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The Main Differences Between Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Foods
Both storage methods rely on removing water from foods in order to preserve them for long periods of time. However, there are fundamental differences when it comes to the process, taste, nutritional content and potential shelf life. The good news is that both options are beneficial from a preparedness standpoint, and it generally boils down …
Former CIA Director Warns: ‘Two-Thirds Of US Population’ Would Die From EMP Attack
A former CIA director says the United States is not doing enough to protect itself from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, which he calls the greatest threat to the United States because it would bring “our civilization to a cold, dark halt.” In such a scenario, anywhere from two-thirds to 90 percent of the …
Should I store Nutritional supplements? Which ones? How?
There is nothing wrong with purchasing and storing nutritional supplements, and having access to their benefits can improve everything from mood, energy levels and stamina in addition to giving the body what it needs to perform at its best. However, they should not replace healthy eating and storing prepared nutritious and balanced meals. That …
How to Escape from Being Swept up in a Riot
Three types of people generally get caught up in civil unrest or riots. People who are there to make trouble, those who unintentionally get caught up in the melee, or individuals who are curious. It is important to appreciate the volatility and potentially life-threatening dangers of being swept into a riot. Police will not know …
Financial Considerations Associated With Survival Planning
We all know that there are certain costs when it comes to accumulating items for survival preparedness. However, it is easy to overlook how much money you will need to maintain and obtain new supplies, move from one location to the next and cover basic living expenses during a particular crisis. Let’s take a …
Uses for Baking Soda You May not Know About
Baking soda has a lot of practical uses that relate to preparedness, homesteading and surviving with minimal resources. Most people are familiar with how baking soda is great for the teeth and as a deodorizer, but these are just a couple of benefits among many that you should know about. Let’s take a look and …
Coconut Oil Lamp
Uploaded on Dec 25, 2010 This is the original tutorial video developed to show Micronesians how to upgrade their traditional coconut-shell and fabric-wick coconut oil lamps to aluminum can and glass-fiber wick coconut oil lamps. I developed the lamp over an 18-month period. I wrote the script and technical advised on the video production. …
Survival Radio
Survival Radio The ability to communicate during and after a disaster is vital. Disasters can strike at any time and more often than not leave behind devastation and unimaginable losses. Different disasters such as floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, among others cannot be fully predicted or prevented. It is therefore crucial to have at …