The past two years have seen several cataclysmic hurricanes in the U.S. They’ve caused incredible amounts of damage and loss of life. That means we’re due for a Read More
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Raising chickens… now and during a crisis
Keeping food fresh for long periods of time following a disaster is going to be a huge challenge. Without a generator devoted to a refrigerator and freezer, food Read More
health
7 health benefits of gardening
If you ask 10 people with gardens why they spend time and effort cultivating their gardens, all 10 might tell you it’s so they can enjoy the fruits Read More
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Providing Homes Away From Home for Families of Injured Soldiers and Vets
It started nearly 30 years ago. That’s when an organization began that has made a huge difference in the lives of some 386,000 families. It’s called the Fisher Read More
survival
Ordinary items can be extraordinarily useful in a crisis
What do steel wool, a soda can, scissors, crayons and matches all have in common? Each of these small, ordinary household items can play a big role in Read More
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You Don’t Have to Wear a Cape to Be a Superhero
April 28 is National Superhero Day. It is the brainchild of Marvel Comics and was established in 1995. Perhaps superheroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman come Read More
safety
Using a Broken Cellphone for Survival
The other day I misplaced my cellphone. No lie. You’d have thought I lost a grandchild. I was beside myself. Retracing my steps. Calling the stores where I’d Read More
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As Millions Watch in Horror, Notre Dame Cathedral Burns… But ‘We Will Rebuild’
As many of you know and watched in horror last week, the roof of the cathedral caught on fire during renovation and rehabilitation efforts. It nearly burned the Read More
food crisis
Butchering Meat for Survival
Some people cringe when they hear the word “butcher.” Perhaps they’ve watched too many slasher movies. But the task of butchering is a very important one. And unless Read More
food crisis
Rationing in a crisis might save your life
I’m going to be totally honest here. I’m not too crazy about the word “rationing.” As soon as I hear it, I think of not having enough of Read More
