Being prepared has a positive ripple effect on your whole way of life. Being prepared for everyday emergencies and natural disasters isn’t just for “crazy” people. When you go on a road trip, what do you do? You prepare by packing meals, clothes and other necessities that you’ll need for your trip. That’s basically what […]
One of the most common excuses I hear for people who are interested in preparedness, say that they simply can’t find the time to do anything. I understand that we’re all very busy, but let’s break it down: We all have 24 hours in a day. It’s not that you’re “too busy”, you’re just not […]
So, you think you’re prepared for anything, huh? Prepping is an ongoing task. You don’t need to do something every single day, but some sort of task needs to be done at least once a month, if not once a week. Putting together a bug out bag and placing it in the closet and never […]
This is a guest post written by Mark from Sentinel Intel Group. Head over to his website for the latest intel to keep you informed about the goings-ons of this crazy world we live in. At Sentinel Intel Group, we are on a mission to get the preparedness crowd to start implementing OSINT (Open Source […]
I normally try not to be so dramatic with my post titles, but so many people think that during an emergency or disaster that they’ll just be rescued by someone else; fire, police, CERT, military, random person, etc. Lots of people are ‘rescued’ or ‘saved’ during an emergency or disaster, but it usually takes quite […]
The whole point of being prepared is to know that you have the ability to take care of yourself and your family when something unexpected happens. It’s not all about the end of the world and “doomsday”; it’s about knowing that you’re able to handle whatever comes your way. Here are some practical tips to […]
This is a guest post by: Gribley Gribleysfolly.com One morning, when my wife was twenty-four weeks pregnant, I demolished our entire kitchen. The plan was to complete the remodel by the time the baby came. But the baby came a week later. He’s fine now, and one day we’ll have some good stories to tell […]
Are you prepared for your daily commute? This may seem like a silly question, but there are many reasons why we want to be prepared for our daily commutes. You could get stranded because of a flat tire, you could get stranded because there’s a pile up on the road that lasts hours, you could […]
There is so much information about preparedness online and while it may be all free, it’s also overwhelming. Your time isn’t free. In fact, your time is extremely valuable. I want to help you get focused on what actions exactly you need to take in order to get prepared NOW! I don’t expect you to […]
During the “great gas shortage of 2017” after Hurricane Harvey hit here in Texas, we experienced mass chaos that caused a fake gas shortage. The news reported that there would be a slow down in gas production and delivery, which caused everyone to panic and run to the pumps to get ALL the gas. And […]