Flooding can be very dangerous and do severe damage to your home. If you live in an area that is prone to heavy storms and flooding, you should have a flood plan in place to keep yourself and your family safe. This plan can also help you avoid as much destruction to your home as … Read more
The purpose of a Bug Out is usually in response to some sort of disaster that can happen with little to no warning. Examples could include: A Sudden Natural Disaster (Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane) An Environmental Accident (Gas leak, toxic chemical spill) A Social Upheaval (Rioting, Looting, etc.) A Price on Your Head (Insert Your … Read more
Once upon a time, drones were more of a novelty and the concept of them becoming a regular day to day part of our lives seemed distant and vague. But we do like our tech advances and seeing how far we can go as fast as we can go. Like just about every other technological … Read more
I was thrilled to recently discover that the operators of one of my favorite survival YouTube channels, Full Spectrum Survival, also have a separate off-grid/homesteading channel called Off Grid With Brad and Kelly. A few days ago, they shared this great video on preparing for off-grid weekends. I think this is a really fantastic idea, and … Read more
There’s been a lot of flooding in the US recently, so I thought it might be important to think about some flood preparedness. Floods are serious business. A lot of people ignore evacuation warnings and get trapped in their homes when heavy flooding hits, which was one of the biggest causes of death and the … Read more
Today I wanted to discuss a bit about basic flood preparedness. Now, you might live in an area where floods are a reality and you’re already well-prepared for them. But if California is any example, extreme weather is causing flooding in areas that aren’t used to it, so if you’re near a river, dam, … Read more
When preparing for medical needs, oftentimes preppers will just make sure to have the standard first aid kit items on hand and assume that’s good. Short-term treatment of wounds, bruises, and scrapes is great, of course. But you have to keep in mind that if you’re preparing for a long-term post-disaster scenario, you’re not just … Read more
Preppers have recently assumed the nickname “doomsday” preppers, because, in a lot of cases, that’s what many people are preparing for, or at least that’s what non-preppers perceive it as. Eschatologically speaking, the ultimate doomsday/apocalypse from the Bible isn’t something you’ll necessarily survive, to get technical, so what is it we are prepping for? Well, to be … Read more
You never know when a disaster could strike, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared. A big part of survival is having knowledge that you can call on when you need it. Even though you might not know when a disaster will hit, you can still be prepared. Keep in mind the following tips. … Read more
Out of all natural disasters, earthquakes are by far the deadliest. They come with absolutely no warning, and have the power to shake infrastructure to the ground. If you live in an area that is at risk for earthquakes preparation is a must and decisive action are musts. Here are some ways that you can … Read more
There is a certain amount of prepping that can be done for any general disaster or survival situation, and it’s good to have a grasp of the basics. But it is also definitely wise to think about specific disasters, their likelihood of occurring in your area, and what you will need for each. It is certainly impossible … Read more