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Preppers save for a rainy day: Why financial planning is crucial for surviving an economic downturn
Preppers save for a rainy day: Why financial planning is crucial for surviving an economic downturn (Natural News) As a prepper, one of the first things that you need to learn is the importance of financial preparedness. Don’t wait until an economic collapse before you start settling your debts or saving money. (h/t to TimGamble.com) The basics […]
EMP attacks could cripple America, warns the White House… and nobody is doing anything to defend the nation’s electrical infrastructure
EMP attacks could cripple America, warns the White House… and nobody is doing anything to defend the nation’s electrical infrastructure (Natural News) A new warning from the White House has underscored the fragility of our society. As the Trump administration cautions, an EMP attack could easily take down the United States in a single shot. […]
Preparedness Author Michael Mabee Warns of Grid Threats: “It is not enough to be the only prepared family”
Preparedness Author Michael Mabee Warns of Grid Threats: “It is not enough to be the only prepared family” In the U.S. we are literally on life support, plugged into the electric grid. If somebody unplugs us, everything necessary to sustain life stops: food, water, fuel, transportation, medical care, communications, financial – everything. The grid is […]
Resilience, the Global Challenge, and the Human Predicament
Resilience, the Global Challenge, and the Human Predicament We face a perfect storm of environmental, social, technological, economic, geopolitical and other global stressors. These global stressors interact in unpredictable ways. The pace of future shocks is increasing. The prospect for civilizational collapse is real. We need to build meaningful resilience. There are four questions about […]
The 7 best dog breeds for survival and protection
The 7 best dog breeds for survival and protection (Natural News) Through the years, dogs have constantly proven why they deserve to be called “man’s best friend.” They’re affectionate, dependable, protective, and smart, making them the perfect companion to have when SHTF. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) However, there are many different dog breeds to choose from. They all […]
5 Simple Pieces of LIFESAVING Medical Knowledge
5 Simple Pieces of LIFESAVING Medical Knowledge There is almost a preparedness fixation with gunshot wounds and having sachets of quick-clot in your first aid kit. But in terms of bang for your buck, there other things which are frequently overlooked and very under-rated that much more likely to be life-saving than your hemostatic agent. Use […]
Here’s What an American Economic Collapse Could Actually Look Like (And How It May Be a Lot Different Than Folks Expect)
Here’s What an American Economic Collapse Could Actually Look Like (And How It May Be a Lot Different Than Folks Expect) When we think of “economic collapse” our imaginations usually lead us immediately to the desperation we’ve witnessed in places like Venezuela or Greece. We think of starvation, a complete lack of medical care, and […]
Natural medicines to use after SHTF
Natural medicines to use after SHTF (Natural News) If ever SHTF, you might not be able to have access to medication that can treat all sorts of ailments and injuries in a survival scenario. Before that even happens, you should start preparing for that scenario by stockpiling and growing your own supply of natural medicines. […]
How to build a self-sufficient garden on as little as a quarter of an acre
How to build a self-sufficient garden on as little as a quarter of an acre (Natural News) Modern conveniences like countless grocery stores and food delivery services make it seem like the average American family has no use for home gardening. But when SHTF, you could starve if you don’t have access to fresh produce […]
Reports warn of disabling attacks to U.S. power grid that could wipe out “democracy” and the “world order”
Reports warn of disabling attacks to U.S. power grid that could wipe out “democracy” and the “world order” (Natural News) A pair of reports released in the past month from two separate federal entities both warn of dire, devastating consequences from the destruction or disabling of a substantial portion of the U.S. power grid. In […]
The 10 Daily Habits of Prepared People
The 10 Daily Habits of Prepared People For some people, preparedness is about the big things: the well-stocked retreat home, buying yet another firearm, or getting a super-fancy generator. While these things can certainly be classified as preparedness endeavors, it isn’t the expensive and dramatic gestures that make us truly prepared people. The way prepared […]
5 Likely Hurricane Aftermath Scenarios To Prepare For
5 Likely Hurricane Aftermath Scenarios To Prepare For It is currently hurricane season for the Atlantic and Pacific regions of the United States. As I write this article, Hurricane Florence is a Category 3 storm with the potential to reach Category 4 status. As of now, the storm has an uncertain path, but East Coast […]
It’s Not Doom and Gloom: Preparedness is the Ultimate Act of Optimism
It’s Not Doom and Gloom: Preparedness is the Ultimate Act of Optimism Does this sound familiar? You’re talking to a friend or family member who isn’t on board with preparedness. (And it’s even worse when they think they know what’s going on in the world but garner their so-called “information” from network news sources.) You […]
Your Disaster Response Is Limited By Your Imagination
Your Disaster Response Is Limited By Your Imagination I touched on this in a previous article. You need to imagine the many forms a disaster will take and have a plan to cope with the changing situation. I am sure there were many people in the areas affected by the recent hurricanes that had prepared for […]
The Reader’s Choice Survival and Preparedness Library
The Reader’s Choice Survival and Preparedness Library Last week, I showed you the list of my personal favorite preparedness books and asked you for your favorites. Many of these, I hadn’t heard of, while others, I just hadn’t read or overlooked. But what we have here is an amazing list of books to add to […]
