(Natural News) Before we had access to convenient food storage through refrigerators, people stored produce in root cellars. Root cellars allowed pioneers to have access to fresh produce throughout the whole year. Modern preppers know how valuable root cellars are, especially if your garden produces more fruits and vegetables than you can refrigerate or preserve. (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com) Apples […]

(Natural News) The fallout from one of the worst nuclear disasters in history is likely about to get far worse, with Japanese news media reporting that the storage capacity for collecting radioactive water at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is close to reaching its limit. The power plant was first commissioned in 1971, and […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own […]

(Natural News) Active volcanoes aren’t something to be ignored no matter where they’re located, but when they occur on a small, compact — and populated — island, then cause for concern rises exponentially. Earlier this month the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted, spewing lava and hurtling ash 30,000 feet in the air. And […]

(Natural News) Another highly unusual emergency alert went out to citizens, this time in the Florida city of Lake Worth. Screenshot imagery shows that residents throughout the Lake Worth area were issued warnings that a power outage had been caused by “extreme zombie activity,” and that “restoration time” was “uncertain.” The power outage part was […]

(Natural News) Pickling is a good way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, especially if you want to stock up on winter vegetables during summer or vice versa. Almost any vegetable can be pickled, as long as it’s fresh. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com.) Pickling basics Once you’ve decided on what you’re going to pickle, select […]

(Natural News) Americans who have to purchase their own insurance have no doubt noticed that, since about 2012 or 2013, premiums and out-of-pocket deductibles have soared. Now, health insurers are set to dramatically increase premiums once again in 2019, meaning consumers will have seen their rates triple in a span of six years. Early in […]

(Natural News) When disaster strikes, there’s no such thing as being over-prepared. Even if things are relatively normal, you can get ready by reading up on emergency first aid skills that you may need. These crucial skills can help address most of the damage done to an individual’s physical and mental health during an emergency. They […]

(Natural News) If you’re already wary of traveling by air, recent news reports might have added to your apprehension when it comes to airplanes. For example, last April, tragedy struck a Southwest Airlines flight, with one passenger dead after an engine exploded. Many of the passengers on the same flight were shaken as they witnessed firsthand how […]

(Natural News) A first-aid kit is something that you always want to keep in your survival gear, even if you dread ever having to use it. If you want to keep your pack light, you can prepare a basic first-aid kit so you have something to treat minor cuts and scrapes. While you can get various […]