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The 24-Hour Evacuation Plan: How to Escape Disaster with No Time to Spare

Disasters strike fast… sometimes with no warning. Learn how to create a 24-hour evacuation plan so you can escape quickly when every second counts.

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DIY Survival Tools: Crafting Essential Gear from #10 Cans

#10 cans can do more than just store food for decades. #10 cans can be recycled to help you in survival situations. Find out how here.

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Survival Stocking Stuffers: Tiny Tools That Could Save Your Life

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffers? Don’t waste money on gifts people don’t need. Give the gift of preparedness with these 17 tiny tools for survival.
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The Hottest Holiday Gifts in Emergency Preparedness for 2024

Whether or not your loved ones are prioritizing emergency preparedness, give them the gift of peace of mind this holiday season. Here are this year's hottest emergency preparedness gifts.
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The Missing Link in Your Preparedness Plan

Most people know the must-haves for bug-out bags. But people often forget the importance of having a get-home bag. Do you have what you need to get home safely when disaster strikes?
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Perimeter Security Tips: How to Deter Intruders & Protect Your Property

If SHTF, you need to have ways to secure your perimeter from desperate survivors. Learn how you can protect your property and loved ones using what you already own.
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The Survival Conversation You Don't Want to Have (But Need To)

Those who don't prepare will expect you to share your emergency food and survival gear when SHTF. Here's how to let them know they're wrong before they show up.
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How to Build Your Emergency Stash Without Going Broke

You don’t have to be wealthy to prepare for an emergency. Here are 10 tips to help you build up your emergency supply of food and gear.

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You Might Be Prepared, but the Government Sure Isn’t

When it comes to the grid going down, our country is woefully unprepared. Here’s how to prepare.
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7 Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Food Supply

Your emergency supply needs healthy, tasty food products—not something just to fill your belly with empty calories. Discover seven ways to easily upgrade your supply.
Why Most People Die in the First 72 Hours of a Crisis: Don’t Be One of Them

Why Most People Die in the First 72 Hours of a Crisis: Don’t Be One of Them

There are many reasons why people die during the first 72 hours following a disaster. Find out why so you can better prepare to survive.

The Difference between True Emergency Food and Grocery Store Staples

The Difference between True Emergency Food and Grocery Store Staples

Don’t fill your pantry with grocery store staples when you can build a much better, tastier, and more nutritious pantry of true emergency food.