower block woke to find their building engulfed in flames with no fire alarm to warn them and escape routes blocked. Many of the occupants shared that they wished they had planned more thoroughly…
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DIY Nuclear Fallout Shelter Bucket
This topic has been on my mind again recently. And, while the video below is about a year old, the advice is still valid. Unfortunately, his advice only works if (1) the blast is not very near you, (2) the strike is limited to a single warhead, and (3) you’re home when it happens! While…
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Debunking 5 Survival Myths: What You Really Need for Emergencies
When it comes to survival, there’s a ton of information out there — and not all of it is helpful. The internet is flooded with myths, misconceptions, and bad advice that could do more harm than good in a real emergency. As someone who has spent the last 15 years writing about and teaching survival…
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Building Your Own Homestead: 9 Tasks You Can DIY and 8 Tasks You Shouldn’t
Owning a homestead is a dream for many people. Transforming that vision into reality takes a lot of hard work, but the payoff is worth it. However, it’s often a lengthy process that leaves plenty of room for error. Avoiding costly mistakes helps you achieve your dream more quickly, and part of this equation entails…
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Preparing Pets for Disasters: A Comprehensive Guide
When disaster strikes, the safety and well-being of your pets should be a top priority. Just as you would prepare an emergency plan for your family, it’s essential to have a plan in place for your pets. Animals can experience extreme stress during and after a disaster, making it crucial to be well-prepared to meet…
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Survival Blueprint Course – Major Update
About ten months ago, I talked about updating my survival course. I thought it might take me a month or so to make the videos I was talking about, and then two months later I realized that wasn’t going to happen. At some point, I gave up trying to make videos that I was happy…