Category: Natural disaster

9 Priority Post SHTF Steps

9 Priority Post SHTF Steps The worst has happened. Whatever disaster you have prepped for or worried about has come to be. Your first steps of course involve surviving whatever disaster has befallen you. What about your long-term survival what are the first priority responses and steps to take once the immediate threat has passed? …

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Crossing a River Safely

Crossing a River Safely Whether you are a hunter, hiker, fisherman/woman, camper, or in a bug out situation, eventually you will come across a river. Most of us plan to seek out a water source in any emergency scenario. Rivers may appear to be calm and of little or no depth of consequence and still be …

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Surviving a Tornado in Your Vehicle

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Surviving a Tornado in Your Vehicle I have always been fortunate enough to have been safely in my home and well prepared when a tornado stuck my location. However, think about it…. How much time a day do you actually spend not just away from home but in your …

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7 Steps to Surviving a Tornado

7 Steps to Surviving a Tornado

7 Steps to Surviving a Tornado It’s the beginning of what is known as tornado season in the United States. Even those who have lived in tornado alley all their lives can always use a refresher on what to do when you receive the warning that it is on its way. I grew up in …

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5 Priorities for Surviving in the Wild

5 Priorities for Surviving in the Wild We all know the basic rule of 3 and know it applies to darn near every disaster scenario you can think of. But in what order and by what method should you apply that rule when stranded, lost, or driven into the wild to survive? What fears will …

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Getting Out Of Dodge

Getting Out Of Dodge Many folks plan their bug out gear and location to the tiniest detail but forget about the actual getting there part! The photo above pictures the roadways out of Houston just prior to hurricane Rita. A good bug out plan aka getting out of dodge plan includes preparations for the possibilities …

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Why Have a Survival Cache?

Why Have a Survival Cache? Even if You Plan to Bug In There is always a lot of banter on prepping, homesteading, and survival sites about survival caches. Most of the time the talk revolves around having a cache or two along the way from your home to your bug out location and/or between your workplace and …

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Prepping for Winter Storms

Prepping for Winter Storms Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Some winter storms are large enough to affect several states, while others affect only a single community. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and …

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Protecting Your Home From Fire

Protecting Your Home From Fire Now is the time to prepare your property from the possibility of uncontrolled fires. Whether it’s a bush fire, a wildfire, or a house fire knowing how to keep your home safe and if possible undamaged is important. Fire moves quickly and can jump an extraordinary distance from fuel source …

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Surviving In A Vehicle When It’s Freezing

Surviving In A Vehicle When It’s Freezing Many parts of the world are experiencing extreme cold combined with record snow fall. A vehicle breaks down or an accident in route to or from your destination can turn a simple trip to work or an event into a life and death situation. I grew up in a cold northern …

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