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Emergency Cooking – How to Cook Without Electricity

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Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) – What You Need to Know about Attacks and Solar Flares

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Everything You Need to Know About the 18650 Battery

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Brightest Flashlight – AAA, AA, Tactical, Keychain and Spotlight

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Emergency Power Options for Your Home - Keep your critical systems running when the power goes out with generators, batteries or spot chargers.

Emergency Power Options for Your Home – Gas Generators and More

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Preparedness Storage - ideas for where to stash your preparedness storage (and general food storage), and tips for keeping it usable.

Preparedness Storage – Finding Room and Keeping it Safe and Sound

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DIY Portable Toilet (Emergency Use Bucket Toilet)

DIY Portable Toilet (Emergency Use Bucket Toilet)

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Storage and Shelf Life of Over-the-Counter Medication

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Build your own emergency medical kit that's customized to your needs. Check lists by category, including 12 Must Have Items for your Medical Trauma Kit.

Emergency Medical Kit List – Build Your Own Custom First Aid Kit

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Roadside Emergency Kit Recommendations and Checklist

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After the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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Before the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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20 Things I Wish I Had Before the Flood from a “1000 Year Storm” Survivor

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Dutch Oven Cooking – How to Use a Cast Iron Dutch Oven

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This post explains what the plague is, global plague "hotspots", how you can get it, the three types of plague and symptoms of each type. We also discuss how to reduce your chances of getting the plague, protecting your pets and historical plague remedies.

What is The Plague, How Could I Get It and How Dangerous is It?

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Solar Emergency Gear – Lights, Power, Radios, and Ovens

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25 Point Hurricane Prep Checklist - What you need to prepare before a hurricane hits, including food, water, documents, pet care and other essential items.

Printable Hurricane Prep Checklist

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Preparedness Basics - Simple steps to be ready for stressful times. Make better decisions, have more options and possibly save yourself some money.

Preparedness Basics – 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started Today

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Maps for Preparedness

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