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03/06/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Kirkland, Washington residents still reeling from coronavirus – stores running out of stock, firefighters remain quarantined

As coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeps across America, residents of all 50 states cope with the spread of the disease in their own ways. In Kirkland, Washington, parents try to protect their children by keeping them at home instead of letting them play outside. Over two dozen firefighters are still in quarantine in the city. Life in Kirkland has […]

03/05/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Would you pay $400 for hand sanitizer? Amazon should stop price gouging amidst coronavirus panic-buying, urges US lawmaker

As of writing, there are 159 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S., and throughout the country, shoppers are hoarding items and leaving store shelves empty to stock up before the infectious disease turns into a full-blown pandemic. Even online stores like Amazon’s Marketplace are running out of stocks, with unscrupulous sellers offering hand sanitizer for exorbitant […]

03/04/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Coronavirus fears continue to spark panic buying of isopropyl alcohol and hand sanitizer across the USA

If you haven’t prepped your survival stockpile ahead of time, you’re out of luck: Mountain Falls’ 91% Isopropyl Alcohol is currently unavailable on the Amazon store. As COVID-19 continues to spread, shoppers become more desperate to get their hands on the product, which is a first aid antiseptic and topical antimicrobial. According to the product’s page […]

03/04/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Coronavirus fears cause panic-buying among shoppers in Brooklyn and Queens in New York

Preppers know that disaster will strike when you least expect it, but they’re probably just as surprised as non-preppers were at how swiftly the coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread in America. Unfortunately, not everyone had the foresight to set up preps and a survival stockpile, which was proven when shoppers flocked to several stores in Brooklyn and Queens […]

09/26/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Worst case scenario: How do you prepare for a disaster?

Before SHTF, educate your whole family on the importance of learning basic survival skills and staying physically fit. Once you learn crucial survival skills like firestarting and shelter building, develop a disaster plan and inform each family member about crucial details, like where to meet if you get separated and places they need to avoid […]

09/21/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Use coupons to stockpile on the cheap

Beginner and veteran preppers alike will benefit from knowing how to get the most out of coupons. Every penny saved on items slated for the survival stockpile lets you get more bang for your limited buck. Start by figuring out the sale cycle of the grocery or retail shop. The items that go on sale […]

09/06/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Will kerosene-fueled appliances run on diesel?

Diesel engines will burn properly-lubricated kerosene fuel. Conversely, some useful kerosene-fueled appliances will run on off-road diesel. So in case a prepper or homesteader runs out of expensive kerosene and cannot get his hands on new supplies, he can use cheaper diesel fuel as substitute. Kerosene heaters not only burn diesel, they also run quite well on […]

09/01/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security: When SHTF, survival skills are still more important than your stockpile

The last thing any prepper should do is buy into a feeling of peace of mind and safety. Even after amassing a seemingly sufficient stockpile, you need to acquire and maintain survival skills that will serve you even better than supplies. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) In addition to stockpiling resources for SHTF scenarios, you must be able […]

08/15/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Tips for stocking your home pharmacy

Any good survival stockpile has medical supplies to cover health problems and emergencies. This guide will help you identify the healing items that you need in large quantities for your home pharmacy. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) When SHTF and the entire power grid goes down, people will no longer enjoy easy access to seemingly unlimited amounts […]

08/07/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Invest in a stockpile of these 12 items so you can cash in when SHTF

Cash is one of the most important things you need for emergency situations. However, financial preparedness is also one of the most forgotten aspects of prepping. You may face a situation in which you may lose your income while being stuck with other expenses. Being financially prepared is a way to protect yourself in the […]

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