Archive for ' Evacuation'

When is it time to get out of Dodge? The experts weigh in, Part 2 Posted:June 17, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

When is it time to get out of Dodge? The experts weigh in, Part 2

When to get out of Dodge (GOOD) is the question a lot of survival minded people ask themselves. Sometimes, in the case of massive flooding or earthquake damage, the answer is obvious: get out now! But [...]

Packing your pet’s evacuation kit Posted:June 15, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

Packing your pet’s evacuation kit

Guest post by Laura McLain Madsen, DVM Do you own one (or more) of the 69 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in America? Or the 8 million pet birds, 4 million horses, or [...]

How will you know when the balloon goes up? Advice from survival experts Posted:June 08, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

How will you know when the balloon goes up? Advice from survival experts

A few weeks ago I had the oddest dream. In this dream, I was at home when my husband walked in the door from work and said, “The balloon’s gone up.” Immediately, my kids and I [...]

Ask the Survival Mom: Missing lists, dealing with relatives expecting a handout, and staying put instead of bugging out Posted:February 23, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

Ask the Survival Mom: Missing lists, dealing with relatives expecting a handout, and staying put instead of bugging out

From Denise: Hi Lisa. I was told about you by a Momma who had just had her baby at the hospital that I work in. I am excited to learn more and grow from your site. [...]

INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: What to grab as you rush out the door Posted:February 20, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: What to grab as you rush out the door

This tip was submitted by Julie in last year’s list contest. Thanks, Julie! Some of my favorite and most precious treasures are not things I want to permanently store in a Bug Out Bag or evacuation [...]

February Survival Mom of the Month: MilkweedMama! Posted:February 09, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

February Survival Mom of the Month: MilkweedMama!

The winner of the Survival Mom of the Month (February) is Faith, aka MilkweedMama.  Faith has an inspiring story to share as well as some fantastic advice!  Faith wins a copy of Survival Mom, a $25 Amazon [...]

Home Protection: Fire Safety Posted:February 07, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

Home Protection: Fire Safety

Guest post by Thomas Bryant, a licensed Fire Protection professional, who blogs at Cube 2 Farm Protecting and defending your home has much more to do with your family than your possessions. The lives inside your home [...]

In an Emergency Know Your Roads, Not Just Your Map Posted:February 01, 2013 By:thesurvivalmom

In an Emergency Know Your Roads, Not Just Your Map

By Magi Clark who blogs at Half Acre Heaven. We all know it’s important to know several ways in and out of our neighborhoods, but it goes beyond just looking at a map and saying, “Ah, [...]

The Mountain House Bug Out Bucket: A must-have for any emergency Posted:December 26, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

The Mountain House Bug Out Bucket: A must-have for any emergency

Mountain House foods have consistently ranked at the top of every consumer taste test I’ve read. Two nights ago I fed their Beef Stroganoff with Noodles to my husband for dinner, and he was perfectly happy. [...]

15 Non-traditional containers for your bug out bag/emergency kit Posted:November 25, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

15 Non-traditional containers for your bug out bag/emergency kit

A rolling suitcase on wheels. Look for sturdy wheels because if one breaks off, you’ll be carrying that suitcase. Not fun! Some of these suitcases also have backpack straps. A Rubbermaid container with lid. You select [...]