How to make 5-gallon emergency buckets and what to put in them
(Homesteading.news) Everyone should be prepared for an emergency, especially emergencies tied to bad weather because no matter where you live, you’re susceptible to it. Heavy rains and flooding, major snow storms that could trap you indoors, tornadoes and hurricanes – whatever you might experience in your neck of the woods, you should always be prepared Read More
Don’t make these 5 bug-out bag mistakes
(Bugout.news) Living in the city can be difficult enough in good times, but should the need arise for you to have to get out quickly, you’re going to want to plan ahead for that. Planning should include some sort of “bug-out bag” – that is, a rucksack, knapsack, backpack or other portable storage device filled Read More
If the apocalypse strikes, understand this: No U.S. city can feed itself
(Bugout.news) In times of peace and relative tranquility, when the civil society is still functioning at something close to normal, American cities can still be dangerous, as evidenced by higher-than-normal crime and murder rates that are actually rising in many localities. What’s more, the hustle and bustle of trying to earn a living, manage home Read More
Knowing how to survive the first 72 hours after disaster will be critical
(Bugout.news) Many experts will note that the first 72 hours following a natural or man-made disaster will likely be the most chaotic, because it will take at least that long (and perhaps longer) for the authorities to get things under control. A lot can happen – and likely will happen – in that three-day period Read More
Keeping in touch when you bug out
(Bugout.news) When you’re forced to leave your home during an emergency or due to social chaos, it’s possible that services you rely on to communicate – cell phones, primarily, but also traditional phone service – may be compromised. This is increasingly likely if there is a widespread power loss or if cell phone communications are otherwise compromised or Read More
