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What Happens in the Days after a Disaster?
We tend to focus on the disaster itself, but the actual disaster is not what we really should be worried about. It is the days following a disaster that will test us. Not only do we have to survive the hurricane, fire, or flood, but we must also survive the...
What to Know about the Expected Grocery Shortage
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is to prepare for the unexpected. That’s exactly what grocery stores are doing. In the spring, Americans hurriedly panic shopped for supplies they believed they needed to survive days or weeks stuck at home. Toilet paper, paper towels, baking supplies, canned...
12 Survival Skills All Families Should Know
As much as we hope our families will never face a disaster, the truth is we cannot prevent it from happening. That’s why your family needs to know what to do when one occurs. Whether your child gets lost in the woods or your family experiences a natural disaster while...
Amazing Survival Stories for National Preparedness Month
In 2004, September was designated National Preparedness Month after the attacks on September 11, 2001, highlighted the importance of being prepared. While the tragic events of September 11 shaped preparedness, we must also prepare for everyday emergencies and natural disasters. The theme of 2020’s National Preparedness Month is “Disasters Don’t...
18 Uses for #10 Cans
At My Patriot Supply, we are big fans of #10 cans because they are durable and long-lasting. That’s why we offer a variety of bulk #10 cans with our Ready Hour foods. These remarkably sturdy #10 cans last up to 25 years in proper storage unopened – some even last...
The 8 Types of Fires Every Survivalist Needs to Know How to Build
Knowing how to build a fire is key to survival. When you’re stranded in the wilderness, building a fire will help you stay warm, cook food, give light, and send SOS messages. However, there’s more to building a survival fire than rubbing two sticks together until you get a spark....
How to Store Meat without Refrigeration
Meat is an essential source of protein, which is why it’s vital to know how to properly store it. We’ve become too accustomed to using a refrigerator or freezer to store meat. If you ask people what they do with the meat in their refrigerator or freezer when they lose...
Surviving a Year-Long Blackout: Lessons from Puerto Rico & the USVI
The recent power grid collapse in Texas wasn't just a one-time event. It was a warning: our system of power delivery is more vulnerable than most people know. A single major disaster—a cyber attack, a solar flare, or a few big hurricanes all hitting in a row—could set off a chain...
How to Leverage Social Media When Disaster Strikes
However you might feel about Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Parler, and other platforms, social media is here to stay. Beyond staying in touch with your college friends and extended family members, it can be extremely valuable as a tool when disaster hits your area. For example, think about how social media… ...
Heard of Operation Dark Winter? Here’s Why It Matters Now.
Some believe the COVID-19 pandemic is the result of bioterrorism. There is also a large body of scientific evidence that shows that animals spread the COVID-19 virus to humans. Whatever the fact may be, the pandemic we are currently living through has opened the public’s eyes to the effects of...
Grab and Go Emergency Evacuations Must-Haves
We can’t always predict when an emergency will happen that will force us to evacuate from our homes. But it happens more often than you think. In FEMA’s Planning Considerations guide, they report that more than 8 million people were affected by evacuation orders in America in 2017. Here are...
Baking Soda – An Emergency Preparedness Staple
When it comes to packing an emergency preparedness kit, it is essential to pack a few of those wonder products that work to meet a variety of needs. These multiuse products are ideal for emergency preparedness kits because you can solve a lot of problems with one product rather than...
