Preparedness & Survival Blog

How to Find Deals on Emergency Food

If any of us were ever in doubt about the importance of stockpiling emergency food, Hurricane Ian put those doubts to rest. The incredible devastation that storm caused in Florida is almost too much to bear. Only those pummeled by...

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How to Find Deals on Emergency Food

If any of us were ever in doubt about the importance of stockpiling emergency food, Hurricane Ian put those doubts to rest.  The incredible devastation that storm caused in Florida is almost too much to bear. Only those pummeled by...

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The Sun Can Cook Your Food… With a Little Help

I'm sure you've heard this expression: "It's hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk." Many parts of the country experienced that type of sweltering heat this past summer. Including Sacramento, California, where the temperature reached 116 degrees one...

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Putin’s Threats Go Nuclear Again

Feeling increasingly alienated by a world upset with Russia’s unprovoked attack in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is again threatening the West with nuclear war. Russian state media recently declared that nuclear war appears to be “a given” and “everyone...

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Hurricane Ian: Join 4Patriots & Team Rubicon in Relief Efforts

We at 4Patriots, like so many Americans, have seen the initial devastation of Hurricane Ian in Florida.  Millions without power. Unprecedented storm surges causing widespread flooding. And damage to homes and businesses that will leave a lasting mark for months...

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Hurricane Fiona and Ian Cause Mass Devastation

In just the past couple of weeks, a previously quiet hurricane season got very loud. Hurricane Fiona blasted Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic before eventually slamming Atlantic Canada. Then Hurricane Ian devastated Florida before attacking South Carolina.  For residents...

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Can You Guess the Most Popular Survival Foods?

Some lists of survival foods go on and on, seemingly forever. And it's true that you can freeze-dry just about any food to make it last a long time.  But I know very few people who have the space necessary...

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How to Stay Safe in a Violent Storm

Hurricane Ian Update: It’s been heartbreaking to watch the initial devastation unfold caused by Hurricane Ian. Tragedy, loss, and destruction. We’re keeping the folks impacted by this storm in our prayers as we wait for the storm to subside.  One...

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The Pros and Cons of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)

If I were starving and someone handed me an MRE (meal ready to eat), I’d be grateful. And I’d eat it. Even if the nutritional value and taste were not quite up to par, I’d prefer it to hunger pains....

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