In the early days before coronavirus (COVID-19) spread like wildfire throughout the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on being “cautiously alert” to prevent mass panic. Now, the CDC has changed its tune and has warned that the public must prepare for the “inevitable” spread of the virus. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) This is the moment preppers … Continue reading Coronavirus spread in the USA is “inevitable,” warns CDC: How to prep for an outbreak
Do you have these essential items in your survival fire starter kit?
Whether you’re camping or bugging out, outdoor trips require a crucial item — a firestarting kit. A well-planned kit contains several ways to start a fire so you can stay warm and cook outdoors. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Firestarting skills are essential to your survival, especially when SHTF. Ideally, you should know how to start a fire using very basic tools, … Continue reading Do you have these essential items in your survival fire starter kit?
Maintaining oral health even during SHTF: Natural toothache remedies
Your teeth are the hardest part of your body, but if you don’t take proper care of them, they can easily succumb to the effects of poor dietary or lifestyle choices. When SHTF, taking care of your oral health can only become infinitely harder. Fortunately, there are natural remedies that you can use to relieve … Continue reading Maintaining oral health even during SHTF: Natural toothache remedies
Why coconut oil should be a part of your survival stockpile
Coconut oil is a staple in any prepper’s pantry. Aside from being a shelf stable product, coconut oil is a nutritious substitute for cooking oil. Additionally, coconut oil has various survival uses. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com.) There are many different types of coconut oil, and two of them include refined or unrefined coconut oil. Refined coconut oil is separated by heat. This … Continue reading Why coconut oil should be a part of your survival stockpile
These important items deserve a place in every bug-out bag
If you’re just starting your journey as a prepper, you need to familiarize yourself with the bug-out bag (BOB). The backpack for your BOB should be sturdy and the items in it must cover your basic needs for at least 72 hours after you evacuate from a survival scenario. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Deciding what to include … Continue reading These important items deserve a place in every bug-out bag
How to maintain oral health even after SHTF
A toothache may seem like a minor inconvenience, but when SHTF, this can affect your ability to gather survival supplies for your family. To avoid this kind of scenario, you can learn about natural remedies for toothaches and other dental emergencies that you may face in a post-SHTF world. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) 10 natural remedies for … Continue reading How to maintain oral health even after SHTF
Are you prepared for an EMP attack? Stock up on these items that will continue to work after one
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack by a hostile nation would wreak absolute chaos by taking out vital services and systems that we take for granted. To survive the aftermath of such an attack, an article from Smart Prepper Gear listed a number of vital items that will remain usable and useful. First on the list are books. An … Continue reading Are you prepared for an EMP attack? Stock up on these items that will continue to work after one
4 things you’ll absolutely need when SHTF
If recent months have taught us anything, it’s that a disaster can leave people in an emergency and fragile state for weeks, and even months. As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria proved, when basic necessities are knocked out or taken away, things can get ugly in a hurry. Keep in mind that natural disasters are … Continue reading 4 things you’ll absolutely need when SHTF
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 