I grew up in Phoenix and know a thing or two about summer heat. It can be miserable. It can also be deadly. When I was about 8 years old, I suffered an extreme form of heat exhaustion when I spent way too much time in our brand new swimming pool. ... Read More
All About Hurricane Florence Survival
The only good thing I have to say about hurricanes is that they give you plenty of warning they're on their way. Otherwise, they're jerks. They slam you with crazy winds, torrential rainfall, dozens of inches of rain, massive property damage and even ... Read More
50+ Ways to Help the Victims of Harvey (and other disasters yet to come)
Around the world people are reaching out to my beloved Texas, wanting to help. In some cases, well-meaning help comes in the way of used clothing and items that are redundant and no longer needed. The fire station by my house begged, "Please! No more ... Read More
My Story: Lessons we learned from hurricane evacuations
These evacuations tips are excellent, even if you don't live in hurricane country. Pin this for later! On August 28. 2005, My family did something we had never even considered doing before. We evacuated for a hurricane. After seeing the ... Read More
5 Steps for Making a Personalized Threat Analysis
Whether you are just beginning with your preparedness or are a seasoned prepper, we have all experienced how overwhelming it is to plan for all the different possible events. Preparedness books and the internet can be a great tool for discovery and ... Read More
