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02/02/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping advice: Invest in a 500-gallon water tank

Having a reliable source of clean, drinking water should be one of your priorities when it comes to survival. When SHTF, your plumbing and water services might fail due to damaged infrastructure. Not only will you still need water for drinking, you will also need it for bathing, washing, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining basic hygiene. […]

01/28/2019 / By Mary Miller

A safe guide to using bleach to purify water when SHTF

Water safety is crucial during a survival situation. You might not last longer than three days without access to clean, drinking water. When SHTF, you will need to improvise with whatever you have to secure your supply of clean water. One of the possible ways to purify water in an emergency situation is with bleach. Learn […]

01/28/2019 / By Mary Miller

How to make your own homemade water filter

Water is essential to survival, even more so than food. Even in the best of conditions, you probably won’t last more than 10 days without access to clean, drinking water, but you might be able to survive for four to six weeks without food. At the same time, it is important to either purify, filter, […]

01/03/2019 / By Mary Miller

Preparing for a 3-day local power disruption

Power failures may frequently accompany hurricanes and other natural disasters. They can often leave you in a vulnerable situation, without electricity, communication, refrigeration, or access to the outside world. Power outages can make you feel trapped in your own home. They often come without warning, and extreme weather conditions can make them last for days. However, […]

12/10/2018 / By Mary Miller

How to build your own water pump using everyday materials

Water is essential to survival, so having your own water pump can be incredibly useful. In times of drought or water shortages, it will be easier for you to obtain water and take control of your water supply. Be resourceful and make your DIY water pump using items you can find at your local hardware store. […]

10/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips to prepare for a nationwide power grid failure

As a prepper, you need to be ready for different kinds of survival scenarios, such as a nationwide power grid failure. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) You can make necessary preparations so you can stay off the grid when SHTF. This way, you can avoid getting stuck in a community center with other families. While living off-grid isn’t exactly […]

08/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to grow food when the lack of water becomes a problem

Gardening itself can be a very arduous task, but it’s more difficult if you’re facing problems like drought and heat. What do you do when you don’t have access to enough water for your crops or if the weather isn’t ideal for growing vegetables? (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Even if the weather in your area is perfect […]

06/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The 6 emergency water supplies you need to have

When SHTF, preppers know that emergency water supplies can help ensure your survival. This way, you won’t have to worry about water when you suddenly have to deal with either a short-term or long-term water shortage, unlike your unprepared neighbors. (h/t to PreppersSurvive.com) Water containers, filters, and purifiers Consider having some or all of these […]

05/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Know the difference between short-term and long-term food supply to keep your food from spoiling

Preppers know that food storage is crucial to self-reliance. With a food supply, you don’t have to run to the grocery store when SHTF. Researchers posit that the average American visits the grocery store at least 1.5 times per week. If you have your own food supply, you can keep your family fed for at least several […]

05/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A Venezuelan prepper reveals how he made his own self-sufficient water supply

When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own water supply because […]

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