When The Dust Settles: Part 2
THE 5C’S OF “THE DAY AFTER” There is a general rule of thumb that covers “event” or disasters be they local and generally small, or the “doomsday” type. For an easy way to remember them , I call them the…
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Planning For The SHTF Event Parts 2 and 3
PART II THE 3 OPTIONS You have now survived whatever the event was. If you have not been scooped up by the authorities, such as police or National Guard, and still have freedom of action you have three basic options…
When the Disaster Hits
Whether it is natural or man-made, you have to survive the initial event or it is game over. In many cases, however, survival comes down to God’s grace. A tornado may make a direct hit on you, an earthquake could…
D.A.R.E. to Survive
You took your time and carefully squeezed out your prepping supplies and gear from your budget. You put together your plans based on the knowledge of your local threats and conditions but with an eye towards the possible major “Level…
How to Build a Battery Bank
The battery bank is the most important component of your off-grid powering system (See How to Build an Off-Grid Power Source). Once the sun goes down, the battery bank will provide electricity throughout the night if built correctly. The trick to…
Should Survivalism be taught in Schools?
Surviving, in the simplest term, is just not dying. Every day we survive life, hence we are always surviving. However, we survive with ease because of modern conveniences. We go to the faucet for water, the heater for warmth, and…
Why Should Families be Prepping Together?
My wife, Mama Donna, doesn’t really think of herself as a Prepper, but she possesses a lot of the basic ideas and skills. She can crochet outfits and sweaters, cook up a storm and can scratch bake like you wouldn’t…
Fun Ways to Teach Emergency Preparedness
Disasters can strike without warning, leaving behind a trail of destruction in their wake. Preparing your kids for emergencies is thus vital to improving their resilience. They will learn how to protect themselves against catastrophes, especially when you’re not there…
5 Tips for Female Survivalist
What would you do if your car died out in the middle of nowhere, or if you were out hiking and got lost in the woods? Almost every survival article out there is geared towards men. What about women, where…
Booby-traps can help you Survive and “WIN”
A Level III / Apocalypse has come and you need to get your goodies out on your perimeter and around your safe haven to surprise the slime balls, looters and other creatures who want your supplies over your dead body.…