Monthly Archives: August 2012

Swine Flu is still spreading

We are still watching this influenza steadily spread to more states. (I’m still wondering how it spread to Hawaii) The fact that it’s on a steady progression has put it on our daily “watch list”. The latest cases in Minnesota … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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Be Advised: More Food Scare Notices are circulating

We had 2 emails this week from miscellaneous vendors eluding that there may be a crisis in the near future. The first email had to do with the drought conditions in the US. We can only judge things from our … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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Radio Terminology Every Prepper Should Know

Ever start a new job and have to learn the various terms and and words that are commonly used at work? I can remember many times feeling like I was learning another language altogether and wondering if I’d ever learn … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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Indiana Swine Flu update: 113 cases and counting

The latest news about our local swine flu outbreak isn’t good. Indiana health officials have confirmed 113 cases in 18 counties and are expected to confirm more by the end of the week. Ohio has confirmed 30 cases and the … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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8/8/2012 Recent Evacuations and Shelter-In-Place Emergencies in the News

Floods, wildfires and hurricanes have been making the national news lately. Here’s a round-up from local news around the country highlighting smaller but just as dangerous emergencies. Refinery Fire forces officials to issue Shelter-In-Place orders Shelter-In-Place instructions from Contra Costa … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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Slow-loading blog and internet outages this week

It looks like we’re having some server issues this week. The blog’s been loading slow due to another website that is sharing it with us. Hopefully this issue will be clearing itself up soon. And….. we have been having local … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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8/4/12 Miscellaneous

We’re happy to announce that Solo Stove has come aboard as an advertiser here! Solo Stove offers a lightweight wood-burning cookstove suitable for backpacking. This would be a great item for anyone’s Bug-out Bag or Kit. Visit their site when … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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