Emergency Preparedness
People usually don’t recover from disasters. If they’re lucky, they survive them - Conor Friedersdorf

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Prepare for the Worst: 6 Emergency Survival Tips
Emergencies can take place in a moment’s notice — at home, work or in public places — and knowing what to do next can very well safeguard you from injury or even death. There’s no point in waiting until an actual emergency happens. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can be prepared for whatever comes your way with these emergency survival tips.
Prepare for the Worst
If you live in California, you know the state has been expecting a massive earthquake for several years now. And if you live someplace where snow days are the norm, it’s important to be prepared for toughing it out if you find yourself snowed in for several days. Whatever situation comes…
Resources
How to Turn Tap Water Into Bottled Water
A technique to prevent dehydration during a natural disaster, or at other times.
Protecting Health In The Aftermath Of Natural Disasters
The United States needs innovators like Eli Beer to reimagine disaster preparedness because extreme weather events that pose severe health risks are increasing in frequency. By putting Benjamin Franklin’s words into action—taking an ounce of prevention—we will be able to minimize deaths, injuries and health hazards in the aftermath of natural disasters.
We Should All Be Preppers
Chances are you have a neighbor who was ready for this pandemic. And if you knew they were stockpiling before the disaster, you likely thought they were weirdos. I know I did, even as I traveled the world writing a book about them. Not anymore. Although preppers have long been the subject of ridicule, I imagine many of us will take on some of their habits, or at the very least make space in our closets and garages for nonperishables.
Become A More Well Rounded Prepper
When you get down to the basics (the things that our ancestors were particularly good at), how many of you posses any of those skills and abilities? How well rounded are you? Having a broad set of ‘practical’ and ‘hands-on’ skills that compliment the basics of survival and self-reliance will be most important during a time of collapse.
Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready for a Disaster?
Daily routines can be disrupted with little or no warning by a catastrophic event, and help might not always be available. The National Safety Council offers some safety tips...
Here's What Disaster Preppers Pack To Survive for 72 Hours
When all hell breaks loose, it may be awhile before anyone comes to help. That’s why the government suggests having a three-day supply of essentials on hand. For some, that might mean food and water. For others, it might mean a pistol and plenty of ammo.
The Mothers of All Disasters
Massive hurricanes striking Miami or Houston. Earthquakes leveling Los Angeles or Seattle. Deadly epidemics. Meet the “maximums of maximums” that keep emergency planners up at night.
The Shocking Doomsday Maps Of The World And The Billionaire Escape Plans
With all of this knowledge of future mapping, do the world’s financial leaders know something we don’t? Consider how many of the richest families have been grabbing up massive amounts of farmland around the world. All property is far away from coastal areas, and in locations conducive to self-survival, farming and coal mining.
Here's What Disaster Preppers Pack To Survive fro 72 Hours
When all hell breaks loose, it may be awhile before anyone comes to help. That’s why the government suggests having a three-day supply of essentials on hand. For some, that might mean food and water. For others, it might mean a pistol and plenty of ammo.
Survive Anything by Always Carrying These 13 Pieces of Gear
Keeping emergency go-bags in your house and car is obligatory, but what if disaster strikes while you’re at Baskin-Robbins? That’s where a philosophy called Everyday Carry comes in. You should keep basic tools on hand at all times. This gear can help you deal with disasters or just the little twists and turns of normal life. The best part: It all fits seamlessly into whatever clothing you typically wear.
Whether people prepare for natural disasters depends on how the message is sent
As climate change threatens to bring more severe and frequent natural disasters, more research is needed into information that encourages people to cope and adapt – both individually and together.
Prepare for the Worst: 6 Emergency Survival Tips
Whatever situation comes your way, it’s important to be mentally and physically prepared for the possible events that can occur. Do your research on what can go wrong and you’ll be better prepared for anything that comes your way.
Ready
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The Prepper Journal
The Prepper Journal is a daily survival blog devoted to a wide variety of preparedness, survival, self-reliance and personal defense topics for readers who want to protect themselves and their family from seen and unseen disasters in our future.
CDC
Many people are concerned about the possibility of a public health emergency such as a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or disease outbreak. You can take steps now to help you prepare for an emergency and cope if an emergency happens. To help you prepare, we’ve provided step-by-step actions you can take beforehand to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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