A minute-by-minute evacuation checklist for the first hour after an order: confirming the order, grabbing your go bag, securing your home, utilities, pets, neighbors and getting out on official routes, based on Ready.gov and FEMA guidance.
If you’re ever in a situation where you need to take a shower but you’re nowhere near home, or running water, then an off grid shower may be just the thing you need. Off-grid life does not have to be unhealthy. Showering is a must from time to time, and showering in a DIY outdoor…
How to survive martial law, because you won’t have access to this information if we enter it! All preparedness enthusiasts fear martial law, and it may be a horrific experience. All of America is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of civil unrest. Uncontrollable rioting, social unrest, and other factors might lead to the declaration of martial…
Quick answer: for a go bag or car kit, choose a ripstop nylon or coated-fabric poncho with a hood drawcord, snaps or grommets, and enough length to cover you and your pack. Keep a cheap emergency poncho as a backup, but do not count on it for long, hard use. Staying dry matters because wet…
Quick answer: for most families, a pair or set of rechargeable FRS/GMRS handheld radios that also run on AA batteries is the best starting point. FRS radios need no license, but real-world range is usually a mile or two, not the “30 miles” some packages claim. Add a battery or hand-crank NOAA weather radio for…
When the power goes out, you’re having a calm night at home. You need to conserve the battery in your flashlight, but you don’t have any professional-grade emergency candles on hand. You’d be set if you understood a few different strategies for swiftly manufacturing DIY emergency candles. Knowing a few inventive ways to offer light…
Quick answer: follow official instructions first. If officials order an evacuation, go, and leave early. If they say to shelter in place, stay inside, seal the space if told to and listen for updates. When there is no order, compare the danger of staying with the danger of traveling, your supplies, your destination and your…
If you’re preparing for an emergency, consider adding lipstick to your bug-out bag or your prepper stash. It could save your life one day. Lipstick is important for survival due to its main makeup being petroleum which means you can make a great firestarter, leave a waterproof message and even use it as emergency sunscreen….
Where there is an unexpected need to evacuate due to an emergency situation, a “bug out bag” is essential for survival. A bug-out bag is a portable pack containing essential items that will keep a person alive for at least 72 hours on his journey to a safer location. A well-prepared emergency survival kit will…
Things will quickly spiral out of control if SHTF. Panic rooms and sturdy cellars will not always suffice in an emergency – at least not for long. It’s best to cut your losses, leave for a while, and wait out the crazy world somewhere safe and cozy. Preparation is the most important aspect of any…