Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
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Moss grows everywhere. The “survival tip” of using it to find directions is a myth.
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The best ways to interest people in learning history is (IMO) through music. These songs have been standards for 150 years, and here is why they are popular.
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Want a totally unique eco-vacation, but one that is affordable and nearby?
Want to learn basic wilderness survival skills while canoeing on America’s largest river, through some 300 miles of Wilderness? Big River Wild Adventures combines wilderness, canoe cruising and learning.
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What are the rules of survival in an emergency situation? Most experts will point out that the psychological aspect is more important than anything else. Here are some thoughts on the subject from the Civil War.
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Bad weather, breakdowns, running out of fuel, getting stuck are some of the more common reasons why a driver might have to bed down for the night (or perhaps for several nights) until the situation is resolved. A night out does not have to be a life threatening experience.
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Basic survival skills don’t change. Here are some lessons from a Civil War infantryman on how to provide food, shelter and improvise lighting during hard campaigning.
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“The Unthinkable” is not about disaster recovery: It’s about what happens in the midst of one – before emergency personnel arrive. It’s about the human reaction to disaster and how you should act if you want to survive.
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Here are some ways to help you deal with this fear of darkness issue before it develops into a survival situation.
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Virtually every community has people living on the streets. Want to help them out? Here’s some suggestions for gifts you may already have.
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You don’t have to be in the western backcountry to need an air ambulance. You can be in an isolated campsite on the Mississippi River, or on a rain slick highway outside a major city. An air ambulance policy can save you thousands of dollars.
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