BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – September is Disaster Preparedness Month nationwide. From wildfires to earthquakes, our state is no stranger to unexpected dangers. The initiative’s mission is to encourage the public to be prepared in case of any potential disaster. When devastation hits or ...

While it is rare for anyone nowadays to make his or her own edged weapon, it’s still useful to understand the process. And while I would recommend taking at least a small knife with you whenever you venture into the wild (hell, I’d recommend taking a small knife with you almost anywhere!), ...

You never know what you’ll have on hand during an emergency. More often than not, you’ll have to get creative. This creative discovery – using dryer lint and petroleum jelly – will make starting your average campfire so much easier. That jar of petroleum jelly sitting unused in the bathroom jar ...

Instead of shelling out hundreds of dollars for prescription or over the counter medicines, preppers should rely on the plethora of natural remedies that are available. Here are the most used and effective remedies to always have on hand:   Apple Cider Vinegar Sipping on apple cider ...

It’s more than reasonable to be concerned about what’s really in your tap water, especially with those all of those consistent local drinking water advisories being reported on the news. Not to mention, harmful chemicals could be in your water and it just hasn’t been discovered yet. This ...

If you have adequate space, many preppers feel the need to create an emergency bug out garden for when SHTF. In addition to the food and supplies you’ve stocked away, a bug out garden will provide a controllable and ongoing food supply that can help sustain you and your family when ...

For those of you that like to carry a firearm for your protection at all times, you know how difficult it can be to lug it around in a hidden place. So most likely, you don’t carry it as much as you want, even though you never know when you are going to need it. […]

Oilcloth, which also goes by enameled cloth or American cloth in foreign countries, is a tightly woven cotton or linen material with an oil coating. Oilcloth was widely popular because of its waterproof qualities and also because of its flexibility, two qualities that were often not found ...

Prepping isn’t just about stockpiling food. Smart prepper families do not underestimate the value of home improvements. Not only will home improvements increase the value of your home (should you decide to sell), they also save on costly repairs and increase your chances of safety during and ...