A massive power outage is a true nightmare and it takes weeks or months to wake up from. When the power grid is down, people will stop functioning. in fact, just a few people have the skills to survive without the use of electricity.
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Home Defense at it’s Finest
Hey you preppers out there in la la land! I thought we would cover home defense for normal people, people that don’t have the money to purchase a preowned missile silo or build a bunker from scratch.
Disaster strikes – What Do You Need To Do?
Once disaster strikes, every decision you make will have an effect on whether you survive or not. Making the right call will keep you and your loved ones alive. Failing to take immediate action and not using all the information you have, will drastically lower your chances of survival. When disaster strikes, you have to be ready and you have to know what to do.
Housing For Off-grid Survival
In the land of the free, living comfortably without being dependent upon utility companies and government services is an ideal scenario. Buying a beautiful piece of property far from any utility services is still affordable because most people don’t see the potential in it. Once you’ve got the right land, housing for off-grid will be your next step.
My Vision of the Probable Future In the United States
I am the first to admit that I am not psychic and I have no educational advantages that allow me to forecast what our future is going to look like. In fact, this entire undertaking is pure conjecture based upon the reading of hundreds of articles, official papers, and opinions of others. My goal in writing this article is to make the best use of common sense which obviously is pretty uncommon these days. In addition to common sense some of what i relate is based on my own gut feelings.
The Worst Ways The World Could End
You never know when the world could end. Imagine waking up one day with no electricity, no internet, and no coffee. How would you live? When the brown stuff hits the fan these would be the least of your worries. You might even be one of the lucky ones. There are far worse ways to go and we will look at the worst doomsday scenarios, to see what chances of survival we have.
Fuel Type Options For Emergency Preparedness
There are different types of fuel you can choose from, but making the right choice is sometimes harder than it looks. Storing the right type of fuel will make a huge difference during an emergency. It will provide you with the comfort you are used with. This article covers the characteristics of different types of fuel you could use during an emergency.
Mega Drought In Progress – Where Is All The Water?
After the fourth consecutive year of drought, the water reservoirs of California began to dry up. This lead to a serious number of water restrictions that Americans have to deal with. Unfortunately, it seems it is not only a short term crisis…it’s the beginning of something bigger.
How To Survive A Flood
Many people die in a flash flood because they make bad decisions, either by panicking or due to lack of knowledge. You may not know this but flooding is the most commonly occurring natural disaster you can experience. When a flood occurs you have to be prepared to act quickly and get your loved ones to safety. There are various strategies to survive a flood.
Prepping Your Car for an Emergency Escape
We are used to having one or two cars per family, and we can’t see us living without these useful vehicles. Your vehicle will provide you with transportation to safety, and it may even become your shelter during a disaster. Prepping your car could save lives, and it’s critical to always have a well-prepared and well-maintained vehicle.
Prepping Mistakes You Should Avoid
There are many times when people wish they were more careful and better prepared for a situation. How many times you said to yourself “Oh! I wish I haven’t done that..” or “Oh well, it’s too late now, let’s check what we can salvage”. Preparing for something means you’ll have the resources available to get you past any difficult situation and you should avoid making mistakes. Some of the prepping mistakes described in this article are being made without even realizing it.
Harvesting Firewood – How To Do It Properly
Harvesting firewood is a skill that provides many rewards: it saves you money, it keeps you in good shape and it provides the security of having your own fuel supply. It also gives you that satisfaction of doing something productive for your family. Here are some great tips regarding the art of cutting your own firewood with minimal effort and maximum safety.
Useful Strategies To Pay Down Debt
Life is already hard for most preppers and off-gridders as it is without having to deal with debt. If you add it up to the daily struggles it can be something truly difficult to manage. You have to pay it off every month, but with the interest added constantly, it seems like it will never go away. These strategies should help you paid down debt in no time.