There are many myths and misconceptions about survival in an urban environment following a natural or man-made disaster. Images of fierce mobs, sneaky looters, and violent conflicts in the streets between neighborhoods or groups spring to mind. While those things ...
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Q&A: Prepper Expert Cindy Thompson Previews Florida Preparedness Expo
Off The Grid News recently sat down with Cindy Thompson of Fortress Management to discuss the upcoming Life Changes, Be Ready! Preparedness and Gun Expo, which will be held Nov. 2-3 in Lakeland, Florida. The prepping expo is shaping up ...
Read More »Surviving in the Urban Environment: Shelter and Clothing
Finding shelter in an urban environment actually gives you the advantage over shelter in a wilderness environment. Shelter is one of the most important parts about survival, as it will keep you warm in the cold, cool in the heat, ...
Read More »Packing Heat In An Urban Setting
Sadly, the world is not a perfect place. Because of this fact, there are many people who do bad things to their neighbors. It is important to keep yourself well defended against such people. First, you must keep your loved ...
Read More »Three Keys To Survival In An Urban Environment
While you can survive without food for a few days, the body will grow more and more lethargic as the days march on. The longer you wait to feed yourself, the harder it is going to be to gather food. ...
Read More »Your Number One Survival Need
There are few things in survival that are more important than water. The body can survive without food for a few days, but it cannot go for more than a few hours without hydration. The availability of water can make ...
Read More »Keeping Your Composure In A Crisis
There are only a few things that the body needs in order to survive. Your body needs water, food, shelter/clothing, and defense. Other than that, everything else is luxury. But in a survival scenario, wouldn’t you want more than that? ...
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