SurvivalBlog.com The 12 Rules of Survival | Security Whip The 12 Rules of Survival has been out of a couple of years now, but it never hurts to reread them. Read the whole book “ Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why ” if you get an opportunity! Also, check out his new book “Lucy” at www.laurencegonzales.com ! By Laurence Gonzales As a journalist, I’ve been writing about accidents for more than thirty years. Survival should be thought of as a journey, a vision quest of the sort that native Americans have had as a rite of passage for thousands of years. Don’t fall into the deadly trap of denial or of immobilizing fear. Many people who in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, died simply because they told themselves that everything was going to be all right. Survivors see opportunity, even good, in their situation, however grim. In the initial crisis, survivors are not ruled by fear; instead, they make use of it. Survivors also manage pain well. Yes you might die. Now, What is the reason for this?
Survival Podcast Nine Things to Consider When Looking For Your Survival House « Food Storage and Survival image from Seattle Municipal Archives You don’t need a bunker in a remote location in Idaho or Montana to have a home that is able to withstand an emergency situation. However, there are a few things you’ll want to consider when choosing where to live as your home is an often overlooked but important part of your preparedness efforts. If you’re looking to relocate (or just want to run your current location through a survival checkup), here are a few important things to consider that affect the security and survivability of your home. 1. 2. 3. Weather hazards can encompass large areas, so are sometimes difficult to avoid. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Bonus #10. My home is my castle (albeit a very small castle).
Survival Food – 56 food supplies from the store When disaster strikes, there’s a pretty good chance your local grocery stores are going to be stripped bare in a matter of hours. From panicked people trying to stock up on last minute supplies, to those who failed to prepare for even short-term disasters and now find themselves facing the prospect of starving, your local grocery store is going to look like a battleground in a post-apocalyptic movie. Most grocery stores have a maximum 3 day supply of goods on hand before they run dry. That means even short-term disasters like hurricanes, floods and earthquakes can cause supply chain problems that will quickly wipe out their inventory. To be prepared to face an emergency situation where food supplies are blocked, you need to invest in a long-term food supply. With the help of suggestions that have come in from our readers, we have compiled a list of the top food items and emergency supplies that you can buy at the grocery store. Survival Food that adds flavor & comfort: Oils: Resources:
Fight Food Fatigue: 20 Oft-Forgotten Items in Your Long Term Food Storage One of the major mistakes people make with regards to food storage is buying a huge amount of one or two staples (ie rice and beans or wheat and powdered milk) and nothing else. While there’s no problem with storing thousands of pounds of wheat, if that’s all you have you are going to suffer from a serious case of appetite fatigue in a short time. Appetite or food fatigue in simple term can be described as a phenomenon whereby eating the same foods over and over cause you to become disinterested in eating. In the best of cases it will cause minor malnutrition but in severe cases it can lead to starvation – despite being hungry. Though this may sound ridiculous it is a very real phenomenon, especially during times of stress (something that a SHTF situation would probably promote), and young children and older people are particularly susceptible to it. Like a mantra I’m sure you’ve heard the advice, “store what you eat, and eat what you store”.
GammaPix Lite The GammaPix(TM) Lite App, developed initially for several federal agencies, turns your phone into a detector of ionizing radiation. This isn't one of those fake Geiger counters. The GammaPix technology has been successfully tested at independent labs with calibrated sources. It was developed with support from the U.S. Department of Defense, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), and the Transportation Research Board (U.S. Worried about accidental exposure to radioactive material or acts of terrorism? Version 2.1.0 has all new functionality including:o Automatic monitoring for radiation when you're not using the app. o Use either camera.o Choice of radiation dose units.o Better handling of noisy cameras A full version with even more features has been released. We hope you enjoy using GammaPix! Notes: This is a tool. A 20-minute initialization is required before you use the application for the first time. Not all phone models have been calibrated.
The Survival Doctor « What to do when help is NOT on the wayThe Survival Doctor The Emergency Preparedness Center 7 Store 21 Blogs with Advice on How to Create an Emergency Plan for Your Family Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin | in Nanny You never know when an emergency situation may arise; however, you can take certain steps to ensure that you are as prepared as possible for if and when one occurs. Start by preparing an emergency plan for a fire. Fire In the event of a fire, you want to make sure that each family member knows exactly how to respond and what to do. Storm Severe weather can mean anything from a tornado to a hurricane to flooding. Emergency Preparedness Kit After you create an emergency plan, you should create an emergency preparedness kit. If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader. ← Coping with a Picky Eater | Should a Nanny Relocate With Her Employers? Comments are closed.
Ten Essentials A simple dry magnetic pocket compass The Ten Essentials are survival items that hiking and scouting organizations recommend for safe travel in the backcountry. List[edit] According to the Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 6th edition, the ten essentials are:[3] These are now referred to as the "classic" essentials. In 2003 The Mountaineers revised the essential list as part of the 7th edition of "Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills"[5] to keep up with modern equipment. Navigation (map and compass)Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)Insulation (extra clothing)Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)First-aid suppliesFire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)Repair kit and toolsNutrition (extra food)Hydration (extra water)Emergency shelter (tarp, bivy bag, space blanket) The textbook recommends supplementing the ten essentials with: Not every expedition will require the use of an essential item. Other "essentials"[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]
Be Better Prepared: 12 Brilliant (And Slightly Badass) Ways to Do It | Survival (Before It's News) Everyone wants to be better prepared. Today we will share 12 brilliant and slightly badass ways to do it. You and your family have to be ready and prepared for all scenarios. But what happens when you are forced to evacuate for an extended period of time? You will be forced to leave with only what you can carry. Once you determine why you are prepping, you will have a better understanding of what you have to do. What is required for life after the disaster? 1. The military trains their soldiers to be mentaly tough. 2. You will have to defend what is yours. A good feeling is realizing you had a firearm and did not need to use it. Macgyver it 3. Everyone has seen the old TV show Macgyver and if you haven’t, it’s about a guy who could make amazing things out of everyday household items. Inventory your location and you will realize much of what you need is already there aside from the stockpiles of food and water and certain other items. Duct tape, the uses are endless. 4.
100 Items to Disappear First 100 Items to Disappear First 1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.) 2. Water Filters/Purifiers 3. From a Sarajevo War Survivor: Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks. 1. D&B's Hurricane PrepareAthon Party! "Coastal Virginia's Hurricane PrepareAthon Party" DATE: Sunday, June 1st LOCATION: Dave and Buster's (attached to Lynnhaven Mall) 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 ATTIRE: Tropical Casual SPECIAL GUEST: Glenn Davis, Virginia House of Delegates, 84th District ***Featuring Ethereal Cupcake's "Hurricane Cheryl" Cupcake*** ***Preparedness Demonstration by Boy Scouts Troop #63, Virginia Beach*** "America's PrepareAthon" is FEMA's initiative to provide "an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to prepare for specific hazards through drills, group discussions, and exercises." Admission to the event is FREE and is open to the general public. Please join us and help Coastal Virginia officially kick off the 2014 hurricane season!