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 […]
It’s common to feel alone when you have a preparedness mindset. It’s been my experience that preppers value education, being self-reliant, developing skills, and being capable of helping in stressful situations. However, many people act like having an emergency kit is a foreign concept. For example, I was […]
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, […]
Life is littered with hazards. Although we cannot prevent disaster from finding us, there are things we can do that will help us better prepare for the unexpected like having an emergency documents checklist. It’s common for people in high risks jobs, such as law enforcement and military, […]
I bet you will not miss a knife in any comprehensive list of survival supplies. The reason behind this is the versatility of a survival knife. In so many ways, a knife is the most valuable item in any survival scenario. In fact, expert survivalists now consider it […]
Do you ever struggle with finding the next good read? There are so many extraordinary books but finding them can be a struggle. Especially, if you’re trying to find nonfiction women on adventures or women survivors. In honor of March’s National Women’s History Month, here’s a list of five-star books about female adventurers, […]