Food Storage Staples. When planning long term food storage for disasters or an emergency such as job loss or illness, it’s important to know the five staples of an emergency food storage supply. These five staples will be responsible for supplying the family with nourishing food so it’s important to not only store these food …
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness for a Natural Disaster
Emergency Preparedness. Being prepared for a natural disaster isn’t something that people always want to talk about, but it is something that everyone needs to think about. In the event of a natural disaster you should know exactly how to handle yourself and get through it in a calm and timely manner. The first thing you …
Planning can Help You Survive a Disaster
Emergency Preparedness. The biggest tip for staying alive in a disaster is in the preparation. Planning ahead can make things easier. It can mean the difference between life and death. Disaster preparation and planning starts with a plan in place and having your loved ones know and even practice the plan. Sort of like being …
Being Self Sufficient: How big of a backyard do you need to live off the land?
Being Self Sufficient. How big of a backyard to you need to live off the land? With spring in the air and gardening, landscaping and planting on the mind we came across this image. Here is a fun infographic to illustrate how much land you need to live off and be self sufficient. Do you …
Instafire is the Perfect Fire Starter
Instafire is the perfect fire starter. InstaFire is composed of recycled wood, inert minerals and shielded with a patented blend of paraffin which makes InstaFire inherently safe. It burns easily in wind and rain. Unlike similar products, Instafire does not contain any harmful chemicals or vapors so it burns green. It is lightweight and stores very well. …
6 Fire Safety Tips Your Family Should Know
Fire safety in the home is something every family member must take seriously. Even one small, and careless misstep could cause disaster. Anything that can cause a fire is dangerous when used or mistreated. Even more problematic is if you or a family member disregard the basic rules that are needed to survive in case …
Paracord 550: Household and Survival Uses
Paracord is an excellent resource in preparing for personal survival. In this post I will discuss what paracord is, where it came from, and how multiple ways it can help you help yourself. Paracord was originally used as parachute cord for the airborne soldiers during World War II. Once on the ground soldiers found paracord …
Humless Tactical Flashlight Review
Humless Tactical flashlight Review. Imagine the power is out in your home, or your tire has gone flat and it is dark outside, or you are out camping and at midnight and one of your kids has to use the bathroom. What do you do? You reach for your flashlight. We all have one tucked away …
Survival Gear Must Have Items
Survival Gear Must Haves. If you are looking for gear to survive, there are definitely items that should be on your must have survival gear checklist. These include things you use to pack, along with a bag that carries all your critical supplies. Many situations in the space of a relatively short period of time …