We’ve all seen news coverage of evacuation shelters and refugee camps. Not pleasant nor particularly safe places to land during or after a major disaster. Getting out alive and if possible, avoiding said shelters and camps is a goal most of us have. Now if your evacuation plan goes south, by all means take advantage of any assistance offered you at one of these facilities but a good plan can help you avoid that additional trauma.
Prepping for a Resource Run Post SHTF There are a number of reasons you may have to make a run for additional resources during or shortly after a major SHTF event prior to the dust completely settling. We all hope that our supplies will be completely intact following an event. We plan for a certain …
Emergency Water Purification Calculator One of the primary concerns in any disaster scenario is safe drinking water. Humans require water on a daily basis to stay healthy and not just for drinking either, cooking, washing, and personal hygiene are all important aspects of remaining healthy. Depending upon the water source different methods can be used …
Prepping Is Not Just for Men : Social Instability I have actually found that the numbers of women preparing are quickly catching up in what used to be a male dominated activity. There are a number of reasons for this trend, including the awareness that social instability is coming and will hit females just …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Is the World vulnerable to biological terrorism? Planes are already an uncomfortable place to be. We are not in control of the vehicle, they tend to be crammed full making them claustrophobic locations, and we can’t control who travels with us either. Could these factors make air travel the …
What Powers are Granted by a National Emergency- Updated There were a number of “what if” type questions that floated around the US while our government was shut down. We needed to educate ourselves to just what it all meant. We all know why a national emergency was being declared. What we need to understand …
Some posts may include affiliate links. DIY Wickiup Shelter Shelter is every preppers top priority after surviving the initial event. With the rule of 3 the body can only handle about 3 hours of inclement weather before it begins to die. Usually faster than even lack of drinking water. It doesn’t matter if you find …
Easy Make Ahead Smoked Brisket Camping Recipe Guest Author KtchnDad A classic smoked brisket is a favorite of everyone. Whether it is a picnic or a camping trip, a decadent smoked brisket never fails to win the hearts over. It is a crowd favorite and is so easy to make as well. Considering that this …
Tree Bark Flour Basics Plus Birch and Pine Bread Recipes Flour is a staple in just about every country in the world. It isn’t always the most stable though to store. You can store it longer if you dry can or freeze it prior to storage. However, no matter how much you are able to …
Some Swedes Voluntarily Micro Chipped for Convenience We have all at one time or another discussed the possibility of human beings being somehow micro chipped, tattooed, or otherwise “marked” for the purpose of identification. To most of us it is a frightening thought. However, when a Swedish company began asking for volunteers among their workers …
