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Bug Out Bags for Beginners: 10 Essentials You Need to Include
Looking for a bug out bag, but overwhelmed by all the lists of what to pack? This post breaks down the confusion into ten simple categories. Skip the itemized lists and personalize your bag according to survival priorities.Read now -
7 Ways To Prepare For A Hurricane Power Outage
Read nowCombine the fury and force of a hurricane with a power grid in serious need of an upgrade and you can expect to lose power. The problem with a power outage from hurricanes is the uncertainty of how long power...
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The Two Deadliest Knots
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:Read now
- 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)
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4 Portable Health Gadgets for Your First Aid Kit
Read now4 Portable Health Gadgets for Your First Aid Kit Accidents and unintentional injuries can occur even in the most unexpected situations. In fact, the number of emergency visits for these incidents reaches 24.5 million per year, which can end up resulting in...
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Summer Food Safety
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...Read now -
Keeping Your Child Safe On The Internet: Tips for Parents
Read nowChildren 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.
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How to Prepare For a Hurricane or Tropical Storm
Read nowGuest Writer: Rocio Espinoza In terms of property damage, floods by way of hurricanes and tropical storms are the most common forms of natural disasters in the United States. Floods can occur via torrential rains, rising water from rivers or...
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What Is A Pandemic And How Do We Avoid Infection?
Read nowCoronavirus (COVID-19) has not officially been declared a pandemic by the CDC or the WHO as of the writing of this blog. It is mainly affecting people in China, but it has spread to a few other countries, including the...