There are several tips that a person can stay warm when the power goes out. The first one of the survival tips is to dress in layers. This is because the many layers of clothes that you will have on will help to keep your body warm and this can be a key feature in [...]

The most important element of survival is preparedness. The advice and kit lists below are a bare minimum requirement. In order to survive comfortably you need to prepare yourself well ahead of any disaster. Instead of thinking about a new car or last minute cruises for your family, ask if you have fully considered their [...]

Huge snowstorms can knock out power for days, and that means no heat. You need to keep yourself, your family, and your pets warm, and keep your home safe. Here are a few tips. Seal Yourself In! This means sealing all doors and windows with storm doors, and with plastic weatherstripping on your windows. Seal [...]

Since you can’t stop a hurricane in it’s destructive path, you should make sure you are always prepared to handle one. Take the following measures: Make plans to secure your property. Know where anything loose is, and now where to put it to make sure it doesn’t fly around and do more damage. We recommend [...]

You might one day find yourself in a situation in which you cannot find safe drinking water during an emergency. If any water you find does not look clear, or which you think might be contaminated, you should purify it before drinking. The easiest way to purify water is by boiling. Disease-bearing microorganisms cannot survive [...]

As the nuclear crisis in Japan escalates, North Americans are asking questions about radiation poisoning. They are stocking up on potassium iodide pills in record numbers, and suppliers running out of stock. If you live in North America, you do not need potassium Iodide pills. Iodide pills essentially fill the thyroid with inert iodine, which [...]

The greatest danger you face during an earthquake is from falling debris. Debris can be your homes walls, furniture appliances, etc. Keep that in mind while you prepare your earthquake plan and know exactly what to do during the earthquake. Remove or move around anything in the home that could possibly be a falling hazard [...]

Keep your vehicle gassed up and ready to go and always try and maintain your vehicle at a minimum of ¾ of a tank. Get in the habit of noticing when it drops below that and get to the gas station to fill it back up. Plan multiple routes. It’s usually most direct, main road [...]