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  • Tips on Choosing Survival Shelters That Will Keep You Safe and Comfortable

    Tips on Choosing Survival Shelters That Will Keep You Safe and Comfortable

    During a disaster, shelter is one of the most important factors that will determine if you’re going to survive with relative ease or if it’s going to be a struggle. Survival is more than just having a first aid kit or a survival kit. Having a safe place to stay is very important and it will protect you from further danger and give you some time to rest and calm down.

    We’ll be assuming that the disaster is of a magnitude where your home is destroyed and you’ll need to take shelter elsewhere. If your home is untouched, then you can always be safe at home… but if that’s not the case, you need to consider several options before proceeding forward.

    First and foremost, you’ll need to see how many people there are in your family. A family of 3 will be able to easily fit into a tent or under a tarp and stay sheltered for the time being. An extended family of ten or more will need more shelter and planning.

    The duration you’ll be staying in these makeshift shelters will be another factor to consider. Generally, you should make plans to find a shelter where you can stay for about 3 days. This is recommended by most survival experts. However, if you can find a shelter that will allow you to stay for 2 weeks or more, that’s even better.

    The kind of shelter you seek will depend on your preferences and the climate conditions. If you are the type of the person who likes the outdoors, you will have no issues setting up a tent and camping outside or in the woods. These are known as portable shelters.

    Others may prefer built-in shelters like underground bunkers or houses. This provides extra security since you will be safe from wanderers or other threats while sleeping, etc.

    The location you build your shelter is also something you may wish to consider. It would be a good idea to build your shelter on your property. Even if your home is damaged, at least you know that you’re on your property and if you have fencing and security, those will be good too.

    The amount of supplies that you need and use will have an effect on the size of your shelter. Generally, during a disaster or crisis, most people will just need the basics.

    However, if you wish to have a little kitchen, bathroom, etc. you will need more space in your shelter.

    The most basic types of shelters are tents and tarps. They can be easily set up and secured with some rope. They’re portable and can go with you anywhere you wish to.

    If you prefer something more ‘solid’ and you have the budget for it, you can set up a storm shelter above ground or below ground. The shelter will be basic with some room for a few people and some space for your supplies. People who prefer more comfort can build an underground bunker which will have a couple of rooms and bathroom facilities.

    Ideally, you should spend some time researching on all the different types of survival shelters and see which one suits you and your family best. Generally, families with children will do well to have bunkers and ‘secure’ shelters. Most people prefer shelters that doesn’t leave them overly exposed to the weather or other people. So, plan well and prepare your shelter beforehand so that you’re ready should an emergency arise.

  • Tips To Staying Organized During A Crisis

    Tips To Staying Organized During A Crisis

    During a crisis, being organized is all about being in control. For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned. It’s especially crucial to maintain a level head and clarity of thought when everything around you seems to be a mess.

    Most people panic during a disaster or crisis and they make errors in judgement and cause more problems to themselves and others. By being organized, you’ll save yourself a lot of hassle you may even save your life or those around you.

     

     

    Let’s look at what you need to do during an emergency.

    * Take Stock of your Situation
    First and foremost, you must be aware of what has happened. Check if people are injured and also the current situation you’re in. Is it still dangerous? If it is, you need to get yourself away from any threats. Are you able to do that? The most imminent challenge will be getting yourself away from any danger.

    * Formulate Your Plan
    Once you assess your situation and collect your thoughts, you need to form a plan of action. Ideally, you should write it all down. This will help to clear your mind and when you put pen to paper, you’ll be able to see things more clearly.

    It’s best if you have created a plan of action prior to any emergency and kept this plan in a safe place so that you will have something handy to refer to. However, if disaster strikes and you have no such plan, just assess your surroundings and make a plan of action.

    * Follow the Plan
    Making a plan is not enough. You must follow it. If you’re in a group, there may be suggestions from different people. While it would be good to consider all their suggestions, once you make the plan, put it into motion without any hesitation.

    Collect all your necessary survival equipment, check how much resources you have, check if everyone is accounted for, avoid danger and threats and do your best to stay safe till help arrives.

    * Keep Lists

    Once again, this is best done before disaster strikes. You should have a list of all the equipment in your first aid kit. You should have a list of all the food items and water rations that you have stockpiled. This will include their expiration dates too. Update the list when you consume the food and rations or when you replace them.

    Have a list of emergency numbers that you can contact in times of crisis. Hotlines for emergency services such as medical or law enforcement agencies. If you have members with special health requirements, etc. it would be a good idea to have a list of all their health requirements and also their blood types just in case someone needs an emergency blood transfusion.

    * Allocate a designated space
    It is an excellent idea to have a specific place to store all your emergency equipment, lists, etc. In an emergency, you’ll be able to get whatever you need in one place instead of scrambling around the house looking for items.

    * Keep Containers Handy
    Store all your food in airtight containers. It would be a good idea to have sealable airtight plastic bags too. Keep a few extra containers so that you can always store whatever you need to on the spur of the moment.

    * Label Your Supplies
    Make sure you label all your supplies clearly. Salt and sugar look alike. Label them. Make sure your medications and whatever is in the first aid kit is well-labeled. Don’t end up in a situation where you mix up eye drops and ear drops. Keep a list that shows the expiration dates of all the items in the containers.

    Stay organized consistently and you’ll be much more efficient during a crisis. It’s best to be prepared and organized before disaster occurs. Plan your prepping well and you’ll be ready to handle any emergency without panic or worry.

  • What Clothes Do You Need For Survival?

    What Clothes Do You Need For Survival?

    It is very common for preppers to pack a survival kit and a first aid kit and keep them ready for emergencies. However, many forget that clothing is an essential requirement too. It’s often assumed that one can just bundle up their existing clothes and that should be enough to get them through an emergency.

    This is not true. During a survival situation, the electricity may be down. The temperatures may be low and you will need the right clothes to get through these harsh conditions.

    It will be a great idea to store clothing for survival separately in zip lock bags. This will protect them from the elements. Should there be a flood or you need to travel in rainy weather, your clothes will still be dry. You won’t believe how comforting warm and dry clothes will feel when you’re cold and miserable.

    Now let’s look at what qualifies as ‘survival clothing?’

    Survival clothing needs to be clothing that keeps you comfortable and is durable during a situation that is critical. Generally, for men, full length pants and t-shirts made of thicker material will be good. The same will apply for women.

    If there is a power outage during the winter months and your heater is down, having extra thick clothes will be very helpful. If you need to go into the woods to get firewood, having the right footwear will be a lifesaver. Survival clothing is clothing that will get you through the situation best. This varies from individual to individual.

    Some people are prone to feeling cold more often. These people will do well to stock up on thicker clothes that will provide more warmth. If you live in a place that is arid and rough, having cargo pants that’s made of durable material will be better since your terrain is rougher and the clothes need to be hardier.

    When storing clothes aside for survival, do remember to store clothes for all family members. Remember the extra items like socks, gloves, hats, footwear, etc.

    Also note that, you should prepare for both summer and winter periods if you live in a country with seasonal climates. During the summer time, you’ll need lighter and more comfortable clothes. You’ll also need sunscreen. So, do remember to pack some.

    Pay special attention to footwear. It will be a good idea to get waterproof boots that you can use during the winter months when there is snow. For the summer time, you may just wish to use sandals.

    Raincoats, jackets, hats, etc. must also be taken into consideration. While hot water bottles and umbrellas are not exactly survival clothing, keeping these handy will be useful too.

    Always bear in mind that the clothing will need to be durable, easily washable and should fit you well. Do not get clothes that need to be dry cleaned or may shrink easily. During a survival situation, the last thing you want on your mind is clothes that have special requirements for cleaning.

    Make a list of all the clothes your family and you will need. Separate the list into 2 categories – hot and cold months, and pack accordingly. Keep your survival clothing sealed and stored in a specific place; ideally close to your first aid kit and survival kit. That way, you can grab all that you need at one go and be prepared.

  • What You Need To Know About Survival Training

    What You Need To Know About Survival Training

    Anyone who has watched survival shows on TV like Man VS Wild or Survivorman will be in awe at just how resourceful these survivalists are. They have a plethora of skills and techniques that enable them to survive in the harshest of environments and the most unpredictable circumstances.

    Preppers are slightly different from survivalists because preppers tend to stockpile food and other items to be ready in the event of any disaster. Preppers may also seem a little more ‘paranoid’ and expect disaster to occur at any time.

    In most cases, preppers are not expert survivalists because they just don’t have the training. The truth of the matter is that survival training is a very useful skill to have and all preppers would do well to take courses and get hands-on experience in all the techniques involved.
    You’re probably wondering, “So, what do I have to do to become a survival expert?”

    You’ll need to undergo survival training. This will involve you being in situations and surroundings that are out of your comfort zone. Most preppers live in urban surroundings and don’t really know much about hunting or other outdoor skills.

    Survival training will teach you how to hunt for food. You’ll learn how to kill and clean the meat and much more. Starting a fire, filtering water and even urban survival techniques such as making a Faraday cage, etc. will be taught to you. Surviving is more than just stockpiling food and water.

    There are many different types of survival skills such as first aid, shooting, building shelter, finding food, etc. Depending on which type of training you wish to undergo, you’ll need to find qualified people who will train you.

    One of the most important skills to pick up will be first aid. You would be wise to learn how to treat wounds, perform CPR, tie tourniquets, etc. During a crisis, there may be people who are injured or sick and need immediate treatment till help arrives. A knowledge of first aid just may save their life or even yours, if it’s you who is injured.

    Another useful skill is being able to handle a firearm. During a crisis, there may be looting and other crimes. Due to the lack of law enforcement because they’re busy handling the crisis, some people may grab this opportunity to go on a crime spree. It does happen and innocent people can get hurt. You must be prepared.

    Go to the range and get a qualified instructor to coach you on handling a firearm. You absolutely must get familiar and comfortable when it comes to using a weapon. Check if they have training for stressful situations.

    Being able to fire and hit a target on the range is not enough. You must also be able to function under stress. Usually, many people freeze up when faced with a dangerous situation. They experience an adrenaline dump, tunnel vision and ‘shakes’… and they fumble with the firearm. The right training will prevent this.

    It’s always best to learn these skills when you’re not faced with a crisis. Anyone will benefit from survival training. You’ll never know when you may need these skills… and while most people will probably never get to use them, it doesn’t hurt to have them.

    You absolutely must learn from someone who is qualified and experienced.

    If you’re learning CPR, make sure you’re taught by trained medical personnel. If you’re learning to use a firearm, ensure that the trainer is certified, skilled and confident.

    You can search online for experts in your area or you could even look through the yellow pages. Do ask for references and exercise due diligence before joining someone’s course or class. Get started today and in time to come, you too will be an expert survivalist.

  • The Family Survival System Review

    The Family Survival System Review

    This is my full review of the Family Survival System by Frank Mitchell. I want to show you exactly what you get inside the program and tell you the pros and cons before you spend your hard earned money. That way, you can decide for yourself if it is something that can help you prepare for the future and protect your family in these scary times.

    Introduction: Why Prepping?

    Since the 1930’s writers have been giving advice to preppers or ‘would be’ preppers, who were formerly known as survivalists.

    Over the years the emergencies and disasters that preppers have been made aware of have changed, mainly because of changes in social or political factors. Due to these changes, preparing to be self-sufficient in the event of a crisis or disaster – and all that goes with this -has also changed drastically over the decades.

    So, this is one very good reason to take a look at the ‘Family Survival System’ by Frank Mitchell, for up to date, relevant information on how to be prepared in today’s rapidly changing and uncertain world.

    The ‘Family Survival System’ is a practical guide for dealing with and being prepared for situations beyond your control.

    • Natural events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flash floods, mudslides, forest fires, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, geomagnetic storms… to name but a few. These affect millions of Americans every year, and cost billions of dollars
    • Acts of terrorism, which as we all know are on the increase. Outright war in the US is unlikely, but this is made up for by the constant rise of extremist terrorists
    • Social and political threats, and infringement by government. The federal government is far larger and more powerful than ever envisioned by the Founding Fathers, and has proved that they will go to ANY lengths to protect their power

    About The Creator of Family Survival System

    Frank Mitchell is very well qualified to share his knowledge with you in this guide. He is a family man, a member of the US Armed Forces and a survival expert with in excess of 60 Federal Emergency Agency certifications.

    He has written the ‘Family Survival System’ with families in mind. However, most of the information contained in this guide is applicable to individuals as well – after all it is up to everyone to be prepared and confident that they are able to look after themselves.

    If (when) a disaster happens, man made or natural, there will be a period of chaos and Frank Mitchell is sharing his experience with you so you and your family will  be prepared to survive it.

    About The Family Survival System Product 

    Being prepared is everything. And the ‘Family Survival System’ is clearly written and easy to understand guide that is designed to help you prepare for any disaster the future holds, whether man made or natural.

    Many of the sections include check lists detailing what you need to do to be prepared for a crisis or disaster. Some of the sections include lists of pros and cons, which you may not have considered, to help with making important decisions for you, your family and lifestyle.

    The guide covers many important survival topics rather than dealing with only one in detail, and nearly all of the guide is applicable to everyone, not just families.

    Here is the full list of the contents included in the ‘Family Survival System’

     

    As you can see, Frank Mitchell has produced a pretty comprehensive survival guide.

    Let’s take a look at the main points covered here.

    Family Survival System: What’s It About?

    As the name ‘Family Survival System’ implies, this system has been designed primarily with families in mind. Families come in a variety of shapes, ages and sizes. So one of the first things Frank does is too identify the make up of your family, and explain how will affect how you need to prepare.

    Specifically, it also covers how to prepare if you are in the situation where you have a very young, elderly or ill member of your family. If this affects your family, knowing how to properly prepare could literally make the difference between life and death.

    Frank then identifies what he calls ‘The Prepper Triangle’. The three sides of this triangle are Skills, Knowledge and Gear and these are the fundamental concepts of prepping that will keep you alive, and even thriving, through even the worst disaster.

    Do you know how to purify water, start a fire or control bleeding with a tourniquet? These are the top three skills you need to know. Without these skills you are not prepared to look after your family’s survival. The ‘Family Survival System’ deals with each of these skills in great detail, explaining why you need them, AND step by step instructions on how to do all 3.

    As well as the detailed information about vital skills, Frank also provides an important checklist of ten more areas you need to learn about. This comes under ‘Knowledge’.

    No one can be expected to have every skill needed in an emergency, but the next best thing is to have the knowledge required to deal with a situation when it arises – and this list of 10 is the perfect starting point. He also provides information of exactly where to access the knowledge to achieve these skills.

    For example, in the event of a disaster, would you know where to go?

    As the ‘Family Survival System’ says, “find out!”

    Next is Gear. Frank stresses the importance of investing in the correct survival gear – though does point out that skills and knowledge are WAY more important.

    With the right knowledge you can always improvise new tools, but without knowledge even the best gear will be useless to you in a survival situation.

    So the first 2 parts of the ‘Triangle’ cover the skills and knowledge, and this part covers the 5 most important pieces of survival gear you will need as a prepper.

    One important point: everyday gear is NOT the same as prepper’s gear.

    For example, unsurprisingly one of the 5 essentials is a First Aid Kit. Now most of us have a first aid kit of some kind at home, (probably in an old biscuit tin!) containing sticking plasters, antiseptic cream and aspirin. Think you can use this?

    This guide will make you think again. The ‘Family Survival System’ will teach you how to put together a comprehensive medical kit, equivalent to what you would get at any walk-in clinic – and truly fit for purpose.

    Moving on through the guide…

    Food is of course essential. Not only for maintaining a healthy body, but also for morale and uniting the family together. And in a survival situation, this is just as important as physical survival. Survival requires high morale, and food is a massive morale builder

    One of the highlights of the day for a close family is the sharing of a meal. This is a very important thing for preppers, especially family preppers.

    So, the ‘Family Survival System’ is brilliant for advising you on the food to hoard that will last. It also gives you details of where to find information to cook good, interesting, wholesome food with the food you have stored.

    ’Bugging In’ and ‘Bugging Out’ are prepper terms for whether to stay put in your own home (‘Bugging In’), or leaving for somewhere you think is going to be more secure (‘Bugging Out’). The ‘Family Survival System’ goes in depth into the pros and cons of both of these options, illustrating how this is down to your own family’s circumstances.

    However, this needs to be thought about and decided before a disaster or crisis occurs, so preparations can be made. And have you considered what you would do and how you would cope if you were at work when something happened?

    This ties in with the later section about prepper planning – how to make a plan, and even more important how to stick to the plan in the event of an emergency.

    Before this, there is a great section about Home Defense for the prepper family. As Frank points out, disasters tend to bring out the best—and worst—in humanity. When law enforcement officers are busy dealing with a disaster situation, criminals WILL step into the void and you need to be prepared.

    Wherever you have decided to keep your family safe and secure, it will need to be defended until you have ridden out the disaster. There are three main ways of doing this and these are described in the ‘Family Survival System’. Pushing a dresser against the door is not going to do the trick – you need advice from a professional.

    So, where would you start with all of this? You have to have a plan which will involve all the family. The ‘Family Survival System’ will explain how to get your family on board and how to start prepping.

    The beginning of any journey starts with the first step and before you know it you are getting somewhere, if you have someone like Frank Mitchell to point you in the right direction.

    PROS

    The ‘Family Survival System’ is for you if:

    • You want to get started prepping and want a guide that is easy to understand and covers all the vital survival topics
    • You want training from a true expert that gets straight to the point – no frills, no filler, just straight actionable information
    • You want really good value for money – it even comes with a full money back guarantee

    CONS

    The ‘Family Survival System’ is NOT for you if:

    • You want a ‘real’ book. This is only available to download as a PDF (though you can print out a hard copy)
    • You want in depth detail on one particular aspect of preparing for a crisis or disaster. FSS covers all you need to know, but there are other more suitable guides out there that hone in on specifics if that’s what you’re after
    • If you want face to face personal survival training and have the cash to spend on this (starts around $500 per day), then you need to sign up for a survival camp

    Should You Get It?

    Are you worried about what the future holds? Do you want to do everything possible to protect your family? Do you want an easy to follow system that you can follow without over-thinking things?

    If the answer is yes to these questions, then the answer is yes again – “Yes! You should get the Family Survival System.”

    Thinking about tor the amount of information included, and the importance of this information to you and your family’s survival, the product is incredibly cheap.  It also has a 60-day money back guarantee.

    That’s more than 8 weeks to try it out. You can DEFINITELY use the information in this guide to get visible results within 8 weeks, to prepare for what’s ahead for you and your family… and if you don’t, you can always just ask for a refund.

    Because this is sold through Clickbank, you’re guaranteed to get your money back if you ask. It makes it a complete no brainer.

    So do give this program a try, and apply it. Application is everything.

    Learn what you need to, get the right skills, tools and stockpile and you’ll sleep easier in your bed at night… and THAT is what makes this program worth every cent.

    If you’re serious about keeping you and your family safe, then do click the link below to check this out

    Family Survival System