Emergency Preparedness Resources

We're all about preparing your family for emergencies. Hopefully, they never happen. But if they do, be sure you are prepared!

Read More
  • 6 Tips to Avoid Vehicle Breakdowns

    6 Tips to Avoid Vehicle Breakdowns

  • 5 Survival Lessons From Bear Grylls & Man vs. Wild

    5 Survival Lessons From Bear Grylls & Man vs. Wild

Buy Food Storage

Buy Food Storage

We've got an extensive line of food storage products for your family's emergency preparedness needs. Check out our online store now!
Read More
Food Storage 101

Food Storage 101

If you are a newbie to this stuff then click here for resources on the basics of emergency preparedness.
Read More
Food Storage Calculator

Food Storage Calculator

Not sure how much food storage you need? Check out our food storage calculator which identifies how food storage you should have based on your family size and the number of months needed.
Read More
Recommended Food Storage

Recommended Food Storage

We've selected the best food storage choices available based on taste, shelf life, & price. If you can't decide, this section may help by comparing brands.
Read More

5 Survival Lessons to Learn From Bear Grylls & Man vs. Wild

Bear Grylls Eating Something Awesome

Bear Grylls Eating Something Awesome

Have you thought about what you would do in a survival situation? Most people know about the show Man vs. Wild. We love this show!

You can survive almost anywhere
With the right training & knowledge about your surroundings, you can literally survive almost anywhere you are placed. You don’t have to be a Bear Grylls to survive extreme circumstances, but training, experience & research can still help your chances.

You can eat more things raw than most people think
Was anyone else surprised at how much Bear Grylls eats raw frogs, seafood, spiders, lizards, snakes, etc…? How about this one? A “rancid” tasting biting beetle/grub. Although I am not saying that you can just go and eat whatever you can find, I am saying that with some research you will be surprised… Click Here For more gross eats by Bear Grylls.

Nature provides
There are many things in nature that we are taught to avoid such as poisonous reptiles, plants, and dangerous landscape. But something else that is taught in Man vs. Wild is that nature provides for survival needs. After all, before the modern technology of our day, people lived more as a part of nature and lived off of the land instead of away from it in nicely constructed homes with Walmarts in every town. There are tricks and helpful plants, animals, tools, and food all over the place if you really get down to it.

Water is Key
You know what they say, you can survive without food much longer than you can without water. Not only do you want to make sure you are close to water (or can find water) at all times, but in many circumstances you want to follow the flow of water (especially when in the mountains) as it will usually lead to civilization and a way out. Check out Bear going desperate to get water - Urine anyone? OR Water from elephant poop?.

Stay Positive
If anything will wear you down it’s negativity. Staying positive is a key to surviving no matter how long you are lost. To quote Victor Frankl,

“A man who becomes conscious of the responsbility he bears toward a human being who affectionately waits for him, or to an unfinished work, will never be able to throw away his life. He knows the “why” for his existence, and will be able to bear almost any how.” (pg. 80 Man’s Search For Meaning)

Learn from your surroundings. If your are planning a trip into the backcountry of anywhere, be sure to research what nature provides in your area, where to find the best water sources, and stay positive no matter your circumstances. Enjoy the beautiful land where you live! Share the love by sharing this post with your friends!

 

Like it? Share it!

4 Pros & 4 Cons to Solar Power for Emergency Preparedness

Should you have a solar power system for emergency preparedness situations?

Solar Power System 350 by Goal Zero

Solar Power System 350 by Goal Zero

Solar electric power is a clean and inexhaustible source of energy. Though generating electricity power with solar panels can solve your electricity problems in an emergency situation, solar power is not for everyone and it also does have distinct disadvantages.

Taking the plunge into solar power generation has its advantages & disadvantages. Here they are:

4 Advantages to Solar Power Read More

Like it? Share it!

10 Things You Should Have in Your Family Emergency Preparedness Kit

Keep your family protected and safe.
Keep your family protected and safe.

Keep your family protected and safe.

Is your family prepared for an earthquake? For a fire? What are you doing now to be prepared?

Preparation is critical to your family’s safety in the event of an emergency. This article will present 10 items that you should have to be prepared for an emergency.

There are two types of survival kits.

1. Wilderness Survival Kits

2. Family Emergency Preparedness Kits

We will be addressing the needs of the emergency preparedness kits for a family.

You should have your survival kit in an easily accessible location in your home. A backpack is a great place to have these items stored. This survival kit will include supplies and tools that are both helpful and often critical in an emergency situation.

In preparing a survival kit, you must consider the number of people that will be using them. For instance, in a traditional family of four individuals, these things are a must to have in a survival kit:

  1. First Aid Kit
  2. Water Filtration Device/Water
  3. 72 hours of food
  4. Fire Starters Read More
Like it? Share it!

Making Your Own Greenhouse – Video Tutorial

For those of you looking to make your own greenhouse we just found this great tutorial. It’s a full 18 minute video on ideas for making a greenhouse. This is a great way to prepare your family for emergency by growing your own food. The ability to survive the extremes of life through growing your own food is very important to the modern-day prepper.

As you watch this video, here are two quick questions to think about: Read More

Like it? Share it!

6 Tips to Avoid Vehicle Breakdowns

broken radiator

AAA always has some great preparedness tips, and the article I read today is no exception. It can be scary to have your vehicle break down in the middle of nowhere.

These tips from AAA can help you avoid that scenario. Read More

Like it? Share it!

Preparing for Hurricane Season

hurricane season

Experts are predicting more severe hurricanes for the East Coast over the next few years. And it won’t be long before “hurricane season” begins.

Now is the time to get ready to weather the storm. Read More

Like it? Share it!

Gardening With Kids

gardening with kids

If you want to teach your kids about self reliance, one of the best ways to start is with a garden. When kids learn to garden, they learn responsibility and they experience the satisfaction of growing something themselves.

Your child should ideally have his own garden space. He may love helping you in the garden, but having his own garden will give him a greater sense of pride when he sees it grow. He will learn that his garden thrives when he takes care of it, and it withers when he doesn’t. Read More

Like it? Share it!

Facts About Wildfires

wildfire facts

According to The Weather Channel, 1.2 million acres of US woodlands are destroyed by wildfires each year. Four out of five are caused by people.

Wildfires can occur anywhere, and drought, lightning and windy conditions can contribute to their spread. Read More

Like it? Share it!

What’s Stopping You?

fasten your seatbelt

I read an article today that says scientists are predicting a massive earthquake and tsunami will hit the northwest coast of the US, killing thousands.

The chief executive officer of the Oregon Red Cross lamented that Oregonians are not prepared. Read More

Like it? Share it!

Time to Start Your Seeds!

starting seeds

Are you as excited about getting your survival garden started as I am? The ground is still frozen solid here, but that doesn’t mean I can’t get a few things started.

There are plenty of vegetables that can be started now to have them ready to plant when the garden is ready to plant. Read More

Like it? Share it!
<script> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-32632966-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); </script> Protected by drainware data loss prevention