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03/06/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Why you should prepare immediately rather than “when SHTF”

Being unprepared can get you in big trouble (or worse) when SHTF. Preppers know this, which is why they set up their preps ahead of time, not after receiving warnings about a disaster that’s about to hit their area. (h/t to TheModernSurvivalist.com) Don’t get used to waiting for an official announcement that a disaster will strike […]

03/01/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Workplace preparedness: Important emergency code words that could save your life

When most people think about general safety and preparedness, they would assume that SHTF happens in their homes surrounded by all their preps. What they fail to realize, however, is that disaster can happen at any time and at any place — even if you’re at work. On average, people spend around 50 hours a week […]

02/29/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

It’s a trap: How to make your very own tripwire alarm (and why you need one in the first place)

Whether it’s your actual home or your bug-out location, most people would definitely want the place they sleep in to be as safe as possible. However, if your shelter lacks any sort of home security, it will be an easy target for potential intruders. Home invasions can happen when you least expect them, especially during […]

02/27/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for female preppers: How to care for a baby when SHTF

Prepping can be an overwhelming task. Your to-do list can also become more complicated if there’s a baby in the family. Here are some preps that you need to set up if you are expecting or have recently given birth. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is one of the most important things you should do for […]

02/26/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

5 Ordinary household items that have many survival uses

A good prepper has a survival kit stored somewhere in his homestead, bug-out shelter and bug-out vehicle. However, when SHTF, you might find yourself in situations where you don’t have the time to go to your survival kit and get the right tool. In this case, improvising using common household items can come in handy. […]

02/16/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

4 Ways to dispose of trash when disaster strikes

Sanitation and waste disposal will be of great importance (and problem) in any disaster scenario. The EPA reports that the average American produces about 4.4 pounds of garbage a day – a total of 29 pounds a week and 1,600 pounds a year. It may not be a big deal at first, but once the […]

02/15/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Prepping 101: How long will diesel fuel last in your stockpile?

When it comes to prepping for emergencies, people tend to forget about stocking up on fuel. Disasters can be unpredictable and you might end up bugging out in your vehicle or in need of a generator. Having spare fuel stockpiled somewhere in your house will come in handy. Unfortunately, fuel such as diesel doesn’t really […]

02/11/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Survival takes the technological route with these essential survival apps

When SHTF, a smartphone might not be your idea of a great survival tool. However, there are ways to use it to your advantage. If you have the right tools in your smartphone, it can turn into a valuable piece of equipment during disaster situations. Here are some of the essential apps you need to get to help […]

02/08/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Self-defense basics: 4 Tips that will improve your situational awareness

Any experienced survivalist would tell you that keeping yourself alive when SHTF requires much more than just physical strength and survival skills. The truth is, if you aren’t generally aware of the situation unfolding before you, the chances of surviving potentially dangerous scenarios can be very slim. This is why improving situational awareness is important […]

02/07/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

No power, no problem: 5 Ways to stay warm when the power is out

Some emergencies, like a shooting, an earthquake or a similarly large disaster, are very serious and require a lot of preparation. Others, such as a power outage, are still challenging to handle, but can be done with less preparation. Many people can survive a few days without power, as long as they have enough supplies to last […]

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