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Survival Lessons from Squanto & the Pilgrims
The story of the first Thanksgiving is ripe with lessons of survival--from sharing resources to learning how to hunt and fish. Discover more about what the Pilgrims and Native Americans did to stay alive.
Lessons from the Northeast Blackout of 2003
At its peak, 50 million people were without power for as long as four days. It was one of the largest blackouts to date. Here are a few lessons we can use to prepare for future blackouts.
Cybersecurity Threats You Should Be Aware Of
From identity theft to larger breaches of national security, cyberattacks are a real threat. Learn more about recent attacks and how to prepare yourself and your family.
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.
The Story Behind the Text from the President
On Wednesday, October 3, over 100 million Americans received a presidential emergency text alert around 2:18 PM ET on their cell phones. For most, getting this alert was nothing more...
How to Prepare in the Event of a Volcanic Eruption
Whether you realize it or not, there are volcanoes everywhere. In fact, the American Geosciences Institute tells us that there are 169 active volcanoes in the U.S. alone. To put that in perspective, a 10th of the world's population lives within the potential footprint of volcanoes.
The Woburn Water Contamination Epidemic
How Undetected Toxic Pollutants Ailed a Community and What We Can Do to Ensure a Similar Situation Never Happens Again Water is one of the single most important elements for...
5 Hurricane Preparedness Lessons from History
With hurricane season in full swing, now is the time to remember five key preparedness lessons from these storms to keep you and your family safe.
The Science Behind Solar Flares and the Grid
Understanding the facts and history behind solar flares will help you and your family know how to prepare for a worst-case scenario. A handful of solar flares over the last century have resulted in well-documented disruptions to Earth’s electromagnetic field.
Survival Lessons We Can Glean From Castaway
Tom Hanks featured in the movie Castaway Since the time that humans began building and sailing ships, the premise of being stranded on a deserted island has been used in...
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918: Using History to Protect Our Future
The 1918 influenza pandemic was one of the deadliest viral outbreaks in history. Discover what preparedness skills we learned and how to use them in the event of an emergency.
Money Prepping: How to Protect Yourself from Fiat Currency Disasters
The reality is that we can't rely on the government or our banking systems to take care of us in the event that a crisis hits.
If money suddenly becomes worthless, we need to have other commodities in place to ensure our families remain safe and taken care of.
Here are 3 simple things you can do to help protect yourself from a fiat currency disaster.
