A new year coming up, a new administration being sworn in, and new threats emerging, so will this be a winter like no other? Ice storms, power outages, mass shootings, financial crisis's, possible attacks by other countries and civil unrest all loom large in the new year. The … [Read more...] about The Winter of Our Discontent: Survival
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Potassium Iodide Tablets
According to the CDC, KI (potassium iodide) is a salt of stable (not radioactive) iodine that can help block radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland, thus protecting this gland from radiation injury. The thyroid gland is the part of the body that is most … [Read more...] about Potassium Iodide Tablets
Do You Really Need That to Survive: A Generator
Homeowners can often power most household appliances using between 3000 and 6500 watts. If your home has a small furnace and you are on city water, you can probably get by with a 3000 to the 5000-watt generator. If you have a large furnace and/or a water pump, you will likely … [Read more...] about Do You Really Need That to Survive: A Generator
Hiking: Health Benefits and Helping You Prepare For a Crisis Continued
The last article talked about the benefits of hiking, and how it is good training for a crisis. The health benefits alone are well worth the effort, not to mention the survival skills you will pick up as you get out in the wild. Your senses will get a good exercise, as well, … [Read more...] about Hiking: Health Benefits and Helping You Prepare For a Crisis Continued
Instead Of Having an Alternative Electrical Source For When the Grid Fails
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