Millions of homes could lose electricity to California blackouts this summer because of fire danger. This is because bankrupt utility company Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) plans to shut power off on high-wind days. The hope is that turning off ...
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10 Critical Disaster Preps Americans Should (But Don’t) Take
Every American should take some simple steps to ensure survival in the event that a disaster strikes. You don’t need a half-million dollar underground bunker or a self-sufficient cabin deep in the mountains to prepare for a disaster. Here are ...
Read More »6 Must-Have Off-The-Grid Christmas Gift Ideas
Are you looking for some practical, sure-to-be-loved gift ideas for all the off-gridders, modern homesteaders, self-sufficient living fans, and preppers on your holiday list? Maybe you’re just looking to give yourself a practical gift of self-reliance this Christmas season… Either ...
Read More »Millions In Philippines Without Power Following Typhoon Haiyan
Millions in the Philippines are without electricity and perhaps more than 10,000 dead following the destruction from Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines last week. Backup power is not prominent in the region, and phone services took a major hit. ...
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