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03/07/2019 / By Mary Miller

Why a reliable method of communication in a grid-down situation is of utmost importance

If a large-scale disaster were to occur, such as an earthquake or an EMP attack, it could potentially take out the communications grid, leaving countless people unable to contact their loved ones. How would you be able to prepare for such a situation? Have you considered other means of communication to contact your family members? Having a […]

01/17/2019 / By Mary Miller

The different ways of sending a help signal when stranded

No good prepper would go into the woods without first packing some method of calling for help if SHTF. If you get lost or stranded in the wilderness, you might think that your first priority should be trying to find food, water or shelter, but in case of emergencies, what you really need is a […]

11/24/2018 / By Robert Jonathan

What’s the difference between a satellite phone and a smartphone?

For better or worse, and it may be worse given the health risks from radiation, smartphones are a staple of everyday life, and cell phone communications are pretty reliable in a day-to-day scenario. In a man-made or natural disaster, or another kind of emergency or civil unrest situation, your cell phone service may get knocked out cold, […]

10/04/2018 / By Ethan Huff

The top dangers you will face when you finally bug out

Hollywood movies are notorious for glamorizing the survival lifestyle of a post-apocalyptic world. But the reality is that, in the event of a major societal catastrophe, life is hardly going to be easy – even for those who think they’re fully prepared for the worst. The following seven scenarios need to be carefully considered by […]

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