Category Archives: Emergency Preparedness

The Gold And Silver Sell-Off Isn’t Real

Like a lot of folks, I don’t have much extra cash lying around, but when I saw the price of silver drop last month to nearly $23.00 an ounce, I knew I had to find a way to get some … Continue reading

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Emergency Preparedness for the Elderly

As the population ages and the economy continues to be stagnant, the number of households that contain an elderly family member is on the rise. According to Pew Research Social & Demographic Trends, there were 49 million Americans (16.1% of … Continue reading

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Remember Last Summer’s Drought? Well, Here It Comes Again

The severe drought that was all the news last summer is now making itself known all over again in the prices you’re paying for food this spring. As Forbes Magazine reported last September: “This year’s drought has been the worst … Continue reading

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Preparing Your Pet for a Natural Disaster

In the short time period between January 2011 and mid-summer of the same year, more than 600,000 cats and dogs were affected by natural disasters, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of course, we … Continue reading

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Your Emergency Water Supply: Options and Insights

We have all heard the advice a hundred times: store plenty of water in the event of an emergency. But why is it so important to have safe, drinkable water in the first place? How much is “plenty”? How should … Continue reading

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9 Reasons Bitcoin is NOT The Prepper Solution

I am a big fan of the idea behind Bitcoin as an alternative currency. Any form of money that sets out to compete with the current system is something I can get behind.  There is no question the banking establishment … Continue reading

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Prepare: Do Not Repeat Mistakes of the Past

If there is one thing we know, it is that history repeats itself, which is why it is so important to prepare right now for disasters. For some reason, we all forget about the terrible things that have happened. Some … Continue reading

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Organizing Your Preparations

When you are getting prepared for an emergency, it is really important to be organized. Sure, you can just buy stuff when you see it (and if it is what you need at a good price, that’s not a bad … Continue reading

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What to Buy in May to Be Prepared and Save Money

With both preparedness and finances, it is all about resources: saving them and using them well. We all need to be careful with money right now. Here is another tool for your arsenal: a guide to what you should buy … Continue reading

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The Prepper’s Kitchen: Emergency Food is Just the Beginning

Once you have a good start on putting your emergency food stores together, you might think that you are all set for whatever crises come your way. But you’re actually just beginning. One of the most important aspects of emergency … Continue reading

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