When building a bug out bag for your family, remember that you should stock it with supplies with the assumption that you won’t be returning home or will be away for a very long time. Essentially bugging out is leaving your home when it is no longer safe to be there. When preparing for a […]
Disaster Preparedness: What to Do at Home During an Emergency
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Learning how to prepare for emergencies at home is a huge step in ensuring your family’s safety. Preparedness isn’t just about knowing where the best exits are in the event of a fire, or having some extra batteries on hand. It’s about preparation. Knowing the most common disasters your area is susceptible to is a good […]
Create a 72 Hour Emergency Kit; FREE DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST
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Picture this: A local emergency of some sort has emergency personnel knocking on your door telling you that you have 5 minutes to evacuate your house (fire, gas leak, railroad collision, earthquake). What will you grab in those 5 minutes? Hopefully, you’ll get your children and your 72-hour kit (and then whatever else you think […]
Dad’s Get-Home Bag: So He Can Get Home to Us!
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If you work and travel within a few walking hours of home, consider a get-home bag instead of hauling a massive survival bag in the back of your car. With a get-home bag, there’s not quite as much to pack, it’s convenient to carry, and it makes traveling back home to your family fast! Why […]
Emergency Rations: The Whys And Hows Of Stockpiling For An Emergency
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When people think of emergency rations, they think of zombie apocalypse and end-of-the-world situations, which is why if you ask most people about their food stockpiles, you can count on a look of confusion or even bemusement. Stockpiling is for the paranoid and conspiracy theorist, not for the levelheaded citizen with a great job, family […]
10 New Habits for the Prepared Home
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The New Year always brings a desire to begin anew or make a fresh start. For many of us, it’s also a time to create new habits or goals. But all too often, we’re already sidetracked three days later. Research shows that repeating a task for 21 days creates a habit, but I know I’m […]
Your Guide to Creating a Comprehensive Car Survival Kit
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SaveSaveSaveSaveEven though pretty much everyone has a cell phone, there may still be times when you are stuck on a road needing help and can’t get it. Cell phone batteries die or there may be no signal. Bad weather can also impede help , leaving you trapped in your car to wait. Whatever the scenario, […]
5 Great Survival Movies That Prove It Pays to Be Prepared
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SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveLong before human beings were living in high-rise apartments and ordering take-out, they were sleeping under the stars and foraging for roots and berries. Modern life affords so many comforts and conveniences it can be hard to imagine how any humans managed to survive under primitive circumstances. Without fur or feathers to keep us warm, […]
How To Store Food In Buckets And Other Food Storage Questions
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SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveHaving a solid long-term food storage plan is an excellent step in emergency preparedness. Whether you are preparing for a natural disaster or sudden unemployment, having food storage buckets can drastically decrease stress and worry. If you are new to long-term food storage, the most important thing to keep in mind is to “just start.” […]
Tips on Prepping for Home Defense Against Intruders – What You Should Know
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SaveSaveSaveSaveYour home is your castle, and you must protect it from intruders. Even though you likely lock your doors and windows, your regular efforts may be ineffective at keeping criminals at bay. Unfortunately, if you are the victim of a home invasion or robbery, you may never feel safe again. You don’t have to leave […]