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 In the aftermath of a disaster, it’s only natural that we all want to lend a hand. However, it’s not always easy to know how to accomplish this goal. With a few simple tips in mind, everyone can discover how they can assist the victims of any type of catastrophe.
1. Give money. This can be the simplest and most effective way to assist in the aftermath of disaster. However, always donate with care. It is a disheartening fact that many fraudulent “charities” spring up after disasters. Donate only to charities you know and trust. You’ll rest easier knowing your money is going where it is needed most.
2. Donate items. After a disaster, the victims need many basic necessities. Food, water, laundry detergent, toothbrushes (Read more....)
 ***The following is a guest post for Survival by Fred Rasmussen*** My recent activism comes from a concern that the freedoms granted by our constitution are being eroded away by the greed, corruption, and disloyalty of our political system. Instead of government being our servant, they are clearly trying to become our master. In fact they already have, but not by authority that is rightfully theirs. So in the meantime, what can a person do for his own personal freedom? I have some ideas about this. But it isn't as much a political matter as an economic one. It's an urgent matter of survival. Suppose the victims of hurricane Katrina could have (Read more....)
 The following is a guest post by Dennis Evers, the author of an upcoming book entitled "How to Handle a Crisis". In this article, Evers gives us some basic disaster and emergency survival tips that all Americans should be putting into practice but are not. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans always leave things until the last minute. But unfortunately, in the economic hard times that are coming "preparing at the last minute" is just not going to cut it. Right now Americans need to be storing up food, medical supplies and emergency equipment. There are millions of Americans that have become "preppers" and more are joining the movement every day. Hopefully what Evers has to say will inspire all of us to (Read more....)
  Most Americans honestly do not know how to survive if they suddenly couldn't run down to Wal-Mart and fill up their shopping carts. The truth is that we live during times when a disaster or an emergency could strike at any time. It is important to be prepared, and nobody is going to prepare for you.
The following is a list of 11 key items that you will want to make sure that you and your family have in case you are faced with an emergency situation.....
#1) Storable Food
Most Americans cannot conceive of a world where you can't just run out to McDonald's or to the supermarket and get all the food you want. (Read more....)
  In parts one and two of this series we talked about food and water, but in part three we will discuss how you can prepare your home for emergency or disaster. Below we have compiled a list of items that you will want to have in your home in case disaster or emergency strikes. It is not a comprehensive list, but if you will follow this checklist, it will give you a huge head start in getting prepared for an emergency.
Before we actually get to the list, we want to cover something that we discussed in our article on hurricane preparation. It is an element of preparation that most people overlook - making sure that your most important papers and documents are safe (Read more....)
  One of the keys to surviving any disaster or emergency situation is to ensure that you and your loved ones have an adequate supply of clean drinking water. It is said that the average person needs at least a gallon of clean water per day. The truth is that we all need water not only for drinking but also for food preparation and sanitation.
So, if you and your family are in an emergency situation for a week without being able to leave your home, you will need at least 28 gallons of water for a 4 person family. Also, do not forget about the family pet. Spottie will need a drink (Read more....)
  Many of us have the tendency to think that we will never face a really serious disaster or emergency. But those who have been through a difficult ordeal know that it is those who are prepared that have the best chance to survive a crisis.
This article is the first part in a three part series on how you and your family can be prepared if disaster or emergency strikes.
It is not difficult. In fact, it can be easier than you think.
In this guide, we break the preparation process down into 4 checklists. Begin with step 1, and work your way through step 4.
Step 1 - Build an emergency pantry that can provide you and your family with food (Read more....)
  We are very excited to welcome you to the Disaster and Emergency Survival website. We live in unusual times when it pays to expect the unexpected. The dangers that we all potentially face today are numerous - hurricanes (we all remember Hurricane Katrina, right?), wildfires, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, blizzards, pandemics and even the possibility of terrorist attacks.
(Picture Seconds Before Disaste By Rue Different)
When disaster or emergency does strike, it is those who are prepared that are able to make it through. It is our goal to provide some of (Read more....)
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