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03/06/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping basics: Important hygiene rules to follow when SHTF

When a large-scale disaster happens, hygiene often takes a backseat in terms of survival priorities. Unfortunately, in such a situation, improper hygiene can easily lead to the spread of disease-causing bacteria. Even when daily hygiene practices become a rare luxury, cleanliness and sanitation still should be prioritized, otherwise the brown stuff will really hit the […]

11/28/2018 / By Ethan Huff

When SHTF, America will see a resurgence of diseases long thought to have been eradicated… most deaths will happen through sickness, not violence

While pro-vaccine fanatics would have us all believe that chemical-laced jabs are responsible for eliminating many of the world’s worst disease scourges, the truth is that things like clean water and improved sanitation are the real victors on this front. And that’s why, when society collapses and pretty much everything we take for granted is […]

10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

5 native American soap plants that you can still find and use today

Back then when soap and shampoo were not yet invented, sanitation was a challenging task. So, the Native Americans and early European settlers adapted to their environment and made use of what nature provided. They used Native American soap plants for washing clothes and for cleaning their hair and body. A lot of these Native […]

10/13/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Why government-operated disaster shelters are not as safe as you think

Following pretty much every natural disaster that takes place, one side of the political aisle or the other, depending on who’s in power, has been known to take a jab at the sitting president, criticizing his disaster response with respect to FEMA, also known as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The idea is that, unless […]

08/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Off-grid waste management: Taking care of your personal business when society collapses

Food supplies and survival gear are crucial to prepping, and only a handful of people forget them. However, not enough preppers prioritize off-grid waste management, which is just as important. When you decide to live off-grid or if you are forced to evacuate, you become responsible for the sanitation of your shelter. Don’t let the […]

07/09/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Avoid these prepping mistakes that most people make

There’s a whole lot more that goes into prepping for a worst-case scenario than simply stockpiling a bunch of food and storing up extra ammo. You’ve also got to learn how to ensure that the food you have remains edible, for instance, as well as take steps to ensure that you have a steady and […]

07/06/2018 / By Vicki Batts

A list of the most common deadly infections you are likely to contract after SHTF

When catastrophe strikes, survival is what’s going to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Whether it be a natural disaster like a hurricane or a more dangerous threat, preparedness can help mitigate some of the danger that lies ahead. Necessities like food, water and shelter may be your top priorities, but there is a […]

06/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

How to prevent pests in your pantry

Dealing with pantry pests – or any pest for that matter – can often be a pain for everyone. There are even times when they seem to just reappear a couple of days after you have cleaned your pantry. The truth is, pests will always find their way back to your food storage. Infestation can […]

06/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A basic guide to sanitation and cleanliness when SHTF

As a prepper, before SHTF you must cover the basics such as food and water, survival gear, and shelter. Don’t forget the sanitation of your headquarters. By ensuring hygiene and sanitation among your survival group and your home or outdoor shelter, you can improve your chances of survival. When things are normal and quiet, sanitation may seem […]

03/10/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Maintaining survival sanitation when you bug IN

One of the very first decisions every prepper has to make is whether to pack up his or her supplies and bug out or stay put and turn their own homestead into a survival post. Some factors that may compel preppers to choose the latter include the ability to create an underground bunker, a self-contained […]

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