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News & Articles By Olivia Cook
06/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Survival skill: How to predict the weather without any instruments
You don’t need a barometer to predict the weather because careful observation and knowing what to look for can be just as effective. Knowing how to predict the weather can be a useful survival skill to have when you’re out in the wild. Try the following to predict the weather: (h/t to Muir-way.com) Detect the direction of […]
06/20/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Survival 101: How to prepare for and survive a tornado
Tornadoes are widely considered as the nature’s most violent storms – carrying winds up to 300 miles per hour that can level buildings and carry cars 80 feet or more through the air. They are also often accompanied by flash floods, hail, heavy rains and lightning. When a tornado strikes, your every choice can mean […]
06/15/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Learn what you need to do BEFORE, DURING and AFTER a deadly volcanic eruption
In 1815, when Mount Tambora in modern-day Indonesia erupted, it created “a year without summer” that devastated the world. This deadly volcanic eruption could happen again. There are about 170 potentially active volcanoes in the United States and its territories, according to the Volcano Hazards Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Globally, 48 volcanoes […]
06/14/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Ways to keep indoor air clean when there’s wildfire smoke in your area
Breathing in wildfire smoke can have immediate health effects, including an asthma attack, chest pain, coughing, fast heartbeat, headaches, irritated sinuses, runny nose, scratchy throat, shortness of breath and wheezing, stinging eyes, tiredness and trouble breathing normally. Children, older adults, pregnant women and people with preexisting respiratory and heart conditions may be more likely to […]
06/07/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Tips for responsibly and safely foraging and hunting for food
Before you step foot into the outdoors and expect to start blindly sampling any colorful fruit and berry you spot, you first need to know how to forage and hunt responsibly and safely. Scouting for food in the wild may seem easy at first, but foraging is more than just walking around in the woods […]
06/07/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Essential items every prepper should have in their bug-out bag
A good bug-out bag (BOB) should contain essential items, such as food, water and a first aid kit, that can help you survive when SHTF. To help you plan what to put in your BOB, this article will list some gears and supplies you should also prioritize and briefly explain why you need them. Consider the weight of your BOB If […]
06/02/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Natural and effective cleaning supplies you can use to safely disinfect your home
Keep your home clean with these effective natural disinfectants that you can use on hard, inanimate objects and surfaces in your home. These common supplies can also destroy or irreversibly inactivate and prevent the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms. Alcohol A 70 percent isopropyl alcohol is the most effective at killing pathogens – far better at killing bacteria and […]
06/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Wild foods you can forage and pickle for long-term storage
Here are a few wild foods to pickle for long-term storage that you need to try. Burdock root Try to choose roots from plants that are between two and four years old. Anything smaller than that will be too insignificant for the effort, and older roots are woody and bland. A burdock plant’s age can […]
06/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Prepper fitness: 5 Easy exercises that can help you SURVIVE during emergencies
Being healthy is always a good thing because physical fitness impacts your ability to be prepared for the worst. You’ll perform better at work, feel better about yourself and be ready to take better care of those you love. The fitter you are, the higher your chances of surviving an emergency. Here are five easy […]
05/24/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Professional advice: Ex-burglar gives TIPS on how to protect your home from getting robbed
Here are some clever tips and tricks you can use to protect your home from getting robbed and burgled as revealed by a retired/ex-burglar. Install laminated windows Laminated windows are designed to shatter, but not break apart – thanks to a layer of plastic that holds the shards together. A burglar is more likely to leave rather […]
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