Fusion centers are a way for local, state and federal agencies to share intelligence information for analysis. Are these centers useful in thwarting terrorist plots? Or are they invading the privacy of innocent Americans? Let’s take a look.
In the event of a blackout, the financial component is crucial to both surviving and prospering. If you have your savings in dollars (as most people do), you could watch the value of decades of hard work drop to zero. But there are safe havens — tangible assets that you can use as stores of wealth. The best part? In a crisis, their value goes up, not down.
The fact is, having the right gear in your car, in your laptop bag, or on your person could save your life in an emergency. And even in a non-emergency the right gear makes life a heck of a lot easier. Right now, I’d like to share with you my everyday carry gear — the 11 items I carry with me anytime I leave the house.
Right now, there are only three power grids that bring electricity to the country. All someone needs to do is take down any part of that grid and it would force millions of Americans into darkness. In a snap, we would go from a hyper-connected, information-on-demand country to living back in the mid-19th century. How do you cope with that? Read on to find out… StayingCoolWhile.pdf
This week’s selection of articles strikes a pretty even balance between technological threats and the perils of Mother Nature. It just goes to show that in this day and age, you need to be prepared for anything.
When the lights go out for a long time, your cash will be worthless. Most people think in terms of preparing for what they need… they don’t think about what happens when they need to go “shopping” in a society that doesn’t trust the value of cash. Cash would no longer have a value. Which is why you will need a store of items that people NEED in order to survive, which you can pay, trade and barter with. PayingTradingAndBartering.pdf
I bet many of you have considered building some type of survival shelter to keep your family safe in an emergency. And while this may seem crazy, it’s actually not as difficult as most people think.
I received some great questions this week, a few of which address topics we haven’t yet covered in depth. Let’s dive in.
Paracord is incredible stuff. There are literally dozens of other potential uses — some of them lifesaving. Which is why I’ve put together this report — a comprehensive list of practically every scenario and possible use you can get out of paracord. 90OtherSurvival.pdf
Burglars typically select homes that look like easy targets. For some added security, check out these three unusual devices that will make your home seem less inviting to criminals.