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My husband asked me the other day, “what do we do if an EMP really did hit?” And it opened up discussion, then we created a plan. You know the ol’ saying, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” When disaster strikes, the last thing you want is confusion or panic. A family […]
Whenever we talk about bugging out or bug out bags, people are immediately resistant. “I don’t have anywhere to bug out to”, “Why would I bug out if all my stuff is here”, 1. Start with the Basics 2. Communication Plan 3. Bug-In Plan (Sheltering at Home) 4. Bug-Out Plan (Evacuating) 5. Emergency Documents 6. […]
Having a solid evacuation plan is critical to keeping your loved ones safe and ready. This guide will walk you through how to prepare for bugging out, including what to pack in a family bug-out bag, a pet emergency kit, a car kit, and how to create an emergency disaster plan. What Is Bugging Out, […]
I think running drills is an extremely important part of being truly prepared for an emergency or disaster. Step one before you get to the drills is to make the plan. Head over to my guide about making your emergency disaster plan to get started on that. Even if you don’t want to write out […]
I’ve made posts about how to put together a bug out bag and how to make a bag for others, I also wrote a guest post about how to make a bug out bag for kids, but I realized I had never made a post about how to make a get home bag. What is […]
No matter what type of vehicle you have, it should be stocked for everyday uses as well as bugging out needs. When thinking about the supplies you might need, try to get as specific as possible for your particular needs, your region, as well as the needs of your vehicle. These supplies may not apply […]
Solar can be a great asset for emergency preparedness. It’s great for hiking, camping and especially for at home use. If you’ve been thinking about adding some solar to your emergency preparedness supplies, then this list is for you! Use the power of the sun to keep your devices, batteries and even some lighting charged […]
2020 seems to be the year of ham radio! I’ve had so many people reaching out to me this year to get more information about ham radio and I’m happy to offer it! The Baofeng handheld ham radios are pretty much the standard among the preparedness community. It’s easy to use, affordable on any budget […]
This is a guest post by: D. Bailey is a former EMT-Basic (TX) and had training in Basic Trauma Life Support. He was his squadron’s Cadet Emergency Services Officer in Civil Air Patrol. He was in Civil Air Patrol for 5 years and attained the rank of Cadet Technical Sgt. D. Bailey has helped out as […]
When we think about milk, we think about fresh milk from a cow or goat or even alternative milk such as almond milk. We don’t typically think of powdered milk, do we? Except if you’re a prepper, that is. Powdered milk is a staple among the prepared because an unopened (or repackaged in a mylar […]