People often wonder if it’s safer to stay in the countryside or in an urban area during times of emergency. This is a difficult question to answer because it all depends on the nature of the crisis. If there’s a pandemic and people all over the city are falling ill, you’ll probably be safer being […]
Most people have never lived in an area that has suffered the effects of war. They don’t have a clue about the disastrous consequences that may occur. A war is nothing like a hurricane or an earthquake. As strange as it may sound, natural disasters are more predictable. While you won’t know the impact of […]
During times of emergency, you can be one of two things: proactive or reactive. The difference is that by being proactive, you’re much more in control of the situation. If you’re reactive like most people, your awareness level is low. Sudden acts of violence that seem to spring out of nowhere can take you by […]
Let’s assume your home was destroyed in a flood. All your supplies are gone, all you have is your bug-out bag, and you need to evacuate to a new place. That’s one scenario. If there’s a terrorist attack near to where you live, the entire area suddenly becomes dangerous because you don’t know what kind […]
Getting around when you’re living in an occupied area or a war zone can be a dangerous affair. You must always bear in mind that the situation has changed drastically. Law enforcement might have collapsed; carjackings, kidnappings, robberies, rapes, and shootings will be on the rise. Any of these things can happen while you’re just […]
Thanks to Hollywood films like Jodie Foster’s ‘Safe Room’, millions of people around the world have seen how effective and protective a specially built emergency safe space can be. Luckily (unlike in the movies) it doesn’t need to be anything crazy high-tech- just extra secure. Depending on where you live, building a safe room may […]
There’s no denying the fact that terrorist incidents are on the rise. While people debate on social media over proper protocols and politically correct terms, people all over the world are being killed in terrorist attacks made prevalent by globalization, influx of refugees, and numerous other factors. As a survivalist, one doesn’t have the […]
The Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “In time of war, the laws fall silent.” This is a very important quote to bear in mind as a prepper. While the only current major wars seem to be occurring in far away places like the Middle East, war is a very real possibility and can […]
Life can be stressful as it is, but when you’re in a crisis, the stress can get much worse. Being a flood victim, experiencing a hurricane tear through your neighborhood, being in a warzone, etc. are all traumatic events and situations that can leave you with frazzled nerves. If you are stressed out, very often […]
Emergencies can be highly unpredictable. You could be well-prepared for a crisis, but if there’s an earthquake and the house comes crumbling down, whatever food and water supplies you’ve stored will be destroyed. The structural integrity of the house will be compromised, and you won’t be able to stay there. You have no choice but […]
