by Billie Nicholson | Jan 30, 2019 | Bugging Out
Joe Marshall SurvivalLife.com Stay or go? That is the question after a disaster or during a crisis. Sometimes it is clear that it’s time to bug-out. The decision to bug-in or bug-out ultimately lies with you and will depend on a number of factors. The time to consider...
by Billie Nicholson | Apr 16, 2018 | Emergency Preparations, important documents
We have all been counseled to maintain copies of important papers. Should you be caught without them, the Dept. of Agriculture, North Dakota State University has put together a list of contacts. Please note that some items on this list are for ND residents, but you...
by Billie Nicholson | Mar 14, 2018 | earthquake safety, Emergency Escape, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness
When the earth begins to move, it’s scary. Caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rock as it releases accumulated strain, earthquakes can start out mildly and then strengthen to extremely violent quickly. This movement passes the stress energy on to other...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, National Preparedness Month, portable kitchen, Preparedness
If you have to leave your home, knowing that you will be in “camp-out” conditions, what items would you want to take with you to be able to cook? This kit could be optional or out of the question, depending on the emergency situation, but consider assembling these...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | 72-Hour Kit, Emergency lighting alternatives, Emergency Medical Assessment, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, First Aid, Food Storage, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness
Emergency Essentials September is preparedness month. It’s the time of year as the seasons change to prepare for the future. Preparing for the future should not be overwhelming. We’ve included 12 primary areas of preparedness. Use your specific situation to decide...