A survival kit is a small container filled with life-saving gear that won’t weigh you down on the trail but will help keep you safe in a variety of scenarios. With the addition of an inexpensive and ...

Emergency kits are the sort of thing that you never want to have to use, but if the need arises, you’re glad you have them. Almost every state in the U.S. has natural disasters from time to time, and ...

HOME AND WITH OUR FAMILIES. WHAT IS THE SITUATION THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU NOW? IS THE TIME. FLORIDA’S STATE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, KEVIN GUTHRIE, SAYS TO WALK YOUR YARD, LOOK FOR THINGS ...

5. Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) 6. Family and emergency ...

In a world filled with modern navigation tools, there is still a place where the humble compass can be used. Knowing how to make a compass, and teaching others how to make one, serves to develop a ...

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General aviation pilots are responsible for equipping their aircraft with emergency supplies, unlike commercial aviation. Essential survival items include water purification, non-perishable food, a ...

DIY'ing your own candle wicks is easier than you think, says Capritto. You really only need three materials to get the ...