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10/13/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Why government-operated disaster shelters are not as safe as you think

Following pretty much every natural disaster that takes place, one side of the political aisle or the other, depending on who’s in power, has been known to take a jab at the sitting president, criticizing his disaster response with respect to FEMA, also known as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The idea is that, unless […]

01/13/2018 / By Rita Winters

Military lessons for preppers: How to “improvise, adapt, and overcome” challenges

Murphy’s Law states, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Today’s world is unpredictable – there are threats of nuclear war, an impending zombie apocalypse from radiation and toxic chemicals, and the risk of being overrun by machines and artificial intelligence (AI). How in the world do we prepare for these extinction-level disasters? It’s easy […]

12/07/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

How to survive any calamity: Types of natural disasters and an all-around survival plan

When it comes to battles, knowing your enemy is important. This can be applied to battling with natural disasters. Knowing which type of natural disaster can hit your area will make you more prepared. We have broken six varieties into two categories. The first are calamities that occur in specific areas. These are: volcanic eruptions, […]

12/06/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Catastrophic living conditions in Puerto Rico can teach us a wealth of truth about post-collapse survival

What would happen if the grid collapsed? Many people imagine it would not be too different from what happens when the power goes out after a storm, with long hours spent in the darkness playing cards by candlelight. You’ve got a cabinet full of canned goods, so you’d be able to get through it, right? […]

11/24/2017 / By Derek Henry

4 things you’ll absolutely need when SHTF

If recent months have taught us anything, it’s that a disaster can leave people in an emergency and fragile state for weeks, and even months. As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria proved, when basic necessities are knocked out or taken away, things can get ugly in a hurry. Keep in mind that natural disasters are […]

10/21/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Be prepared: 3 Tips to better communicate with your family during an emergency

It is important to be always prepared in times of emergency. This includes always having a plan and keeping a ready supply of survival essentials. But more importantly, you need to know how to communicate well with others during these situations. Here are three tips that will help. Tip 1: Make use of technology Almost […]

07/14/2017 / By JD Heyes

Seriously, what CAN we expect from government when SHTF?

On its website, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, says its “mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.” If that seems overly broad […]

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