Emergency Zone

  • April 26, 2017 Emergency Zone

    The Ultimate Guide to 72 Hour Kits (You’ve Got this Covered)


    The Ultimate Guide to 72 Hour Kits (You’ve Got this Covered)


    A 72 hour kit is a great place to start for your emergency preparations, this kit should include all the necessary items to be able to survive at least 3 days. But the question is, how can you make your own and what should your kit contain? Below we have come up with a list that we believe will help you build the ultimate kit.

    Backpack: ...
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  • March 9, 2017 Emergency Zone

    Are the Children You Love Ready for the Next Lockdown?

     
    It’s 7:30 am, at a high school, it could be any high school, perhaps the one closest to you, perhaps the one where the boy down the street that mows your lawn attends, or that young girl who you call to baby sit when you are on a date,  perhaps where your own son or daughter attends.


    Like thousands of other schools, the day is about to begin, students are finishing breakfast in the cafeteria and...
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  • February 15, 2017 Emergency Zone

    What's the Real Reason Behind the California Dam Breach, and How Does that Affect You?

    The Oroville dam and the residents in that area have been on our minds and Facebook feeds for the past few days. It brought back to my mind a flood that happened to me a few years ago. It makes my heart reach out to them even more.

    It was a typical Sunday morning, or so I thought... I ran downstairs to our crawlspace we use for storage to grab something from our food storage. And I realized it was...
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  • February 9, 2017 Emergency Zone

    Radiating Nuclear Safety

     
    With all the hype that has been surrounding Japan's nuclear power plant radiation leak questions are being asked, such as, what is radiation, what is the big deal, how could radiation potentially affect me, and what do I do if a nuclear emergency happened? We did some research for you and this is what we found.


    Understanding Radiation
    So how does radiation affect our bodies, what symptoms would we...
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  • February 9, 2017 Emergency Zone

    The Chill Pill: Preparing for the Next Big Blizzard




    The winter storm that hit the Southeast has now moved up to the East Coast, heavy snow and freezing temperatures have been reported early this week. Commuters are facing windblown snow and slick highways. There is warning of high winds, coastal flooding as well as possible power outages. So with the weather changing so quickly what should we have with us in case of emergency? Here are some...
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  • December 9, 2016 Emergency Zone

    10 Gifts for your Prepper Loved Ones

    One of the wedding gifts my wife and use most (besides Target gift cards that we somehow still haven't used up) was a first aid kit. It's not flashy, but it's darn useful, and sometimes that says more than flashiness. When it comes to preppers, outdoorsmen, or just men in general, useful presents are particularly appreciated. Have a man or prepper in your long list of friends, coworkers, and...
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  • April 14, 2016 Emergency Zone

    Everything You Need to Know About The Recent Elizabethkingia Outbreak

    There has been news going around of another disease outbreak in the midwest. It's a little-known bacteria called Elizabethkingia.

    What is Elizabethkingia?
    Elizabethkingia is a bacteria commonly found in nature. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines it as follows:
    Elizabethkingia is a genus of bacteria commonly found in the environment worldwide and has been detected in soil, river water...
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  • April 14, 2016 Emergency Zone

    Finally, A Stealthy Bug Out Bag

    What is the most important part of a bug out bag? Is it the food and water, the fire starting tools, or what type of knife you have? There are multiple good answers to that question, but there's one really obvious good answer. The most important part of a bug out bag is the bag itself! Your bag lets you carry all your life giving tools anywhere you go. Hence you should take careful consideration...
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  • March 31, 2016 Emergency Zone

    How to Pick A Survival Knife for Beginners

    How to Pick a Survival Knife For Beginners

    So you're about to buy a survival knife? That's great! This is an important and significant purchase and you've come to the right spot for everything you need to know before purchasing one. We've done all the research for you and summed it up here. Soon you'll understand knives like never before!

    Why do You Need a Survival Knife?
    Hatchets and saws all cut larger firewood better than a survival...
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