Survival Scout Tips
Protective Clothing 101
The clothing we wear during and after a disaster is more important than you may think. Discover key characteristics of protective clothing you’ll need when preparing for disasters.
What to Do If Disaster Strikes on Vacation
Disaster can strike anywhere, anytime--even while on vacation. Sometimes there’s no getting around it--discover what to do if you find yourself in this predicament.
4 Ways to Prepare for and Deal with Disasters in Urban Settings
People living in urban environments face different disaster-related challenges than those in suburban or rural settings. Discover four tips to keep in mind if you live in or visit cities.
When Disaster Strikes While in Your Car
Knowing how to handle emergencies while in your car is just as important as preparation at home. Learn about some actions you should take today.
Survival Cooking When the Power Is Out
Survival cooking when the power is out. It's possible! There are many key methods for survival cooking. Here are several you should be aware of to get through an emergency.
Hiking Safety 101: Amanda Eller’s Story
With the warmer temperatures, it’s the perfect time to go hiking or camping. But what happens if you get lost or stranded? Will you be prepared?
Giving the Gift of Preparedness & Self-Reliance
If you have a few folks into preparedness or that might need a nudge to be a bit more self-reliant, let us simplify your holiday shopping list with these 5 ideas.
Top 15 Preparedness Items That Disappear When Disasters Strike
When there’s a disaster, many popular items sell out and become unavailable. Here are 15 preparedness items that tend to disappear rapidly and would be great for barter.
Forming a Personal Plan for Nuclear Fallout
First, let’s take care of some basic terminology. Fallout can be the result of any nuclear event, meaning it could be from a weapon or a nuclear plant meltdown. Nuclear...
It Was "The BIG One" - Look Out California, Midwest & Northeast
Today, I'd like to talk about the one emergency everyone knows is coming. No one knows the day. All know, when it does, it will not be good for possibly...
What's the Worst That Could Happen? A Mom Prepares After Terrorism
What's the Worst that Could Happen? A Mom Prepares After Terrorism Today, I thought I'd share a true story of one family's self-reliance journey that followed a horrendous attack on...
Check it Twice: Will You Forget These?
As fall marches on, we can sense winter rapidly approaching. Harvest has gone from full swing to slowly fading. For many folks, this signals the time to get those fall...













