Survival Scout Tips

Even with the best-laid plans, we may find ourselves in dangerous and undesirable situations. Maybe it’s losing power for days during a winter storm (even worse if the power company proactively ...

The devastating California wildfires in 2018 left communities reeling, hundreds homeless, and dozens dead. Although natural weather factors were certainly a factor, downed power lines operated b...

Running out of gas on a country road without reception. Getting stuck in traffic while trying to evacuate before a hurricane hits. There are plenty of anxiety-inducing situations where you could...

The earth shook for over four minutes. Roads split in half. Bridges toppled. Waves up to 213 feet tall crashed.  Not only can this apocalyptic scenario happen--it has happened. And will again.  ...

What is Ready Hour? You may have seen it in the last month or two. The rugged, black packaging with a different name.   Ready Hour, by My Patriot Supply, is our new food storage brand.  The em...

Whether it’s flooding, fire, earthquake, blackout, or civil unrest, disruptions that restrict your access to essential resources are always going to be a threat to your life. While you can stock...

When it comes to disaster planning, knowing how to cook your food is an important piece of the puzzle. If disaster strikes, you will likely have to adapt your methods used for meal preparation--an...

When it comes to disaster planning and preparedness strategies, naturally you may zero in on assessing and determining where to go to seek safety and shelter. However, it’s equally important to ...

Living in the United States comes along with certain comforts and luxuries that we often take for granted--and a safe water supply is one of them. It’s easy to assume that water contamination is...

Residents and visitors of California are all too aware of the impending risk of a major earthquake originating in the San Andreas fault. Or other connected faults. Such a quake could topple buil...

We recently covered the potential of a future food shortage in the US brought on by low planting rates of key crops such as corn and soybeans following major flooding in the Midwest. However, th...

Those who are truly prepared understand that, although it may not appear likely, we’re always at risk for worst-case scenarios. A quick look back at recent natural disasters and terrorist attack...