The other day, from the top of a tall ladder, I reached my hand up into the front porch light fixture and, without looking in, unscrewed a burnt-out light bulb to replace it. When I actually did peer inside the boxy fixture to inspect it – thinking to clean it out – I was shocked ...

When preparing for disaster, the first things on a person’s mind are usually how to purify water, how to protect the family, etc. But what about your economic well-being? We all want an emergency fund in case the economy tanks, but is buying gold and silver really the answer? A lot of “what ...

If you have your Go Bag with you — as well you should — you should have several “modern methods” on-hand to start a fire including: water-proof matches, a lighter, and a magnesium striker. If for some reason you have been caught without these items, or they have been lost, or fail – ...

The modern world depends on electricity to power our computer-based international communications systems. If something happened that interrupted all the electronic signals in a large area that disabled regional networks in charge of everything from traffic lights to public assistance debit ...

In March of 1995, members of a so-called “Doomsday Cult,” known as “The Supreme Truth,” released a toxin in a Japanese subway that sickened 6,000 people and sowed panic during the morning commute. The attack woke up a relatively safe country to the risk of urban terrorism, and the reality of ...

Rioting, looting, warlike mobs hell-bent on destruction – they are a staple of any Hollywood post-apocalyptic movie. They are also the unfortunate aftermath of many real-world natural and man-made disasters. As recently as the aftermath of Hurricane Florence’s landfall in the Carolinas, there ...

Homeless people are often dismissed by the public. But, they are survivors who live in unfavorable conditions. This means they know what it takes to stay alive with barely any shelter and sustenance. So here are some valuable survival skills we can learn from them. Choose your survival gear ...

The Internet is full of advice and strategies for when SHTF – but one thing that is often left out is man’s best friend. Emergencies affect your entire family – pets included. The first step is to put together a kit of emergency supplies. Think of it like a bug out bag for your pet. […]

If you find yourself stuck in the wilderness, would you know where to settle down and build shelter? Knowing where and how to build it is vital for your survival. No matter what tools or supplies you have with you, it won’t matter if you don’t bunker down in a proper spot.   Building ...

When it comes to long-term food storage, where you store is just as important as what you store. Emergency food storage is a huge part of the prepper lifestyle, but it can go to waste if your goods are exposed to dangers like water, humidity, pests, and sunlight. Whether you’re buying a little ...