Lightning Safety
Lightning is one of the most underrated severe weather hazards, yet ranks as one of the top weather killers in the United States. According to NOAA, lightning strikes in America kill about 58 people...
View ArticleWhat is it Going to be, Pumpkins in the Pantry, Or Just another jack-o-lantern?
I love fall. It’s got to be my favorite season – until spring. Fall is Wikimedia Commons pumpkins and acorns and oak leaves and bales of hay and corn stalks and of course the color of fall leaves....
View ArticleBecoming A Medical Asset, Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed the importance of the medically responsible member of a family or survival group to put together a “status assessment”. In this assessment, the prospective medic must ask...
View ArticleInfluenza, Part 1
As we enter flu season, I will be writing various articles discussing influenza and the viruses that cause it. Influenza is an infectious disease affecting birds and mammals caused by viruses of the...
View Article9 Questions To Ask Yourself And One Common Mistake You Need To Stop Making
Example of what a Sandy Shore of Despair might look like I was visiting a friend when I received a crushing blow delivered via text. My phone buzzed in my pocket, and I ignored it. A minute later the...
View ArticleSpirituality and Survival
Written by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of doomandbloom.net I just wanted to share a few thoughts on spirituality and survival. Survival certainly involves being prepared for disasters, getting your...
View ArticleTravel and Survival
by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of www.doomandbloom.net No Civilization Is Immune To Decay As I write this, we are in Europe. As you might imagine, we’re on the road a lot. As such, we have...
View ArticleFind An Authorized Home Generator Dealer
When it comes to purchasing a new home generator, there are a lot of questions you have to ask yourself. How much wattage do I need for my home? What are the differences between manufactures? How do I...
View ArticleMudslide Survival
Mudslide Survival by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of www.doomandbloom.net MUDSLIDE AFTERMATH With the grim news of at least 14 dead in the mudslide that occurred in the state of Washington, I...
View ArticlePrepping for Prepping: The Preparedness Rabbit Hole
Originally published on Utah Preppers Prepping – it’s an endless activity that has few rewards, and those rewards often are not close in payout to the amount of time and effort that went into them....
View ArticleStudy Seeks to Understand What Drives Preparedness Today
(Michael Mills is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at University of Kent (England). His doctoral work involves undertaking 3 years of research on the...
View Article3 Disaster Mitigation Items all Households Should Have
Natural disasters are not only becoming more frequent, but more deadly. In 2011, there were 553 deaths in the U.S. as a result of tornadoes, which was more than 2001 to 2010 combined, according to the...
View ArticleCooking Salmon With the Herbs From Your Garden
Cooking Salmon With Herbs From Your Garden I have had this wonderful Salmon Fillet in my freezer for some time now that my friends gave me a while back. (Thanks guys!) I have been putting off...
View ArticleSituational Awareness for Preppers
Prepping and developing a Preparedness Plan has everyday applications, besides preparing for a collapse event. Developing a sense of situational awareness is important for Preppers, not just for...
View ArticleForecast 2015: The Year Ahead in the Money Metals
The “year that was” brought mostly disappointment to precious metals bulls. Silver prices fell for the third straight year, while gold mostly flat-lined around the $1,200 per-ounce level. So what about...
View ArticleBoots: Foundational Gear
Guest Post written by: Elijah Williams As a nation we don’t spend much time on our feet in an active manner. Labor and skilled labor jobs see most feet on the ground. There are professions that have...
View ArticleHollywood Gun Myths
<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/J6OJx5ZSKJY” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> This is lesson 11 of my Brand New 38 lesson online self defense course...
View ArticleMaster These 5 Rules to Power Your Prep
Written By Aaron Mandelkorn What is Powering Your Prep? It’s the idea of ensuring self-reliance, security and vitality in any situation; and doing so while keeping the lights on and communication...
View ArticleKickin’ Jalapeño Game Day Dip!
With the Superbowl upon us, we are all searching for delicious foods and dips to serve our friends at Super Bowl parties. Many of us also have healthy resolutions this year and it can be hard to find...
View ArticleSo You’re the Medic. Now What?
By Brian Greenleaf As a survival group, you’ve got a well structured plan in place to deal with a disaster. You’ve assembled your friends and neighbors and established a meeting place where you’ll all...
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