A little over a year ago, I wrote an article about movement restriction and social distancing for 3BY (you can read the whole article by clicking HERE). Epidemic (also known as pandemic when widespread) disease is one of the more… Continue Reading
In today’s news: One person killed, another hospitalized by their efforts of self-medication against COVID-19. (1) Preppers are all about being prepared to care for themselves. Some of us have stocks of medications to tide us through situations where normal… Continue Reading
“Social distancing” doesn’t mean staying home alone on a Saturday night. It means not being near other people. Quarantine is social distancing imposed on people who are not yet ill, but may be infected. Isolation is social distancing of those… Continue Reading
There’s an old saying out there… “A lack of preparedness on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.” Since you are reading this on a prepping related website, I think it’s safe to substitute the word “your”… Continue Reading
Let’s take a look today at traveling via air in the age of coronavirus, I got a letter today from United Airlines, sent out to me as one of their MilagePlus members. I’m going to share with you the high… Continue Reading
As I write, the COVID-19 coronavirus is epidemic in several places and threatening to go pandemic (a super-sized, worldwide epidemic). Stopping that would be great. Slowing it down would be very helpful too, as it would reduce pressure on medical… Continue Reading
(The following is designed for you to cut and paste into your social media accounts, into emails, to send to friends… as I explain below, no need for attribution, if you like it claim it as your own words, that’s… Continue Reading
At this writing, most of us are nowhere near anyone carrying COVID-19, the coronavirus currently spreading from its jump to humans in Wuhan, China. However, it’s generally expected (including by the CDC) to become pandemic; so that happy distance is… Continue Reading
As both a pathophysiologist and a prepper, I’ve been watching the progress of the coronavirus named COVID-19 with interest and some concern. It’s been roughly two months since the emergence of this virus was noted in Wuhan, China. Here’s how… Continue Reading
I’ve been holding off making any sort of real posts about the Wuhan flu, but it might be time for me to share some thoughts. Please understand, these are merely my own opinions based on reading the thoughts of others… Continue Reading
There’s a new virus in town, and no one is happy about it. Could this be it? Could the recently emerged coronavirus from China be the source of the next great pandemic? Why are people worried about the new coronavirus?… Continue Reading
First Aid Kit/Trauma Bag: Thought I’d share what I put together in my first aid kit & trauma bag. A few years ago I splurged on an Adventure Medical Marine 3000 medical kit. It’s styled to be stowed in a… Continue Reading
So, I had the opportunity to use Wound Seal powder on myself tonight and I thought I’d share the experience 😂. Wound Seal Powder We often talk about carrying QuikClot and similar products in our medical supplies and bug out bags,… Continue Reading
Food Solutions For Preppers With Allergies By Ali Ball Food allergies are an everyday condition in the USA, with one 2019 study conducted by the Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, finding that 10.8% of all Americans have a food allergy. That means one in… Continue Reading
Leukotape is a type of medical tape that I was introduced to via a hiking page. Hikers often carry Leukotape instead of moleskin for blister prevention, to cover existing blisters and a variety of other uses including stabilizing joints. It’s… Continue Reading