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11/15/2018 / By Jayson Veley

How to know when an EMP blast occurs, and how to survive in the dark world that follows

When you stop and think about it, nearly everything that we do on any given day requires electricity. We use it to cook our food. We use it to operate our automobiles and get from point A to point B. We use it for entertainment purposes, such as watching television or playing video games. Even […]

11/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you know what to do during a power outage? Here are 5 essential things you need

A power outage can occur so sudden at times, leaving most people unprepared. On average, a power outage may last for up to five hours, which may disrupt your daily habits. However, extreme weather conditions can cause power outages for months, and it would require a complete lifestyle change because it could be dangerous. Here […]

10/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Surviving in the heat: Must-have items to keep cool in a collapse

During the summer months, blackouts may be experienced in some parts of the country – they may be planned or unplanned. Severe weather disturbances are even bigger reasons to be geared for the troubles that weather-related outages may bring. Survivalists, even beginners – but mostly the hardcore ones – may already have in their possession […]

10/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

These overlooked items are essential when SHTF

Basic prepping tips will tell you that you need to stock up on food supplies, survival gear, and water before SHTF. But did you know that aside from keeping your pantry fully stocked, you may also need these common survival-related items that are often overlooked by some preppers? This list includes items that you use […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide to prepping your home for a long-term power outage

If your neighborhood suddenly loses power for a week or one month, can your family survive without starving or running out of water? Even if it’s easy to prepare for a short-term power outage, not everyone is ready to face a long-term event. Outages can occur due to various reasons like a natural disaster or […]

08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make a simple, inexpensive, and effective lamp when SHTF

When the power goes out, you also lose access to electric light sources. Portable light sources like flashlights and lamps will definitely come in handy, but it’s also good to have non-electric light sources as a backup. This DIY emergency lamp is made using instructions from Ron Brown’s book, titled “Lamps & Candles.” (h/t to […]

08/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping basics: How to wash your clothes without electricity

When SHTF, how are you going to keep your clothes clean? What will you do if you lose power right this minute and you have a full load of clothes in a washing machine that won’t turn on? It’s not limited to power outage; you can also use the options listed below if you’re bugging […]

08/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping for the post-apocalypse helps with smaller emergencies, too

Prepping helps individuals get ready for scenarios like a financial crisis or a terrorist attack, but you can also use your various prepping skills for smaller emergencies like power outages or storms. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com.) Make sure that everyone in your family knows what to do during serious SHTF scenarios so you won’t have a […]

06/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Training your family to survive without power: Practice makes perfect

Will your family know what to do if you suddenly lose power in the middle of the night? (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) It’s possible that the electricity can go out for an indeterminate length of time, so it’s better if you teach your family the basics of prepping during a power outage. Keep these steps in mind […]

05/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Absolutely crucial items to have during a blackout

If you think you don’t need a blackout survival kit, it’s probably time to reconsider. There’s no need to stay unprepared, especially for blackouts. We’ve become so dependent on electricity that losing power for only a couple of days or even just hours might severely impact our daily lives. (h/t to SmartPrepperGear.com.) Electricity keeps us comfortable, from […]

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