Last month, ABC conducted an experiment to entice employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to see if they would follow measures to inspect luggage while keeping the valuable contents, such as portable electronic devices and money, secure. ABC intentionally placed several Apple’s iPads into luggage along with varying amounts of US dollars. Watch the [...]
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Triple Threats of Hurricanes & Hurricane Bug-Out-Bag
For those of us who don’t live in a danger zone for hurricanes, the most significant threats posed by a hurricane include the following: High Waves & Storm Surge High Winds Heavy Rain & Flash Floods Waves & Surge- The most fatal mistake often made with regard to response by residents during a hurricane threat, is [...]
Printable Checklist: The Preparedness Test by Gaye Levy
Our friend Gaye Levy (Survival Woman) from BackdoorSurvival.com recently posted an article with 29 questions to help you determine & secure your level of preparedness…when an urgent event strikes. After reading the questions, is there anything that you think needs to be included or that you feel is important but wasn’t included? If so, please [...]
CERT Class
Last night, I attended my second class of C.E.R.T. training (Community Emergency Response Team). It was fun and I learned quite a bit. In last night’s class, we covered the following items: How to Assess a Situation When arriving at the scene of an emergent event, one of the easiest ways to avoid injury and [...]
Getting Started with C.E.R.T.
This last week, I had the opportunity to participate in my first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. I have to admit that I had been putting this off for quite some time, but am glad that I am finally getting involved now. The initial class was great. There are a few weeks remaining and [...]
Lunch Ain’t Free!
For those of you fellow preppers out there, how many times have you heard this from your family, friends, or neighbors when they start talking about a disaster happening and they plan on living unprepared?: “I’ll just go to [insert your name here]‘s house!” Chances are that even for those of us who live quietly, [...]
Video of Christopher Nyerges’ Survival/EDC Pack
Here’s a great video that makes you laugh & gives us a view into what Christopher carries in his survival kit. Be sure to check out DirtTime.com when you can. They’re fun & educational, Enjoy!
Gas Prices Rising…along with the Bulls*** Meter
The price of one gallon of gas is skyrocketing faster than I have seen for a VERY long time. I live in Southern California and have watched the price jump up more than $0.21 in less than 48 hours! Should people be concerned? Absolutely. But here’s what I think is more concerning: “Basics, it’s supply [...]
Flooding Poses Threat of Levee Collapse in Southwestern Australia
Residents in parts of Queensland Australia are being forced to evacuate their homes, amid concerns of potential levees collapsing. VIDEO: Charleville flood levee threat
Texas Drought Requires Trucks to Bring Water from Over 10 Miles Away
Spicewood Beach, Texas is now dealing with having to go the extra miles in order to access water to their community. Over one-thousand residents of the community have had to rely on water being trucked in from more than ten miles away. The trucked-in water is being replenished several times a day, and residents now [...]
