As the CDC and our government continues to ‘slow-roll’ their cards (not providing timely, accurate and complete info to the public), Americans need to get educated and take effective action to protect themselves. Some people may ask; ‘why would they be ‘slow rolling’ the info? One reason is they want to have the political damage …
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Volcano Eruption: What To Do First
The sight of a volcano erupting is pretty darn terrifying, and it’s easy to completely and totally panic. Rather than screaming and flailing about, know what to do should lava start to flow! This is especially essential if you live in an area with an active volcano. There’s many things you can do to protect …
7 Ways to Use Zip Ties for Survival
Few will argue that zip ties are one of the most useful tools out there. From keeping wires nice and tidy to restraining serious bad guys, they’re the tool of choice across the board. Knowing this it should be no surprise that zip ties are incredibly useful in survival situations. While you’ll probably have less …
Running Free: Why Horses Are Good For Wilderness
Photo: courtesy Laura Simpson; wild black stallion at a full run (copyright 2014) Few people could disagree that the wild horses of America represent the true strength and freedom that made America great. Frankly, what has an eagle ever done to help man? Today, we thrive on the legacy of their past service to mankind, …
When Disaster Strikes and You Aren’t Home: What To Do First
Many plan for disasters expecting they’ll be home when the worst happens. This is not always the case! Often times a natural disaster hits and people are at work, school, vacation, etc. In addition to creating preparedness kits and plans for the home, it’s also important to know what to do when you aren’t home …
12 Bug Out Bag Items You Might Not Know About
There are more than enough posts out there that mean to tell you exactly how to pack your bug out bag, and while these are fine, there’s something personal about what you pack in your own bag, and how you do it. This is the reason why instead of telling you exactly what to carry …
Most Common Preparedness Mistakes
Being prepared is a survival skill that takes a little time to get right, and it’s not uncommon for mistakes to happen along the way. If looking to seriously strengthen your preparedness/survival skills, check out some of the most common preparedness mistakes! 1) No or Not Enough Water While survival without food is possible for about …
How to Escape a Submerged Car
One of the most dangerous survival situations to find yourself in is trapped inside a vehicle that has plunged into water. Before you suppose that it could never happen to you, consider this: automotive and insurance groups estimate that over 10,000 accidents occur every year in which a vehicle ends up in the water. Moreover, …
Important Documents for Emergency Situations
One of most overlooked parts of putting together a survival kit is collecting and including important documents. It is clear that you can survive only so long without food and water but getting back to normal after a natural disaster also involves having critical documents at your disposal. This way you can avoid the long …
Edible Insects
Edible insects. While it’s doubtful any “taste like chicken,” they sure as heck do their part to keep you alive when marooned on a desert island, lost in the jungle, separated from your hiking partners…you get the idea. Check out a few of the numerous edible insects to chow down on if lost somewhere in …