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Are we prepared for the next pandemic? An insightful look
History Infectious diseases have been with us throughout the whole of human history. In general, these diseases are caused by two types of microorganisms, bacteria, and viruses. For example, the bubonic plague – which many believe to have caused the Black Death in the Middle Ages – is a bacterium....
They Underestimated American Perseverance
THEY UNDERESTIMATED AMERICAN PERSEVERANCE In the days leading up to December 7th, 1941, America was a divided nation. Another war was raging in Europe – this time with a theater in the Pacific. World War I was supposed to be the “war to end all war,” yet Americans were being...
A Discovery Older Than America Might Help Protect It Today
A DISCOVERY OLDER THAN AMERICA MAY HELP PROTECT IT TODAY To start today’s discussion of EMP shielding, we are going to go back to 1755. As you may know, our polymath founding father Benjamin Franklin conducted many experiments with electricity in the mid-18th century. Franklin’s kite experiment is perhaps the...
What is a Redoubt and How Does it Influence Preparedness Planning?
James Wesley, Rawles is the senior editor of SurvivalBlog.com and best-selling author, including the Patriots series of novels. In much of his work, Rawles explores the concept of an "American Redoubt." Today, we'll discuss the basics of a "redoubt," its merits and what it means for your preparedness planning. This...
Which Needs Come First?
WHICH NEEDS COME FIRST?APPLYING MASLOW'S WORK TO OURPREPAREDNESS JOURNEYS Today, I want to discuss something that's been kicking around my mind for a while. I was reflecting on a psychology concept known as Maslow's Hierarchy. You familiar with it? Well, I thought I'd share my thoughts on this concept from...
Practice: the Ultimate Preparedness Principle
Practice: the Ultimate Preparedness PrincipleThe Principle of Practice Many of us who are devoted to preparedness do a great job of building the necessary supplies needed to survive nearly any disaster. Others are great at learning new self-reliant skills, giving them a leg up in the face of any potential...
The Preparedness Prophet
Survival tips are great, but nothing beats wisdom. This week, I want to focus on a piece of preparedness wisdom found in the best-selling book of all time. Without giving too much away, I'm sure you'll find this analysis useful in meaningful conversations this weekend. Let's get into some timeless...
What Presidential Promises Mean for Preparedness
Here at My Patriot Supply, we have a deep passion for the lessons that history can teach us. This message needs repeating These lessons from history inform who we are as a company and how we advise and help loyal customers like you prepare. Now that we have a newly-inaugurated...
Merry Christmas: The Meaning Behind the Message
Since it is the Christmas season, I know your time will be best spent with family and friends. That's why I'll be brief today. I wanted to share a short message about why saying "Merry Christmas" is so important to me personally and for My Patriot Supply as a company....
Learn 4 Essential Survival Tips From Winter's Past - Including 1888
With major winter storms and arctic blasts crossing the nation, it seems a good time to learn from some brutal seasonal weather events that plagued our forefathers. Harsh winters threatened pioneers with countless dangers-cold, illness, starvation. Surviving on the frontier depended on preparedness and treating winter as a formidable obstacle....
The Godmother of Thanksgiving, Sarah Josepha Hale, Prepared
Consider sharing today's Survival Scout story with a few friends who'd appreciate an inspiring, pick-me-up. You'll also learn about what Mary Had a Little Lamb had to do with Thanksgiving and preparedness. Meet Sarah Josepha Hale About a century and a half ago, brothers and sisters were deeply divided-- torn...
Disrupting Your Food Supply - It's Easier Than Most Think
We live in a complex world. Simpler times are clearly behind us. Our nation's food system rests on a complicated network of farms, imports, and distributors with tight delivery timelines that could be thrown off by anything ranging from a drought to international politics. What a difference 400 years makes....
