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Swine Flu Survival

Admin — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:13:30 +0000

Headlines around the world are screaming about the spread of the swine flu each day. Many people around the world are becoming increasingly frightened and are looking for information for how they can fight this disease. (Read more....)

11 Things That You Will Need For Survival When Disaster Or Emergency Strikes

Admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:14:47 +0000

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....)

How To Prepare For Disaster – A Survival Guide For Your Family Part 3

Admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:11:25 +0000

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....)

How To Prepare For Disaster – A Survival Guide For Your Family Part 2

Admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:21:04 +0000

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....)

How To Prepare For Disaster – A Survival Guide For Your Family Part 1

Admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:17:10 +0000

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....)

The Pros And Cons Of Alternative Energy Sources For Your Home

Admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:12:10 +0000

More than ever before, people are considering alternative energy solutions for their homes. There are many reasons for this. Some people are tired of the constantly increasing cost of electrical power. Others want to do something positive for the environment. (Read more....)

4 Tips For Cold Weather Survival

Admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:43:00 +0000

Extreme cold weather can be one of the most intimidating challenges that anyone can face. If you are caught out in extreme heat you are likely to survive at least for a while as long as you have water. However, if you are caught in extreme cold you can die quite quickly if you are not prepared and you don't have the proper equipment. (Read more....)

What To Do If A Hurricane Is Coming

Admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:49:20 +0000

There are few natural disasters that can be as frightening as a hurricane. After the catastrophic damage that Hurricane Katrina caused, none of us has an excuse for being lazy in our preparations. (Read more....)

9 Steps To Starting A Survival Garden

Admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:27:48 +0000

In a time of economic uncertainty and rising food prices, it it always a good idea to have a garden to provide extra food for you and your family. Besides providing a source of food in an emergency, a garden is also a great source of wonderful vegetables which are MUCH healthier to eat than most of the food you can get at the supermarket. (Read more....)