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The 10 Pillars of Emergency Preparedness
In preparation for National Preparedness month in September, here are the ten pillars of emergency preparedness that every household should consider: 1. Risk Assessment Understanding the potential risks your area faces is the first step in emergency preparedness. Different regions are prone to different types of emergencies, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or wildfires. Conduct…
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How a UPS System Can Save the Day During an Emergency
Reliable power is crucial in any emergency, whether it’s a natural disaster, sudden grid failure or medical emergency. In such moments, access to consistent electricity can mean the difference between safety and chaos. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems ensure essential devices and systems remain operational when the primary source fails. By doing so, UPS systems…
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I Try to Avoid Conspiracy Theories, But…
My garden has been horrible this year. I mean, bad! Granted, we didn’t exactly follow the Mittleider Gardening Method like I thought we would, and by that I mean we went right back to what we normally do, lol. But it’s worse than even I would’ve expected. Our greens were eaten by bugs almost instantly.…
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Your Water Supply is Vulnerable! Here’s What to Do About It…
This is a long video, but worth watching. Like the video starts out saying, water is a boring topic, until you don’t have any. And then it’s instantly the most important resource you could imagine! (Besides oxygen, I guess.) The sad truth is that we’re so accustomed to having clean, fresh, abundant water that we…
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Smartphone Apps for Survival Paperback Now Available
About two months ago, I released the second edition Kindle version of my 27 Crucial Smartphone Apps for Survival book. Today, I’m happy to share with you the paperback version for those who prefer a hard copy edition. I won’t rehash too many details expect to say that the book is an easy, fast read.…
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How to Survive a Snake Bite: What You Need to Know
Encountering a snake bite in the wild can be a frightening and potentially life-threatening situation. Whether you’re hiking through remote wilderness, camping in snake-prone areas or foraging for your homestead, understanding how best to respond to a snake bite is crucial for your safety. Understanding Venomous Snakes There are over 3,000 snake species, with many…
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Tornado Safety: Shelter, Evacuation, and More
Tornadoes are among nature’s most violent storms, capable of producing devastating damage in mere minutes. With wind speeds that can exceed 200 miles per hour, tornadoes can destroy well-built structures, uproot trees, and hurl vehicles and debris like missiles. Understanding how to stay safe during a tornado is crucial, and this involves having a well-thought-out…
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Your #1 Priority: Build a Shelter-in-Place Kit
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…
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Emergency Insurance: What to Know
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,…