How to Deal with Sanitation if the Power is Out

Asian woman hand using wash hand sanitizer gel dispenser automatic machine for preventing Coronavirus

In the event of an emergency, it is imperative that you and your family observe proper hygiene and sanitation practices to increase your chances of survival. If you fail to keep your home clean and maintain good hygiene, you run the risk of exposing yourself and your family to various illnesses.  In … Read more

Maximizing Space for Urban Prepping

Are You Ready warning sign against a powerful stormy background with city silhouette and copy space. Dirty and angled signs with cyclonic winds add to the drama

If you live in a city, the likelihood is that the space you have available to store all of your belongings is adequate, or it may even be smaller. You may believe that you do not have enough space to prepare for an emergency, but the reality is that you do not … Read more

Planning to Navigate when the Internet is Down

Woman hand using smart phone with navigator location point at the street background. Technology Internet and travel adventure concept

The majority of people don’t need to give much thought to navigation on a day-to-day basis in today’s world when we all carry around smartphones and have constant access to the internet. The majority of people who live in a large city are familiar with the neighborhoods that surround their homes, schools, … Read more

Alternative Sources of Water in an Urban Setting

Alternative Sources of Water in an Urban Setting

Water is unquestionably a vital resource that you and your family need to exist. If you want to survive, water is more important than food. Safe drinking water supply disruptions can be brought on by a variety of factors. Water is an essential requirement for survival. The security of your drinking water … Read more

What are America’s Disaster Zones?

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, July 26, 2016

Regularly, there are catastrophic events. Natural catastrophes such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires strike various regions of the United States every year. It is interesting to note that certain regions of the United States are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, whereas other regions are significantly less likely to … Read more

What is a Family Emergency Binder?

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Sometimes, in the event of a natural disaster, you will need to keep track of essential information that will be of use to you. It will give you peace of mind, which will prevent you from having to scramble at the last minute to gather your important documents.  It is always a … Read more

 Options if Stores Are Out of Toilet Paper

Cropped view of woman’s hand taking a piece of toilet paper with a folded corner. A woman holds a roll of soft hygienic tissue. Hygienic concepts in the hotel, home, and public restrooms

Even though it is an extremely rare occurrence, there have been times when toilet paper has been completely sold out in retail locations and even online. But you might find yourself in a survival situation where toilet paper isn’t available.   Even though the modern version of toilet paper was not invented until … Read more

How Many Calories a Day Are Needed to Survive?

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Life is dependent on food. People can go without eating for a while, but eventually, the body needs fuel to function. However, it is impossible to choose a single figure that represents the precise amount required. Calories required depends on a person’s height, weight, age, degree of exercise, biological sex, and possibly … Read more

Natural Infection Fighters

Home remedies for cold and flu art

An infection can be a terrible burden. Getting rid of the problem should be one’s top priority, regardless of whether the infection is internal or external. Infections can be brought on by one of these three potential culprits: bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Even though there are pharmaceutical drugs available to treat these, … Read more

Non-Electric Clothes Washing

Young man in a red shirt, squeezing towel laundry, in the washing machine, taken from a low angle

Even though throwing clothes into a washing machine, adjusting the settings, and letting the machine do its thing is the most common way to clean clothes, this is by no means the only method that can be used. There are still people living in the United States who choose not to use … Read more

Learn Survival or Prepper Skills with These Games

Happy parents sitting at the table and playing with children in board games at home

When people are having fun with what they are doing, it makes it much simpler for them to learn new things. One of the reasons for this is the presence of activities, such as the multiplication tables set to catchy tunes. Children gain skills that can be applied in the real world … Read more

Top Ten Survival Skills Everyone Needs

A man makes a fire with a flint

It is becoming increasingly difficult to become lost in the woods in this day and age. It is unlikely that you will find yourself cut off from civilization and without any way to make contact given the prevalence of mobile phones, data roaming, and advanced GPS systems.  However, if you ever find … Read more

Exploring the Basics of Weather Forecasting

Different types of weather

When a disaster or a catastrophe happens, we can expect a lot of damage. Even if no lives are lost, the people in the affected area are still in danger and have to face a lot of inconvenience.  One of the things that are likely to happen is a loss of internet … Read more

Illumination Options for a Survival Kit

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Sep 27, 2015. Residents together with volunteer cavers independently work hand in hand to build water pipes in Pulejajar Cave, Gunungkidul

There are a lot of factors to think about when putting together a survival kit, and a lot of the things that have to be included have a few different options each. It is beneficial to have options available because individuals are unique, their circumstances are diverse, and their requirements differ from … Read more