Disasters can happen when we least expect them. A disaster may come in the form of a weather event or it may be financial in nature. Losing a relative or close loved one may also qualify as a disaster. One thing is certain–at some point in our lives, most of us will face one. When this happens, it is important to take care of your emotional health. According to experts,…

Gas mask is also known as personal protective equipment or PPE. The protective equipment was first invented in ninth century by the Banu Musa brothers in Iraq. A gas mask is a device used to prevent an individual from inhaling harmful gases, toxic chemicals, biological agents, bacteria, viruses, vaporized poisons and microscopic particles.

In 1960s, the nuclear attack threat was pretty much there. In lots of locations, officials come up with courthouse basement and subway tunnels to serve as public bomb shelters that have an ability to give protection to people. At this moment of time, it may seem a waste of time but there are few individuals who love a safety place, more so in the case of bad weather. If you…

There should be a correct way to landscape the property to prevent any cause of wildfire in the area. There are instances when wildfire strikes without your being aware that it will occur. Most wild fires happen in rural areas where there are great risks for wildfire. A properly landscaped property can be a good defense for surviving destruction or damage. A homeowner should be aware on the safety of…

Before we start to try and understand where are the so called safe places when the catastrophe of 2012 hits our planet, we should first understand where the most dangerous places are and why. This will help us better understand how to prepare and what to expect.

Three choices Anybody can make biodiesel. It’s easy, you can make it in your kitchen — and it’s BETTER than the petro-diesel fuel the big oil companies sell you. Your diesel motor will run better and last longer on your home-made fuel, and it’s much cleaner — better for the environment and better for health. If you make it from used cooking oil it’s not only cheap but you’ll be…

The increase in the number of individuals interested in survival techniques may be due to the many disasters that have struck urban and rural areas in the past. One of the main applications of preparedness techniques has something to do with evacuation. In case a calamity strikes a region and you will have to move out to rescue your family from further harm, your knowledge of preparedness will be put…

Many people equate food stockpile with end-of-the world scenarios. However, stockpiling food is essential for a number of reasons including weather emergencies, natural (and not-so-natural) disasters, cash flow shortages, increasing food prices, extended guest stays, power outages, and much more. Stockpiling food by homemade canning can provide you and your family with healthy cooked food that is ready to eat with no electricity or fuel needed.

The answer is simple: Prepare! Preparing will not guarantee that you (and your family) survive, but doing so will probably increase your chances exponentially if things really get bad. In addition, even if things don’t get really bad but are just bad, your having “prepared” will make you and your family’s experience (and stress levels) considerably better until things return to normal.

Emergency preparedness is a noble endeavor, one that every individual should be engaged in. But, in order to make it an efficient pursuit, it shouldn’t be performed haphazardly. Many people start out with good intentions, but are misguided in their preparedness and food storage activities. They have a great goal in mind (i.e., being ready for the worst should a disaster or emergency occur), but there is no method to…

Earth has known several polar shifts in the past, and future polar shifts are inevitable. The question that boggles everybody is “when will it happen again?”. Now scientists have concluded that magnetic poles are about to shift or even reverse itself yet again. Such an event has left the planet in chaos before so there are good reasons to be concerned and to prepare for yet another world catastrophe.

Why learn about wild plants just to go backpacking? Of course it is interesting for some of us, but beyond that, a little knowledge of plants can save your life. This isn’t just about the edible ones. Food is actually a low priority in most wilderness emergencies. However, there are many other important uses for the plants out there.

Natural disasters leave victims who continue to suffer long after the media turns its focus elsewhere. People who lose their homes and all of their possessions may feel lucky to be alive, but they need a place where to continue to live. Recently, some architects and others interested in providing temporary, emergency housing have begun to make use of a resource that seems plentiful – metal shipping containers.

When camping, fire-starters can be a great way to help get that fire going quickly and easily. It will help you get food going faster, get warmer, and will help when the wood is damp or wet. Here are tips and ideas for making fire-starters. Most of these will burn for quite some time, making it much easier to get your fire going.

It’s no coincidence that this specific material is called 550 paracord. That’s because this specific kind of material, already known for its remarkable strength, has the ability to support up to 550 pounds. Before you go outside and test this claim, you need to know that this occurs under “perfect test conditions,” and that paracord may for civilian use may not meet current military guidelines.

Store Water at Home: A Practical Guide Storing an emergency supply of survival water may be an emerging trend, but it is an ancient practice. Humans have been storing water for at least five thousand years in clay pots, stone cisterns and today, in tanks and rainbarrels. In twenty-first century America, we take our instant, unlimited supply of water for granted. Recently, extreme weather, local service cut backs, and an…

Just like the economies of ancient cultures like the Romans, our golden age may be at an end. Many economists are arguing for an economic disaster, due to overwhelming consumer debts, rising oil prices, the possibility of peak oil, and the huge amount of banks saved by public policies. If our economy does fall, it could mean major problems for a society has built its infrastructure around gasoline-powered transportation. Normal…

Much ado is happening around the thought that a massive planet might swing through our solar system and wreak havoc on the gravitational field of Earth somewhere around December 12-21-2012. Nibiru, Planet X (PlanetX) is supposedly a planet those cycles through the solar system between Mars and Jupiter every 3600 years. It is believed that this planet was responsible for cataclysms like Noah’s flood, Atlantis sinking and other geologically evident…

Solar storms are coming. The current solar maximum is projected to peak in late 2012 to early 2013. World organizations and governments are quietly organizing. What are our governments, and scientists doing to prepare. We know that they have been meeting with increased frequency, and diversity, but what answers or information have they given us about the very likely upcoming solar storm activity? What instructions have they given us about…