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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I am a generally healthy guy. I hardly ever get sick, but when I do feel a bug trying to set-in, here’s what works for me. I have a couple of orange trees which produce good size fruit. In my experience, eating freshly picked fruit is much more preferable than eating fruit that has been […]
Let’s face it, not everyone has the same taste for food…and for those who have been searching for a Long-Term Food Storage solution that is USDA Certified Organic, here you have it! Jeff “The Berkey Guy” shot a short clip on Youtube introducing the food. We’ll have (more…)
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 […]
In my experience, dehydration is one of the most easily preventable injuries. Unfortunately, most people only associate dehydration with extremely hot temperatures and low-humidity. Cold temperatures, varying altitudes, and humidity levels are also important environmental factors which should be factored when planning to prevent dehydration. It cannot be understated that dehydration will eventually lead to […]
Ever wondered how to fully take apart your Sport Berkey and how to safely reassemble it for more use? Well, here’s a video that’ll help you do it. -The Berkey Guy
I have been ecstatic about our newest addition to our preparedness products line…TATTLER Reusable Canning Lids! These lids are great! At the last Self-Reliance Expo in Denver, we had SO MANY men and women purchase and inform us of how pleased they have been with the product. Many long-time canners expressed their interest in trying […]
This last weekend we attended the National Self-Reliance Organization’s Semi-annual Expo in Denver, Colorado. It was held at the National Western Complex and accommodated thousands of interested attendees, from near and far. We spoke with dozens of individuals and families who traveled from all over the United States and Canada in order to attend. One […]
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