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CERT Class

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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 […]

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Getting Started with C.E.R.T.

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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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Lunch Ain’t Free!

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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, […]

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Video of Christopher Nyerges’ Survival/EDC Pack

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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!

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Gas Prices Rising…along with the Bulls*** Meter

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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 […]

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Texas Drought Requires Trucks to Bring Water from Over 10 Miles Away

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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 […]

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Featured Medical Tip: Got Something in Your Eye?

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One of the most important assets to possess during a less-than-desirable-situation is…one’s health! When life is “good” and you are not trapped on bed rest, recovering from a debilitating illness, or some other physical limitation, it’s easy to take good health for granted. Now, picture this: A sudden earthquake rattles your location and shuts down […]

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SOS: Thoughts on Italy’s Costa Concordia’s Capsizing

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The tragedy in Italy this weekend has definitely shaken many individuals who will be traveling on cruise ships, no doubt. While we are awaiting the causative details of this tragedy, we already know that Captain Francesco Schettino had deviated from the ship’s charted course. Five fatalities are the current count as of this writing, with many more […]

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