There’s no harm in arming yourself with more knowledge on how to survive. There’s no way of knowing how long certain disasters could last. You can’t predict when emergency services could get to your area or when things will go back to normal. The previous survival guides aimed to give you the bare minimum, which … Read more Additional Resources for the New Survivalist
Buying Silver For Survival There are three main reasons why people buy silver coins or silver bullion: for investments, to use as an inflation hedge, or for mere survival purposes. It’s a popular choice among preppers because it allows you to stay afloat and still have buying power at the instance of an emergency situation. … Read more Silver: The Poor Man’s Gold
Money is very important, even more so during emergency situations. Money is a currency used to attain your needs. During disaster situations, electricity might be cut off. That means ATM machines and cashless transactions might be unavailable. It largely helps to keep emergency cash in your emergency stash, bug out bags, first aid kit, and … Read more Emergency Preparedness Money Check List
Build Your Network Now Humans have always been very social beings. We’ve always banded together to increase our chances of survival. In fact, our survival is highly dependent on it. Our desire to be a part of a community is evident in the formation of groups, communities, tribes, and clans. As the popular saying goes, … Read more Community Networking After a Disaster Strikes
A disaster will cut off your energy source. That means your radiator, heater, and house thermostat will be rendered useless. You will experience cold and frigid nights, especially during the colder months of the year. One way to keep yourself warm is by lighting a fire in your furnace or a wood burning stove. The … Read more Stockpile Extra Clothes for a Disaster
“How Am I Going to Afford All This Stuff?” Survival planning isn’t exactly cheap. You need to buy a ton of resources that won’t be of immediate use to you. These survival items will be placed in storage and they include storage containers, clothing for all seasons, gardening equipment, camping equipment, water filters, first aid … Read more Survival Planning On A Budget
The best way to ensure your survival during a disaster is to have a survival plan. This allows you to prepare for any unfortunate circumstance to ensure your survival. An emergency plan must be formulated and introduced to all the members of the family. Everyone should be fully oriented on the plan so that you … Read more Have A Survival Plan: The Basics
Getting Around After a Disaster Once disaster strikes, transportation will undoubtedly be affected. Public transport like buses and trains will be put to a halt. Some roads may be affected which means getting around will be tough. Things are a little easier if you have a car. You can stay mobile for as long as … Read more Transportation
Emergency situations like storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes will force you out of your own home. Some local government units will provide you with an evacuation area you can stay in. The problem is that you might have to compete with everyone else in your town for resources. Portable Shelter It’s important to pack your own … Read more Survival Shelters
Energy sources are very important during emergency situations. Different energy sources are used to power various pieces of equipment. This includes your car for transportation to your stove for cooking. All energy on Earth comes from the sun. It is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis which is then absorbed by humans and animals that eat … Read more Energy Is The Key To Survival