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 […]
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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!
Weaving with Christopher Nyerges from Doomsday Preppers
Earlier this year, Christopher Nyerges was recently featured on National Geographic’s Doomsday Preppers. Most of us preppers got a laugh out of the show, especially those of us who know Christopher personally. I personally know that his first priority isn’t the bed of the Los Angeles river, foraging for wild greens with packets of salad […]
Replenishing Your Water Storage
While frequently helping individuals and families set up their emergency drinking water storage, one of the most repeated tips that surfaces is that their water storage should be routinely rotated or replenished within a six to twelve-month period. For many, this comes as an unwelcomed surprise, as if water should just be able to set […]
Hospital Patients Spend Days without Water
It’s hard enough being admitted into the hospital to receive needed medical attention…but imagine being a patient and not being able to bathe or flush the toilet for several days! A news article reports that patients in a South African hospital were without the necessity of water for days. Things were so bad that the […]
Product Review: Berkey Light
Bobbi from Dollwoodfarms.blogspot.com was kind enough to write a review of the Berkey Light system. Here is an excerpt with her permission: Being prepared: Water Being prepared for emergencies is a very important topic to me. Living on the Gulf Coast of Florida we have hurricanes during the summer and fall and they can devastate people’s […]
Featured Article: Five Reasons Against Bottled Water
Last month, I read an article detailing the Grand Canyon’s intention to ban the sale of bottled water within its park. This morning, I read an article mentioning bans of bottled water sales on campus of U.S. colleges as well. Needless to say, this is causing serious controversy. This article on the International Bottled Water […]
Featured Post: Six Enemies of Food Storage
The following post was featured on BackdoorSurvival.com and you should read it. Gaye writes content that we can all read for new and reviewable information. I recently decided that I should up the ante when it comes to the items in my food storage and holy moly, have you seen the price of beans lately? […]
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 […]
