Just about every household would have the ubiquitus Maglite flashlights lying around somewhere. Maglites have the reputation to be tough and reliable. Unfortunately, Maglites have been slow to take advantage of the newer LED technology.
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We have previously covered Doug Ritter’s Pocket Survival Pak, a comprehensive personal survival kit which has just about everything that you need in an emergency.
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Every person should make it a point to learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) – it’s a useful skill, and you could save a life. If don’t get a chance to take a proper course in CPR (which we highly recommend), then go to Learn CPR. Learn CPR is a free public service supported by the University of Washington School of Medicine.
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If you were left alone in the middle of a jungle or a desert, would you be able to find your way out? Don’t be caught unprepared, and start learning today. Get the free Map Reading ebook, which will show you how to read topographic maps and use a compass.
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Don’t say Uncle Sam never gave you anything. The US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 is a classic. It’s a good start to thinking about survival, although you do have to note the different priorities in civilian and military situations.
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There may come a time when all you have to survive with is what you have on you at the moment. However, you can’t have a whole BOB (bug out bag) with you all the time … or can you? This article from Outdoors Magazine discusses an On-Body Kit for urban environments.
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Once your start planning and buying stuff for your Bug Out Bag, it should become clear that the list could become endless. How to select what’s essential, and more importantly, how would we carry it all? One Bag shows you how to literally live out of a bag. This exhaustive resource is this is the definitive guide to traveling light, and should be able to give you pointers on how to prepare and pack your Bug Out Bag.
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Making a soda can stove is certainly an interesting project, provided you have the right tools. Well, as it turns out, all you need is just a plain ol’ Swiss Army Knife. The guys at SOSAK (Secret Order of the Swiss Army Knife) have the detailed instructions.
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This is a long but interesting read – the story of one man’s personal experience on Hurricane Wilma. Ralph T. Castle was better prepared than most : “In my all-electric home I have no hot water, I can’t cook anything, I have no refrigeration, no air conditioning, and of course no lights, but I do have my oil lamp, a low-wattage LED flashlight, and three weeks’ supply of food.”
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From the US Department of Homeland Security, comes a guide for business emergency preparedness called Ready Business. There’s plenty of good advice, ranging from business continuity planning for small businesses, properly informing your employees, and taking measures to protect your investment.
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