Hurricanes are just one type of natural disasters that can cause severe havoc and total destruction to any area that it hits. Having a hurricane supply checklist is a must for anyone living in hurricane prone states. A simple list of things to have and do make it really easy for your family to be […]
Washington Mudslide Victims – The Search Continues
For the sixth consecutive day, search and rescue efforts in Snohomish County Washington continue as more than 90 people are still unaccounted for. The mudslide that covered nearly a square mile is making it a slow process due to all the mud and debris left behind. The catastrophe, which happened Saturday morning, came crashing down […]
Bartering – Learn How To Survive Without Money in Emergency Situations
I’m sure that most people think that the act of bartering only took place in the ” Old West ” days and is long gone. The fact is that Bartering in today’s time is alive and kicking! Bartering by definition is to “exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.” Wouldn’t […]
A Special Needs Survival Story – Missing Autistic Hiker Found After 3 Weeks
In a vast and remote section of the Escalante Desert in Southern Utah, a hiker by the name of William LaFever was rescued after being stranded for 3 weeks. What makes this survival and rescue story special is that William LaFever is Autistic. This fact alone may be one of the biggest contributions leading to […]
National Preparedness System – Keeping Your Family And Community Safe
Every day, we take steps to keep our nation safe and ensure we thrive after disasters occur. Whether we face risks related to earthquakes, cyber attacks or chemical spills, our goal is shared: safety and resilience. The National Preparedness System outlines an organized process for everyone in the whole community to move forward with their […]
Man survives 4 days in alligator infested swamp!
Not only did Clay Higdon have to fend off hungry Florida alligators, the mid August temperature in Southern Florida steadily beat on him as well. One Wednesday afternoon in August, 47 year old Clay Higdon was making his normal drive from his home in Naples, FL to a business meeting in a suburb of Miami […]
Pet Emergency Kits – Keeping Our Furry Friends Safe
If you have a family pet, you really should own a pet emergency kit, whether you are planning for disaster survival or not. There are wonderful cat and dog survival kit packages that are available for a minimal cost which you can have on hand should the need arise. Obviously, we think of our pets […]
Emergency Preparedness Planning and Disaster Survival Prep – Tomorrow is Too Late
Emergency preparedness was probably not on the mind of the person who said, “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” But that advice could never be better suited than when you are considering a disaster preparedness plan. Put bluntly, you and your family’s survival after an economic collapse, a political upheaval or […]