Terrorists and mass shooters will often attack on the anniversary of something significant that happened, such as the 9/11 terrorist attack.
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Having a well-trained dog that is happy and balanced is more than just feeding them and showering them with love. That’s the easy part. However, dogs, just like children, need guidance, discipline and rewards to make them well-behaved and balanced. In this article, you’ll be given 4 tips that you can use to keep your dog…
Many survivalists prepare for natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, etc. However, the idea of a pandemic doesn’t really cross most people’s minds. Yet, throughout history there have been pandemics such as the HIV epidemic, smallpox, tuberculosis and the Black Death that killed over 75 million people. Just 2 decades ago, there was the…
During a crisis or riot, the streets are definitely not the place you want to be. When people are desperate for supplies, and when law and order has its hands full managing the devastating effects of a natural disaster, the streets can get very unsafe very quickly. You must be on high alert when you’re outside,…
The hard truth is that we live in a world where danger can pop up when we’re least expecting it. If you looked at the latest crime statistics in the US alone, you’d notice that there has been a rise in crimes against women over the past few years. Now more than ever before, it’s crucial…
The statistics will show that in the US alone, every single hour there’ll be over 500 thefts, over 10 rapes, more than 20 sexual assaults, close to 200 violent crimes and over 60 robberies committed against women. The statistics are not pretty and things can be extremely ugly if you find yourself in a situation where…
If you’re a survivalist who has pets, you’ll need to take extra measures when prepping for a crisis. It’s easy to overlook your pet’s needs and find yourself in a fix during a crisis. In this article, we’ll look at 7 pointers that pet owners should be aware of. Adhere to them and it’ll be easier…
How can you protect yourself from extremes of heat and cold? In our last post, we talked about the importance of knowing how extreme heat and cold can actually affect the body. We learned that at a certain point, the balance is tipped and the body begins to break down from exposure to too much heat/cold. Today’s…
How important is water to the body? In terms of sustaining the human body, nothing is more essential than water. The body can go for long periods of time without large quantities of calories; however, it cannot survive for long without water. Our bodies can readily adapt to emergency situations and it can even use…
Coping with Addictions During a Crisis When crisis strikes, whether it’s a huge flood, earthquake or snowstorm, there’s not only going to be a lot of damage, but there’s going to be a lot of inconvenience too. We are all creatures of habit. One of the most common causes of stress during a crisis scenario…
In the 2nd part of our “Surviving a Nuclear Explosion” series, we covered the astounding aftereffects of a nuclear explosion. We learned how radioactive fireballs can be created instantly upon the detonation of a nuclear weapon and how tons upon tons of earth can easily be displaced by such an explosion to create radioactive fallout. In our…