Medical supplies to stock up on Everyone should have a basic first aid kit at the ready. Do you know what Medical supplies to stock up on? First aid is a vital skill to know in any disaster scenario. Depending on the scenario, knowing first aid may simply not be …
Read More »The importance of light part one: Light sources and purposes
Light. We take it for granted in America but did you know that over 1.1 billion people live without electricity? That is a quarter of the earth’s population that can not function or complete tasks that we here take for granted in darkness. Think about that for a moment. Surely …
Read More »When the water is all gone: Secondary water sources
Water Sources All of the top end water filtration equipment in the world means absolutely nothing without dependable water sources. Our basic water storage objective is to have at least 2 weeks reserve of potable & non-potable water to aid your family through most disaster scenarios. As you have learned …
Read More »Using sunlight to purify drinking water SODIS
Discover the simple and eco-friendly SODIS method—using sunlight to purify water in just a few hours by leveraging UV rays in transparent PET bottles. Perfect for emergency situations or resource-limited settings, but remember it's a last resort as it may not eliminate all pathogens.
Read More »USDA OK sending American Chickens to China to be processed and returned for consumption
So the USDA is pushing American Chickens to China to be processed and returned for human consumption? Oh my god no. What could possibly go wrong? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently approved four chicken processing plants in China. What is actually happening is quite scary. Chickens will be raised …
Read More »The ultimate guide to water contamination and purification
Note: This article covers not only the types of contaminates you may face but also several purification methods. Treating your water The same bleach used to clean your containers can also be used to treat your water and secure its shelf life. You should only have to do this if …
Read More »A preppers guide to Storing water if SHTF
Storing your water There is no magic number for shelf life. There are many deciding factors for water shelf life including the type of storage container, lighting, temperature and even purity of the source. With these deciding factors in consideration water can be stored for many years or compromised only …
Read More »Water Sanitation & Hygiene in a disaster scenario
Water. So often it becomes the primary need in disaster situations. Human beings can survive for three weeks without food. Water on the other hand, try three days. With that said never forget and always value its importance. Before reading this article it wouldn’t hurt you to read a previous …
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