Preparedness & Survival Blog

Where Does Your State Rank in Water Quality?

  “Our aging water infrastructure, particularly lead pipes, solder and faucets, represents a community health hazard of enduring significance.” That statement came from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa.   While the quality of tap...

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Will Recent Extreme Weather Events Continue?

Major storms including tornadoes in the Plains and Southeast... flooding in the Northeast... severe heat in the Southwest… wildfires in the West and Northwest. All of these severe weather events have occurred in just the last few months. And we’re...

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Unusual Ways to Start a Fire

There could come a time in your life when you need to make an outdoor fire. Perhaps for cooking or warmth. Maybe for light or purifying water. Possibly even for protection from animals or attracting the attention of rescuers. Do...

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Creating Light With Odd Household Items in a Blackout

Preparing for an uncertain future sometimes means learning valuable lessons from the past. One of those lessons is discovering ways to provide light without electricity. Today I want to discuss several ways you can light your home during a blackout.  ...

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[VIDEO] Jan Tries Survival Meat?

Jan gives a review of the Gold Medallion All-Meat Survival Food Kit. In a true emergency situation, protein is key to your survival. You need it to keep your energy up & fight off hunger. This kit is the perfect...

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4th of July Set Global Heat Records

Think back a few weeks ago to the 4th of July. Did you spend any time outdoors that day? If so, I’m guessing you were warm. Maybe hot. Perhaps sizzling. Why do I say that? Because scientists are telling us...

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Is It Possible to Avoid GMOs in Your Food?

When I hear that a certain food is genetically modified, it raises a red flag for me. I’m leery of anything that is altered from what nature intended. Especially when it’s something I might put into my body. Now, I...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Going Off-Grid

Technology has made our lives easier in many ways. The Internet, smart phones, smart home appliances, smart navigation systems… they’ve all helped us function better in an increasingly complex world. But there’s a dark side to technology. Actually, several dark...

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Stockpiling Emergency Food? Stay Away from Grocery Stores

In early 2020 stores all over the country ran out of items like canned protein, powdered milk, and of course... toilet paper. And when they were in stock, there were limitations placed on the number of items we could purchase....

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