Category: Disaster Planning

As disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more seem to be happening more often, families must take extra precautions to prepare. However, emergency preparedness for a family of four will likely look much different than prep with a multigenerational household. Multigenerational living has become increasingly popular in recent years due to rising costs, with 59.7…

Over the weekend, I took time to watch an hour-long presentation at GridDownPowerUp.com. It’s narrated by Dennis Quaid, and details all the ways our aging power grid is vulnerable to natural disasters, terrorism, cyberattack, EMP, and more. Although I probably knew most of the information presented, I was glad to watch the entire documentary because…

Though our world has certainly seen its fair share of natural disasters in recent years, it seems like wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes are happening more frequently. Knowing that there’s a potential for disaster is one thing, but taking the time to make the proper preparations and have a plan of action to ensure your safety…

Anyone keeping up with the news cycle knows we’re living in scary times. Wars, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, you name it – these events are probably happening somewhere on the planet. Consider the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on society. The virus not only caused the death of millions of people globally, but it also…

I couldn’t agree more with the following video assessment. We’re being lied to, and the sad fact is that most people still aren’t paying enough attention. Stop screwing around. It’s time to prepare now or you’ll be left behind…

Before WWII, most Americans had practical skills like sewing, gardening, home repair and hunting. However, over the last fifty to one hundred years, society has changed dramatically. Older survivalists have seen this change unfold before their very eyes. Today, many families don’t have the basic skills they would need to help them survive a difficult…

Family vacations are expected to be stress-free, but not everything goes according to plan. This is especially true if you’re going to a new location, traveling long distances, or you’re not sure what to expect when you get to there. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to be better prepared for a…

As with any natural disaster, facing a tornado is mostly about preparation. If you wait until one touches down in your area, it can be too late. Over 1,000 tornadoes touch down in the United States every year. Preparing yourself for one event is much like getting ready for other natural disasters, but most importantly,…