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When the power goes out, so does the heat. Not only do we struggle to stay warm, but winter also brings along colds, flu and upper respiratory infections. To prepare for power outages due to ice storms and blizzards, store the right foods that will help keep you warm and fight off illness. Here are the 12 best foods to eat in winter that provide energy, warmth and boost your immune system:
The best tool you can have to stay safe and warm in sever winter weather is to be aware of what to prepare for. Investing in a NOAA weather emergency alert radio helps you stay informed on conditions not only in your local area, but also in all around the nation. Before severe winter weather hits your area, get to know NOAA and the differences in terminology used by meteorologists to describe a weather event.
Snow and ice can cause traffic backups for hours or if you are on a road less traveled, it might be a long time before someone can rescue you. You will want an emergency kit in your car to keep you safe, warm and hydrated while forced to wait it out.
Seventy percent of injuries reported in winter weather are due to car accidents. Hazardous weather conditions like blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain and sleet can cause poor visibility, slick roads, road obstructions and damaging road hazards. It is best to stay off the roads when winter weather is predicted. However, road travel is sometimes necessary. Preparing your car for winter weather may make your driving less treacherous. Following is a checklist for getting your car ready for winter. Many of them you can do yourself.
Though acts of God are unavoidable and unpredictable, they aren’t necessarily unpreventable. There is plenty you can do to winterize your home before severe winter weather strikes. Here are five ways to winterize your home in preparation to prevent damage during a winter storm.
Don’t let the price of prepping scare you off. If you are strapped for cash, you can build a budget bug-out bag perfect for your car, or for an unexpected disaster that will keep you dry, fed, warm, and hydrated for 24 hours. Here is a list of essential items, most of them well under $10.
Mother Nature is both beautiful and dangerous and when lightening strikes, take these steps to take to stay safe to hunt another day. Whether you’re in the woods or on the water, there are simple things you can do to make sure you and your hunting party make it back home in one piece. Lisa Metheny answers questions to surviving a lightning storm in this article.
Discover how to use the MTM Survivor Can to store your guns and ammunition (plus other survival gear) for an emergency situation. In fact, it is actually a burial vault that can easily handle several items such as emergency cash, documents, precious metals and survival gear
September is National Preparedness Month. FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, sponsors of the effort, use this month to encourage Americans to prepare for natural and manmade disasters. Many of us already have our plan in place and a bug-out bag stocked and ready. Others are just starting out and need a little guidance. Not only does building a local prepper community with those you trust fight off isolation, it provides help and security. If your friends and family aren’t prepared, make National Preparedness month the time you talk to them about the importance of preparing.
Your arsenal wasn’t built in a day, and your body won’t be either. Start with basic exercises. Think about your stance for shooting. It doesn’t matter if it’s an Isosceles or Weaver stance, kneeling or prone, what’s the most important component? Read this article to learn more.
