Tag: water security

What you need to know about waterborne diseases

Some posts may contain affiliate links. We all know that water is an essential commodity to surviving.  The human body can only survive 3 days without water. So one of the most important, simple, and probably one of the least expensive preps you can begin to deal stockpile.  For the long term, the ability to …

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Why It’s Important To Recon Your Local Area Before The SHTF

Why It’s Important To Recon Your Local Area Before The SHTF We all think, unless we are new, that we know our local area pretty well. I am sure we do. I can get to any where I want to go without GPS or a map etc. I even know in my own neighborhood who …

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DIY Well Installation

DIY Well Installation Water is the liquid of life. Without if we die, and not just any water, it must be clean and hazard free to prevent infecting ourselves with other water borne illnesses. Only shelter  inclement  weather is a higher survival priority. We also need water for washing, bathing and cooking. An onsite well is …

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DIY Your Own Rain Barrel System

DIY Your Own Rain Barrel System

DIY Your Own Rain Barrel System Whether you’re simply frugal or storing water for emergency use a rain barrel is a must have. However, have you checked the prices on those things of late? Yikes! But water is in fact more valuable than gold so having one is a really important prep. Making your own …

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Prepping Anyone Can Do Weekly

Prepping Anyone Can Do Weekly

Prepping Anyone Can Do Weekly   I am asked all the time: “I am barely getting by for today. How am I suppose to prep for the future? Particularly for a disaster that may or may not come tomorrow or next year?”  There are lots of ways of prepping without spending a fortune and some …

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Could Your Supplies be Deemed Illegal?

Could Your Supplies be Deemed Illegal?

Could Your Supplies be Deemed Illegal?   Is it possible that all your scrimping and saving to be responsible and prepared could eventually get you in legal trouble? Honestly I doubt that, but I have not a single doubt that your supplies could be legally taken away from you! In a time of chaos you …

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No Deal Last Minute Brexit Prepping

No Deal Brexit Prepping

No Deal Last Minute Brexit Prepping As of this writing Brexit is less than a week away with or without a deal. This is causing the process to become a bit frightening to many previously unconcerned citizens. I am by no means an expert on either Great Britain nor Brexit. I have been fortunate enough to …

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Emergency Water Purification Calculator

Emergency Water Purification Calculator

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 …

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6 of the Worst Waterborne Diseases in the United States

6 of the Worst Waterborne Diseases in the United States We all know water is one of our first concerns after surviving the initial event and locating shelter. Making sure it is available and safe to drink is a major factor to your survival. You can’t just go to the nearest body of water and …

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Survival And Resourcefulness When Scavenging Post SHTF

Survival And Resourcefulness When Scavenging Post SHTF

Survival And Resourcefulness When Scavenging Post SHTF The first understanding both the public and a prepper need to be clear on is the difference between looting and scavenging. Looting involves taking things from others whether it be public or private property during or after a SHTF event that are for use in today’s world. Expensive …

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