There is a lot of good information in the preparedness community. There is also a lot of nonsense. Some bad ideas started in survival fiction, were repeated on blogs and forums, and eventually became accepted as fact by people who never stopped to question whether the ideas made sense in the real world. Fiction writers […]
Emergency Preparedness
The Walmart Prepper Checklist: 20 Things to Buy Before a Disaster
Over the years, I have talked with a lot of people who knew they needed to prepare but had no idea where to start. They had watched videos, read survival blogs, and looked through catalogs filled with freeze-dried food, tactical gear, solar generators, bug-out vehicles, firearms, medical kits, water filters, and enough expensive equipment to […]
Can You Use a Propane Camp Stove Indoors?
Propane is one of the most useful emergency fuels available. It stores well, burns cleanly when the appliance is operating correctly, and can power stoves, heaters, water heaters, generators, and other useful equipment. But there is a lot of confusion about whether a propane stove can safely be used inside a house during a power […]
Emergency Preparedness for Beginners: What to Do First
Preparedness can seem overwhelming when you are just getting started. You watch a few videos, visit a couple of websites, and suddenly people are telling you that you need a year’s worth of food, a buried bunker, a $5,000 solar generator, night-vision equipment, a dozen firearms, and enough survival gear to outfit a small army. […]
U.S. Nuclear Target Map: Do You Live Near a Potential Target?
Could you be living near a potential nuclear target? It is not a pleasant question, but it is one worth asking. You cannot make a realistic emergency plan until you understand what hazards may be around you. That does not mean there is a secret, perfectly accurate map showing exactly where every nuclear weapon would […]