In all the known history of our planet, there have been five mass extinction events. Will there be a sixth one that could lead to the extinction of humans? Let’s look at possible events that will most likely destroy the human race and perhaps, get a better understanding of the emergency preparedness mentality.
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How To Prepare For Emergency Evacuation
Learning how to properly evacuate from your home and region is a critical step not only for preppers but for anyone living in disaster-prone areas. If there is a history of natural disasters occurring in your region or if you believe your home won’t be safe when the brown stuff hits the fan, you should be able to prepare your family for potentially having to evacuate someday.
Why You Should Stock Up on More Than Just Guns
When planning for the unexpected, one of the choices many will make is to ensure you have enough ammunition and firearms to protect yourself. However, is this a good approach?
How To Stay Warm During Emergencies
Disruptions in services during a disaster can be deadly to those who are not prepared for them. If the disaster occurs in winter, staying warm is likely the most urgent non-medical problem we may face.
How To Live Off the Grid
Most disaster preparedness typically includes creating sufficient food and potable water stores and enough ammunition and firearms for protection. However, those wanting complete self-sufficiency and life sustainability will often choose to live off the grid.
Survival Products You Should Get this Black Friday – Deals For Your Survival Kit
Black Friday is the perfect time to stock up on survival products, and there are great deals I often take advantage of to renew my gear or to buy the things I need. In this article, I’ve listed some survival products that are worth getting this Black Friday.
What You Need to Know About Survival Preparedness
The numbers of preppers seem to be growing and the pandemic may have been a decisive factor in making people understand that we have little to no control over our future. What we do have control over is how well we prepare to withstand the next crisis.
How To Diagnose Appendicitis
Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies, and it is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain. In the United States, 250,000 cases of appendicitis are reported annually, representing 1 million patient-days of admission.
Tips For Harvesting and Eating Flower Buds
When you’ve had a long day out in the fields, you deserve a break. And a bud. No, I don’t mean a beer. I mean a good meal, featuring, of all things, flower buds. Now before you toss this down, think about it.
15 Of The Most Common Wilderness Survival Myths
Surviving in the wild is a challenge that many outdoor enthusiasts may face at some point, yet there are countless beliefs about how to handle those situations that are simply not true. Over the years, people have passed down advice about what you should do to stay alive when lost in the woods, stranded after a storm, or forced off trail without supplies. Unfortunately, many of these ideas fall into the category of wilderness survival myths, meaning they are widely believed but often incorrect and sometimes dangerous.
Things You Should Know About Solar Power Systems And Their Efficiency
Efficiency is a way of life for everyone living beyond the last power pole. When we moved off-grid 20 years ago, the first thing that was drilled into our heads was the necessity of making efficient use of energy at all times.
Planning To Evacuate The City When The SHTF
As it has been shown in history, evacuation announcements come at a moment’s notice and having your gear ready means you’ll be that much ahead of the crowds already choking the roads out of town.
Putting Together A Seventy-two-hour Kit And Other Tips
As someone who has established a self-sufficient lifestyle, you understand the world you live in has no certainties. Storms may damage your food and water supplies, a particularly harsh winter may readily deplete your heating sources, and a power grid failure can put a strain on even the most eco-friendly homes.