Being a female emergency preparedness enthusiast in my late twenties definitely sets me apart from many of the people in my age group. I was born in a volatile country where your financial savings and assets were never safe in …
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Your Winter Commute
It’s that time of the year again- winter is here. At this moment, from the comfort of my office window, I’m watching my town get covered up in a blanket of snow. I can’t help but think about the beginning …
Can You Sharpen a Knife With Another Knife?
Knives are extremely useful tools especially in the wilderness and other survival scenarios. A dull knife, however, is practically useless. For this reason, you should hone your skills by practicing the proper way to sharpen knives. So, can you sharpen …
Can You Pump Gas in a Thunderstorm?
The severity of thunderstorms can be unpredictable, especially since they’re typically accompanied by a combination of wind, rain, hail, and/or tornadoes. If you’re running errands or traveling in the midst of a thunderstorm, it’s best to take the necessary precautions …
Can an Unlicensed Driver Drive in an Emergency?
This is a very controversial and tricky subject. Every country has its own laws and ways of dealing with unlicensed drivers. Driving in the United States is considered a privilege rather than a human right. If driving without a license …
How to Evacuate Without a Vehicle: Alternatives and Resources
Home evacuation plans are usually set to include the members of your family, your pets, all your basic needs, some special memorabilia, and of course, your car. Unfortunately, this is not the case for a large percentage of the population …
What to Do if You Lose Your Wallet
I called a friend at 6 am last week because I needed him to rescue me from the mini personal crisis I was in the midst of. My friend rushed out of his house within five minutes and grabbed only …
Active Shooter! Tips on How to Respond and Get to Safety
This week has been emotional for the many people who witnessed and experienced the loss of a loved one at the Gilroy shooting in California. Just two months ago, a shooting took place in Virginia Beach leaving 12 dead and …
49 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you may have heard about the series of heat waves that have been occurring in many places throughout the world. In preparation for the heat wave that the United States was …
What To Do During a Hurricane to Stay Safe
Although it seems early to be talking about this, we’ve already entered into hurricane season. It’s vital that we begin to gear up for the next few months since there’s really no accurate way to predict what the future has …
10 Effective Ways to Mouse-Proof Your Food Storage
It’s such a relief to have a storage of food supplies that are guaranteed to last you the next 20 plus years. It takes away so much pressure knowing that if a major disaster were to disrupt the delivery of …
Baking in a Post-Crisis Scenario + FREE Printable Recipe!
Last weekend I visited a nearby apple orchard and couldn’t leave without first trying a slice of their bakery’s pie. I ended up buying a mini pie because it was Sunday, my cheat day… and with the help of my …
A Vegan Prepper’s Guide to Food Storage
The vegan diet is becoming very popular these days. Veganism includes only plant-based ingredients and no animal products nor by-products. If you pay close attention to product labels, you have probably noticed that most of the ingredients in long-term food …
Ferro Rod vs. Magnesium: The Pros, the Cons & our Top Pick!
Ferro rods and magnesium blocks are two popular fire-starting tools. They should not be confused with each other. They perform similar tasks but are not the same thing. To decide which tool would be better, I went into the woods …
Sustainable Alternatives to Toilet Paper
There may come a time when toilet paper becomes a luxury item. For those of us living in the Western part of the world, a shortage of TP probably sounds like a disaster. But have no fear! Many people have …
13 Ways You Can Prepare Today for the Next Government Shutdown
I was in a state of shock last month as I watched the news of the government shutdown that felt like it would never end. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one! Indeed it was the longest shutdown in American …
Choosing the Best Smoke Detector for Your Home: A Quick Guide
The purpose of a smoke detector isn’t to prevent a fire (although it helps) but rather to alert the people so they can evacuate before the smoke or toxicity in the air overwhelms the building, especially if the individuals are …
18 DIY Fire Starters for Under a Dollar
Staying warm during winter months is vital to your survival, whether you’re indoors or out in the wild. Hypothermia can be deadly yet preventable. A fire isn’t only important for keeping warm but is also used for signaling for help. …
25 Preparedness Goals to Add to Your New Year’s Resolutions
With the new year comes the expectation that changes will take place for the better. Many people reflect on the past year and choose new goals to be accomplished during the following one. It’s a great time to determine what …
Protect These Important Documents Before a Disaster Hits
Yes, you read that right…minutes!! As the days pass and the news shed light on the catastrophic devastation of the fire, an entire community is now confronted with the struggle of rebuilding their entire lives from scratch. To make things …
How To Keep Warm This Winter (Without Breaking the Bank)
We’re just past the start of the fall season. It’s beautiful to watch the leaves as they turn all sorts of vivid colors and the morning air getting significantly cooler. I believe some places have already received their first snow …
21 Easy Ways to Start an Emergency Fund Even if You’re Broke
An emergency fund is a certain amount of money that an individual saves or sets aside in a private account for any financial emergencies. Oftentimes we can’t anticipate what life may throw our way but we should be ready for …
The Complete List of Long-Lasting Survival Foods + FREE Printable
In a prosperous country like the United States, it’s difficult to imagine what “lack” looks like. Walk into any Costco, Walmart or local store and you’ll notice the shelves are practically overflowing with stuff…all kinds of stuff! Oftentimes multiple brands …
Does a Buried Shipping Container Make a Good Bunker?
Not all bunkers are built for the same purpose. Some people take their survival bunkers to an extreme level, and while that’s not necessarily a bad thing (to each his own, right?) I don’t think a successful bunker has to …
How to Communicate Without a Phone or Internet in a Disaster
Have you ever been unable to get a hold of someone and started worrying needlessly for hours just to find out they were safe all along? Let’s imagine an emergency situation when thousands of people are trying to contact their …
53 Must-Have Car Winter Essentials
Winter can be a scary season for drivers. For me, winter means becoming more of a hermit. I live in a mountain town and I avoid driving when the roads are slick. I have been in several accidents due to …
The Top 12 U.S. States for Homesteading
Homesteading is defined by a lifestyle of self sufficiency. In an age where technology does most of our thinking, many people are considering changing their ways and living off the land as many of our ancestors did years ago. Off-grid …
49 Simple Ways You Can Conserve Water
It’s ironic that the West Coast has been hit with prolonged drought versus the East Coast which is trying to mitigate the floods as a result of Hurricane Florence. Water is our most vital resource in life. The earth is …
25+ Things You Shouldn’t Eat or Drink When You’re Dehydrated
Dehydration is when your body loses more water than is being ingested. Dehydration can become serious problem because it prevents our bodies from working optimally. In our day to day lives, we can often replenish our thirst. In an emergency …
The Best (and Worst) Places to Be During an Earthquake
Earthquake preparedness is vital because earthquakes happen without warning. Sure, there is technology in place to warn us about seismic activity but there is no true predictor of a significant upcoming earthquake. It’s not only impossible to detect exactly when …
Is it Illegal to Keep Large Amounts of Cash at Home?
It is legal for you to store large amounts of cash at home so long that the source of the money has been declared on your tax returns. There is no limit to the amount of cash, silver and gold …
Do Emergency Blankets Work?
Space blankets, also known as emergency blankets, have become a very popular item to put in emergency preparedness or outdoor survival kits. They are not only lightweight and easy to store, but are also extremely cheap if bought in bulk. …