This self-help preparedness video was inspired by the story of a family in NW Nevada which in 2013, was stranded in their vehicle …
Winter overnight bug out camp for Lily and Dax in a snowy woodland
A winter overnight in Lily’s bug out shelter has her gathering firewood and building two possible dog beds for Dax, her …
PHOTOS: North Korea executes five with anti-aircraft guns. We have the satellite photos of the killing fields.
South Korean intelligence services reported to their nation’s parliament this week that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un ordered the …
Lily’s stone-age survival shelter
This week, Lily (and her dog) build what she calls a stone-age hut. (She also uses it as a sweat …
Murder charges filed after victim kills attempted robber, you’ll be happy when you see who’s in cuffs
Alabama prosecutors will bring murder charges in the case of a 17-year-old shot while committing a robbery, but not against …
Water Treatment System Maintenance for the Well Owner
You can’t survive for more than three to five days without water. If disaster happens, do you have access to …
Top Ten Skills For Preppers
This guy is great. He’s a real-life “Plan for the worst, hope for the best” guy. He’s a realistic dude who …
Winter is Coming! Expecting snow and a hard winter? Ask a Canadian.
As we brace for winter we need to prepare. So let’s ask someone who knows a lot about freezing temperatures. …
UK government warns Earth will only have 12-hour warning to deal with massive Sun explosion
We’ve been warning about it for ages. We must get ready for a solar or terrorist EMP event that could …
10-4 Big Buddy. Are you missing a big piece of your preparedness plan?
As we all know, phone systems can go down in emergencies. So when the next one occurs, you can be part …
Life Hack: DIY mini-storage solution
You never know when you’ll need a small amount of something, like antibiotic cream, or salt, or medicine, or cooking …
Is the era of antibiotic medications over? What does this mean for humanity?
In a report from the BBC, the world is on the verge of a “post-antibiotic era”, scientists have warned after …
An EMP should be a larger security concern says major think tank
Many Americans (but not Self-Reliance Central readers!) have never heard of EMP (which is short for electromagnetic pulse), much …
Internet of Things means Chinese electronics are threat to National Security
Internet outage caused by cheap, unsecured Chinese crap that was weaponized On Friday, Oct. 21, a massive attack against Dyn, …
Homicide bomber? Look for the signs
The following are signs that might indicate a homicide bomber or terrorist. Remember, we are all responsible for remaining …
You should know this: Mail bombs
You’re really not likely to come across a letter bomb unless you work in a high-risk environment likely to be …
Six Dirty Little Secrets About Portable Solar Generators
Thinking about investing in a portable solar generator to protect yourself and your family during power blackouts? Watch out. Most …
Hurricane season is here – Are you prepared?
9/27 11am ET: Life-threatening storm surge from #Ian is increasingly likely along the Florida west coast where a storm surge …
Visiting our Nation’s Capital? Have an evac strategy.
If there were a natural disaster or a terrorist attack in DC, how would you get out of the city? …
Got an iPhone? Here’s why you MUST update it.
If you have an iPhone, you need to update it to the latest operating system, iOS 9.3.5 Just go to your Settings app …
Over a Thousand Motorists Stranded by the Flood: Are You Prepped for Something Like This?
As the waters in Louisiana continue to rise, over a thousand motorists stranded by the flood have been stuck on Interstate 12 …
I’m From Louisiana. Here’s the Flooding Story the Media Should Cover.
As a south Louisiana native who lived through Hurricane Katrina, I have every right to be aggravated with the national …
University Professors Sue Over Concealed Guns Allowed in Classrooms
A police officer stands in front of the University of Texas tower, from which a sniper 50 years ago launched …
Brain-eating amoeba is back
Remember this story from last year? How to stop brain-eating amoeba from killing you? Well, it’s back. An 11-year-old South Carolina …
How to win a fist fight & get in shape first
This is an awesome article on The Journal of Joe the Peacock. It gives you some great information about getting …
These Are the Tools We Need to Win the Long War Against Islamist Terrorism
Commentary on the recent attacks in France. As self-reliant people we must prepare for the worst, but how do we deal with …
10 life-saving defenses against personal attack
1. If a mugger demands your wallet or purse, don’t hand it to him. Toss it away from you. Chances are that …
Break the Grip of the Rip – How to get out of a rip current
Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of …
Another Shooting Tragedy in a Gun-Free Zone
by Dan Mitchell It’s happened again. A nut went to a gun-free zone and engaged in a mass killing. In this example, the …