Prepping for a nuclear disaster can be an overwhelming and scary task. While the basics of survival remain the same despite the triggering incident, living through radiation exposure requires planning far beyond the standard food, clothing and shelter criteria. Preppers concerned about a power grid down disaster also often express concern and prepare for possible …
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Alcohol Survival Uses: Drinking And Rubbing Alcohol Might Save Your Life During SHTF Disaster
Alcohol has earned its place near the top of any survival preparedness list. Both “gotta be 21 to buy” alcohol and rubbing alcohol have a multitude of uses that could help you survive an apocalypse. Nearly any version of booze will become a high-priced barter item during a long-term disaster, but pure grain alcohol, such …
Survival Hacks – Of Label Uses For Everyday Products That Are Probably Already Inside Your Cabinets
Preppers are experts at penny-pinching and finding multiple uses for many of the items in their survival stockpiles. Expanding upon that notion, I decided to do some research and conduct a thorough inventory of the “non-preps” already gathering a bit of dust around the house. The results of my very unscientific study revealed that some …
Prepping With Babies: Everything You Need To Know To Prepare The Entire Family For A Long-Term Disaster
Incorporating babies into your preparedness plan, both current and future little bundles of joy, takes a significant amount of detailed planning. We have four incredibly intelligent and adorable grandchildren ranging in age from not-quite-here-yet to 17. Thoroughly reviewing their essential needs and developing a plan to meet those needs seemed a bit daunting at first. …
Top 26 Vinegar Survival Uses
Distilled white vinegar and apple cider vinegar are dual-use and inexpensive products, making them a perfect item for preppers to stockpile. The plethora of ways vinegar can be used now in our daily lives and after the SHTF will not only save money, but also provide a non-toxic alternative to many cleaning chores. Vinegar has …
Honey Medical Survival Uses
Honey has a multitude of emergency medical survival and natural hygiene uses. During a long-term disaster it will be difficult, or perhaps impossible, to call 911 and receive help. Grocery store shelves will empty quickly during a SHTF scenario. If you are fortunate enough to find a bottle of over-the-counter medication, the sticker price may …
EMP Attack Threats From Iran Discovered Military Manual Found In Tehran
The controversial Iran nuclear deal sparked weeks of heated debate. Now, another potentially deadly hidden secret has emerged from the rogue Middle Eastern nation. National security experts who claim to have read translated excerpts from an Iranian military manual have stated that an EMP attack against the United States has been in the planning stages …
Survival Food – How To Container Garden Year Around In An Indoor Greenhouse
Growing your own groceries is the best way to be both food secure and know that your family is ingesting healthy food. Investing time in growing and raising your own food, coupled with stocking up on long-term storage food is worth both the time and funds dedicated to the preparedness task. When disaster strikes, …
Lemongrass Essential Oil Survival First Aid Uses
Are you prepared to survive during a long-term disaster when you can’t call a doctor? Medical preparedness is often the most difficult part of any preparedness plan. Even if you have some type of emergency medical training or are super lucky and have a doctor in your mutual assistance group, garnering needed medications will still …
3 Common Trees Every Survivalist Needs to Know
The old saying goes “you can’t see the forest for the trees,” and while this is a great way of saying to step back and see the big picture, sometimes it’s the specific trees you want to see. While groups of trees tend to blend together in an amalgamation of a forest, each tree in …