Disaster News | Disaster News – Disaster Information

preparedness

05/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? 3 Emergency first aid skills you need to know

When disaster strikes, there’s no such thing as being over-prepared. Even if things are relatively normal, you can get ready by reading up on emergency first aid skills that you may need. These crucial skills can help address most of the damage done to an individual’s physical and mental health during an emergency. They may not […]

05/17/2018 / By Jayson Veley

The budget prepper: You need these 10 multipurpose items in your bug-out bag

For preppers, one of the biggest challenges is finding a balance between having enough survival items in your bugout bag and having too many items in your bugout bag. While you want to have enough supplies to be able to survive comfortably, you also don’t want to be traveling over long distances with an excessively […]

05/16/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Prepping lessons we’ve learned from Venezuela and what to start stockpiling now, BEFORE a collapse

For liberty-loving Americans and preppers alike, the socialist state of Venezuela is a perfect example of what the United States should avoid at all costs. Not only are the people of Venezuela living under the iron fist of government, but they are also having to fight day in and day out just to survive. It […]

05/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Your guide to starting all over after a disaster

As a prepper, you’re probably used to anticipating disasters and making the necessary preparations to ensure that you survive them. But when SHTF, are you mentally prepared to start over? When disaster strikes you’ll have to face a daunting task: Rebuilding your life from the ground up. You’ll also have to deal with property loss along […]

05/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

Do you have a homestead? Here are 20 reasons why you should have one

Preparing for any disaster is a good survival mindset. One of the ways you can do this is to have a homestead. Self-reliance will be your best weapon during any disaster, and a homestead is the perfect place to store all the survival gear you will need and access alternative power. Living on a homestead may significantly […]

05/11/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Practical reasons you need a survival knife

We use them all the time in the kitchen to prepare meals. But have you ever considered the value of owning knives for survival purposes? Truth be told, there are so many things that a survival knife can do that it’s pretty much a no-brainer to keep at least one on hand at all times. […]

05/09/2018 / By Vicki Batts

If our economy collapsed today, could we handle food rationing? Experts say no

Could Americans survive a disaster? Experts say that even food rationing efforts, similar to those of World War I & II, would be colossal failures in today’s world. During those times, citizens were encouraged to grow their own Victory gardens and did their best to minimize food waste. “Doing your part” was essential, and making […]

05/07/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Prepping on a budget? Simple preps you can achieve with limited cash

Being low on cash should not mean being low on preparedness. You can do many things to make sure you’re not caught unawares when disaster strikes when you least expect it. Here are some low-cost preps you can do. (h/t to BeansBulletBandagesandYou.com.) Honing your skills – Sharpen your skills in map reading should you need to […]

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 […]

1 of 9