Tag: disaster

Building a Snow Cave For Winter Survival

Building a Snow Cave For Winter Survival With the weather in the USA and other countries (especially Canada) dealing with cold freezing weather often with lots of snow. Knowing that you can still build a survival shelter is imperative. Member Hugo brought this article to my attention. Definitely not the snow cave or tunnels of …

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Surviving In A Freezing Cold Car

Surviving In A Freezing Cold Car Unless you’re a self-sufficient hermit you must leave your home some time during the cold winter months. Even on those milder days the weather can change very quickly catching you in route. Knowing how you can survive in a freezing cold car is imperative if you live in colder …

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Moving a Group When the SHTF

Moving a Group When the SHTF

Moving a Group When the SHTF Humans are a pack animal for the most part by nature. Even those who consider themselves loners on occasion actually seek out human contact. Especially in times of crisis we tend to gravitate towards a group. There is safety in numbers and there are risks to pay for that …

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Surviving Post EMP Miles From Home

Surviving Post EMP Miles From Home Usually, our featured articles on EMPs are regarding salvaging our electronics, vehicles, and communications. But many thousands of people travel as a part of their employment. Of those very few are able to take their families with them. Never mind all their preps! What are your options if you …

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The Best Jobs To Have During Economic Collapse

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Best Jobs To Have During Economic Collapse As we watch economies across the globe collapse and the desperation it is causing, more of us are preparing for those economic problems. The majority of those trying to prepare are aware that government programs are not going to save them …

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What to do if You’re in a Vehicle Hit by a Power Line

Some posts may contain affiliate links. What to do if You’re in a Vehicle Hit by a Power Line People are killed every year in the USA and I am sure in other countries as well by falling trees or a power line during windy storms. If you survive the initial hit that is when our …

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Getting Prepared in a Hurry!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Getting Prepared in a Hurry! FREE PDF Mini Guide Another wonderful free PDF free downloadable mini guide from our favorite Survival Mom. When is it too late to get prepared? I concur that it is only too late when the disaster has happened and the grocery shelves are as …

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7 Methods to Deal With Panic

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 7 Methods to Deal With Panic Panic is your greatest enemy when disaster strikes. Even the best of the battle tested experience it. I recall a military cadence where they chanted “Our’s is to do or die not to question why” The reasoning behind this is if you do …

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Why Your Gas Tank Should Always Be At Least Half Full

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why Your Gas Tank Should Always Be At Least Half Full I have been a firm believer in always having at least a half a tank of gas at all times since I myself had an experience quite similar to the author’s and ran out of gas at an …

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Survival Skills Learned From Sailors

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Survival Skills Learned From Sailors The Majority of us don’t plan to be on the water during a SHTF event. Factually most of us will not be either for pleasure or work. However, this doesn’t mean that the sailors who have survived past lengthy trips prior to modern ships, …

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