Long term food supply is an essential part of being self-reliant. It allows us the freedom to be far less dependent on grocery stores in an emergency. Researchers believe that the average American goes to the grocery store 1.5 times per week. If there is a war, major […]
Harsh weather, nuclear fallout, energy shortages, calamities, disasters, and terrorist attacks, are just a few of the many situations that might cause a lot of houses to be unlivable. If you are a prepper then you need to construct your home in a way that it can benefit […]
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 […]
Ever wondered what the preparedness community is up to each month? We not only have the National Preparedness month in September, but there are eleven other national observance months that make up the 12-month prepper checklist calendar. Here are several uses for this prepper calendar: Save money on […]
8 Step Communication Emergency Plan In an emergency, the first resource that people WANT is a way to send and receive information. Being connected plays a vital role in our sense of safety and well being. It’s important to be able to connect or locate your loved ones […]
Preppers Survive gets quite a few emails each month. My favorite emails are from newbie Preppers because they have an intensity and an urgency in their comments and questions. This intense urgency is how I felt when I first started prepping. I laboriously looked for articles on prepping […]
I’ve noticed that on several Prepper discussion boards, people are looking for an extensive prepper supplies checklist, a way to organize their preps, wishlist, and survival goals. If you are one of the many looking for a way to organize your preps, then I hope this article and […]
One of the most important preps you can have are books. They are a vital source of entertainment and education. Without the written word it is difficult to progress as a society. Isaac Newton said it best, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon […]
The Everyday Carry (EDC) consists of the items that you carry with you, well, every day. We never know what we may encounter over the course of the day and it is typically not feasible to carry your bug-out bag with you at all times. EDC items typically […]
Why is it essential to have an Emergency Go-Bag? Disasters and emergencies can strike at any time. And when they do, you will have little to no time to prepare. It is too late to start wondering what items you should gather before you feel comfortable evacuating your home. Have […]