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Save a Life by Becoming a First Responder, EMT, or Paramedic
Prior to the advent of micro-electronics and radio communications, an ambulance was little more than an empty panel truck to transport an untreated patient to a distant hospital. Once hospital…
The 7 Major Mistakes in Food Storage
Food storage is often approached with dread, even by the most ardent practitioners of preparedness. The temptation is to do it as simply and as easily as possible. Many might…
Bags, Kits and Essentials: Understanding the Differences Between Bug Out Bags, Survival Kits and the 10 Essentials
When many people are faced with the prospects of the outdoors, disasters or survival situations a laundry list of gear and solutions comes cascading to mind. Half-remembered emergency preparedness programs,…
Emergency Home Water Supply
Health department and public water safety officials use many safeguards to protect the sanitary quality of your daily drinking water. However, this protection may break down during emergencies caused by…
Quick Fixes: Vehicle Overheating Emergency
It's probably happened to most of us at some point. Either we've experienced or seen the effects of a catastrophically overheating vehicle. A hasty stop on the side of the…