To be properly prepared for a catastrophic event, become familiar with all of the supplies you will need. Since emergency personnel may not be able to arrive immediately, packing enough of the right supplies is crucial. Not all emergency survival...
Ideally, you’ll get fast help in a roadside emergency, but don’t gamble your life on it. During a natural disaster or terrorist attack—even an accident in a remote area out of cell phone range—help could take hours or days...
Every place on the planet is at risk for some sort of natural disaster. Even if an emergency doesn't strike your home directly, nearby emergencies may leave you isolated or lacking everyday supplies. Being prepared helps you move on with your...
Because emergencies can occur with little or no warning, it is best to be prepared. The American Red Cross advises citizens to have an emergency survival kit on hand for the home as well as one packed and ready to go if evacuation is necessary. It...
Family Home Evening is a tradition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church encourages its members, often called Mormons or just LDS, to schedule the event each week. As the name implies, all family members stay home on...
Whether you piece together a first aid kit or buy one fully assembled, the American Red Cross advises you to keep one at home and another in your car. Inspect each kit on a regular basis to make sure your supplies are fresh. Check the expiration...
Survival kits are meant to help you through an emergency, whether that means a natural disaster, a man-made attack or a weather emergency. While it's true you could put together your own survival kit, the truth is many items may be difficult to...
Wilderness survival training emphasizes crucial needs first, placing food at the bottom of the emergency items list. Although the average person can survive three weeks without food, FEMA's Ready America recommends a three-day supply of...
No one likes to think about the worst case scenario, but preparing for an emergency situation is the best way to ensure your survival. Survival kits were once only common in the hands of hikers and survivalists, but natural disasters have shown...
Advances in clothing, tents, sledges and motorized vehicles for ice and snow make a trip to the Arctic Circle a much easier, more comfortable experience than when Robert Peary and his men explored the area during the turn of the 20th century....
Water purification tablets kill pathogens in water to make it safe for human consumption. The tablets are commonly used by backpackers and other outdoors enthusiasts to replenish their drinking water supplies from freshwater sources such as...
Bear Grylls, survivalist and star of the television series "Man vs.Wild," says his philosophy to surviving in the wild is "to keep smiling, keep going, and as Churchill said, never give up." A clear focus, calm demeanor and knowledge of some basic...
In the past, due to its light weight and nutritional content, freeze dried food sustained soldiers during the the Vietnam War. Today, it's a common staple for space travel. The LoveToKnow Organic website says that freeze dried foods taste and look...
When disaster strikes, whether it be natural or man-made, a family needs to plan ahead to stay safe, stay together and weather the storm. Making a family disaster plan and talking about protocol with your family before a disaster hits can help...
First aid kits are the first step to disaster preparedness. Being prepared for an emergency is key to safety and survival, so don't be caught off-guard. First aid kits are filled with medical supplies such as prescriptions, antihistamines,...
When putting together food storage and emergency kits, wheat is a staple to include for survival. Wheat has a variety of uses and is the main ingredient of many foods. The type of wheat and the storage conditions for your wheat will have a bearing...
A survival kit should be the constant companion of hikers, backpackers and campers who face the special challenges of remote areas and the game-changing nature of weather and rough terrain. Even outside of the wilderness, survival tools can become...
In addition to water, the body needs certain nutritional elements derived from food to survive. These elements include proteins, fats and carbohydrates in addition to vitamins and minerals such as iron, thiamine, vitamin C and vitamin D. "Survival...
Whether you’ve gotten lost in the wilderness or are enduring the aftermath of a hurricane, earthquake or other natural disaster in the city, your basic survival necessities remain the same. With adequate supplies to meet your survival needs,...
Dehydrating fruits and vegetables can provide months and even years of nutrition for your family in an emergency. As long as your preserved foods remain sealed, they can be stored on shelves without refrigeration or freezing. You can carry them in...
Around 45 percent of accidental child deaths occur around the home, reports the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. That's why it is so imperative that you take the time to talk about home safety precautions with your children....
Preparing for an emergency before it occurs means keeping survival gear on hand. While survival kits range from bare-bones basic to advanced with all the trimmings, most survival kits will contain the same basic list of survival gear....
Solo tent camping is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Camping solo, however, can also be challenging if you aren't prepared or ready for unexpected situations. Following a few basic tips for solo tent camping can enhance your outdoor...
According to the Mayo Clinic, a survival kit can help you get through an emergency where travel may be difficult, utility services cut off and stores out of supplies. It is important to include food items when assembling a survival kit. The...
Outdoor survival depends on having the right gear and the right frame of mind when traveling in the backcountry. In remote areas, you may be far from help. Your knowledge and skills can help minimize threats to your safety and give you the tools...
An emergency kit is something everyone should have. Unfortunately, it does not occur to many people to make one until it is too late. The benefits of having an emergency kit far outweigh the distress of contemplating the worst-case scenario....
Camping is a time to enjoy nature, with the opportunities for hiking, fishing or biking. Nature, however, can be unpredictable, and that could cause a survival situation to arise. To prepare for these situations, you can carry and read a survival...
Mountain-climbing expeditions, backpacking hikes into the wilderness, camping and fishing trips require pre-organized survival kits that include essential gear. Survival situations in isolated areas often arise for wilderness adventurers. A glance...
You can experience many great opportunities for trophy salmon fishing in the state of Alaska. Whether in saltwater or freshwater, visiting anglers will be hard pressed to find better salmon fishing anywhere in the world than what can be found in...
