Category: Preparedness

Build Your Own Solar-Powered Backup System by: Adam C for Off the Grid News When most people think of emergency power, they usually think of gasoline, propane or diesel generators. While generators make a lot of sense in an emergency situation, they do have some tactical downsides. First of all, most generators are relatively loud when they are running, and when coupled with a grid-down situation in which everything around happens to be very silent because the power’s out, you can see how being loud is a disadvantage. Essentially, everyone within a two-mile…

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The Most Dangerous People After it Hits the Fan? Video by Canadian Prepper

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Hands-On Healing Part 2 by Dr. Derek King, DC for Survival Blog Click Here for Part 1 Alright, you’ve made it this far so I am going to give you your first simple gold nugget to help facilitate healing in another human being: Right hand on Top, Left hand Underneath. “What does that mean, Doc?” I am so glad you asked. The human hands have polarity. They are not neutral. They can be used as magnets to influence the energy field of others. The energetic aura surrounds our being and extends…

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OPSEC And Your Circle Of Friends, Family, Acquaintances ByKen J.  for Modern Survival Blog OPSEC is an abbreviation for Operations Security. It can be very important to maintain it. Especially during times like we’re experiencing today. What is OPSEC? In short, it’s keeping your mouth shut. Keeping certain things, plans, topics, (or whatever) — out of plain sight, or conversation with others. In other words, it’s sort of keeping a secret (about whatever ‘it’ is). It might be your prepping, preparedness, or security. And potentially MANY other things. Maintaining good OPSEC…

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What Can We Learn From How the Super-Rich Prepare by Fabian Ommar for The Organic Prepper Have you ever wondered how the super-rich prepare for the SHTF? The multimillionaires and billionaires from all walks of life, the powerful politicians and diplomats, the aristocrats and members of royalties – in short, the one-percenters? We had a glimpse of how different sectors of society reacted to the lockdowns and crazy policies that followed the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m not laying any judgment here, just stating the facts. They’re still humans, so it’s safe to assume they…

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Supply Chain Shortages – Preparing For Breakdown ByKen J.  for Modern Survival Blog GNN Note – Have you noticed missing items in your grocery store? If not, pay attention, there are missing items, big holes of missing product, on every isle. Pay attention and begin, quietly, buying tow or three of the items that are important to you and your family – make room at the house, watch your expiration dates to ensure less waste and begin backfilling EVERYTHING. /END Supply chain shortages are everywhere. Seemingly affecting all industries to…

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Freak Brazilian cold snap damages coffee crops, prices expected to climb By Cassie B. for Grocery.news GNN Note – Stock up now. /END A serious cold snap has hit Brazil’s coffee belt, pushing temperatures below freezing in a matter of mere minutes, seriously jeopardizing next year’s crops and damaging countless coffee trees. In addition to hurting the coffee industry, it’s also a big blow for those who insist that manmade global warming is causing rising temperatures across the planet. On the morning of July 20, temperatures in Brazil’s biggest coffee-growing regions dropped…

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Most people have less than three months of emergency expenses, survey finds by Zachary Halaschak, for Washington Exmainer Emerging from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of the country does not have enough money to get by for three months, a new survey found. Only 49% of adults in the United States say they have at least three months’ worth of emergency savings, with 1 in 4 claiming to have no emergency savings whatsoever, according to a report by Bankrate.com. The 25% who said they have no emergency savings is…

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5 Reasons you should stockpile food right now By Divina Ramirez  for Food Supply Last month, inflation in the United States jumped to its highest rate in nearly 13 years as the country rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. The surge in consumer prices reflected a surge in demand and shortages of labor and materials made severe by the pandemic, leading many economists to believe inflation is here to stay. For preppers, this means stockpiling foods as early as you can before the prices of commodities get higher. Below are five reasons you should…

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Shortwave Radio For Disaster Information ByKen J. for Modern Survival Blog During a disaster, getting news and information is a key element to making good decisions. A portable battery-operated shortwave radio receiver (with HF Ham bands) will be a great asset. At a minimum, get yourself an inexpensive portable AM radio. Even better, take it to the next level with a portable battery operated shortwave radio. It will provide more opportunity (more bands) to get even more information – which may be critical during a disaster. Listening to Shortwave Radio,…

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