Ebola Overview Ebola or the Ebola virus has spread very fast in the past few months, moving from its point of origin in West Africa where it has killed almost 5,000 people, to other parts of the world like the US and Spain. While the World Health Organization keeps telling us things are under control […]
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2014 National Preparedness Month
September is 2014 National Preparedness Month across the U.S.A.. If you haven’t already starting preparing your home and family for emergencies, then there’s no time like the present. The time is now and the season is near! Start the National Preparedness month off right by taking action to help secure the safety and well being […]
A Prepper’s Bankroll – The Secret To Surviving an Economic Collapse
Do you know what a prepper’s bankroll is? If you don’t already know, you definitely need to! It’s no secret that the FED’s have the printing presses on at ” full speed ahead “. With the mass amount of money being printed in the U.S. and around the world, there can’t help but to be […]
Car Emergency Kit – Having one Could Save Your Life
We as adults spend a significant amount of time every week in our car. With today’s hectic and demanding lifestyle, we seem to always be on the go. Whether it’s commuting to and from work, taking the kids to soccer practice, or taking trips to visit friends and family, we find ourselves in a car. […]
Emergency Cash – Why Having a Stash is So Important
We all know that cash is king, and having access to cash during times of emergency is crucial. Nowadays most people use and rely on some sort of plastic card for payments on their everyday purchases. While this is fine under normal circumstances, it may be useless during emergency and crisis situations. What will you do […]
End of the World – Top 5 Prepper Theories
The end of the world as we know it, or TEOTWAWKI, is coming, or at least we think it is. Preppers from around the world all agree that doomsday is rapidly approaching. Where the disagreement lies is on exactly how the world will end. Every prepper has started preparing for whichever end of the world […]
The Prepper Stereotype – Weirdo’s or Genius ?
It seems that there’s a growing negative consensus about the prepper stereotype. When those who do not “prep” are asked what they think about preppers, the answer trend seems to be that all preppers are weirdo’s, some sort of mad scientists, or poor hillbillies. Even though there are definitely each of these type of people […]
Emergency Home Generator – Choosing The Right One For Your Family
Power outages and other grid failures can happen at anytime, that’s why having an emergency home generator is so important. Depending on the size of your emergency generator, it will provide enough electricity to keep your refrigerator, freezer, and several of your important lights on, if not your entire home. Living through Hurricane Andrew, I […]
Family Escape Plan – What You Need to Know!
Having a family escape plan is a crucial part of your family’s survival during emergency situations. All the preps in the world won’t mean a thing if you’re not alive to use them. When we think of escape plans, the first thing that comes to mind is escaping from fires. There’s several emergency situations that […]
How To Pack a Bug Out Bag – Tips From The Pro’s
Before we explain how to pack a Bug Out Bag, let’s first explain what a Bug Out Bag, or B.O.B, is. A bug out bag is a backpack or other portable and lightweight pouch that you have packed with life’s necessities in case you need to leave your house or dwelling quickly. You want to […]