Covid-19 and recent hurricanes have given us yet another disaster preparedness wake-up call. Do we pay attention now or hit the snooze button again? Pushing past the debates over government reaction, we come to the bottom line conclusion that, “Yes, more could have been done.” For now, let’s look at the most important part of […]
Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. Throughout the month of September thousands of organizations – national, regional, and local public and private organizations – are supporting emergency preparedness efforts and encouraging all Americans to […]
Survivalists may sound like doomsday prophets when they talk about TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it) and some may call them paranoid when they discuss tips on urban survival. I’m not talking the actual “end of the world”, but events so severe that change our lives in a permanent way. These […]
Those who are prepared for a crisis situation know that a time to bug out may come. A bug out is exactly how it sounds. It means it’s time to get out of dodge. Bugging out may mean you’ll have to get where you’re going by walking. If this is the case, then you need […]
Your family is in imminent danger and you don’t even know it… Watch the leaked report for the life-saving details The government is arming up for a massive war scheduled to take place on US soil. These unprecedented events haven’t been seen since WWII and it’s going on right under all our noses. If you’re […]
Seems that everywhere the popularity of a zombie invasion has begun as stories are showing up in movies, television series, computer games, and even Halloween costumes. They would have you believe zombies are being resurrected as a living corpse to roam the planet. There are reported studies that show the cause of becoming a zombie […]
If you want to survive a natural disaster, you’ll need to beat the odds that offers at least a 50/50 chance to live. Sometimes you are just at the wrong place at the wrong time when an emergency is encountered. It might be an earthquake, flood, winter storm, typhoon, and such. In recent times we’ve […]
An emergency, particularly natural calamities and life-threatening accidents can leave normal and able people helpless. But, what about folks that are bound to a wheelchair or aging and something like a hurricane Katrina start blasting your home? Emergencies are like that; it can happen without warning, cast the entire city or county in darkness, force […]
Having a bug out plan is one thing, but having to put it into action is another. Everything looks different when emotions are heightened and the possibility that your life could be at stake enters the picture. It can be stressful – and when you add in the fear that young children experience during chaos, […]
Preparedness planning is not only be useful in a disaster, but can also enrich your daily life. Increasing your situational awareness will help you see more potential threats… but can also cause you to see more beauty all around you as well. It can help bring you closer together with family members, friends, and your […]