– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
What is emergency preparedness? And why should you prepare? “Emergency Preparedness is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding both natural and manmade disasters.”[1] It involves mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters. Emergency management requires a partnership among all levels of government (local, State, and Federal) and […]
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If someone abducts your kid, would they know how to protect themselves? The dangers outside our home can be very unpredictable. And as a parent, we can’t always be there for our kids 24/7. Watch this video and learn 5 techniques you can teach your children so they can protect themselves against predators. […]
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This morning on the campus of the Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Senator Ted Cruz announced his candidacy for president. Watch his speech below. “…imagine a president who says I will honor the Constitution and under no circumstances will Iran be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.” The Texas Senator has risen to fame […]
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What happens after “Stop Drop Roll?” Here’s what they didn’t teach you in school I have this recurring waking nightmare. It’s the middle of the night and my wife wakes me saying the smoke alarms are going off. All of the bedrooms in my home are on the second floor. I run into my daughter’s […]
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Being away from a loved one has never been easy, even with the modern communication tools such as the internet. Talking to them on the phone or via skype can never suffice the warmth and love we feel when they are around… especially when they’re in the military This compilation of soldiers coming home moments […]
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An Antibiotic for Survival – No Prescription Necessary! Creating the quintessential bug-out bag is a never-ending project for most preppers. New gear is constantly being released that is smaller, lighter, or in some other way better than what’s currently on the market and astute survivalists know that even these small improvements could pay […]
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Hey Lamplighters, This issue has been weighing pretty heavy on us since we had a chance to catch up with our friend Craig Caudill on the ReadyCast last week. He brought up how irresponsible use of guns is taking a huge toll on the gun enthusiast community these days. And we couldn’t agree more. Whether […]
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When you think about purifying water, what typically comes to mind? Iodine crystals, chlorine tablets, ceramic filtration systems, and boiling are probably at the top of the list, but what happens when these common purification methods aren’t available? We could talk about making an improvised charcoal filtration system or building a solar still, but there’s […]
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Be equipped for a blackout by having the best backup light sources possible (Based on the book Power Out! How to Prepare for and Survive a Grid Collapse) When I wrote Survival Life.com articles on Emergency Lighting a short time back, I shared manufacturing data on how long battery makers claim their products could last. […]
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You’re next camping trip better be in the works, because these delicious campfire snacks are too good to miss. When you go camping, you often think about the big meals, but what about everything in between? Or, if you’re like me, the “everything in between” accounts for all my meals. I’m a snacker. And I […]
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