Day 12, here it is ! I sure hope you have your holiday in order, and just in case you don’t may I recommend you go to your nearest retail outlet and buy a gift card. This might be the ultimate cop out gift, and maybe you wont be “that person” who gives a gift card, but you might be … read more
Identify Theft is Real — Public Domain
Unfortunately predators exist in our society, just like in the wild, these predators seek the weak and isolated to make the catch easier. When you are fighting for your life, keeping your family fed and safe in the face of disaster or emergency, you want to be sure you are not a
… read moreFloods are one of the most common hazards in the U.S. They can be local, impacting a neighborhood or very large, affecting multiple states. Thousands of residents in Boulder, CO and nearby towns were recently forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall caused mudslides and flash floods. If a flood is developing in your … read more
Cars, cars, cars, everywhere cars. How do you get where you are going? Home, work, school, church, family activities, grocery shopping, and more….
Spouses learn basic auto maintenance and emergency care at the 3rd Brigade Combat Team’s spouse retreat.
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Our daily lives are intertwined with our automobile, and most folks like it that way. So this brings
2011 Native American Coin Reverse
Today marks step 10 in our National Preparedness Month daily Steps to Prep. I hope you are enjoying these timely tips for becoming a little more prepared to face life’s curve balls. Our topic today is from the Financial Pillar, and it’s all about change.
Does anyone use hard currency any more? Funny story – … read more
Spring and autumn are the best times of year. The weather is cool and breezy, the flowers are blooming or the leaves are falling… It’s also the time to give your house a checkup …
OUTSIDE THE HOME:
1. Roof: Check roof and around vents, chimneys, skylights and eaves for leaks.
2. Gutters: Clean gutters and drain pipes so … read more
72 Hour kit – to-go-bag, bug-out-bag, grab bag, ready bag … a bag by any other name is still your bag, baby!
The focus of your 72 hour kit, along with your 72 hour plan is straight forward:To provide for your needs for three days. Not very long, and certainly not the end-all-be-all of your preparedness planning, the … read more
