To many people, food storage is having 20 cans of Pork N Beans in the pantry or Military Meal Packs (aka MREs). These are great options for short-term food storage but both items have a shelf-life of up to 5 years. They may still be eatable after 5 […]
Have you ever thought about how you could improve your chances of surviving a chemical weapons attack? Chemical attacks have become all too common recently, with the chemical attack strikes in Syria by the Assad regime, the inherent risks of chemical weapons attacks and exposures have become magnified […]
Firearm sales have been steadily increasing since the end of the assault weapons ban in 2004. Never before has this many modern weapons been in the hands of civilians. Now that more and more people are embracing shotguns and modern sporting rifles like AR 15’s and AK-47s for […]
When the power goes out — whether from a storm, grid failure, or other emergency — most people resort to cold sandwiches and snacks. Using up the milk and finishing other perishable items is smart. But preppers know that nourishing meals are essential for morale, strength, and comfort […]
Fuel is the critical component to the operations of many businesses and industries. If you are an employee of such an enterprise, then you may be familiar with fuel safety and storage regulations. There are many safety codes concerning how to store fuel. Whether you’re at home or […]
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 […]
My husband was invited on a 3-day hiking trip with a brother-in-law. My husband was too thirsty to wait for some water to be boiled so he drank from a beautiful mountain river. He, of course, got very sick and had a pretty miserable next couple of days. […]
Winter blues melt away with the smell of fresh rosemary and lavender. Do you believe that houseplants can improve your health? I came across an interesting infographic that claims just that. Adding the right plants to your home can reduce stress, improve mental function, and promote energy. To celebrate […]
Have you tried a flameless cooking system? Several years ago they were practically unheard of. Now they can be found at most sporting goods stores. It’s not surprising that this innovative gear is becoming more popular. Many emergency cooking systems are unsafe to use indoors because when fuel […]
Does this fire resistant bag really work? This product was a BUST and literally went up in flames! A fire resistant bag sold by Home Safe looked too good to be true. I was searching for a fireproof bag to store in a file cabinet. The advertisement claimed it was fireproof, […]