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Vital Info for Sheltering in Place During Chemical Emergencies
Vital Info for Sheltering in Place During Chemical Emergencies There are times when it is better to stay put rather than evacuate during a haz-mat or chemical emergency. However, it’s important to follow some basic guidelines in order to minimize risks of exposure. These are logical steps that are pretty straightforward, but remember that each …
Get Control of Your Blood Pressure Now!
Get Control of Your Blood Pressure Now! Survival situations are stressful no matter how prepared we are. Making quick life-or-death decisions and going through extended periods of time without adequate sleep, proper food or uncertainty can take its toll on our bodies. One of the biggest dangers to individuals who are exposed to prolonged periods …
Identifying and Using Pressure Points to Control Bleeding
Identifying and Using Pressure Points to Control Bleeding The body has pressure points situated from head to toe that can be depressed above a wound site in order to control bleeding. Using these pressure points should be considered as the secondary course of action to take if applying direct pressure to a wound does …
Vital Info to Understanding the Process of Rehydration
Vital Info to Understanding the Process of Rehydration Replacing fluids in the body that have been lost takes time. There are also many different opinions out there as to the best and most efficient way to rehydrate. In all reality, any water that goes down the hatch will rehydrate the body sooner or later. However, there …
How to Make a Cheap and Effective Manual Vacuum Sealer
How to Make a Cheap and Effective Manual Vacuum Sealer Vacuum packing food items is one of the best ways to extend their shelf life no matter how they will be stored. However, commercial products as well as refill bags can be expensive and difficult to obtain during a crisis. Let’s take a look at …
DIY Self-Contained Water Filtration System-Awesome!
DIY Self-Contained Water Filtration System-Awesome! One of the biggest limitations with water filters is that they are either too small or too big for emergency use. On one hand, portable filters are excellent for bug-out or wilderness situations. However, they are not that practical for in-home use. On the other hand, large systems may not …
How to Safely Change a Tire
How to Safely Change a Tire Changing a tire can be an inconvenient, dirty and physically-exhausting experience. This is one of the reasons that so many people rely on emergency road services to get the job done for them. However, it is worth biting the bullet and learning how to change your own tire in …
How to Turn PVC Pipe into a Socket Wrench
How to Turn PVC Pipe into a Socket Wrench One of the most amazing things about PVC pipe is their versatility, and it’s easy to modify them for all kinds of different uses. One neat and very practical trick is to turn PVC pipe into a socket wrench that will fit perfectly over a nut …
What is Vermiculture and Why is it Important?
What is Vermiculture and Why is it Important? Vermiculture is the process of raising and using worms to enhance the productivity of your garden and speed up the composting process. Growing and harvesting worms is very easy, doesn’t require much time or attention and can produce huge benefits. Let’s take a look at the basics …
How to Make an Improvised Glue Stick from Tree Sap
How to Make an Improvised Glue Stick from Tree Sap If you have a glue gun, but ran out of glue sticks, you can get use the sap from a nearby conifer tree as an excellent alternative. This is an ideal solution for projects that require some adhesion without the need for the degree of …
