Guest post by Jori Hamilton You never know when a disaster might creep up on you without warning. There are so many different kinds of disasters out there, from economic and personal struggles to the threat of terrorism or even the … Continue reading →
By: H. Davis A natural disaster is a devastating event – caused by wildfires, rain, hurricanes, and earthquakes – that endangers not only lives of residents but property as well. Although there isn’t much that can be done to stop … Continue reading →
Here’s a short, but good photo essay on the mad dash for food in New York. Imagine waiting in line at the grocery store with 100 or 200 other people, hoping that there will be something left by the time … Continue reading →
There has been a natural disaster that has caused at least a billion dollars of damage inside the United States every single month so far this year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there have been 10 major disasters … Continue reading →
The below is a list of potential disasters. Some of these happen everyday and some only happen occasionally. Use this list as a thinking tool when performing your Threat Analysis or Risk Assessment to identify those potential threats in your … Continue reading →
By: H. Davis Disasters – whether man-made or natural – strike in every corner of the world, during any season, and in a variety of sizes, which is why they’re so dangerous. Aside from the amount of chaos and destruction … Continue reading →
(Ed. note: Social media, and especially social apps on your phone, have become a necessity in the prepper’s ‘bag of tricks,’ so I welcome this guest post from Beth on some of the apps worth considering.) A mobile phone is … Continue reading →
“This is an entry in our non-fiction writing contest. The world we live in today is unstable. We face the possibility of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, viral outbreaks, power outages, water shortages, the list goes on and on.” Read … Continue reading →
When I was in EmComm (Emergency Communications), there was a list that was passed around as a way of helping emergency coordinators make better plans for disasters. I originally found the information online here: http://www.races.org/docs/msg002.htm, though now it seems this … Continue reading →
By: H. Davis The idea of “prepping,” or gearing up to live without support from the government, has become really popular within the last decade. According to the New York Post, companies that cater to individuals who want to be self-reliant … Continue reading →
