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Sometimes we’re so focused on the “big picture” we forget little things, like common sense emergency preparations for everyday life. One of those steps everyone should take today is building a basic supply kit for your vehicle. Here are a ...

On a recent trip to Central America, I came across the most fascinating water filtration system, and when I mentioned it in a recent newsletter, many of you asked for more information. Well, this filtration method is known as a ...

Bartering isn't complex; it simply represents trading of goods and services where there is no common medium, such as money. You barter when you want or need something that someone else has.

In just a few short years we've seen natural disasters altering the lives of individuals, communities and now entire continents. There was Katrina, then the Indian Ocean tsunami, the earthquakes in Chile, Haiti and China, and most recently the volcanic eruptions disrupting travel and commerce in Europe.

It’s no coincidence that we use the term “go to ground” when we speak of taking refuge in an emergency. The earth has always provided us with shelter and always will, if we know how to take advantage of it. ...

As we begin to plan for survival preparedness, we need to look at the planning process used by Swiss Army knife designers. If the designer had his way, he would include a tool for every possible purpose. You might be ...

When preparing for a disaster, it’s wise to start with what you expect to happen. Many places on earth can reasonably expect earthquakes, hurricanes or typhoons, tornadoes, floods, winter weather, avalanches, volcanoes, or tsunamis. Electrical power can be out for ...

When it comes to preparing for disasters, whether a short-term situation such as a weather related event, or long-term such as an economic collapse, communications is a vital part of survival preparedness. One should carefully consider how they will communicate ...

In the event of a major, world-wide disaster, whether natural or man-made, economic or physical, manufacturing as we know it will virtually cease to exist. As supplies of materials begin to dwindle, survivors will turn more and more to salvaging ...

When it comes to survival, you can focus so much on “Plan A” that “Plan B” is forgotten. Then disaster strikes and Plan B turns out to be just what you needed! Here’s what I mean: You’ve done a good ...