A message from one of our 36READY team doctors: During an emergency situation a few very simple precautions may keep you and your family healthy. This is critically important. Remaining in good health will not only help you cope, it is essential for peak performance during high-stress or dangerous situations. It’s a simple truth […]
A message from one of our 36READY team doctors: Whether your focus is preparing for a major natural disaster or one that is human caused, too many of us focus on two or three areas of preparedness while ignoring or putting off other important issues. As a friend recently reminded me, “We tend to prepare […]
At 36READY we are thankful to have a team of volunteers that are medical doctors and emergency medical care specialists. We are using this opportunity to highlight the top-10 medical preparedness questions that we receive from those who are preparing for, “When there is no doctor” and “When there is no medical care” situations. […]
1. Get out early. Don’t delay. 2. Pre-plan your evacuation. Do it now, before it’s too late. Routing, navigation, timing of departure, and predetermined locations to meet-up with family and/or friends, are all critically important elements of every personal emergency plan. Unfortunately, evacuation routes are often thought to be obvious, and yet the obvious routes […]
For those who live in the United States, the U.S. Government maintains a nationwide network of 1,000 emergency radio stations (NWR). These continuously broadcast region-specific weather information, and now other emergency information, too. Therefore, all emergency kits assembled for use in the U.S. should include a radio which is capable of receiving these “All-Hazards” radio broadcasts. […]
Pepper spray is not legal in all areas, but if it is in your locale, we recommend keeping a canister in your GO-Bag, pocket, purse, home and other areas where you might need it. We regard it as the best non-lethal weapon for self-defense. This article is included to help you understand aspects of pepper […]
There are many opinions as to what gun is best for inclusion in a survival kit, and there is certainly no consensus, even among the experts. But if you are not planning for a specific type of emergency, and self-defense is NOT your primary concern, then a .22 caliber rifle is generally considered to be […]
Disasters can become an even greater disaster if you are coping with the pain of a broken tooth, particularly if it is severe pain such as is caused by a broken tooth with an exposed root. Since a trip to the dentist may not be feasible in an emergency situation, it’s a good idea to […]
When this current flap dies down, consider buying potassium iodine as a just-in-case drug for your emergency medical kit. The current rush to purchase (by civilians) is likely due to Japanese nuclear debris which is now washing up on the beaches of the west coast of the United States. This development, combined with the U.S. government’s […]
Personal and family defense during times of disasters and other unusual circumstances, has been a popular but controversial topic here at 36ReadyBlog.com. If you want to better understand the moral and biblical ramifications of the use of deadly force, the legitimate use of firearms, the U.S. Constitution, or even firearm and gun control issues, the […]
One aspect of disaster preparation which never seems to get any attention is access to important personal records. These may be urgently needed during a time of disaster or emergency, but without advance planning you may not have what you need. Basic records which are critically important include basic identification such as copies of your […]
Many canned foods are precooked, so it’s okay to eat them right out of the can. However, eating hot food is a great way to add some normalcy to your life during an emergency situation. So having a simple solar stove can become a treasure during an emergency. Of course if the sky is overcast […]
Preparedness is not just a quantity of supplies and a series of tasks combined with the right mindset; it is also a lifestyle of readiness. One of the best ways to maintain this crucial readiness is by developing hobbies, or even a new vocation or home-based business that is beneficial for healthy living today — […]
In a disaster or emergency situation your source of drinking water may become contaminated, so it is important to know how to purify it before drinking, brushing your teeth, and before rehydrating or cooking food with water. After an earthquake, major storm or flood, even if you still have running tap water it may have […]
Our times are changing rapidly. This is occurring on many fronts, but few more rapidly than with our food supply. Examples include the increasing number of national outbreaks of e-coli bacteria in our meat and vegetables, the growing trend towards genetically modified foods (GMO’s), ever present undercurrent of our food being sprayed with chemicals ranging […]
What is a GO Bag? It’s a pre-packed provisions and gear knapsack, and it is a core element for disaster and emergency preparations. Whether you are forced to evacuated from your home due to a storm, or you have made the choice to flee due to civil unrest or some other cause, you need a pre-packed GO-Bag […]
Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis, report: “Countering the EMP Threat: The Role of Missile Defense.” Excerpt from Report: Among the threats facing the United States are short-range ballistic missiles launched from vessels such as freighters, tankers, or container ships off our shores to detonate a warhead that could have catastrophic Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) consequences for […]
Situation: In the United States we are influenced by a “normalcy bias,” and this hampers our recognition of the ‘red flags’ which warn us of disaster. These warning signs of the times are usually present before major disasters and emergencies strike, so we need to look for them. Plus, we need to properly evaluate what […]
Hurricane Sandy left 4.5 million people without power. How would you survive the cold for a protracted power outage? What would you do if you were stranded for days in your home or office, and it started to get cold? Even houses equipped with generators rarely have sufficient fuel to maintain a household for more […]
There are many benefits to growing your own food. We all know about the chemicals applied to our produce (both before and after harvesting), and anyone who grocery shops on a regular basis is acutely aware of the constant rise in food costs. Just this morning I saw an article stating that corn is now […]
Having the power needed to produce light and prepare food, maintain refrigeration, and to provide for heating/cooling of your home may not be essential for life, but it is nevertheless important in any emergency situation. Though the loss of grid electrical power is not part of every emergency, many incidents do include at least a […]
