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Natural Disasters and Their Effects on Drinking Water

Did you know natural disasters and their effects on drinking water could cause an increase in toxins? What is the link between natural disasters and toxins? It's not an aspect of natural disasters we commonly think of, but it is a major concern. For obvious reasons, natural disasters, like floods,...

5 Items for Every Family Survival Kit

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

There are 5 items to have for every family survival kit but let me ask you a few questions first. Do you live in a hazardous area? Are natural disasters likely to occur in your hometown? If so, you should have a family emergency supply kit. Different areas deal with...

4 Ways to Keep Family Safe During Emergency

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

There are multiple emergency situations we may encounter throughout our lives in which we need to keep our family safe. It's important to know how to handle those situations, especially if you have a family with little ones counting on you. Perhaps you will face a natural emergency, like flooding...

The Ultimate Guide to Survival Water Filters

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

Welcome to the ultimate guide to survival water filters! Did you know that 41 percent of people say they're not prepared for a natural disaster? While you can never be completely prepared, there are things you can do to help you be more prepared. One of the most important things...

Best Gravity Water Filters For Ultimate Off-Grid Living

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

There is a need more now than ever before to find the best gravity water filters for off-grid living. Over 250,000 people in the US live off the grid. And it’s no wonder that households are looking for ways to cut back. With the cost of living rising, building a...

Emergency Water Filters Explained

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

When disaster strikes, you need to be prepared with the best emergency water filter. We have all seen the awful news stories of people caught in fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods. Fortunately, these things rarely happen in our own personal lives, but when they do, it is a good idea...

Build a Survival Water Plan and Avoiding Disasters

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

I've been thinking about building a survival water plan for quite a long time. I've been gathering information in a careful manner because I'm not only doing this for my family but for you too. I now realize the seriousness of the situation and how quickly this information must be...

How To Store Drinking Water The Best Way

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

People who want to be prepared for uncertain times really need to know how to store drinking water. On the radio I heard a top blogger on preparedness topics give a top five list for how to be prepared in emergency situations. Water was number three on the list, so...

Cheaper Than Dirt Bug Out Bag - Perfect For Emergencies?

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness 2 comments

This is the best cheaper than dirt bug out bag we could find during our extensive research. You won't believe the price when you see it! And by the way, you don't need a military style backpack to use as a bug out bag. If you want an affordable bug out backpack for...

Water Preparedness For Tough Times

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

When discussing emergency preparedness, there is quite a bit of talk surrounding emergency food supplies and storage, but what about water preparedness? Food is a necessity; we all know that. Who likes to even go a half day without food? Not me! But if we had to, we could survive...

55 Gallon Water Barrel Review - Best For Preparedness?

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

The 55 Gallon Water Barrel is one of the most popular water storage barrels available today, as lots and lots of people are buying it. Water storage is a very important part of preparedness. Humans can't survive long without water, so it's better to be prepared when disaster strikes, instead...

Survival Water Filtration Is Priority #1

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

Over the years, I've learned more and more about the importance of being prepared for anything and that includes survival water filtration. The most important preparedness subject I've learned about is survival water filtration. Food, of course, is a basic necessity. In the last 20 years, I've purchased several food...