Do Faraday pouches work? Testing a faraday bag is important because all brands are different. There’s a lot of misinformation about what a Faraday pouch, bag, or cage protects against. The basic belief is that Faraday bags are designed to block radio wave transmissions, act as an insulator […]
Did you know that December and January are peak months for home fires? There are many reasons a house fire can start. Unattended cooking pots, faulty wiring, candles left unattended, portable electric heaters plugged into power strips, and cigarette butts are all common causes of a house fire. […]
Faraday bags are designed to block radio wave transmissions and act as an insulator to shield against electronic currents, digital tracking, and hacking. They are used as a precaution against an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from a bomb or astrological event. However, not all Faraday cages and bags are created […]
Do you have a way to charge your Ham radio in the event of a power outage? It’s common for preppers to have a small handheld Ham as part of their emergency supplies. I own two Baofeng UV5RA. They have so many uses and are a great resource […]
Dozens of earthquakes gave Hawaii residences a 48 hour warning before the volcano erupted. The average warning time for California wildfires victims was 20 minutes. Japan’s tsunami victims had a 15-minute warning. Being one of the first to know about oncoming dangers can provide you a head-start. Emergency alert systems […]
Communicating in an emergency can be problematic. Disaster can strike anytime, and when it does communication is often the first thing to be compromised. Below is an infographic with helpful tips on communicating in an emergency situation. To keep yourself and your family safe and avoid being caught in […]
Awesome prepper gear! A mobile charger battery bank is an item you’ll find on most prepper’s emergency supply checklists. It’s handy for recharging cell phones, walkie-talkies, NOAA radios, digital readers, GPS, and high tech camping lanterns when a power outlet isn’t available. My husband is a Boy Scout leader […]
It was time… time to update my analog radio to a digital preparedness radio. What is a preparedness radio? A preparedness radio is a radio that gets the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) stations also known as emergency weather stations. It also should have multiple power source options. Preparedness […]
It’s eye-opening to learn about the wild things that grow in one’s backyard. It all started when I spotted some interesting-looking mushrooms through the window. They were driving my husband crazy by growing on his well-manicured lawn. One Saturday, I headed outside a little early to take pictures […]
A fire evacuation plan is so important! Have you considered the top five things you’d save in an emergency? Saving loved ones takes priority over everything else, but what if you had 3 minutes to grab five things? My sister didn’t have the luxury of time to think […]