If you’re experiencing a power outage, you may be wondering how you’re going to cook your next meal without electricity and modern-day appliances that make cooking a cinch. Luckily, there are several ways to prepare a meal for yourself or the whole family, as well as a number of steps you can take to be … Read more
While we luckily live in a time where clean water is readily available, there are times when you may find yourself in a pinch and need an option for filtering water. Many of those who consider themselves “preppers” enjoy learning new ways to purify water and create safe drinking water. There are a few ways … Read more
While most people hope they won’t have to use one, fire extinguishers are essential safety tools that should be easy to access in emergency fire situations. Our vehicles are one such place that dangerous fires can occur, whether it is because of collisions, electrical and fuel-related problems, or keeping flammable items in the car. Having … Read more
If you ever find yourself in a pinch with a taser and need to start a fire, but you don’t have your ‘typical’ means of starting a fire nearby, you can utilize your taser to your advantage. Starting a fire with a taser is reasonably straightforward. There are also other methods of creating fire using … Read more
When it comes to emergency preparedness, boiling water with a candle probably isn’t high on the list of options you’d consider. Even though it isn’t the most efficient way to boil water, using candles to heat water to the boiling point can be accomplished as long as a few conditions are met. So, what do … Read more
Of the four basic needs of survival–food, clothes, shelter, and fuel–the latter is usually overlooked. That is, of course, until there is a power outage resulting from a natural disaster or any other unforeseen circumstance. That is when people realize how much they are dependent on fuel and wonder how they should have stored fuel … Read more