Everyday Emergencies

Without question, the most dangerous activity the average prepper, or anyone in the developed world, will engage in on a daily basis is operation of an automobile. In the U.S. and other Western nations car wrecks are common and often deadly incidents that claim tens of thousands of lives a year, and leave many thousands […]

A house fire can be a devastating event. Not only is your home likely to be destroyed, but you and your family may also be injured or worse. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 365,000 house fires in the United States every year. These fires cause over 3,500 deaths

Stockpiling candles in preparation for a SHTF disaster can be easier and cheaper than you may think. We do not need attractive and fragrant candles during a blackout, we merely need something that will brightly and safely light our path. Emergency candles can be used not only for light, but also for heating food and

Winter is on its way, and a majority of the United States will face at least a snowstorm or two. Massive winter storms aren’t uncommon; being prepared should be your goal. The worst time to prepare and stockpile for the next snowstorm is as it approaches. All of the shoppers will be heading to the

While getting our four legged family members their rabies shots at our long time veterinarians (it’s the law so we go), I saw some pet first aid kits so that sparked a few questions. Most notably, about going beyond the basic first aid kit when prepping for survival. What about if SHTF and a pet

In my younger days, every time the power went out, I’d kick myself for not being better prepared. The kids would scream for me from wherever they were in the house. I’d conduct a frantic search for flashlights only to discover the batteries were dead or missing. Do you know how hard it is to

Every day, the news is filled with stories of disaster and bad things that happen to ordinary people. It’s no secret that the world can be a harsh place and that humans can do terrible things. Sometimes, even nature can take revenge and you will find yourself in critical situations that could potentially harm you

With the terror of mass shootings happening around the country and the globe, people all over the country are reevaluating survival tactics for such events. The general consensus is that the decisions you make in that first few minutes will largely determine whether you live or die. It is easy to mourn the dead and

One thing is pretty clear: riots will increase in frequency, duration, and size in both the U.S. and on the old continent. They ignite rapidly, like a flash of kindling, and quickly escalate, forcing overwhelmed authorities to declare a state of emergency or even localized martial law. So what can we do about it? We’re

A dog attack has little in common with a dog bite. A mere dog bite can happen for all kinds of reason, and the overwhelming majority do not result in any kind of lasting disability or disfigurement. A dog attack, a real one, on the other hand is an entirely different event. In this event,