This video highlights a water shortage in Groesbeck, Texas. Perhaps the saddest part is that this town is not alone in its shortage of precious H2O. Check it out: -The Berkey Guy
Archive | Disaster Education & Preparation
Alleged Russian Cyber-Attack Causing Water-Pump Failure Dismissed
As if there were not enough acronyms for governmental entities, try this one: ICS-CERT. I’m familiar with the citizen’s corps of emergency response, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) respective ICS (Incident Command System). I had to look up that acronym to discover that it actually stands for: Industrial Control […]
Debunking the Alternative Choice
Recently, a product was introduced into the marketplace that directed its marketing toward users of the Berkey® Water Purification Systems, particularly the Big Berkey® model. It has promoted itself as an alternative choice and the manufacturer of the Berkey® systems has tested its performance in two ways: Flow Rate Lifespan The following comses directly from […]
Now Available: Wise Food Storage 60 Servings Meat Bucket
Many customers who have preferred Wise Food as their Long-Term storage solution have expressed their desire for a “meat bucket” to supplement their breakfasts and entrees. We’re happy to announce that Wise Food Company has now launched their Long-Term Food Storage Preparedness Bucket containing 60-Servings of meat. The following meats are included in this new […]
Featured: Benchmade Knife Video Review by Sootch00
Sootch00 did an excellent review of Benchmade’s Triage 1st Responder Knife. He even has worked out a discount you can use with ordering it from the store he refers to in the video. Be sure to check his YouTube channel out for reviews of great products!
Iowa Deals with Arsenic in Water Supplies?
The Des Moines Register is reporting that Iowa is dealing with Arsenic issues across the state. According to reports, fifty-five percent of Iowa’s tap water is sourced from ground water. Although the recommended test apparently costs about $20 for residents to use, resolving the issue will not be as quick and simple. Arsenic reduction can […]
Featured Post: The Benefits of Cinnamon
Our friends at HomesteadBasics.com posted an article that I found valuable for reference-relevance. Here it is: Cinnamon serves uses beyond bread pudding, french toast, and tea. In fact, Pliny the Elder referenced an unknown native people’s guarding of a pricey cinnamon by “a terrible kind of bats,” circa 77 AD.1 Both bark and flower have […]
World Population Growth Outpacing Water Availability…per Reuters
Another fantastic article (insert satire here) comes to us from Reuters this morning. It speaks to the world’s demand on water, especially with regard to the modern trend of population growth. I think we are all keenly aware that water is the fundamental element of life. What consistently disappoints me is the lack of transparency […]
Floods, Mudslides, & Storms: During the Flood (Part 3/3)
I’ve personally experienced the devastation that a mudslide can cause. I’ve seen moderate flooding and the damage that can destroy hard years of work in building a home to fit one’s dreams. Thankfully in both cases, there was no loss of life. The clean-up can be physically draining and will take a while to accomplish, […]
Pine Trees for survival
Thanks to Tom over at the American Preppers Network (APN), we have this article today: The “Pine Tree” can quite arguably be considered the Survivalists (and Preppers) number one friend in the forest. Not only can every part of this highly versatile king of the woods be used, but those uses can range anywhere from […]
