Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
Survival Common Sense Blog | Emergency Preparedness
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Survival myths can kill you, and this latest making the rounds is particularly dangerous.
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Walking in the woods is one of my favorite things. But danger lurks in the tree tops – beware of the widow-makers.
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An ancient herbal tea made from a common weed may be useful in relieving some symptoms of COVID.
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Without water, our bodies can get into serious trouble quickly – just a matter of days before dehydration sets in. Why do many people keep extra food, but don’t store water?
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Every lost or missing hiker is unique, but there are common mistakes most of them make. In no particular order of importance, here are ten.
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It sounds counter-intuitive, but hiking in the rain can be fun. Here’s how you can learn to love it. Or at least not dislike it. Too much. Regardless, rain happens. Here is how to make the best of the situation.
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The power goes out and you’re sheltering inside the house. Outside, the temperature plummets, the wind picks up and it starts to snow. You don’t know when the power will be restored. It might be hours or days. How will you stay warm and safe? How do you get started?
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My everyday carry gear – everywhere – includes a notebook and a pen or pencil. Here is why these are important.
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Every part of the cattail plant is edible. But don’t mistake a cattail for a toxic look-alike. Here is how to tell the difference.
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Don’t let your quick outing turn into a missing person search! If nobody knows where to look, you could wait a long time to be rescued! An detailed note about your outing can solve that problem.
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