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25 Ways to Use Duct Tape in an Emergency
When it comes to go-to supplies for survival, duct tape is at the top of the list. Yes, duct tape. Let’s put it this way--if duct tape is a go-to for MacGyver and the astronauts on Apollo 13, then it is an item you should not pass on. MacGyver (the...
Salt: The Survival Essential in Everyone’s Pantry
There’s a reason why saying someone is “worth his salt” or that “salt of the earth” is a compliment. It’s because salt is essential. Not only does salt add flavor, but it is also necessary for sustaining life. In fact, the simple chemical compound of sodium and chloride (NaCl) is...
40 Reasons Vinegar Should Be in Your Preparedness Toolkit
When it comes to creating an emergency preparedness toolkit, you want to include items that will allow you to be self-sufficient and be able to survive a variety of disaster scenarios. That’s why those who excel in survivalist methods always include multipurpose items in their preparedness toolkits. Items, such as...
4 Off-Grid Laundry Methods
During stressful times, our immune systems are weakened, and any threat of illness or infection should be minimized. That said, good hygiene goes beyond brushing your teeth and washing your hands. Keeping your clothing clean is a must, even when your situation devolves into chaos. These days, it’s easy to...
Ditch the Bleach: 6 Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
When the going gets tough, many aspects of daily life fall by the wayside, such as putting on makeup, shaving, and flossing. Some things you can neglect and still get by. But when it comes to sanitation, cleanliness, and disinfection, you can’t slack off. That’s why it’s essential to have...
6 Unconventional Ways To Start A Fire In An Emergency
If you’re relatively well-versed when it comes to preparedness, you know a few things to be true. You know you need to have your go bag stocked and ready before disaster hits. You know which foods are perishable versus non-perishable. You know what threats your area needs to be ready...
How People Got Creative with the PG&E Blackouts
The devastating California wildfires in 2018 left communities reeling, hundreds homeless, and dozens dead. Although natural weather factors were certainly a factor, downed power lines operated by utility companies like Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) were partly to blame. In fact, PG&E has said that one of its transmission lines...
12 Unusual Household Items That Can Save Your Life
Whether it’s flooding, fire, earthquake, blackout, or civil unrest, disruptions that restrict your access to essential resources are always going to be a threat to your life. While you can stock up on a wide range of traditional emergency supplies, such as solar cookers, first aid kits, solar-powered phone chargers,...
The Secret About Emergency Blankets...
If you have an interest in and penchant for preparedness, you’ve likely heard your fair share of amazing survival stories. Stories demonstrate how people use their quick thinking and principles of preparedness to persist in the face of chaos and the unpredictable. Maybe it’s the tale of a woman who...
Tales and Tips for Urban Preparedness
Although we all share similar concerns for our safety and survival, those living a preparedness lifestyle are quite diverse when it comes to age, gender, location, and more. However, by and large, we follow a similar set of guidelines when it comes to preparation. The setting we live in adds...
California Earthquakes: What’s Coming Next and How to Prepare
On July 4, Independence Day, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California at 10:33 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles, and was felt from Las Vegas to Los Angeles on California's Pacific coast. Power lines fell, roads cracked, fires broke out, and first responders...
Hiking Safety 101: Amanda Eller’s Story
For those that love the great outdoors, the warmer temperatures couldn’t come soon enough. Maybe it’s gathering with your extended family for an annual trip to a national park. Or going on a romantic hike through your local woods with someone. Now with summer weather here, it’s an ideal time...
