
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. (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. (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 too!
So what can you do to prepare for an adequate water supply in the event of a disaster or emergency?
Here are some ideas..... (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. (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. (Read more....)