Surviving a nuclear attack seems like something that only happens in the movies when the hero is trapped in a building near the blast’s center. While hiding in a refrigerator like Indiana Jones won’t save you from a nuclear blast; there are some tips you can follow to help you survive one if you’re …
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Spotting Quick Changes in the Weather
Anyone who spends time outdoors knows how quickly the weather can change. A clear, sunny day can turn rainy and stormy in a just matter of minutes. When outdoors, these weather changes can hamper your plans or even put your life in danger. For example, afternoon thunderstorms are common in higher elevations where you could …
How to Build an Effective Get Home Bag
Few would argue that a Bug Out Bag (BOB) is a must for every prepper. Having a bag that you can pick up and live off of for three days makes you more prepared than the majority of the world, but what happens when you’re at work and disaster strikes? You don’t want to bug …
Survival cooking options | Do you know how to cook in an emergency?
OK, that was crazy. What you prepared for and worried about all these months actually did happen. You had to grab your family, snag your “bugout bag”, and make a run for it. A close call, but everyone is safe from the fire/flood/earthquake/hurricane/riot/tornado/whatever. Now your evacuated, you have found a sheltered spot where your family …
7 Weird Survival Skills The Original Boy Scouts Can Teach Us
Every good Boy Scout learns basic survival and camping skills and what most don’t realize is that the skills they’re learning are more than just ways to become an Eagle Scout; they’re actual survival skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. The Boy Scouts were founded in 1910, and the first …
10 ways to die in a disaster: and how to cheerfully prevent each and every one of them
In the case of a major disaster such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, severe weather, or fill in the blank, there is a good chance that for a few days to a week or more, the benefits of civilization as we know it will not be readily available. Being prepared means being able to take …
How To Prep if You Live Near a Nuclear Power Plant
Nuclear power is one of the cleanest and safest forms of power generation available today and when they run without issue, actually release less radiation into the air than a coal plant. While you do have the issue of disposing of the spent nuclear fuel, a nuclear power plant is not a bad way to …
Fire and Survival
When the chips are down and things get crazy, a warm, crackling fire can make the difference between being cold and miserable and being safe, warm, and comfortable. A fire is more than warmth, when you gather around its pulsating orange tendrils; it offers an almost primordial sense of security. Having said that, in any …
Do You Know How To Drive In The Snow?
Driving in the Snow The recent snowstorms blanketing the Northeast, Georgia and other parts of the South have undoubtedly tested people’s driving skills. If driving in the snow is not one of your strong suits or otherwise terrifies you, let’s take a look at a few winter weather driving tips. You can file your newfound …