Pepper Spray or Tear Gas for Self-Defense
Self-defense is a timely topic, yet few know enough to choose between the nonlethal options. This article simplifies the issue, gives pros and cons, and makes recommendations.
Category: GO-Bags (Get-Out-Of-Dodge Knapsacks for Evacuation)
No Power? No Problem.
Whether delayed in an airport, stuck in a broken vehicle, or engulfed in a serious emergency situation, a mobile phone is an invaluable but battery-dependent part of modern life. But what if your battery is going dead and you don’t have access to electrical power? A battery-bank is the solution to recharge your phone and […]
Emergency Kit / GO-Bag for Both Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place
Developing your own new generation GO-Bag is important for personal and family safety. This article can help you develop one multipurpose emergency kit to meet your evacuation, shelter-in-place, and vehicle-based needs. To develop this article, we sought counsel from a number of experts who have extensive on-the-ground experiences, ranging from natural disasters to civil war. This article includes a list of contents for the new generation of GO-Bag needed for our changing world.
Update on Water Purification
Water purification methods for disasters and emergency situations are addressed in detail, in our previous article on this subject. In that post, portable water purification gear for GO-Bags and evacuation kits was addressed, along with our recommendation of the Sawyer Mini water purification filter. After receiving many questions and suggestions on this topic, we evaluated additional products […]
2-Way Radios for Emergency Communication
Since mobile phones often don’t work in an emergency situation, and 9-1-1 dispatch systems may be down or overloaded, we need alternative communication methods. We need to be able to communicate with family and friends, to summon help, and to help deliver it to those who need assistance. This article is a summary of our 2-way communication options, problems, solutions, and the pros and cons of various products, plus the recommendations of our experienced experts.
Safety and Style: All-in-One Sunglasses and Eye Protection
Thanks to modern military research, it’s now possible for us to use eyewear which combines the features of sunglasses, safety glasses, military protective eyewear, shooting glasses, night-vision enhancing glasses, and even prescription lenses or bifocal reading glasses—all in one stylish pair of sunglasses. This article can help you jump-start your research and filter-out advertising hype, so that you can quickly select no-compromise all-in-one eye protection that you will actually use.
Preparing for a Dental Emergency
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 […]
Portable Personal Records for Emergency Situations
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 […]
Food for Emergencies; a Summary of Your Best Food Options
The internet is full of advice on food for emergencies and long-term food storage, but what is really the best? This primer on food selection is designed to help you select the best types of food for your emergency food supply. This article will help you understand the pros and cons of each category of […]
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