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Update: Get the Latest EMP News
Interest and feedback on the topic of EMPs have pushed us to dig deeper. Even national, mainstream media is chattering about it. Let's dive in for the latest news about EMPs and preparedness. Plus, we'll share some great tips from readers like you, as well as answer some frequently asked...
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...
Would my vehicle function after an EMP event?
Last month, we received a number of similar questions in response to a Survival Scout article. The question: "Would my vehicle function after an EMP event?" It's something we haven't really gone into in our articles, so I thought now would be as good a time as any to discuss...
Tangible Wealth: The Only Way to Prepare in a Volatile Economy
TANGIBLE WEALTH:THE ONLY WAY TO PREPARE IN A VOLATILE ECONOMY The recent Equifax data breach was unprecedented in many ways. It was massive. As many as 143 million Social Security numbers were compromised. Birthdays, credit and debit card numbers were also stolen. Also, it’s suspicious to me how long it...
Without Practice, Plans Are Only Intentions
WITHOUT PRACTICE, PLANS ARE ONLY INTENTIONS There is a reason we say at MPS that preparedness is a journey. Many of us are excellent in the planning phases. Others are better at executing plans. To be truly self-reliant and prepared, we must all learn to be good at both. ...
Dispatches from Irma - The MPS Team in the Wake of Destruction
“WE ARE LUCKY” We’ll cut to the chase today. Here’s what David has reported from Irma: First, I would like to acknowledge our team. In total, we have 5 of our preparedness advisors in Florida. Some are still without power. The folks in the main office in Sandpoint in northern...
Building a Stronger America in the Wake of Historic Hurricanes & Flooding
BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICA IN THE WAKE OF HISTORIC HURRICANES & FLOODING The morning after Harvey made landfall, I’m sure many of you received our Survival Scout about September being “National Preparedness Month.” If you missed it, you can get the full story by clicking here. At the time that...
Daily Bread: A Show About Thriving, Not Just Surviving
“A SHOW ABOUT THRIVING, NOT JUST SURVIVING” Debuting September 8th, Daily Bread is a series we can truly get behind, for a number of reasons.You can watch the trailer below: Recently, I got to pick the brain of the creator and showrunner of Daily Bread, Nina May. MPS: Thank you...
The Truth About National Preparedness Month
THE TRUTH ABOUT “PREPAREDNESS MONTH” IT’S A LIFELONG JOURNEY – ONE YOU’LL CHERISH EVERY STEP I’ll cut right to the chase today. Look, if you're anything like me (and I know many of you are) you don't need one month out of the year to remind you to get prepared....
The "Black Sky Event" No One’s Watching
“A Grim and Difficult Dilemma” When I first heard the term “Black Sky Event,” I was a tad unsure as to the meaning. In the past, we’ve covered “ Black Swan Events,” in our Survival Scout articles. To paint with a broad brush, these kinds of events effectively “freeze” systems...
Best Tips to Prepare for Off Grid Living
HOW TO SURVIVEIN A WORLD GONE MAD Before we dive into today's helpful hints, I wanted to talk about what it truly means to live off the grid (OTG). At its simplest, OTG living means self-sufficiency without reliance on public utilities. This means that you technically can live off the...
Improvisation: When Plans (Inevitably) Fail
IMPROVISATION:When Plans (Inevitably) Fail In today's Survival Scout, we'll discuss a principle known as improvisation. You might be familiar with the term as it's used in music or comedy, but it essentially means thinking on your feet. Improvisation is a natural complement to preparedness. The unfortunate truth is that, no...
