Survival School
Why more Americans are learning to pick locks, bust out of handcuffs, and avoid surveillance.
Georgia ranks among worst in disaster preparedness
Georgia ranked sixth-worst among 56 U.S. states and territories for readiness for public health emergencies, according to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, which put together the report. Despite the fact that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgians are more likely to suffer from communicable and chronic diseases. In January 2009, [...]
2012, Fringe, News, Survivalism
Dutch Citizens Preparing For 2012 Apocalypse
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 23 (UPI) — Thousands of people in the Netherlands say they expect the world to end in 2012, and many say they are taking precautions to prepare for the apocalypse. The Dutch-language de Volkskrant newspaper said it spoke to thousands of believers in the impending end of civilization, and while theories on [...]
US Girl Scouts prepare for war, pestilence
WASHINGTON — The United States wants to enlist its 3.4 million Girl Scouts in the effort to combat hurricanes, pandemics, terror attacks and other disasters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a campaign Tuesday to entice the blue, brown and green-clad multitudes to be even more prepared, with the promise of a new patch [...]
Trends In Emergency Preparedness
Often times, like with everything in life, we become complacent with our surroundings and our day to day routines. But with preparedness we must stay motivated and organized or efforts may be in vain. Interesting data from Google Insights shows actual interest in emergency preparedness based on search volume. As you can see in this [...]
Surviving Disaster
SPIKE TV’S DISTINCTIVE NEW SERIES SIMULATES TERRIFYING DISASTERS TO ARM VIEWERS AND SAVE LIVES
Suburban Survivalists Create Boom Market In Dried Beans, Millennial Replay Of Canned Heat
“I find it doubtful that many US ‘suburban survivalists’ can afford to spend thousands of dollars on dried beans and various other emergency supplies. Yet, the Texas Statesman cites examples of people who are doing just that: Economic crisis spurs spike in ‘suburban survivalists.” Read More [via Treehugger] More dried bean posts for you. Beans, [...]
Urban Survivalists
Food For Thought Preparedness is bad because it scares other people? Preparedness is bad because we can’t be ready for everything?
Boy, nine, survives wilderness thanks to tips from Bear Grylls
“A boy of nine lost alone in the wilderness for 24 hours survived using tips learned from Bear Grylls. Grayson Wynne knew he had to find a shelter for the night, conserve his energy and if possible leave clues for searchers, thanks to watching the British adventurer’s TV show. He ripped up his yellow jacket [...]
Nuclear Explosions Since 1945
Wanna see all the nuclear explosions since 1945? Click on the pic above, you will be surprised.
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