Why not learn to live without electricity Instead We have in previous articles talked about living off the grid, and how it can be done if you plan and have the necessary materials, equipment, and gear to make it happen. There is a caveat, however, living off the grid when there … [Read more...] about Instead Of Having an Alternative Electrical Source For When the Grid Fails
Preparedness
What Happens If You Don’t Evacuate: It’s Not Just About You
The question some, if not many people have is "Can I be charged and/or arrested for failing to heed a mandatory evacuation order. The answer is yes, in some states, but not likely. It is akin to a curfew issued in some cities due to civil unrest or a natural disaster. A violation … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Don’t Evacuate: It’s Not Just About You
Do You Really Need That to Survive: Paracord Bracelet
You can get a Paracord bracelet with a compass, fire starter, fish hooks, fishing line and so on. Handy, but you only get anywhere from 10 to 12 feet of Paracord, but any length of cordage is better than none right. This is true, however, for a few bucks, you can get 50 to 100 … [Read more...] about Do You Really Need That to Survive: Paracord Bracelet
Escape from Your City: Surviving an Attack
In September 2011, a survey, conducted by the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health found that most Americans at the time were unprepared for a major disaster. The survey also concluded that those surveyed maintained a false sense … [Read more...] about Escape from Your City: Surviving an Attack
Do You Really Need That to Survive: Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas (U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission). Some of the ways CO gas can be … [Read more...] about Do You Really Need That to Survive: Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm