Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or Emergency Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area. Let’s …
11 Emergency Food Items That Can Last A Lifetime Did you know that with proper storage techniques, you can have a lifetime supply of certain foods? Certain foods can stand the test of time, and continue being a lifeline to the families that stored it. Knowing which foods last indefinitely and how to store them …
6 Steps For Car Survival Being swept up into the chaos or potentially violent encounter that transpires over the course of a few seconds can lead to serious injury or death. It is important to try and avoid being in that situation to begin with, but there are also steps that you can take in …
Overcoming Deadly Psychological Traps in an Emergency Part 1: Denial Most people automatically experience an initial feeling of shock, disbelief or denial as soon as an emergency strikes. One theory is that this is the brain’s way of helping us to minimize shock so that we can detach from the situation. However, denial can also …
Defending Against a Mountain Lion Attack Mountain lions are found throughout mountain ranges across western North America. They are generally reclusive animals that avoid initiating attacks upon humans. However, attacks do happen from time to time, and they can be precipitated by factors such as territorial encroachment, the perception of a threat or simply out …
Healthcare Providers Ill-Equipped to Treat Children in Disasters A recent report and warning by the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights how children are vulnerable in disasters, and the consequences can be nothing short of catastrophic. However, it is not the disasters themselves that pose the greatest risk. Rather, it a lack of preparation on behalf …
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! 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 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 …
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 …
