As more and more people are looking at how to “get off the grid” and start investigating alternative sources of energy, it’s interesting to look at some case studies on solar power.
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Chances are, you already carry your mobile phone everywhere – after all, 2/3 of the world’s population (that’s over 2 billion of us) already own one. ICE (In Case of Emergency) is a scheme promoted by the East Anglian Ambulance Service, UK. It simply asks you to keep in your phone, the names and contact numbers of the people who you would like to be contacted in case of an emergency.
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According to The Trends Research Institute, survivalism is set to grow in 2006. The report claims that “the survival business will boom for the first time since the Cold War as Americans perceive their government as incapable of protecting them from terrorist attacks and natural disasters.”
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Disasters can strike anywhere, anytime : on December 26 2004, a massive earthquake rattled the seabed off the western coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The resulting tsunami swept across the Indian Ocean, wiping out entire coastal villages and low-lying islands. The affected region extends from Malaysia, Thailand and Burma in the east to Somalia and Kenya in the west. Over 300,000 people were dead or missing, with Indonesia and Sri Lanka suffering the greatest loss of life.
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To all Survival Today readers all over the world who are of the Christian faith, we’d like to wish a safe and peaceful Christmas Day. We hope you get something nice under the Christmas tree!

Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness is comprehensive 204-page document from the US Federal Emergency Management Agency. It covers different types of disasters (natural hazards, technological hazards, terrorism) and provides plenty of advice and checklists on preparing your own emergency plan.
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One of the most popular options for emergency foodstuff are MREs. MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) were developed for the military and contain a full meal which includes an entree, dessert and more. MREs can be a bit costly but they are prepared and packed with much thought and care, which means you get a nutritionally balanced meal in a small, slim packet. The question is, how long do they last?
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Survival kits come in any number of incarnations these days – from a survival bottle kit to a wallet-friendly survival card. This is the weirdest one yet – Survival Kit in a Sardine Can.
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When things go bad, we have to live with less. Can your family live on just US$45 a week? Get some advice from the Hillbilly Housewife on how to do it. This site offers a great deal of advice on how to live within (or below) your means.
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In an urban emergency situation, you may get caught in a building or area with many obstacles such as locked doors and gates. You’d be grateful to have a tool like the Japanese Tiger Paw/Pry Bar with you. Since the prybar is lightweight and strong, it’s especially easy for women to carry. This tool is also small enough to fit in your handbag or day bag.
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