Survival and Self-sufficiency
Chinese Mudslides Contain Lessons In Survival
Earlier this month, devastating mudslides hit northwest China’s Gansu province leaving some 1,500 people dead. As classes resumed for primary- and middle-school students today, experts have called for a careful and systematic approach to rebuilding efforts.
Pakistan Floods Serve As A Reminder To Review Preparedness Plans
In recent days American and foreign media have widely reported the devastating scenes from the flooded areas of Pakistan. Although South Asia is more prone to these types of disasters, parts of the United States have also occasionally suffered from floods.
How will banks handle my mortgage during Hyperinflation?
Dear Bob, Hi: An article I read that came from you talked about the falling value of the dollar. It made me wonder what would happen to a homeowner like myself when out-of-control inflation makes a situation that the dollar I repay as a mo
Alaska Plane Crash Survivor Out Of Hospital
A 13-year-old boy who was among the survivors of the plane crash that killed former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens on Aug. 9 was released from the hospital, according to media reports.
Prepare For 72-Hour Emergency
You never know what type of emergency is going to strike, but the most likely scenario involves a natural disaster like a flood, fire, earthquake, hurricane or tornado. If you solely rely on government responders to help you when these disasters s
Food Storage Now!
Storing food is something that we have to do before we need it. Think now, if a catastrophe of some kind were to occur today—say an earthquake, tornado or terrorist attack—and you needed to begin using your stored food, where would you be? Read this article to learn why you need to store food…
Staying Safe During A Blizzard
As the East Coast is being hammered by the second snowstorm in less than a week, many Americans are looking for was to stay safe and protect their property from damage.
NIA: Seniors Should Take Precautions To Avoid Hypothermia
In addition to producing high heating bills, the cold weather that has gripped much of the country poses health dangers related to hypothermia, especially in the elderly. However, there are ways to protect oneself from excessive loss of body heat both at home and outdoors.
Brazilian Mudslides Show Need For Disaster Preparedness
Over the New Year’s holiday, torrential rains swept the southeast coast of Brazil, causing catastrophic mudslides that have killed at least 75 people and resulted in millions of dollars in property damage.
Red Cross Offers Advice On Staying Safe During Deep Freeze
As an arctic freeze that hit most of the country in the last few weeks caused at least nine deaths, Americans may benefit from expert tips on how to stay safe during a winter emergency.
AHAM Offers Safety Tips For Safe Home Heating
As cold weather arrives in parts of the U.S., so does the risk of fires resulting from faulty heating equipment or practices. That is why the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has published a list of suggestions that can help Americans heat their homes safely this winter.
Emergency Preparedness Tips Before Onset Of Winter
As the country gets ready to set the clocks back one hour on November 1, it may be worth remembering that wintertime brings with it a danger of disasters in certain parts of the country for which Americans should be prepared.
How To Survive A Tsunami
The devastating tsunami that hit Western Pacific Islands, including American Samoa earlier this week, killing at least 168 people, has brought the issue of preparedness and survival into focus once again.
Tips on surviving a bear encounter
With the beginning of the fall season bears are becoming more active in some parts of the country, and those who plan to spend time outdoors may want to keep in mind a few tips on how to behave if they encounter the large animal.
Proper nutrition may help you survive the flu season
While hand-washing and cough-covering is very important, experts are saying there is a range of flu-fighting foods that may help vulnerable individuals get throughout the difficult season.
