Emergency Survival Articles

Taking your family on a road trip means a whole heap of planning: packing the car, checking routes, making the trip itinerary, and preparing for the things you hope will never happen. You don't want a flat tire, but you travel with a spare. You hope that you sail...

You can't live without clean water, so make sure you include plenty of it in your emergency essentials. You can stretch food. You can improvise light. But clean, safe water has fewer shortcuts. When your taps stop working or flooding compromises local systems, the...

A mini survival kit can look almost too small to matter. You open a tin or pouch and see a few compact items, and it's easy to assume it's either a gimmick or a magic solution. The truth sits in the middle. When you understand the purpose of a mini survival kit, you...

You know you need food in an emergency, and you're all for keeping a box of protein bars at the ready, but anything more may sound like a little too much. You may lack the know-how to start a long-term food supply and the space to store it. But stay with us. A 25-year...

Every second matters when a tornado is approaching. When you may have only moments to get yourself and your family to safety, you need to be able to recognize the early warning signs of an imminent tornado. By staying alert and acting quickly, you increase your odds...