15 Native American Herbs & Recipes | Urban Survival Site
When it comes to emergency preparedness, one of the most overlooked topics is the use of natural herbs and plants for medical use. In the modern world, most people have no clue which plants are poisonous and which plants can be used as medicine, but it wasn’t always that way. Using herbs and plants for medical use is nothing new. Native...
8 EMP-Themed Movies You Should Watch
An EMP attack can either happen because of an electromagnetic device being detonated in the air, or it can also result in the aftermath of a nuclear strike as well. When detonated high enough into the atmosphere, an EMP attack will result in the electrical power grid completely collapsing. There will be no electricity, internet, cell service, or running water....
How to Hide Your Stockpile in Plain Sight
As a seasoned prepper, I understand the importance of safeguarding our stockpile of supplies, especially in times of crisis. While having a well-stocked pantry is essential, it’s equally crucial to keep our provisions hidden from prying eyes. Today I will share five simple DIY projects that will help you cleverly conceal your stockpile in plain sight. By employing these techniques,...
15 Survival Uses for Old Clothes
Do you have any old clothes lying around? If so, your first thought may have just been to throw them away. And if that’s the case, you may want to think again. If you’re someone who highly values self-sufficiency and making unordinary uses out of ordinary items, old clothes should be the last thing that you just want to carelessly...
How Your Food Can Kill You During a Disaster
Being preppers and survivalists, we know that food is and will always be one of our main concerns in our quest to survive whatever the uncertain future throws at us. No matter what other people will tell you, food can be both a blessing and a curse in the aftermath of a disaster. Let’s look at how your food can...
If You Grow This in Your Garden, You Will Never Starve
Have you ever thought about what could happen if the earth ran out of food? Of course, most of us would all starve! A good gardener who knows how to grow potatoes on his homestead won’t have to worry about anything. As a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and healthy fats, potatoes can fill you for a good time. Don’t...
Witch Hazel: Surprising Uses for a Multipurpose Natural Remedy
Some of the links in this post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases without any increase in price to you. Witch hazel, a humble shrub native to North America, might just become your new favorite multi-purpose tool for your family preparedness kit. Beyond its familiar role...
Making a Survival Keychain
Yeah, I know… it sounds hokey. The idea is that we could make a keychain that would actually help us survive. We do survival kits in Altoid tins, make “survival bracelets” and everyone has their angle on some sort of survival gadget that is “the thing” to guarantee our survival, all by itself. Okay, maybe I’m being a bit facetious...
Turn Crisis into Cash: 14 Ways You Can Get a Tax Break for Disaster Prepping
While there are plenty of free ways to prepare for emergencies, disaster prepping is usually expensive. But if you play your cards right, you can get a tax deduction or even a refund for disaster prepping. Here are some of the ways. Disaster Preparedness Training Self-employed or own a business? You can deduct disaster prepping “training” expenses. This means guides, books, and...
Build a 3-Day Emergency Food Supply for $15 with Just These 5 Cheap Foods
FEMA recommends having at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food for emergencies. But figuring out what foods to stockpile is confusing. Terms like “survival food” and “emergency food supply” get over 14,000 monthly searches on Google! We decided to show how simple (and cheap!) it is to build up an emergency food supply. With just the 5 foods below,...