How to Prevent Generator Breakdowns Before it’s too Late
Introduction Generators are an emergency power source that can provide electricity when the power goes out. They’re handy to have around, but they need proper…
Category: Disaster
How Does Your State Rank in Natural Disaster Risk?
CoreLogic recently released a risk analysis ranking “US States at Highest Risk of Property Damage Loss from Natural Hazards.” These hazards included: flood, wildfire, tornado,…
Practical Preparation and the Survival Spectrum
There is a spectrum of self-reliance and preparedness examples in our world today. On one hand, there are people who feel it is unnecessary or…
Emergency Edition: Protection From Home Invaders
The Situation: A zombie apocalypse, winter storm, world war, or alien invasion has led to you and your family to be hunkered down in your…
The Winter-Pocalypse Arrives in Atlanta
General Sherman evacuated the civilian population of Atlanta when it surrendered after a five week siege in 1864. He then destroyed Atlanta by fire. Nearly…
In a Survival Situation? Send out an S.O.S.
The proverbial crap has just hit the fan and the fan is on high. Whether a gunman opened fire nearby, your car died on an…
Review: Sawyer PointONE™ All in One Filter
During the process of lightening my backpack, I knew one of the heavier items I was carrying was my water filter, an MSR Miniworks purchased…
Easy Preparedness: Know Your Exits!
Disaster preparedness does not have to be daunting. There are simple, common sense things which you can do every day to prepare yourself for an…
Survival Leadership, Part 2
In a larger group or in the case of a long duration event, often the only alternative to authoritarian rule is the incorporation of a…
“All Circuits Are Down” and Event Duration Discussion – Part 4
The final recommendation is to regularly drill the event in different scenarios. This drill exercise can be as realistic as possible but should by its…