Emergency Zone

With a new year is new opportunity to achieve your preparation goals.

A lesson imparted by the Army on learning how to live with less. A topic geared toward our possible future.

If it's not fixed with duct tape, then it's not fixed. Seriously, though, make sure duct tape is included in your emergency kits.

How many uses for paracord can you find? There is no doubt that paracord is a necessary tool you need to keep in your car, your backpack, survival gear and anywhere else you can think of.

Avoid getting stuck in the snow by preparing your vehicle for winter now.

Some of the most common knots you were taught could cost you your life if you use them in the wrong situation. There are two big offenders in particular that stand out even though many outdoor enthusiasts consider them to be foundational. We will go over:

• What they are good for
• How to tie them
• What they are not good for (how they are misused)
• Better alternatives for those situations
• Backing them up (making them safer)

Summer is the perfect time to get outside with friends and family and fire up the grill for some delicious eats. I’m already craving the hamburgers, steak, hot dogs, fresh veggies, and fruit that’ll be at my family’s 4th of July party this weekend! Most of the time, nothing bad happens. But on occasion, there is a disturbance in the force...

Children know that there is so much that they can do from your or their computer, smartphone or tablet. What these children do not know is that this hub of information is also home to online predators, cyberbullies, hackers, phishing scams, malware and many other dangers. The complexity of some of these dangers might be too difficult for them to digest right now. However, with a few handy tips, you can help your children raise their guard whenever they are online.

Winter driving can be treacherous, especially if your car gets stuck in the snow and ice. If you find yourself stranded, these thirteen items can be life-savers until help arrives.