If you contribute to federal taxes – or have ever done so – you’ve helped fund the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). We all understand our taxes are Read More
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Flash Flood Warnings for Drivers
Most of us have driven while it’s snowing. And I’m guessing just about all of us have driven in rain. It’s not always easy, but taking things Read More
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Spending on cyber security will exceed $1 trillion by 2021. That’s because cyber crime damage is expected to be $6 trillion by then. No wonder an entire month Read More
survival
Build yourself a powerful mini bug-out bag
I don’t know what I’d do without my good friend, Orrin Knutson. He always has so many great ideas. Here’s his take on how to put together a Read More
Food
No Root Cellar? No Problem – Fall and Winter Food Storage Made Easy
With winter coming, this means in many parts of the country people have harvested the last of their summer garden produce. Brussels sprouts, zucchini and root vegetables abound. Read More
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A Tidal Wave of Tap Water Contamination Is Flowing Across the U.S.
In Huntleyville, Kentucky, people don’t even think about drinking their tap water. “You just don’t touch that tap water unless absolutely necessary,” said Huntleyville resident Aleigha Sloan. “I Read More
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Get Ready to Drop, Cover and Hold On During the Great ShakeOut Drill This Thursday
Back in the Fifties, Elvis Presley taught folks how to Shake, Rattle and Roll. On Thursday, the state of California wants us to Drop, Cover and Hold On. Read More
Food
Pack these cooking utensils in your bug-out bag
Non-perishable food – hopefully with a long shelf life – is one of the most important items you can have in your bug-out bag. But if you fail Read More
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‘Hurricane Cowboy’ and Humane Society Ride in to Rescue Animals in Carolinas
There are many unfortunate consequences of disasters. One of them is pets and other animals getting separated from their owners. It’s sad to think about, but in the Read More
survival
Doomsday Shopping At The Hardware Store?
I made a “last-minute” shopping list for probably the most convenient stores; your local drug store like CVS, Rite Aid or Walgreens. It had such a great response Read More
