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What to Do When Disaster Strikes

by Craig
The first few moments immediately following a disaster are critical. In order to ensure long-term survival, you obviously need to ensure your short-term survival first. You do this by taking stock of your situation, reacting appropriately, and executing your retreat plan. Taking Stock of the Situation As soon as you realize something is wrong, you need to determine exactly what is happening. Turn on the radio, turn on the television, and check the Internet. Believe it or not, Twitter.com can be very useful for gathering real-time information. In 2011, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Washington D.C. Residents living in […]

Pre-Disaster Preparedness: What You NEED To Know

by Craig
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With most things in life, preparing for an event is just as important as how you handle the event itself when it occurs. Readying yourself for the end of the world is no exception. Locate a Retreat Site The first and most important thing you’ll need in case of TEOTWAWKI is to locate a retreat site. This is a “safe zone” you will use to ride out the catastrophe and its aftermath. For some people, especially those living in rural areas, their own home may very well be their retreat site. This is an ideal situation. But most people don’t […]