When you’re desperate you’ll want to drink anything. But remember, most water isn’t safe in an emergency situation. Sure the …
The kitchen of second chances
Sometimes we come across things that don’t really fit all our Self-Reliance categories but this story is a stand out …
Emergency toilets
In extreme emergencies, sewage systems may not be functioning. During these times it may be necessary to create a temporary, …
1-in-3 odds that earthquake will devastate Pacific Northwest; FEMA prepares.
If you live in the Pacific Northwest or have friends or family there, I encourage you to read and share …
If you see something, say something
Here’s the Department of Homeland Security’s video on ‘If you see something, say something.’ The DHS and the FBI have …
Terrorist Watch – Your workplace
Terror in the workplace could happen to you. Remember, the flight instructors who taught the 9-11 hijackers didn’t know they …
How to CORRECTLY fit a life jacket to a kid
Don’t mess with life jacket safety. Kids are wriggly little critters and you must ensure they are properly protected at …
It’s tornado season. Got a plan?
New Safety Update from the Sooners – No, not that sort! Oklahoma’s Gary England and The University of Oklahoma have teamed …
We’re being battered by a solar storm!
Those amazingly far South Northern Lights? The fantastic red skies? Blame the Sun. Right now, the Earth is being battered …
WARNING: Heat risks and how to beat them
Temperatures in the upper 90s – over 100 perhaps? When the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat watch you need to …
Terrorists plunge 140 million into dark. Next time it could be us.
A recent terrorist attack that blew up a major transmission line connected to the Pakistani national grid plunged more than …
Cyber attacks: Affecting everything from the national grid to pacemakers
As the recent power outage in Washington D.C. so aptly demonstrated, we’re not equipped to deal with serious power outages — …
How to break an attacker’s finger
Breaking a Finger Made Easy The following finger breaking technique – although it could stop an attacker – should be …
Using pressure points to your advantage
Control Point Pressure Tactic Control point pressure tactic. If someone tries to take you somewhere by grabbing your arm, hand, …
You should know this: How to avoid looking like a victim
Don’t let an attacker start on you Are you like a weak animal just waiting to be preyed upon? Is …
Bird hunting – How it’s done
Our friend Scott Singleton wrote this great guide to bird hunting for us: “As an avid outdoorsman, I am always …
DIY: How to butcher a deer
Why pay a shop to prepare your meat when you can do it yourself? There are just as many methods for …
Faraday Cages: Making one and how your microwave can help
Five years ago, we almost lost everything. Our entire power grid nearly fried. In 2012, our solar system experienced an …
Flash flood safety: Stay away from moving water
With the terrible news coming out of Texas we must remind ourselves that flooding is the most common type of …
You should know this: Psychology of survival
NATURAL REACTIONS Man has been able to survive many shifts in his environment throughout the centuries. His ability to adapt …
DIY: Making a heat tent
If you have to be out in the cold for an extended period of time, one way to warm up …
You should know this: How to spot drug users
You’re on the bus and the guy across from you has dilated eyes and can’t stop scratching his face. What …
DIY: Make a distress signal
Ground-to-air signs are used in times of distress. They are an internationally recognized emergency code that you could use anywhere …
DIY: How to track in the wild
Identifying wildlife tracks can be a great hobby for all seasons. Tracking is also a necessary skill for any serious …
You should know this: How burglars think
Burglary victims often wonder why the burglar picked on their house. To find out you need to consider: “How does …
DIY: Treating hypothermia
Here we look at hypothermia. Remember, these first aid suggestions are no substitute for getting a victim to a hospital …
DIY: Make a stone knife
A knife has three basic functions: – To puncture – To slash or chop – To cut A knife is …
Clouds: Foretellers of weather
About 200 years ago an Englishman classified clouds according to what they looked like to a person seeing them from …
DIY: Improvised compass
You can construct improvised compasses using a piece of ferrous metal that can be needle shaped or a flat double-edged …
You should know this: Car keys as security alarm
Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying …