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Are you as prepared as you think you are?
Dishpan Dribble | November 14th 2008 by Mrs Darling
This morning I received an email from a long time reader who was wondering when I was going to post again about emergency preparedness and disaster. Little did she know I was preparing to do just that. Yesterday I listened to one of the nations top f read more
Gerald Celente Predicts Revolution, Riots and Rebellion by 2012
Survival Knife - The Edge of Preparedness | November 13th 2008 by Rintor
Infowars.com has posted an article about Gerald Celente, the CEO of Trends Research Institute. Celente is an analyst who accurately predicted the 1977 Asian Currency Crisis, the 1987 stock market crash, the fall of the Soviet Union, the Sub-prime Mor read more
Emergency Preparedness
Feeding Growling Tummies | November 11th 2008 by ScottsHelper
We see ads on TV suggesting we should have a plan in case of a disaster, and I wonder just how many people actually prepare ahead for the unknown? I mean, most do prepare when they know a hurricane is inevitable, especially when they've lived throug read more
“It Costs More, It Must Be Better”: Water is Water
willisays | October 28th 2008 by Willis Whitlock
How much would you pay for water? I’m not talking about when you are dying of thirst, or at an amusement park or otherwise forced to pay high prices. I mean plain ol’ every day get a drink, or take a pill water. Jim at the Blueprint for F read more
Emergency Plans and Disaster Kits
Food Storage Made Easy | October 23rd 2008 by Jodi
As you may have noticed, we took a LONG time to get Baby Step 7 out to you but we have a good reason! I got completely distracted with emergency preparedness. Over the past few weeks I had the chance to relax and do a lot of thinking/pondering about read more
Public Health Preparedness Program Needs Volunteers
The Ultra-Mundane | October 23rd 2008 by Executive Sous Chef R Alan
Mexico, Maine - The Oxford County Medical Reserve Corps needs your help. We are establishing teams throughout the county to act as local responders to major events. Our function will be to assist Maine CDC and local hospitals with staffing hospital o read more
experience has taught me
from my homestead | October 14th 2008
In my last post maybe I came across as a naysayer and sounded a little hard. My concerns for tomorrow exist because I relish life and have a "we can do it, we'll get through it" attitude in general. I have concerns about people, especially those ver read more
preparedness - are you an ant or a grasshopper?
from my homestead | October 12th 2008
From our federal government to huge lending corporations to small town employers like Archway Cookies right here in Ashland County, it looks like greed and mismanagement continue to cause the downfall of America. A week ago employees of our local A read more
There is a God in Heaven
Dishpan Dribble | October 11th 2008 by Mrs Darling
As the economy worsens and the news coming from the presidential race looks more grim ever day, I find myself turning inward. I'm taking stock of my emergency supplies and checking that all the food is updated and that we are stocked on batteries and read more
Making Our 72 Hour Kit Video
Food Storage Made Easy | October 10th 2008 by Jodi
Hopefully you have already watched the “How to Make a 72 Hour Kit” video on our Getting Started page. While I was creating that video my children ended up waking up from their naps and started causing me some trouble. I looked through t read more
72 Hour Kit
The Finance Sage | September 25th 2008 by CE
What is a 72 Hour Kit? This is a supply of things that you can quickly grab and leave if circumstances require it. What kind of circumstances? There are many types of disasters and emergencies and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs read more
Why I refuse to vote for someone based on abortion…
ModernMommyBlog | September 25th 2008 by Jill
Okay, I know, abortion is a hot topic and I don’t really want to get into all that here. I just want to talk about my reasons for refusing to vote for someone based on their views on abortion. Number 1: Abortion is legal. The supreme court ru read more
When to Use Your Emergency Funds
Financial Blog - Sound Money Matters | September 23rd 2008 by heirx
Right now, your emergency fund may be your only source of fallback support, so it’s important to spend it wisely. You don’t want to use it all up for a small emergency only to wind up with no cushion for a big emergency. I have a few tips for usi read more
Wake Up Call
from my homestead | September 21st 2008
Last Sunday’s wind storm was a wake up call. Hurricane force winds of 70 mph or more wreaked havoc on many Ohioans who found themselves without power for a day or more. Some are still waiting to have their electric restored. We were some of the read more
Galveston, Texas Evacuate NOW
pajamadeen.com | September 11th 2008 by pajamadeen
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an unprecedented hurricane warning for those in the path of Hurricane Ike in the Galveston area: If you stay, you die. read more
Why We Prepare - The Lesson of the Grasshopper and the Ant
The Survival Podcast | September 4th 2008 by Jack
Today we discuss why survivalists are "preparing" in the first place. Starting out with an old fable we tell the original version of The Lesson of the Grasshopper and the Ant and move on to seven threats and how the prepping for them all is read more
Height of The Tropical Storm Season - Get Prepared
Emergency Medical Products Blog | September 4th 2008 by Sarah Shepherd
In the midst of this year’s tropical storm season the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reminding Americans to “Get Prepared.” Check out this official press release: DHS’ Ready Campaign Reminds Americans To “Get Prep read more
Emergency Preparedness - What are you waiting for?
Food Storage Made Easy | September 1st 2008 by Jodi
With hurricane Gustav hitting the coast, emergency preparedness is a hot topic today. Even if not directly affected by the hurricane, we are all reminded of how important it is to have an emergency plan in place. You never know when your area will read more
Gulf Oil Production Stops as Hurricane Gustav Approaches
pajamadeen.com | August 31st 2008 by pajamadeen
In a move which has already caused a slight spike in gas prices, oil companies including BP and Royal Dutch Shell have shut down more than three-fourths of Gulf oil production in the face of Hurricane Gustav, which is expected to make a Louisiana lan read more
Hurricane De je Vu - Gustav and Hanna
Mind Body Soul Patio's Weblog | August 29th 2008 by Irene
Photo Credit to NOAA Hurricane De Je Vu - Gustav and Hanna Where Will Gustav and Hanna Target? by Irene Lynn We have two major hurricanes that could turn into a category 3 or higher by the time it hits landfall. The first one is Gustav which is pre read more
Make Your Own First Aid Kit
TheGearHouse | August 28th 2008 by chris
When traveling or being outdoors, it is important to carry a first aid kit with you no matter what type of activity you are doing (camping, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, biking, anything). Many first aid kits will just be a few simple items t read more
Floridians Still Struggling with Tropical Storm Fay Flooding
pajamadeen.com | August 26th 2008 by pajamadeen
As Hurricane Gustav churns towards the Gulf of Mexico, forecast to be a Category 3 major hurricane, we’ve been puzzled by the number of Florida residents interviewed on CNN who have water-damaged homes from Tropical Storm Fay and no insurance to co read more
September Is National Preparedness Month - Are You Ready?
Emergency Medical Products Blog | August 25th 2008 by Sarah Shepherd
This September marks the fifth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) and Emergency Medical Products wants to know are you ready? This year’s focus of NPM is to encourage citizens to take these important preparedness steps: Get a Kit – So, wha read more
Food Storage and Children
Urban Survival Secrets | August 23rd 2008 by CW
For those who do not have kids, this really might not be of use - though you will be able to assist others in their planning! This is of course you does not apply to those who belong to the WC Fields school of dining - I love children - cooked well read more
The Basic 72 Hour Kit
Urban Survival Secrets | August 20th 2008 by CW
The 72 Hour kit – basics When you are planning for disasters and emergencies, you need to be sure to have the right supplies. Nothing like having canned food to find out you don’t have a can opener. Being prepared also means knowing what t read more
Are you truly Prepared for an Emergency?
Mother Earthbeats | August 19th 2008 by Teri Fitzgerald
Even though I do not spend a whole lot of time thinking about it, I am smart enough to take the time to prepare for an Emergency, should it strike in any form. Although one cannot imagine every scenario which may occur, we can gather some essential i read more
10 Ways to Prepare for a Depression
Financial Blog - Sound Money Matters | August 19th 2008 by heirx
Some economists and naysayers have started speculating about a depression. I don’t think that’s going to happen, but here’s how to prepare for one just in case. read more
Upcoming Items
Urban Survival Secrets | August 16th 2008 by CW
Good Day! I am a bit behind myself due to work related stuff. With that in mind, I am going to working on the following stuff: The Altoids Box first aid kit - Just need to post what I have! I know I know. Food Storage - the Basics Planning for d read more
27- A New Record
willisays | August 7th 2008 by Willis Whitlock
My blog dashboard says, Most users ever online were 27, on August 7, 2008 @ 3:43 am Now I’m wondering what I wrote to get 27 users, let alone all at one time. It must be my sparkling personality, my well written prose, my…. What’s t read more
Global food shortages/ GMO’s/global crisis
Backyard Survivalist | August 5th 2008 by Louise Pitt
This is one of the saddest photos I have ever seen. It is a photo that once viewed is never forgotten. Do you want this to be your child? I don’t think most people are really catching on to the enormity of the times we are facing. I can read more
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