Key Takeaways: Know your evacuation zone before a hurricane threatens your area. Follow evacuation orders from local emergency management officials. A family evacuation plan should cover your destination, route, supplies, pets, and communication. If officials direct residents to stay home, shelter safely and keep monitoring local alerts. The decision to...

Key Takeaways Learn how to build a survival shelter that protects you from ground contact, wind, rain, snow, and other exposure hazards. Address the most immediate threat first, then reduce heat loss from the ground, wind, and precipitation. An A-frame tent gives you faster, more predictable cover than starting from...

Key Takeaways: Gather hurricane supplies before a storm threatens your area. Store at least one gallon of water per person per day and keep enough for several days. Prepare separate sheltering at home and hurricane evacuation kits. Add medications, documents, pet supplies, and other personal items no prebuilt kit can...

Key Takeaways Keep a winter car emergency kit in your vehicle at all times. Take the time to learn how to survive a blizzard in your car. Arming yourself with a plan will help you move with confidence and intention should a worst-case scenario arise. Stay with your vehicle, and...

Key Takeaways A vehicle emergency kit should cover roadside repairs, communication, first aid, water, food, visibility, and protection from bad weather. Keep frequently needed supplies in the glove box or passenger compartment and larger tools in the trunk or cargo area. Adjust your kit for seasonal hazards such as snow,...

Preparation is key to surviving a flood, including practicing evacuation routes and making your home flood-resistant. Sourcing reliable information before, during, and after a flood can help you understand what your options are. Access to quality emergency supplies can make all the difference when attempting to ride out a flood...

Beware of Budget Survival Kits: Why Cheap Can Cost You Everything DO YOU WANT TO TRUST YOUR LIFE TO A KIT THAT WAS SOLD BY A MARKETING RE-SELLER? OR DO YOU TRUST A SURVIVAL KIT THAT WAS ENGINEERED BY S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) TRAINED COMBAT VETERANS? In today’s uncertain...

The Ultimate Bug Out Bag Checklist: What You Should Have in Your BOB In an emergency, you don’t have time to think — you need to grab and go. A well-packed Bug Out Bag (BOB) is your lifeline when disaster forces you to leave home quickly. As a SERE-trained Combat...

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season: Ultimate Survival Guide 2026 Hurricane season can bring devastating winds, flooding, and power outages that last for weeks. With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially running from June 1st to November 30th, now is the time to prepare. Being ready can mean the difference...

Lessons Learned from the NC Floods: Building Resilience in an Era of Extreme Weather North Carolina has faced devastating floods in recent years, most notably from Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and the remnants of Tropical Depression Chantal in 2025. Helene, in particular, delivered a historic blow to Western North...

Hey team, it’s LIMA-TANGO. In a world where threats keep evolving—cyber hits, grid instability, severe weather rolling through beyond—prepping isn’t about hoarding gadgets. It’s about gear that works when it counts, day after day, year after year. This isn’t a fantasy wishlist. These are 65+ items experienced preppers (bushcrafters, homesteaders,...

Bug-in means sheltering safely in your home (no evacuation) during a blizzard—when heavy snow, high winds, whiteout conditions, and extreme cold make travel impossible and often knock out power for days. The goal is self-sufficiency for at least 3–14 days (official guidance recommends starting with several days but planning longer...

Enhancing Emergency Preparedness. California’s landscapes are as beautiful as they are volatile, with wildfires posing a perennial threat exacerbated by climate change, drought, and urban expansion. The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, including the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, scorched thousands of acres, destroyed over 10,000 structures, and claimed dozens of...

Key Takeaways While September is emergency preparedness month, it’s important to be vigilant all year. FEMA National Preparedness Month was established in 2004 through its Ready campaign. The goal is to encourage Americans to be prepared for emergencies, natural and man-made disasters, and other crisis scenarios. The theme in 2025...

In an unpredictable world, being prepared for emergencies is not just prudent. Survival in a disaster depends on being proactive. A bug-out bag (BOB) or a get-home bag is a portable disaster readiness kit containing the essentials needed to survive for at least 72 hours, and they’re critical for anyone...

Sleeper cell terrorist attacks, where individuals or small groups remain dormant until activated to carry out an attack, are rare but can be devastating due to their unpredictability. While the likelihood of such an event is low, preparedness can save lives and reduce panic. This blog outlines practical steps to...

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapon is a terrifying prospect—a high-energy burst that can fry electronics, disrupt power grids, and plunge society into chaos. Whether caused by a high-altitude nuclear detonation or a non-nuclear device, an EMP could disable everything from smartphones to critical infrastructure. While the likelihood of an EMP...

Accessing clean drinking water in public spaces can be a lifesaver, especially during emergencies, outdoor adventures, or when you’re in an unfamiliar area. One lesser-known tool for this purpose is a sillcock key, a simple device that allows you to operate certain types of outdoor faucets (sillcocks) commonly found in...

CBRN Survival: Preparing for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats In a world increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of threats—both natural and man-made—one category of hazards stands out for its potentially catastrophic consequences: CBRN. This acronym stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats, which encompass a variety of...

How to Operate a Baofeng UV-5R UHF/VHF Radio How to Operate a Baofeng UHF/VHF Radio: A Beginner’s Guide Baofeng radios, particularly the popular UV-5R model, are a favorite choice for amateur radio enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and emergency preparedness enthusiasts alike. These compact and versatile radios can operate on both UHF...