Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
by Tess Pennington Emergencies can arise in the most unlikely places – even while on the road. Leaving home means venturing away from the security and the supplies within it. While no one plans to get sick or hurt on the road, accidents can and…
by Gaye Levy A year and a half ago, I asked my friend George Ure at Urban Survival to help with an article on emergency communications. And since he’s the kind of guy who will build you a watch even if all you wanted to…
by Tess Pennington Our communications systems are still considered among the world’s most extensive and dependable. However, the infrastructure is extremely outdated and unusual conditions can and do put a strain on our grid. With the rise of natural and man-made disasters and an aging…
By Tess Pennington It is a fact that our country is more reliant on electrical power today than at any time in its history. Our way of life – from everyday conveniences and the security of local emergency services to commerce and communications – is…
by Bernie Carr The most obvious aspect of being prepared is the acquisition of supplies and gear. But that is not all there is to it. These activities are actually very important and should not be skipped in favor of the more exciting activities of…
by Tess Pennington Protective clothing is essential in terms of disaster preparedness supplies, and are especially important for camping and survival. Harsh UV rays, poisonous plants, insect bites and protection against changing weather are good reasons to wear protective clothing for survival or while camping…
by Capt. William E. Simpson There is a serious downside to the recent demonizing of preppers in the media, and that downside has a direct effect upon emergency management personnel. Before I go into why that is the case, we need to understand the truth…
by Daisy Luther Did you ever stop to think about what you would do if all of your preps were gone? Heaven forbid such a misfortune might happen, but what if your pantry was wiped out in a fire or flood? If you had to…
by Daisy Luther A very pertinent issue to a down-grid situation is lighting. Not only is lighting necessary to perform tasks at night, it is very important psychologically. After Hurricane Sandy, many people mentioned how frightening the dark night was. Things are always scarier when…
By Gaye Levy When it comes to essential oils, you will find that everyone has their favorites. There are so many to choose from that deciding which ones to use on a regular basis can be rather daunting. The ultimate selection is further complicated by…
Guest post by Chett Wright Surviving man-made and natural disasters requires some serious planning. After a disaster occurs, you may not be able to buy food for your family’s survival. That’s one reason why so many activists choose to be prepared with Bug Out Bags,…
by Daisy Luther There really are very few “perfect” locations for a prepper. A very common excuse that some people give as to why they cannot prep is their current location. People say, “Well, once we are able to get moved to our farm in…
By Lizzy Bennett In a crisis situation there’s a good chance the grid is going to be down. The refrigerator and air conditioning will not be working and excessive heat can be dangerous for the elderly, the very young and for many with chronic medical…
by Earl Griffin Listening to the radio on the way to work this morning I learned that hundreds of thousands of people in southern Prince George’s County in Maryland will be without water for “days.” How many days? The official speaking on the radio would not…
by Daisy Luther If you’re new to preparedness, you may be reading some of the excellent and informative websites out there and feeling quite quite overwhelmed. While many sites recommend a one-year supply of food, manual tools, and a bug out lodge in the forest,…
By Jonathan Parker So, skipping over the blight that is FEMA’s disaster response history, and using the logic of a broken clock being right twice a day, there is some useful information to be had from them. While it’s good to gather knowledge from a variety…
by Daisy Luther Much has been written about building a preparedness pantry, but not quite as much information is available about a whole-foods version of that pantry. We build food stockpiles for many reasons: To combat the weekly increase in the price of food. To…
Prepping isn’t much different than meal planning… By Jonathan Parker In the past few years (and longer if you look hard) there has been a movement rapidly spreading across America: Prepping. Who are these “preppers”? Why is National Geographic’s Doomsday Preppers striking a chord with…
By Jonathan Parker Pemmican is high-fat, high-protein food first used by North American Indians. It was adopted by European traders, explorers. Its appeal is quick, dense energy without the valley of sugar crashes, and an un-refrigerated shelf life that rivals most modern energy bars. Ingredients:…
