Preparedness & Survival Blog

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Can Your Patriot Power Generator Power a Fridge? (And other FAQs)

The Patriot Power Generator is by far one of our most popular survival items. Not surprising, because we regularly sell out of 'em! As one of our most in-demand items, this solar workhorse generates a lot of buzz. And one...

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Quick Start Guide for Your Patriot Power Generator

Good news: you made the right choice to better protect yourself and your family in the event of a blackout.  And when you made the decision to get your Patriot Power Generator 1800... you also entered the 4Patriots community. Where...

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Has COVID-19 Changed My Life?

One of my favorite sayings is: "It's not if it will happen to you, but when." Though in full disclosure, I never imagined I would be living through a global pandemic. I've spent the better part of my life being...

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How to Travel Safely... If You Absolutely Have To

Seems like just about all of us are self-quarantining these days. Maybe because it’s the law in the states where we live. Or perhaps because we feel it’s the right thing to do. Health officials are in agreement on this....

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Employment, Food Availability in Jeopardy Due to COVID-19

Nearly all of the 50 state governors are making some tough decisions these days. Chief among them is when and how to re-open their states for commerce. It's a challenging balancing act. Opening too soon could result in a surge...

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How to Save Money While Prepping for an Emergency

We keep seeing it. Over and over again. Hurricanes striking Texas, Louisiana, Florida and the East Coast. Tornadoes ravaging the Midwest and the Plains. Wildfires destroying homes in the West. Everyone knows they should be prepared for a crisis. Both...

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Do This If You Live Near a Hurricane Zone

Hurricanes begin as tropical storms over the warm moist waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans near the equator. (Hurricanes are often called typhoons near the Philippines and the China Sea.) As the moisture evaporates it rises until enormous amounts...

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Immediate Steps to Take When Your Power Goes Out

Power outages are a fact of life. Some of us are fortunate enough to only experience a few of them through the years. Others have them more frequently. Due to extreme weather in their area of the country or issues...

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How Cell Phones Save Lives During Extreme Weather Events

When you think of "first responders," what image pops into your head? For me, it's police officers at the scene of an automobile accident. Helping a driver who needs medical attention. Or nurses working all hours on the front lines...

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