Communication during an emergency between yourself and your friends and family is so crucial that it almost goes without saying. Yet have you considered what you would do if the phone networks went down? What if there was no more internet? It doesn’t take a big stretch to […]
8 Step Communication Emergency Plan In an emergency, the first resource that people WANT is a way to send and receive information. Being connected plays a vital role in our sense of safety and well being. It’s important to be able to connect or locate your loved ones […]
An item that every emergency kit should have, but a small percentage actually do, is a power bank. A power bank can charge a depleted cell phone when a conventional outlet isn’t available. My husband is a Boy Scout leader and he took a power bank for the […]
I’ve noticed that on several Prepper discussion boards, people are looking for an extensive prepper supplies checklist, a way to organize their preps, wishlist, and survival goals. If you are one of the many looking for a way to organize your preps, then I hope this article and […]
One of the most important preps you can have are books. They are a vital source of entertainment and education. Without the written word it is difficult to progress as a society. Isaac Newton said it best, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon […]
There are so many ways we communicate with each other: cell phones, email, Facebook, Skype, e-news, mail, newspapers, television, etc. What if, in some worst-case scenario, cell towers and internet service are down and you no longer can communicate via phone or the internet (this frequently happens in […]
A friend of mine in the military inspired this idea. He said that the government pays for all postage while on active duty. Apparently, a soldier can write an address and note on a torn off section of cardboard and it will get mailed. What a great service […]
Battery banks are a great item for emergency kits. A battery bank will recharge your cell phone or tablet in the absence of a power outlet. They are easy to use and can be recharged using a USB port. There’s usually minimal difference when comparing different brands. IntoCircuit […]