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Why Morse Code Is Still Important Today
On April 15, 1912, telegrapher John G. Phillips sent out the following Morse code message: “CQD CQD SOS SOS CQD DE MGY MGY.” CQD stands for “Come Quick Disaster” and SOS stands for “Save Our Ship or Save Our Souls.” And DE MGY stands for “from the RMS Titanic.” We...
Will It Ever Go Away? What 7 Past Pandemics Teach Us Today.
The Spanish Flu shook the world from 1918 to 1919. Then, America entered the Roaring 20s. Surely that means that the Spanish flu was eradicated and had a clear ending…right? Wrong. As much as we’d like to believe the end is in sight with the pandemic we are currently living...
The Turkey Problem and How to Prepare for the Impossible
Many people mistakenly set themselves up to fail when it comes to preparedness. They have the best intentions, but they are focused on what they know and expect. The problem is that the worst survival scenarios can result from the unexpected — events we would never anticipate happening. Enter the...
America’s Food Supply Is in Danger
Many Americans naively believe food will always be available. We’ve gotten used to driving through fast-food restaurant lines, visiting fully stocked grocery stores, having food delivered within the hour, and Amazon packages delivered in a day. If 2020 wasn’t a wake-up call for us, we might be in for an...
Now Is the Time to Find Alternative Communication Channels
It’s no secret that our freedom of speech is being threatened by strangers who monitor what we do and say every day. It’s why millions of Americans are seeking more secure ways to communicate. Channels like CB, Family Radio Service, and General Mobile Radio Service are rising in popularity because:...
Why Becoming a Gray Man May Save Your Life
There are times when you want to stand out and times you don’t. For instance, let’s say you are walking around wearing a military tactical vest and combat boots. You may think this gives off a “don’t mess with me” vibe, but in certain situations, it puts you in danger....
7 American Patriots You Need to Know About
Patriot Day has been observed every September 11 since December 2001, when the U.S. Congress signed a joint resolution to honor the lives of those who died or were injured in the terrorist attack. On Patriot Day, the President issues a proclamation calling on state and local governments to observe...
Not All Emergency Food Is Created to Last — What You Need to Know
When it comes to stocking up on emergency food, you want to be prepared for the unexpected. We’re all familiar with stories of people who found themselves in trouble because they waited until the last minute to head to the grocery store before a hurricane or global pandemic hit their...
Lessons from the Siege of Charleston
Even with the bleak stories we see all over the world, it’s easy to believe Americans will never live in a war-torn country. It all seems far removed from where we live today. However, it is foolish to think it’s impossible. We don’t know what the future holds. We can...
13 Unique Places to Find Water for Survival
We may face a natural disaster that contaminates our water source at home in suburbia, find ourselves stuck in our city apartments due to a national crisis with the water turned off, or become stranded in the wilderness with little to no water. No matter the circumstance or the place,...
Why There Is a Dwindling Food Supply
If you’ve gone shopping recently, you may have noticed that many store shelves are still empty. As much as we’d like to blame the dwindling food supply solely on COVID-19, that simply isn’t true. According to The World Bank, “Hunger was trending upward even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which exacerbated...
Camping: The Fundamental Preparedness Skill You Need to Practice
Camping is a wonderful way to get back to nature and enjoy a digital detox. For some families, it is a beloved tradition that includes s’mores and campfire songs. But camping is so much more. What some of us may not realize as we pitch our tents and cook over...
