preparedness and survival
05/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky
Can you survive a gunshot wound? Ten things you need to know
When SHTF, there are many things that you have to prepare for. Aside from ensuring that you have access to enough food and water, you also need to know first aid for different kinds of medical emergencies. If society breaks down and your chances of getting shot increases, do you or your family members know how […]
05/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky
How to prepare for a drought
Living in the U.S. means learning how to deal with reduced rainfall, which is the main cause of droughts. Almost every part of the country will go through periods of reduced rainfall, as per Ready.Gov. A drought refers to a period of irregular dry weather that often lasts long enough to disrupt the normal flow of […]
04/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky
How much water can you carry? Tips for carrying 3 days’ worth
When prepping for survival situations, one thing to consider is your water supply. With a bug-out bag (BOB), you will have to carry a substantial weight because you need to have enough supplies to last you at least 72 hours (or three days). But a BOB, despite its weight, makes it easy to stay mobile, […]
04/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky
Here’s why you should carry a tactical flashlight, and tips on how to use it
Unlike regular flashlights that might not seem that useful unless you’re in need of a light source, tactical flashlights have other practical functions besides helping you find your way in the dark. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Compared to older and clunkier flashlights, modern tactical flashlights are more compact. However, despite their compact size, the latter also packs […]
03/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky
Long-term water storage: Tips for stockpiling water in 55-gallon drums in your garage
As you start to get the hang of prepping, you’ll eventually learn the proper way to store water for long-term use. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) But while it might seem like several half-liter bottles of water will be enough, don’t forget that when SHTF, every person in your group will need at least a gallon of water daily. […]
02/14/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Do you have a water contingency plan? What happens when your city runs out of water…
Water is a necessity, plain and simple. Human beings can’t go for more than three days without it. Unfortunately, water is also a finite source. As the looming water crisis in Capetown, South Africa, has shown us, water supplies can be depleted. No one in their right mind wants that to happen to them, but you […]
01/24/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Preparing your family for disaster: How to develop your emergency plan
Formulating an emergency plan: It isn’t always easy to make or pull off, but it’s an absolute must in this world. You never know what will hit you and when, making it all the more important to get your entire family involved in disaster preparedness. Ensure that your family is ready for just about anything […]
01/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Do you have a safe source of water for a SHTF situation? Top 5 water purification mistakes
Everybody knows that you need water to live. Without it, you’d be pushing in as little as 72 hours. What isn’t as common, however, is knowing how to purify water properly. If you think making potable water simply involves running it through a filter — you’ve just made one of the most common mistakes in water purification. […]
01/15/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Putting together a three-day survival kit: What you’ll need in an emergency
Where do you begin with emergency preparation? Well, if you’re new to preparedness and survival, you start off with a three-day or 72-hour survival kit. As you can glean from the name, it’s a survival kit that’s supposed to get you through three days of an emergency. Anything can happen in 24 hours, much less […]
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