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News & Articles By Belle Carter
04/15/2025
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By Belle Carter
Greg Davenport’s “Surviving Cold Weather”: A comprehensive guide to thriving in the icy wilderness
In “Surviving Cold Weather,” Greg Davenport’s universal approach emphasizes assessing the situation calmly, addressing five critical essentials (personal protection, signaling, sustenance, travel, health) and improvising solutions by analyzing resources and evaluating feasibility. Essential gear and improvisation discussion covers specialized equipment like ice axes and avalanche transceivers, alongside clever improvisation techniques (e.g., using boughs for snowshoes […]
04/15/2025
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By Belle Carter
Navigating economic uncertainty: Jim Cobb’s blueprint for financial resilience in “The Prepper’s Financial Guide”
Jim Cobb vividly describes economic collapse as a gradual, insidious process rather than a sudden event, drawing on historical examples like post-WWI Germany’s hyperinflation, the Great Depression, Argentina’s 1990s crisis, and the 2008 Great Recession. He emphasizes the critical first step of getting one’s financial house in order by tackling debt. He advises creating a […]
04/04/2025
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By Belle Carter
Staying connected: The essential guide to disaster communication by Jim Cobb
In an era of increasing natural disasters and emergencies, effective communication is often overlooked, but it is crucial for survival and staying informed during and after a crisis. During disasters, conventional communication methods like cell phones, the internet and landlines often fail, making it essential to have alternative tools and methods of staying connected. Jim […]
04/01/2025
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By Belle Carter
“Prepared”: A comprehensive guide to thriving in chaos by Mike Glover
Mike Glover’s book “Prepared” argues that readiness for disasters – natural or man-made – is essential, not optional, in today’s uncertain world. He urges proactive responsibility for personal and family safety. Glover highlights intangible skills like resilience, situational awareness and decision-making under pressure. He introduces the PACE method (primary, alternate, contingency, emergency) for structured planning […]
03/27/2025
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By Belle Carter
Embracing the wild: A deep dive into Jim Cobb’s “Backwoods Survival Guide”
Jim Cobb’s “Backwoods Survival Guide: Practical Advice for the Simple Life” emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in nature, which involves breaking free from the constraints of modern life. This transition can be challenging, requiring resourcefulness in tasks like setting up camp, finding firewood, locating water sources and navigating the wilderness. Water is crucial for […]
03/26/2025
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By Belle Carter
“Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales: A riveting exploration of the human psyche in extreme situations
In the book “Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why,” survival hinges on mental fortitude, exemplified by author Laurence Gonzales’ father, a WWII pilot who survived a plane crash through composure, adaptability and training, underscoring the book’s thesis that mindset is critical. It tackles that clashes between instinctive emotion and deliberate reasoning can be […]
03/26/2025
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By Belle Carter
Surviving the unthinkable: Creek Stewart’s guide to building the ultimate bug out vehicle
Survival expert Creek Stewart emphasizes the importance of preparedness, shifting focus from portable gear (bug out bags) to reliable transportation (bug out vehicles). A BOV is any vehicle specifically chosen and equipped to evacuate people, essential supplies and loved ones during crises like hurricanes, wildfires or terrorist attacks. Stewart stresses practicality over flashy designs, focusing […]
03/26/2025
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By Belle Carter
Unraveling the paradox: Why intelligent individuals fall prey to everyday blunders
Laurence Gonzales’ book “Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things” questions the belief that intelligence equates to infallibility, highlighting how even the brightest individuals can make catastrophic errors in judgment. The book explores the concept of “mental scripts,” automatic behaviors that help us navigate daily routines but can lead to “intelligent mistakes” when they […]
03/02/2025
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By Belle Carter
Chile declares emergency as massive power outage plunges nation into darkness
On Feb. 25, a catastrophic power outage affected 19 million people across Chile, from the northern Arica and Parinacota regions to the southern Los Lagos region, leaving about 98.5 percent of the population without electricity. Interior Minister Carolina Toha declared the situation an emergency and called for a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management […]
01/20/2025
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By Belle Carter
Delayed evacuation order in Pacific Palisades wildfire left homes burning and roads gridlocked, AP finds
The first evacuation order was issued approximately 40 minutes after homes began burning, highlighting critical gaps in emergency response. Severe winds grounded aerial firefighting efforts, while hydrants ran dry due to high demand. A nearby reservoir was also empty for repairs. Prior experience with wildfires likely contributed to the relatively low casualty count, with residents […]
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