Preparedness
GO/BUG OUT/GET HOME BAG: April 6, 2026 (Credit to Jeff Pisso, Chino Valley NPG) A bug‑out bag / get home bag is a 72‑hour emergency kit designed to keep you alive and mobile during crises like natural disasters, evacuations, or civil unrest. The goal is to be self‑sufficient for three […]
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Becoming panicky when disaster strikes is not a good thing to do, as this would even worsen the situation that you are in. If you want to be ready to face any kind of calamity that might hit your area, having your own disaster preparedness plan would truly serve you well. Before anything unpleasant happens,
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In a disaster situation, it is important to remember those who already have their own unique challenges when going about their daily lives. All too often the disabled are overlooked in favor of rushing help to a community overwhelmed with a loss of basic services because of flooding or other severe storm damage that might
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Part 1. From the extensive list of skills necessary to survive (and not only in SHTF), situational awareness is perhaps the one needed the most to stay alive in the first place. Even with the 7 Pillars of Urban Preparedness in place, no amount of food, ammo, or other ability will matter much to someone
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Scared or Prepared, Planning makes all the difference! Creating the perfect Family Disaster Plan (FDP) is the first and most important disasters preparedness activity to start with. After all, in the event of an unexpected disaster or emergency who will you be most concerned about? Most likely your family will be top priority. The television
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Part 2. In one of my recently published articles, I defined situational awareness. I also presented a list of risks and threats commonly found in the urban environment and those posed by large and smaller groups of people and individuals. Selco, who survived in an urban setting, offers excellent examples of the differences between Urban
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