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 »Using sunlight to purify drinking water SODIS
Discover the simple and eco-friendly SODIS methodβusing 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 »13 disaster planning tips with with kids in mind
Our children are our future. I’m sure we have heard that term once or twice before. Most parents who ready themselves for the possibility of disaster often do it simply for their children. With that said lets get right toΒ it, 13 disaster planning tips with with kids in mind. …
Read More »Surviving a heat wave (after the power goes out) Plus 17 ways to stay cool
Do you concider a heat wave a natural disaster worth preparing for? Some of our readers may be in a region less prone to heat waves but for many of us who live in areas with seasonal weather changes summer is usually well welcomed as we get a chance to …
Read More »Stock Emergency Antibiotics (Fish Antibiotics for Human Use)
Do you have a bug out bag or bucket? If so it probably has a small ration of non-prescription medicine in it. Aspirin and Ibuprofen to name a few. They are inexpensive and easy to grab. But many antibiotics used to treat infection are prescription only and stocking these up …
Read More »Pool Shock: Purify your drinking water for years to come
Water. In tough times it is easily the key between life and death. Most disaster preparedness plans consist of bleach to use as an emergency method in making your drinking water safe to consume. Bleach does destroy most (not all) organisms that cause disease by chemically disinfecting it. While bleach …
Read More »DIY Guide: Create your own rocket stove
Want to create your own rocket stove? Well lets get started! Its simple and we are going to cover how to do so quickly and efficiently. First a little introduction. A rocket stove is nothing more than a highly efficient cook stove that uses a wood fuel source that is …
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