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Survival planning is the “just in case” planning for any kind of natural or human-made disaster that can keep your family safe when other families may not have the same opportunities for safety. There are many kinds of disaster scenarios that a survival prepper is planning for - these emergencies could be a hurricane, a long-term electricity outage, domestic unrest like a riot, or an attack that comes from outside of our American borders. All of these possible disasters can quickly and severely impact even the most basic of your family's needs. Every summer, Floridians and other Gulf Coast residents plan...

When you are in a crisis situation your level of mental toughness is one of the key indicators to how well you’ll endure a stressful situation. Often times in a crisis it’s our mind that defeats us before other factors creep in. Have you ever watched the show Alone? On this show, there are professional survival list that try and stay in the Alaskan wilderness for as long as possible. “Winners” often only stay afloat between 30 and 60 days, with many contestants tapping out due to sickness or to mental anguish. Mental stressors can break anyone down no matter...

Hygiene should be a priority in any savvy prepper's planning activities. No matter if it’s a hurricane, electricity out, or a more violent type of conflict like civil unrest; taking care of your body's most basic needs should be one of your priorities after securing immediate safety and shelter. Certain family members may have very specific hygiene needs such as children, the elderly, and females. Start your planning by thinking specifically about your immediate family members and the unique hygiene needs they each may have. You’ll also want to make sure that you secure hygiene supplies prior to an emergency...