There’s more to moving your life off-grid than preparing for a disaster or apocalypse. As the economy becomes more and more unstable and jobs are less and less secure, the act of moving even a portion of your life off grid can help you stave off the type of disaster that comes in the way …
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Keep warm when you are separated from your warm bed and slippers
Being warm is something we take for granted in modern society. We assume that tonight, we will be snuggling beneath a thick comforter, or if it is a warm evening, at least a light blanket. I’m feeling warm and toasty just thinking about it. But when a disaster forces you out of your home, staying …
Is Your Survival At Risk Due To ‘Hi-Tech Handicap’?
Far too often I run across people who feel that their disaster preparedness plans are well in hand only to observe numerous flaws related to what I call ‘high-tech handicaps’. What is a ‘hi-tech handicap’? That’s a fair question, so please allow me to detail what I mean by that phrase and how it …
7 Boating Safety Tips and Supplies that Will Safe Your Life in an Emergency
Getting out on the water is a popular recreational activity when the weather warms up. Whether you use a motorized boat or sailboat, don’t forget safety above all else. Boating is still a risky pastime and hundreds of accidental deaths occur every year. To minimize your chances of being caught in a life threatening situation …
A Happy intersection
My usual contributions to this blog consist of pithy little bits of practical advice that you hopefully will never need to worry about, so allow me to deviate from that formula for just one go around and get all warm and fuzzy on you. It’s not that my commitment to emergency preparation has lessened, but …
The Importance of Light Discipline
Imagine this: A major disaster has struck the United States/world and you’ve implemented your survival plan. You know how to start fires, use solar power to run lights and small electronics, and finally cracked open those emergency food stores. Things are going great. But as you probably imagine, things aren’t going great for a lot …
Communicating During A Disaster: Emergency Radios And Frequencies Guide
If your spouse and children are away from home when disaster strikes, would you be able to communicate with them and help guide them home? Many folks have become far to reliant upon cell phone and the Internet to communicate and reach loves ones quickly in our modern world. Purchasing at least one type of …
The Reluctant Prepper’s Approach
There are two types of preppers in the world. First, you have the preppers that do what they do because being prepared makes them feel comfortable and the act of prepping is fun and enjoyable to them. Second, you have preppers that only prep because they understand the need for prepping and approach every part …
How to Choose a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
If you plan to take part in any kind of boating activity on the water, it makes sense to wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or life jacket. But did you know that you need to choose the right kind of PFD? Life jackets come in all sizes and shapes but not all are created …
5 Ways to Better Secure Your Home in an Emergency
Imagine this: Disaster has struck and you’ve decided to ride it out in your home so you can be near your supplies and have home field advantage. This is great, but if you’re anything like most people, your house is in a neighborhood and is far from defendable in its current state. All it’ll take …