Earthquakes 101
As a follow up to the series on disaster mitigation, here is a link to a post by itsadisaster caled Earthquakes 101. Lots of great info from a real disaster pro. http://www.internationalpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=116
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End of the world as we know it?
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…
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How Far Should You Go With Your Preps?
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….
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Disaster Mitigation – Eartquakes
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…
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Disaster Mitigation – Storm Related
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…
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Disater Mitigation – Wild Fires
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…
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Disaster Mitigation – Floods
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…
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Disaster Mitigation
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…
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The sky is falling!
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…
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Emergency Lighting Options
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…