Preparedness & Survival Blog

I Have a Cellphone… Why Do I Need an Emergency Radio?

When you need accurate information quickly regarding an emergency that might affect you, what do you rely on? Many people immediately turn on their TVs. Especially if there is a major storm brewing. They assume local TV stations will break...

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Hurricane Ida… A Devastating Reminder During National Preparedness Month

They knew it was coming. And they knew it was going to be bad. It did come. And it was bad. In fact, it was even worse than many of the most dire predictions foretold. Of course, I’m talking about...

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Weird – and Not So Weird – Ways to Start a Fire

What are the most basic survival elements? I think just about everyone would answer that question with food, water and shelter. But if you find yourself in a survival situation in the wilderness, there’s another item that could lay claim...

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Are You The Winner!?!

You've been on the edge of your seat, and now the moment you've been waiting for has finally arrived. Without further ado… The winners of our "Big Kahuna" Complete Preparedness Package are… Donna T., Michael E., Judith B., Erica P., &...

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Is Extreme Weather Here to Stay?

Weather patterns come and go. Scientists tell us it’s been that way throughout recorded history. Right now, many people are focused on the fact that the Earth has been warming in recent years. And how that warmth is affecting the...

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Is It Really Necessary to Prepare for a Crisis?

None of us is happy about the disasters that have hit the United States over the past two years. Of course, I’m talking about a global pandemic that changed the way we live and interact with others. Plus record-breaking hurricanes,...

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Operation Homefront’s Back-to-School Brigade Program Provides School Supplies, Backpacks for Military Families

When we think about the women and men who serve our country in the Armed Forces, we usually focus on their sacrifice and bravery. And that’s as it should be. But something we often overlook is the financial struggle many...

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Can You Stomach the Idea of Eating Bugs?

Would you be willing to engage in entomophagy? If someone walked up to me and asked that, I’d probably walk away as quickly as possible. But I’d be curious as to what it means. I looked it up. Entomophagy is...

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Cade's Corner: How Your Phone Could Save Your Life

Hello my fellow Patriot. Cade here. Most folks couldn’t go an hour without their phone. Can you imagine going a full day without yours? We’ve become dependent on this marvel of technology for so many everyday uses. But did you...

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