Zurich’s Swiss Re, the world’s second-largest reinsurer, has published its global ranking of cities under threat from natural disasters — and a US city is in the top 10. For the…
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Survival
It’s Safe to Come Out Now — How Long Should You Stay Hidden After a Disaster?
March 18, 2014Some of the most popular movies and TV shows involve the concept of taking shelter from a threat. Whether it’s nuclear war (The Day After), zombies (The Walking Dead), biological…
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This is part of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. In the wake of a disaster or uprising that upends normal life, your first considerations are food and shelter.…
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This is part of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. Thomas Edison, the father of the light bulb, would not find our modern electricity grid unfamiliar. Which means that…
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Part II of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. Open the door to your kitchen cabinet. Take a good long look at the box of crackers that may save your life…
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You’ve probably seen the shows — the ones where people are getting ready for some unimaginable apocalypse, when the you-know-what hits the fan and it all comes tumblin’ down. It…