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What would You Do if Ebola Were to Spread in Your City?

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is still very much in the news. Most news articles keep stressing that it is unlikely to reach the U.S. and downplay any threats. On the other hand, the CDC has released guidelines for hospitals should an infected person were to present himself. New projections estimate that 500,000 may be infected by the end of January. (Note: Since the article was written, the estimates have now been revised to 1.4 million)
Consider for a moment what could happen when a person who appears to have flu-like symptoms but has Ebola were to go the emergency room. […]

Natural Disasters: A Guide For Emergency Preparation

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Originally published here on Ammo.com, where you can find all the ammo you need Every year, nearly 200 million people are impacted by natural disasters, another 99,000 are killed, and over $162 billion a year is spent on the emergency situations they create – a staggering impact that is just the beginning of the far reach of natural disasters. Serious injury, displacement, loss of family, and even the effects PTSD are just a few of the traumatizing results that can be felt long after […]

5 Summer Survival Threats You Should Look Out For

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I love summertime, a chance to kick back and take some time off. Kids are out of school for the summer and the pace has slowed down. The summer also signals a slowdown in preparedness – I know… even blog visits get a bit slower. People go out of town, go on vacation and relax, which is just fine. But summer also has its own share of dangers that are often overlooked in […]

Hurricane Season Begins This Week. Start your Survival Kit Now!

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Enduring last years’ hurricane is still fresh in my mind but a new season is already upon us. Hurricane season starts this Friday (June 1 – November 30). As I write this, the first named storm of the 2018 season has already formed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting there is a possibility it will be an active season. Last year was certainly an active one. We still have people who lost everything during Hurricane […]

8 Skills You Can Learn on Weekends

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Being prepared and becoming self-sufficient is not all about buying emergency supplies. Learning survival and self-sufficiency skills is a big aspect of the preparedness mindset. Learning a few practical skills will also help you save money by doing things yourself. Here are 8 skills you can learn on weekends: Plant a garden Even if you only have a small balcony, you can grow a few herbs. Sign up for free tickets for the […]

A Quick Start Guide to Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Dwellers

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com If you live in an apartment and want to prepare for a disaster, you may initially feel overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done, and the feeling worsens when you hear about what other people are doing and you haven’t even started yet. Don’t let all this worry get you down; the most important thing to do is to get started. Whether you live in a small apartment or a small home, […]

What Happens if Your City Runs Out of Water?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I was checking out various news sites and learned about the latest crisis in Capetown in South Africa. The city is rapidly running out of the water, because of a prolonged drought brought about by El Nino conditions. Their water crisis has gotten so bad that officials are expecting to see supplies run about by April 12th if usage continues at the current rate. April 12 is being named as Day Zero, an […]

Survival Uses for Junk Food

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Junk food is much maligned when it comes to nutrition – too much sugar, salt, high in calories and low in nutrients etc. But if you consume it in moderation, it can be both satisfying and comforting. I’ve seen emergency food lists that only include staples such as beans and rice, canned meats and vegetables. There is nothing wrong with these bare-bones lists, however, it can get boring very quickly. That’s why I […]

Go Time Gear Fire Escape Kit Review and Giveaway

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I am always aware of the threat of fire, especially in an apartment complex. And you already know about the close call we had last week. With the recent wildfires in Northern California, fire danger is something we all must consider our emergency preparedness efforts. With this in mind, I thought it would be a good opportunity to review a Fire Escape Kit from Go-Time Gear. The Fire Escape Kit (pictured above) comes […]

5 Bottle Uses in a Survival Scenario

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I am always interested in reusing or repurposing common household items, especially in survival situations. Below is an interesting article on emergency uses for apartment and urban dwellers. 5 Bottle Uses in a Survival Scenario by Almo Gregor When you find yourself in a survival situation, it is vital that you use all of the resources at your disposal. One of the first actions I suggest is slowing down to assess the resources you have. This can be especially difficult […]