Author: Anna Rodriguez

Natural and man-made disasters happen often without warning. Tornados, blackouts, terrorist attacks — you name it, anything could happen in a blink of an eye. In such situations, a well-prepared bug out bag with at least 72 hours worth of supplies is crucial to survival should events force you to evacuate from your home and expose you out there. And since every luggage space and weight counts, your bug out bag essentials should be lightweight, heavy-duty, and versatile. Add to or personalize this bug out bag checklist depending on your needs, but make sure you have all the bases covered.…

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Disaster trends have seen an increase in numbers in recent years. An earthquake with a magnitude of 8 occurs somewhere in the world, and approximately 10,000 people die because of it each year, as cited by a report in the National Geographic Channel. On the other hand, in another article in The Huffington Post, information was released stating that within June to November 2012, 9 visible storms somewhere on earth, turned into hurricanes. You may think you’ve got it all right when it comes to knowing the basics in preparing for disasters. You may think that the survival myths you…

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