Safety and Disaster Preparedness

Winter storms can bring heavy winds and feet of snow. Are you prepared to go days without power in the freezing cold?

Everybody knows milk, eggs, and certain other foods expire. However, you will be very surprised that products other than foods also expire. This article contains some real shockers.

Food is not the most essential item in a disaster preparedness kit. Learn which essentials you'll need to survive without power or transportation.

If you live in Florida or Texas or any other state that has experienced the wrath of a Hurricane you know the importance of hurricane preparedness. The 2018 hurricane season starts June 1st and is predicted to be an active one.

Think you're prepared for an emergency? Even when you think you are, you may need to check your list twice....

Life is unpredictable. Tornadoes tear through towns, earthquakes rattle cities and unexpected events can catch us off guard. What if I told you that the best survival tools are right under your nose?

An RCD or GFCI is a safety device designed to shut off power in the event of an electrical "leak". These devices can save your life and should be fitted to all extension leads.

Working at a height can be hazardous. This guide provides some tips on how to stay safe while working up a ladder, how to erect it, and safety tips for working on roofs.

How I designed and constructed a fire bunker using recycled items and spending NO money. My family lives off the grid in a high fire danger area. Adapt my ideas for your own protection in fire season.

A fire in the home can be a devastating event, damaging property and possibly causing death or personal injury. This guide outlines the most common causes of fires and how to prevent them.

Here are a few resources people returning to hurricane- or flood-ravaged homes should know

Anyone living in an area where hurricanes occur on a regular basis should know what to do to prepare. They should also know what they will need to survive the hurricane and the days after a hurricane.

While the focus right now is on avoiding Day Zero and many ideas are being shared on how to save water, it's also important to think ahead and plan for the first rains which do eventually arrive.

Asbestos is now seen as a dangerous building material. But what is asbestos and why did we use it?

A snowy winter may bring power outages. Having a few simple supplies at home can keep you comfortable even if the electricity is off for a few days.

Resourcefulness, creativity, hands-on skills, knowledge, self-sufficiency and sustainability are but a few of the things preppers can learn from watching the BBC series Wartime Farm.