– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
Many people have prepared emergency kits in case of regular disasters, such as a power outage or intense snow storm. The kits usually include food, medicine and jugs of water. But in an actual emergency situation, water stores will be depleted quickly, and clean drinking water can be hard to find. Water is the most […]
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Heuristics is big word that gets thrown around a lot in military and law-enforcement circles when it comes to decision making under stress. It is a word with Greek origins that in simple terms means is acknowledging that a problem must be solved and classical methods of doing so are too timely and therefore ineffective. […]
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For many people who are downsizing or moving, self-storage units are a life-saver. They provide a temporary and safe holding space for furniture, collectibles and other valuables. They can be an affordable way to store items when you just don’t have the room and in recent years, have become much more popular. Over 11 million […]
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One of my biggest nightmares has always been that I might someday have to look across my kitchen table at my hungry children and be unable to procure the food to fill their bellies. Let’s face it, for most of us, food is something we take for granted. I am convinced that the main reason […]
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The last thing any of us wants is to be caught wholly unprepared in a disaster. Unfortunately, disasters tend to sneak up on us and hit suddenly without much warning. For this reason, it is vital that you pre-plan for likely disaster scenarios and prepare yourself and your home advance. Below are 10 steps that […]
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You are driving down a long stretch of winding country road. Your headlights illuminate the tree line as it races past. Suddenly your favorite song comes on the radio, causing you to smile and taking your full attention off the road for just less than a second, as a deer steps squarely into your lane […]
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Sending your kids off to college can be super stressful. You know that they are capable and you have confidence in them, but at the same time, they are moving away from their family and support network. If anything major were to go down while they were away, you probably won’t be able to help […]
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Gear should be a vital part of every person’s emergency plan. The gear we actually have the moment crisis strikes is way more valuable than all of the gear we wish we had. So to help you be more prepared for the unexpected, I have decided to write up this little article on things […]
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Making Your Vehicle A Sovereign Survival Kit Well, unless you live in Florida or Los Angeles (and I’m guessing there are not that many FPA members in LA), wintery weather is officially upon us. The cold weather makes us even more vulnerable in the case of a vehicle breakdown, stuck vehicle, flat tire, or other […]
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Frostbite is a serious injury and one that can permanently damage skin, flesh, and nerves. If you live in a climate where the weather drops below 32 degrees in the winter, which most of us do, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of frostbite and how it can be prevented. Children are […]
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