And yet I feel fine…. Again this week, the predictions of doom and gloom abound. Financial collapse, government control, The End Of The World As We Know It is being proclaimed as being at hand. Preppers are urged to ramp up their programs as the need for your bullets, beans and band-aids is right around…
There are several degrees of prepper out there. From the guy with a flashlight in a drawer and some batteries “around somewhere” to the hardcore survivalist type with a compound in the wilderness protected by explosive boobytraps. So just how far should we go with our preps? Well, that of course is up to you….
Earthquakes are more common in certain areas of the country such as the west coast, however many of us have experienced earthquakes in other parts of the country. Canadian earthquakes have, in recent history, been notoriously mild in comparison to what we have recently seen on the news in Japan, Chile, and The big San…
This is a multi-part post that will cover storm related issues including lightning, wind & power loss mitigation. All of these scenarios are likely during a thunderstorm and there are several things we can do to lessen the effects. Let’s take a look at lightning. There are things you can do to protect your property…
As the population grows, more & more people are building their homes in what was once virgin forest area. Homeowners who build in wooded areas must take certain precautions to protect their homes as much as possible.Build using fire retardant materials, or have flammable materials sprayed with fire retardant chemicals. Keep your roof and gutters…
Floods are widely considered the second most common disaster related expense on insured property. There are several scenarios that can lead to flooding such as severe rain storms, hurricanes, melting snow, and damaged dams or levees. If you live in a flood zone, there are several things you can do to help prevent damage from…
This is an introductory post to a series on disaster mitigation. Mitigation can be simply described as efforts made to minimize the impact of a disaster SHOULD one occur. There are many ways we can take steps to reduce the damage and impact that occurs during and continues after a disaster. The first step in…
I’ve had an interesting week perusing the various survivalist/preparedness websites this week. The overall tone of many of the forums and blogs that I’ve read his week verge on the panic stricken, with the exception of the feudal lord wanna-bes, who are relishing the thought of breaking out the hardware to shoot down the ‘Golden…
When the power goes out thee are many things we will miss. Computers, television, refrigerators & stoves will all be useless. We can do without the electronic stuff and camping stoves will fit the bill for cooking. Your fridge will keep things cool for a short time, but eventually the contents will have to be…
There are a few essentials that everyone should keep in their car. Having a minimum of supplies can mean the difference between getting off the freeway at the next exit to get to a service station and sitting for hours by the roadside waiting for the tow truck to get to you through all the…
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