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December 3, 2025
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When you’re trying to get something for the person who has everything, do they have the critical gear they need in case of an emergency?
I’m updating my survival slideshows, one a day, and posting them. Here are the ones I’ve done so far. They’re on Slideshare and you can
I wrote Z: Final Countdown years ago after reading The Hot Zone. It’s free through the 6th and in Kindle Unlimited. As a fiction writer
This is the best preparation guide on the market. It walks you through what you need to do, one step at a time. The Green
The Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide is free today through the 21st of August: Download the kindle version and have it on your phone.
We don’t think of these two things unless something goes wrong. And that’s the worst time to figure them out. The first is where your
When I consult with clients about the Area Study and preparation for disastrous events, I often run into those who favor a fixed position for
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try
When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being
I wrote this post after there was a snowstorm on the east coast and thousands of drivers were trapped in freezing temperatures on I-95 in
Hot Weather Preparation and Survival Heat can kill directly via heatstroke. It can also increase your chances of succumbing to a heart condition, stroke or
Someone on twitter asked me about this, referencing several recent disasters, where people experienced flash floods. So here goes. Flash floods are sudden and powerful
Every situation is different and this is a guideline. Always make sure your priority is safety for yourself first, then others. You can’t help others
WHAT TO DO IN A CROWD CRUSH – it happens fast and in varied venues. Even if you think this will never apply to you,
Because understanding the possible threats and dangers where you live is so critical, as evidenced by recent events, I’m giving away my Green Beret Area
We recently had a tornado touch down here. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without power for
If an evacuation has been called, such as for a hurricane, you evacuate as soon as possible. For some situations, smart people evacuate before the
The Area Study focuses your preparation efforts and saves time & money. An Area Study will not only help you prepare, it will also
At the very least, it will save you some expenses and repairs. We have one under every sink in our house and near the sump
Excerpted from: First, there are several terms stamped on the food. This is what they mean: SELL BY: How long a store should display the
Most survival books focus on the survival aspect. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide has that, but first, it focuses on preparation. What to
We recently had a tornado touch down here in Knoxville. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without
The day pack you use for hikes or outings should be made into a simple GnG bag. A GnG bag is the #1 thing a
If you need one piece of preparation gear, get the one that has a lot of pieces. Frankly, after researching, there’s nothing wrong with buying
Popular media is full of post-Apocalyptic shows. Walking Dead, The Last of Us, Earth Abides, etc. The same with movies showing Apocalyptic events where a
You need this book. I say that in all seriousness. The first half of it walks you through basic preparation in a step by step
I “what if” for a living. What makes Special Forces elite is our planning before the actual mission. Planning for all possible contingencies, on top of the
From today through the 24th. It’s a good resource to download to your cell phone and have on hand in case of emergency or disaster.
I served in the Special Forces Group oriented to mountain and cold weather operations. In my first six months commanding an A-Team I went to
Yes, it is finally here. We’re doing a short fuse on this pre-order since the book publishes on 25 October on all ebook platforms and
First off, what’s happened in western North Caroline and Eastern Tennessee in the mountains and adjacent areas is horrific. This will not be a quick
We rely on cell phones and the point has been made that they might be not be reliable. One thing to remember is that a
This meme makes the rounds on social media every few years for some weird reason; about putting your information in your voicemail if you are
Keep on you a list of all medications, allergies, special equipment, along with the names and contact information of doctors, pharmacists and family members. Keep
This is particularly key in moderate emergencies. During natural disasters such as hurricane, flood, extreme weather, wild fire, etc. an organized neighborhood can be essential
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try
This is basically studying the environment around you in more detail, but with an eye to what it would be like to traverse it (whether
Before we discuss the ERP, we need to consider when you would use it. The most likely scenario is if there is an event where
How to Prevent Getting Lost We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but
GPS AND MAPS A key step in conducting an Area Study is to have maps. Actual, physical maps. We are a society that is overly
Purpose. Delineate the area being studied—this applies to your home, your work, and any other locations you will likely be. We’ll start with you, your
We’re besieged by advice, information and equipment to help us prepare and survive. How do you sort through it all? What is the most efficient
If a disaster struck, who would you want at your side, helping you? A doctor? Lawyer? Policeman? Teacher? While they all have special skills, I
There are many variables when we consider the possible disasters, emergencies, accidents, etcetera that we could face both on a day-to-day basis and long term.
Because we know we need to do something, but we’re not sure what, and there’s just so much other stuff to do in day-to-day living
Understanding Wet Bulb Temperature and Its Dangerous Implications I saw Wet Bulb temperature used in a science fiction short film and decided to investigate further
Someone on twitter asked me about this, referencing several recent disasters, where people experienced flash floods. So here goes. Flash floods are sudden and powerful
I saw someone pose the question on twitter the other day about what would happen in Phoenix if the power went out for three days
Let me start by saying this is an entertaining movie. And it was very successful given its budget of 3 million. And kudos to the
The recent attack on the power grid in North Carolina raises a lot of questions and also signals how fragile our infrastructure is. The area
Unless you’ve actually done it, starting a fire seems easy. I see so many movies and shows where people get a fire going with no
Interstates are a necessary evil. You can get from here to there in your auto fast. But they’re numbingly boring. And you’re competing with a
Cades Cove is one of the top destinations in Smoky Mountains National Park. Because it is indeed beautiful, especially early in the morning. But because
Yesterday I did a one-day loop along the border of TN and NC. I’ve done all these roads before and camped in the area a
Since people have been asking, I’m going to start posting quick notes on various survival, camping, and boondocking gear. It’s taken me a while to
A few years ago, I was wandering around southeast Utah, which happens to be the last place in the lower 48 states that was mapped.
At the very least, it will save you some expenses and repairs. We have one under every sink in our house and near the sump
I’m a big fan of Gaia GPS software. I have it on my computer, my phone and my iPad. I use the latter two in
During World War II, researchers examined planes that were damaged on missions but managed to return. In essence, they counted bullet holes. The thought was
I predicted a pandemic when I wrote the first draft of my Survival Guide in 2001. That doesn’t make me a genius. Anyone who spent
It’s doubtful that 2022 will be better. I keep getting asked what are the priorities for preparation that someone should do. Of course, it would
That is the headline from an article in The Atlantic today. It focuses on insurance policies and the way homeowners look at threats and how
Despite the massive buildup of Russian forces on their border, and the fact they’ve been in conflict with Russia for years from a previous invasion,
We’ve all seen it. Whether in person or in film. Something bad is happening or going to happen and people rush to the stores and
Dawn comes this day with thousands of drivers trapped in freezing temperatures on I-95 in Virginia. A number of circumstances collided to produce this; one
Killer tornadoes. Killer Heat Dome. Unprecedented Drought. Texas Freeze. Killer hurricanes. Floods. Record heat waves. The poles melting. And, oh yeah, two years into a
This is one of the basics of preparation, yet many of us fail to do this. Scan and securely store in cloud and on thumb
This is excerpted from The Green Beret Guide to Seven Great Disasters “There was no organised response there at all… There was nobody in charge,
A recent tragic event at a concern in Houston bring home the danger of being in a crowd. People want to blame those who were
When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to
The first leg of my recent road trip was across Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and into New Mexico. One of my goals, as it is every
Gladiator This month, I took a trip west in my 2020 Gladiator. I’d spent a while since buying it used, outfitting it in numerous ways.
Crowds act differently than individuals. What was a peaceful protest or event can quickly escalate. No matter what your role, even as an innocent bystander,
It Focuses your effort and saves time & money. Everyone’s situation is different. We’re different individuals. We have different households/situations. We live in different places
Think how big a gallon jug is? Consider hundreds of thousands of those jugs, each weighing over 8 pounds, moving. That’s power. Add in the
If disaster struck, whom would you want at your side, helping you? A doctor? Lawyer? Policeman? Teacher? While they all have special skills, I submit
Heat can kill directly via heatstroke. It can also increase your chances of succumbing to a heart condition, stroke or other breathing problems. Hundreds in
Of all natural disasters, wildfires are among the most dangerous. They can spring up quickly and spread very fast. The United States averages over 73,000
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept. While I’ve done a lot of land navigation, both day
Major Robert Rogers in 1759 wrote Standing Orders, Rogers Rangers, from lessons learned in the first 3 years the Rangers were formed. These are at
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being
A gas leak in Bhopal India is considered the worst industrial accident with a death toll that has never been fixed, but was definitely over
Preparing For and Surviving Power Outage Causes: Power outages can occur at any time for a variety of reasons. It’s not just downed power lines.
Cold can kill. Without a regulated body temperature, a person can survive only 3 hours. Cold and wet is an even more deadly combination. There
The NY Times ran an article yesterday about the vulnerabilities of GPS. It’s here if you desire to read it. It mostly reiterates what I’ve
Task Twenty-One Mild: Rotation and Inspection Checklist Monthly: Test fire alarms Quarterly: (1 Jan, 1 April, 1 July, 1 Oct): Rotate gas in spare cans
Water is most often our survival priority as we can only last three days without it. So tasks 19 and 20 are basic and then
This is one of the four basics items needed: Task Eighteen Mild: If you don’t have one, get an emergency radio for your home. Example:
It is unlikely your team will all be in the same place when a disaster strikes. We are overly reliant on cell phone communication. In
A WORD ON USING APPS! Don’t just download an App and ignore. Open it. Most require some form of sign in which could be awkward
Do you have a physical road map in your car? A key step in conducting an Area Study is to have maps. Actual, physical maps.
Let’s resume our preparation Tasks. To recap, you already have your emergency supply of water and you’ve made your home safer. This makes sense since
A free slideshow. Information and actions that are critical to survival. Water, snakes, hiking, first aid and more. Tidbits of information that can save your
Yes, it happened. Think about it. Pilots can’t behind the cockpit. Here is the slideshow detailing the six Cascade events that led to the final
Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited of all the National Parks. Therefore, I tend to avoid it. The reality is everyone crowds onto
Having served in the Special Forces Group that focused on Winter Warfare, I spent several months every year not on deployment, training at high altitude
This is based on recent observations, mostly from China, and medical journals, and is ongoing, but these appear to be trends: Coronavirus spreads slower than
According to the World Health Organization, the chart below shows the differences between all three. Remember, though, each can manifest differently in different people, but
This is a review that was left on The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide on Amazon and it hits exactly what I was aiming