Have you ever spent a night in your city when ALL the lights were out? I have! It’s kind of eerie, isn’t it? One night in the dark can be kind of fun – an adventure, but several nights, or … Continue reading
Guest Post from Carlee There are some disasters in life that we simply cannot prepare for; the loss of a loved one, a sudden change in employment status or an unexpected illness. However, there are other natural catastrophes that we … Continue reading
If you listened to our podcast this past week, you were privy to Dale and I bantering back and forth of some different scenarios of past pandemics that have occurred throughout history. And if you have done any research on … Continue reading
One of the most under appreciated crafting skills, is working with resins and epoxies. If you’re not familiar resin based materials, then you’re missing out. It involves pressing layers of materials like fabric and/or paper together, and mixing them with … Continue reading
BUG OUT BAG LIST I know, I know….The last thing the World Wide Web needs is another Bug Out Bag List (well, that and pictures of adorable pets and babies), but…this is a site dedicated to bug out bags! And well, … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: You have no doubt had your own set of issues dealing with friends and family members that simply don’t see the writing on the wall. The following article may serve to assist you in convincing those who simply … Continue reading
Bugs may not seem like the ideal meal to us, Americans, but eating insects is a common practice in Asian and African countries and even in Australia. And while we find it gross to cook bugs and eat them, people … Continue reading
If the economy really is “getting better”, then why are nearly 50 million Americans dealing with food insecurity? In 1854, Henry David Thoreau observed that “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation”. The same could be said of … Continue reading
If people were really prepared the right way for this common natural disaster… do you think there would be so many losses (lives and valuables)? The problem is people live under the impression they know what to do in case… … Continue reading
Ever since Hurricane Isaac was rumored to hit the US, a lot of “How to survive Hurricane Isaac” articole starting flooding the Internet (pun totally intended!). And I sincerely salute this initiative, as it could save millions of lives… if… … Continue reading
If hundreds of doctors and nurses are becoming infected with Ebola, what chance is the general public going to have? This is not just a question that many of us are asking. As you will see below, this is a … Continue reading
Cuts, scrapes and scratches may not seem like a big deal, after all, we have to deal with minor injuries all our lives. But when they happen during a disaster, it all gets much more complicated. You`ve got less… Read … Continue reading
In any type of disaster, your normal means of communication will likely be limited or severed completely. This applies during a hurricane, earthquake, tornado, or other large-scale natural disaster. It also applies during a terrorist attack, EMP strike, or nuclear… … Continue reading