Crisis Communication Plan (The What, Why, and How)
Emergencies can happen at any time, and they often strike without warning. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a medical emergency, or a security threat, having a plan in place can make all the difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe. That’s why every household needs a crisis communication plan. What is a Crisis…
Read MoreWhat Is Radiation and What Does It Do?
At the blast of a nuclear bomb, we’re all conditioned to think, “Radiation!” but what is it? We know that radioactive material makes nuclear weapons uniquely dangerous and frightening, but how is it different from other poisonous substances? Can something poisoned by radiation ever be clean again? I sincerely hope none of us ever has…
Read MorePotassium Iodide: A Nuclear Survival Kit Must Have
As tensions between nuclear-armed countries continue to rise, it’s becoming increasingly important for preppers to include nuclear war survival supplies in their emergency kits. One such supply that is essential to have on hand is Potassium Iodide (KI). The world is edging ever closer to a nuclear attack, if not an all-out nuclear war. Tensions…
Read MoreHow To Use a Map
Have we become too dependent on our technology? Can you find your way around without a GPS or phone app? Our phones have become very helpful tools for navigation. What are your backup plans if we lose power or need to preserve our phone’s battery for emergencies? I have been using maps since before I graduated…
Read More163: One Disaster, Two Disaster, Three with Chris Richards
In this episode, Chris Richards and Brian discuss the compounding disaster Chris experienced at the beginning of COVID. COVID began to cause societal issues in January 2020. In February 2020, Chris’s daughter experienced a significant medical emergency. And, by early March, her son elected to take pictures of the Eifel Tower… no, not in Las…
Read MoreCSA Farmshares: Could One Be Right For You?
Since the pandemic began, many food items have become harder to source on a reliable basis. Massive food shortages have been predicted for the future. Now is the time to find multiple reliable sources of food. To make that happen, I’m upping the size of my garden AND buying from a reputable local CSA farm.…
Read MoreSHTF – What To Do NOW To Be Ready
History shows the culmination of any civilization or empire is a period of excesses, overindulgence, and reckless extravagance. That describes the current zeitgeist to a tee, while the effects and consequences of those behaviors are starting to play out already, particularly in Western societies. History also teaches that moments like these require temperance, self-discipline, moderation,…
Read More162: Grief as a Force Multiplier
It’s an ironclad fact that preparedness involves more than just the superficial tasks of physical preparation. It’s also an unassailable fact that prepping must include mental and emotional preparation for one of the most debilitating aspects of disastrous times—grief. Grief is important to understand because all of us will most likely struggle with the impact…
Read MoreEvacuation List Items You May Overlook
As preppers, most of us have bug-out bags packed and ready for emergency situations. Sometimes with an evacuation notice, though, you may have a small window of additional time to pack some more belongings. If you were told you had 30 minutes to leave your home, would you know what to grab? Think About It…
Read MoreSurvival Packs: Core Items & Considerations
What kind of things do you carry in your pack when traveling? When commuting? Or just out for the day? Do you have a core list of items or types of items you always have in your pack? This would be in conjunction with your everyday carry (EDC) items. Some might be in addition to…
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