It’s hard to imagine what life was like in America before the establishment of police forces. During the 17th and 18th centuries, community volunteers handled these duties. This “watch system” was mainly a night watch. It was established in Boston...
Here at 4Patriots – and maybe at your home as well – we consider every day Patriots’ Day. But it’s nice to have that annual, official designation today, April 19. Massachusetts is the “home” for Patriots’ Day, but it is...
As someone interested in preparedness, I hope you have never had to wait in a line to get inside a grocery store before or during a crisis. Hopefully you have a good supply of non-perishable food ready and waiting. Just...
If camping is a regular routine for you and your family or friends, you already know what you need to pack for each trip. But suppose you saw a list that included a few items you might not have previously...
What is America’s greatest natural resource? Some might say water from the Great Lakes and the country’s mighty rivers. Others may point to massive fields of corn and wheat. Still others to our abundance of mineral resources including natural...
When Ed Crenshaw of Orlando, Florida graduated from high school in 1968, the Vietnam War was raging. He considered going to college, but instead enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He signed up in August at age 17, turned 18...
Solar Generator: Must-Have Emergency Essentials People tend to think about food, water, and supplies when they plan out what they need for emergency preparedness. There’s no denying these three things are absolutely essential and will help you make it through...
Last-Minute Survival Gear Checklist The most difficult thing about emergencies is that they come out of nowhere. Obviously, this makes preparing and planning almost impossible. If you’ve found yourself wondering what you can do to be as prepared as possible,...
6 Reasons You Need To Stock On Survival Food There are four main things you need to survive any emergency or natural disaster: water, food, shelter, and supplies. The most important things from this list are food and water. While...
