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Survival—Asking the Tough Questions

Would you be able to eat the family pet for survival? Could you choose between letting your brother and sister survive if you could only pick one? These are they type of tough questions preppers have to ponder. To help you and your survival and preppers community work through the hard issues—there’s an app for that. And a game. Conflicted: The Survival Card Game doesn’t just open up a discussion, it helps you find the loose cannons in your tight knit group. Get a taste of the kinds of questions you will find in the game in this post.

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Three Ways for Storing Gasoline

Before, during and especially immediately after a natural disaster, there is always a fuel shortage in the areas affected. People will line up for hours following a hurricane, massive flood or tornado to fill up their cars. After Hurricane Sandy, New York rationed gas to the public. When emergencies happen, you need enough fuel to bug out, cook or power your generator. Here are three ways to safely store gasoline.

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Top 5 Food for Survival Posts

Preparedness is no longer just for the doomsday preppers, but becoming a way of life for over three million Americans. Prepping for a disaster is encouraged by our government, as well as many worldwide humanitarian organizations. A natural disaster can strike without warning at any time—leaving you without power and water. Having a stockpile of non-perishable emergency food storage is imperative to survival. For the novice and the seasoned prepper and survivalist alike, here are five articles about food for survival and food storage survival.

Forest green Coleman PerfectFlow 1-Burner Stove.

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Winter Survival Prep

As folks in Buffalo are finding out, Farmer’s Almanac has forecast that this going to be an especially cold winter. Are you ready? Check out this article to make sure you have essentials on hand to get you through a tough winter.

Two men crossing the street during a blizzard.

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Winter is Coming Early—Don’t Get Caught Unprepared

Possible record lows and snowfall are predicted this week due to the remnants of Typhoon Nuri. Winter is coming early this year and will catch many people off guard. There is still a chance to prepare for the below average temperatures and the several winter storms hitting the lower 48 states this November. Prepare now for the winter months by reading The Shooter’s Log.

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Winter Storm Preparedness: Everyone Should Have a Little Junk in the Trunk

Cheaper Than Dirt! wants to help drivers prepare themselves and their vehicles for the unexpected … especially considering the next imminent polar vortex. If you have the following list prepared, Bravo! Now is the time to reconfirm your supplies are accessible and in good working order. For those who may be unprepared, assemble what you can from items on hand and order the rest posthaste.

Picture shows a group of protestors in Ferguson, Missouri.

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Prepare for Riots

Law enforcement officials in Missouri and nationwide—including the FBI—have been in biweekly meetings discussing the possibility of widespread riots, looting and violence in case a jury decides not to charge Darren Wilson. Officials are preparing for riots in all major metropolitan areas, not just Ferguson, Missouri. Have you prepared to bug-in in case of civil unrest? Experts agree that staying indoors is best during riots in your city. Read more to learn what you need to know about preparing for riots, looters and civil unrest.

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Everyone Needs a Bug-Out Bag

Having babies or toddlers usually means being prepared for the unexpected. Toting little ones around typically means packing up everything except the kitchen sink. But do you know what you would need for a baby bug-out bag? Read this post and you will know.

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27 Emergency Vehicle Kit Essentials

If you live in a hurricane- or tornado-prone area, you are no stranger to power outages, floods and going days without, possibly weeks without city utilities. You are prepared by keeping food, water, flashlights and extra batteries in the pantry, garage or basement, but do you have an emergency vehicle kit? An emergency vehicle kit is a bug-out bag that stays in your car, filled with all the essentials to see you through until help arrives. Like your disaster kit at home, your emergency vehicle kit includes food, water, a way to stay warm, but also tools like a shovel and other important things to help get your car back on the road if you are stranded. In this article, you will find 28 essentials to keep in your car.