“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
Your bug out bag refers to the bag that you grab when you need to go during any emergency situation. It contains numerous essentials that will help you survive for days to weeks. You take this bag with you when you need to evacuate. Every member of the family should have their own bug out … Read more Emergency Preparedness “Bug Out Bag” Checklist
Defending Yourself and Your Family After a Disaster A disaster or a calamity brings out the best in people, but it also brings out the worst. Some intruders and thieves deem it as the perfect time to strike. Houses are torn, defenses are down, and there’s a demand for anything that’ll help people survive. You … Read more Protecting Yourself During A Disaster
After you’ve acquired a fresh kill, there’s a possibility that you’ll have a lot of leftover meat. Small game like rabbits, squirrels, and ducks are good for a meal. Larger animals like deer will surely give you multiple servings for days. It’s a handy skill to know how to preserve the excess meat so that … Read more Food Preservation Techniques
Money is an essential part of survival. It allows you to purchase basic necessities to sustain your life. Any emergency situation will impact the amount of money you have as well as its worth. You’ll spend to replenish your goods. Products that are high in demand will surely skyrocket in terms of price. The basic … Read more Money Needs During a Disaster
Waste disposal is still important during an emergency situation because the environmental crisis is still imminent. The improper disposal of wastes negatively affects the quality of water and soil, hence affecting life. Dirty water has been causing health problems like cholera and dysentery. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), water-borne diseases are responsible for … Read more Waste Disposal During An Emergency