Another Natural Boundary

December 31, 2010 - "Another Natural Boundary" By Joseph Parish. Once again a reader has expressed concern over being able to protect ones retreat or homestead area with the least amount of force necessary. In all reality this is a very large order since anyone with a firm determination to get onto your land will eventually succeed. The main object that we are looking at here is to make it extremely uncomfortable for them to try. Click here

Lessons from South Korea

December 29, 2010 - "Lessons from South Korea" By Joseph Parish. In view of the recent escalation of hostilities involving North and South Korea the South Korean President announced that their nation’s survival hinged greatly upon the need for the people to stand firmly together. He stated that their very lives depended upon national unity and urged his countrymen to unit as one. Click here

Is your Bug out Vehicle EMP Proof?

December 28, 2010 - "Is your Bug out Vehicle EMP Proof?" By Joseph Parish. I have previously written articles which deal with EMP and the affect upon ones bug out vehicle. Yes folks, I am doing so once again. I spent the last few days researching additional information on this issue and have several more points to bring up to my readers. Click here

Our Christmas day Winter Storm

December 27, 2010 - "Our Christmas day Winter Storm" By Joseph Parish. Last winter season around this same time frame we received word of a potential severe winter storm heading our way. Thinking out of the box, we decided it would be best to head to North Carolina where the weather was more moderate. To make a long story short we loaded up the motor home and within hours we were heading south avoiding the winter blizzard that befell Delaware. Click here

The value of a Fire Escape Rehearsal

December 26, 2010 - "The value of a Fire Escape Rehearsal" By Joseph Parish. Being a volunteer with the American Red Cross I have the opportunity to see first hand how devastating a home fire can be. Families frequently lose everything they own and on occasion a loved one as well. Knowing how damaging a fire can be to a family are you prepared for one? If there was a fire started within your house would you and your family feel confident in getting out on their own? Click here

Let’s Can Some Homemade Sausage

December 25, 2010 - "Let’s Can Some Homemade Sausage" By Joseph Parish. Think back for a moment to your days as a child growing up on the family farm. Everything you ate seemed to be the freshest of foods from the vegetables that were placed on your plate to the meats that you cooked on the grill. It is hard these days to duplicate those same flavors in the foods we get from today’s supermarkets. click here

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The Personal RV Bug out Bus

December 24, 2010 - "The Personal RV Bug out Bus" By Joseph Parish. We have some friends who own and operate school buses and with the current high operating cost she has seriously considered stopping her bus service. As she mentioned this to me I recalled someone who had recently brought to my attention that perhaps a bus would be a much better BOV then most vehicles. The logic presented in converting an older school bus for this essential purpose is as follows. Click here

On Winning the Guerrilla Warfare

December 24, 2010 - "On Winning the Guerrilla Warfare" By Joseph Parish. A lot of the information contained in this article originated from a friend of mine in South America who attended a CIA sponsored class in Guerrilla Warfare. It is no secret that guerrilla warfare is essentially a battle of politics. Click here

Critical needs for our Food Supply

December 23, 2010 - "Critical needs for our Food Supply" By Joseph Parish. Let’s think for a moment just how fragile our food supply logistics really is. We have our local grocery stores which usually receive their stock from a master chain distributor. Generally the grocery store does not stock more then a week’s supply of food at any one time. Usually that amount is reduced to 72 hours worth of food being on the shelves at any moment. They frequently will re-stock their shelves as the supplies arrive meaning they have no spare cases in the back waiting to be put on the shelves. Click here

A 72 hour kit

December 23, 2010 - "A 72 hour kit" By Joseph Parish. When planning emergency survival kits one of the more important ones that you can put together are the 72 hour kits. These emergency preparedness packages are frequently referred to as the first step towards become prepared for any sort of emergency. Click here

Get Ready Now

December 22, 2010 - "Get Ready Now" By Joseph Parish. For several years now I have stressed how important it is for us to store up food for upcoming emergencies. Although it might at first appear that we are unable to prepare for each and every emergency situation we must at least try to be prepared. Click here

Intestinal Parasites in the Wild

December 21, 2010 - "Intestinal Parasites in the Wild" By Joseph Parish. When living in the wild the possibilities of acquiring some sort of intestinal parasite is high. It seems that regardless of how clean you try to be the creatures attack and invade our bodies with a vengeance. Click here

Creating a Retreat First Responder Force

December 21, 2010 - "Creating a Retreat First Responder Force" By Joseph Parish. First responders are those groups of people who are at the scene of any emergency within minutes of it occurring. In the real world these first responders consist of the police officers, fire personnel and EMT’s. With all first responder time is a crucial element and is one of those assets that are best not wasted. The topic of this article is intended towards direct a retreat organization in the development of a first responder team. Click here

Mutual Aid between Retreats

December 20, 2010 - "Mutual Aid between Retreats" By Joseph Parish. In the emergency response business it is common knowledge that cities will request assistance from their neighbors when confronted by a local disaster or crisis. If their needs are beyond their immediate capabilities they contact the neighbors and ask for assistance whether it is to borrow equipment or for supplies. Such actions make very good sense however as with any actions relating to emergency management this must also be planned for and coordinated before it is actually needed. Click here

Local CBNRE Planning for the retreat

December 20, 2010 - "Local CBNRE Planning for the retreat" By Joseph Parish. In our previous article we discussed CBNRE as it related to Chemical threats. In our discussion today I would like to relate some further information on how to develop a plan of action for local incidents. Now that you have some idea as to what a CRBNE incident is you can plan accordingly for such events. Click here

A CBRNE Incident involving Chemical Hazards

December 20, 2010 - "A CBRNE Incident involving Chemical Hazards" By Joseph Parish. Recently during one of my emergency management classes at the university a peer of mine submitted a final project on the topic of CBRNE recovery operations. As I reviewed his manuscript I thought that would be an excellent subject to discuss with my fellow survivalists. Click here

None dare call it looting

December 19, 2010 - "None dare call it looting" By Joseph Parish. It doesn’t take very long after a disaster occurs before the various crimes start to happen. In no time at all we see ruthless events taking place that show total disregard for other individuals. Stores are looted and robbed within 24 hours of the emergency condition beginning. My question to this is whether it is looting or a case of scavenging. Click here

Recycling number ten cans

December 19, 2010 - "Recycling number ten cans" By Joseph Parish. Any time you have survivalists you also have those large number 10 cans that are used to store their dehydrated foods in. It is only good sense to use what you store and store what you eat. With that thought in mind your food storage should be properly rotated. When new cans of food are introduced to your pantry the older ones should be used up first. Click here

Fabulous Survival Strawberry Jam

December 19, 2010 - "Fabulous Survival Strawberry Jam" By Joseph Parish. While sitting recently in the local diner with coffee cup in hand and a good friend nearby for conversation, we chanced upon the topic of freezer jams. We could both recall years back when either friends or family members would create some on the spur of the moment and surprise all those present. Click here

A bit on Shelf Life of foods

December 19, 2010 - "A bit on Shelf Life of foods" By Joseph Parish. Many people have asked me about the shelf life of various foods which survivalists often store in their emergency pantry. From my experience I would suggest the following guidelines be followed. Click here

Surviving Being Buried Alive

December 18, 2010 - "Surviving Being Buried Alive" By Joseph Parish. Let’s be very realistic here at the very beginning of our article. In all probability if you are buried alive chances are you will likely die. Sounds cruel and heartless to put it that way but there is simply no sugar coating which could be put on it. In view of this fact I will attempt to provide you with a possible means of escape. Click here

The Hunting and Cooking of Squirrel

December 18, 2010 - "The Hunting and Cooking of Squirrel" By Joseph Parish. A few weeks ago my family and I attended a friend’s birthday party and the main course for the meal was squirrel. While my wife had never previously eaten this meat she was willing to give it a try. Myself, I was already acquainted with the taste and found it not to be offensive in the least. My friend’s freezer was loaded with their usual meats such as chicken, pork chops, deer meat and turkey however they deliberately choose the squirrel in order to familiarize my wife with the texture and taste of it. Click here

Coastal Retreat Security

December 18, 2010 - "Coastal Retreat Security" By Joseph Parish. I was sitting here thinking that living near the ocean or along the seaboard has certain advantages in regards to the available food supply. There is always an abundance of food to be found within the ocean so starvation is not an option in this case. Click here

Going on a Cruise better know how to cook SPAM

December 18, 2010 - "Going on a Cruise better know how to cook SPAM" By Joseph Parish. Several times now we have picked up the newspaper or switch on the evening news station only to discover that one of those huge luxury cruise ships had developed mechanical problems. In one case recently the Carnival Splendor ship had developed a fire within its engine room could not continue the trip on its own. Without power the huge ship had to be towed to port. Click here

Emergency Meds when needed

December 17, 2010 - "Emergency Meds when needed" By Joseph Parish. Whenever we discuss the possibility of the balloon eventually going up, one of the foremost topics of conversation borders upon the medical subject of antibiotics. It will not be easy to locate trained medical professionals at that time let alone the necessary medicines that might be needed. Click here

Wet wipes for the Survivalist

December 17, 2010 - "Wet wipes for the Survivalist" By Joseph Parish. One item that my family finds to be almost indispensable while traveling or at home is the popular baby wipes. They would certainly make a great addition to your bug out bag. Wet wipes are known by several different names such as wet towels, wet naps or moist towels. In either case the products are small pre-moistened sections of paper which often is obtained individually folded for your convenience. Such items are for personal cleansing and disinfecting. Click here

Canning Jars

December 16, 2010 - "Canning Jars" By Joseph Parish. Traditionally my family and I have used empty glass mayonnaise jars for canning in the past. Before you jump all over my case let me say I know it is not a recommended method but I have never had any of those jars break on me. I would not recommend their use for pressure canning in any way but for the normal water bath canning they work just fine. The problem these days is that all the previous glass jar products are now using plastic. Click here

Primary Skills of an Emergency Manager

December 15, 2010 - "Primary Skills of an Emergency Manager" By Joseph Parish. There are specific skill sets which can enhance and benefit the Public Safety field when recognized in the qualifications of an Emergency Manager. It doesn’t matter if you reside in America or within the outback of Australia, the needed skills would remain consistent. The required skill sets are not specifically unique to the field of Emergency Management or to the public safety sector but rather they will be gathered from all industries and levels of work. click here

Federal Government Resources

December 15, 2010 - "Federal Government Resources" By Joseph Parish. Since 2003 when FEMA combined with Homeland Security many people have begun to express concern that FEMA has become extremely complicated to deal with and has lost its effectiveness to deal properly with emergency issues. FEMA is one of 22 different agencies which now make up America’s Homeland Security Department. This combined effort is suppose to properly address any disasters or terrorist activities which may befall our country; unfortunately, it simply does not work as planned. Click here

Long Term Recovery Resuming Normal Activities

December 15, 2010 - "Long Term Recovery Resuming Normal Activities" By Joseph Parish. Your short term recovery efforts would encompass the usual preparations expended towards setting the community on the path to normal operation. These efforts could result from the local government combined with the resources of private and commercial agencies. At the conclusion of the short term recover all or at least most of the community’s daily activities should have been restored. Click here

Comparison of Emergency Management

December 15, 2010 - "Comparison of Emergency Management" By Joseph Parish. Emergency management is a discipline which knows no bounds. Disasters are universal in nature and can appear in any culture, economic conditions or technological society in the world. In any foreign country the impact of disasters results in local actions and activities conducted in reference to the nation’s risks and hazards that they may encounter. Click here

Principal hazards in my region

December 15, 2010 - "Principal hazards in my region" By Joseph Parish. Upon reviewing FEMA’s Regional NIMS Coordinator Roster it is resolved that the state of Delaware is located in Region III which included Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, the state of Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Click here

Emergency Management Programs

December 15, 2010 - "Emergency Management Programs" By Joseph Parish. Prior to the September 11^th attacks on the World Trade Center our nation’s emergency preparedness was essential “Eye Wash”. There was no longer the lingering threat of nuclear war being hung over the heads of the citizens as it was during the 60’s. People were generally content and felt secure in their own corner of the world. The general consensus was topically, “It won’t happen here.” Click here

Criminal Databases Are You in One

December 14, 2010 - "Criminal Databases Are You in One?" By Joseph Parish. We may kid around that you and I are on some sort of special government list because of our beliefs however have you ever wondered just how close we are in our thoughts? Perhaps we are on certain lists or our names are contained in specific databases some of which we know nothing about. Click here

Top ten tricks for a secure trip when you have type 2 diabetes

December 13, 2010 - "Top ten tricks for a secure trip when you have type 2 diabetes" by Jamie A. Lenard. Often as survivalists we tend to overlook those members of our group who may require special provision when we plan our retreats or bug out facilities. today our guest writer Jamie Lenard brings up some important points to keep in mind when dealing with type 2 diabetes. Click here

On the Topic of Snakebites

December 13, 2010 - "On the Topic of Snakebites" By Joseph Parish. Wandering around in the woods has its own variety of hazards according to the season of the year as well as the location. When considering snakes you won’t find a lot running loose in the winter months here in Delaware however if you bug out to your retreat say in Arizona you will likely encounter the creatures at any time of the year. Click here

Dealing with Fractures

December 13, 2010 - "Dealing with Fractures" By Joseph Parish. When living in the wild the possibility of bone or joint injuries are greatly increased. You could fall or in your travels you could perhaps have something fall on you. These types of injuries can occur at just about any time and they usually happen unexpectedly. These bone or joint injuries that you could encounter include dislocations, fractures or sprains, all of which can be extremely painful and crippling. Click here

Personal Hygiene in Survival Situations

December 13, 2010 - "Personal Hygiene in Survival Situations" By Joseph Parish. Can you imagine the inconvenience of not bathing regularly during a disaster or a period of strife? The nasty smell of body odor would be enough to drive even the most liberal thinking individual out of their mind. In normal everyday situations proper cleanliness is critical in fighting off various infections and disease and in the event of survival situations it becomes even more vital. Click here

Manifold Cooking

December 13, 2010 - "Manifold Cooking" By Joseph Parish. The thought of using your car manifold to cook your evening meal on tends to bring back memories of my days in Forward Air Control when we use the engine compartment of our MRC-107 Jeep to heat up water for instant coffee or to warm up an quick meal. Coupled with our C-Rations the system worked perfectly each and every time. Click here

Principles of Ancient Egyptian Food Storage

December 12, 2010 - "Principles of Ancient Egyptian Food Storage" By Joseph Parish. The process of food preservation is a system used to conserves a quantity of food for some future time and date. There has always been some sort of food preservation employed in just about every culture and nation of the world since early times. In generally, we find various methods used such as canning, cold storage, drying, fermenting, freezing, pickling, salting or smoking according to the location where the culture resides. Some areas blend in with certain types of preservation while others are better suited for alternative methods. Click here

Foods and the Ancient Egyptian Culture

December 12. 2010 - "Foods and the Ancient Egyptian Culture" By Joseph Parish. Being the amateur archeology that I am and my interest in ancient Egypt I tend to do a lot of reading in that area. In fact I have come to really appreciate their abilities to preserve food and be ready for emergencies similar to how our modern day preppers or survivalist do. Click here

Robotic Flies in your Future

December 12, 2010 - "Robotic Flies in your Future" By Joseph Parish. Have you ever stopped to wonder what the future of spying will bring to us? When we pause and consider that yesterday’s science fiction is now today’s reality, there is actually nothing that mankind can’t do as our technology continues to progresses. An example is the idea that common little things can be used to spy upon us such as bugs or a rodent or even sharks if properly equipped and we are unaware that it is even happening. Click here

The Army Survival Book

December 12, 2010 - "The Army Survival Book" By Joseph Parish. Are you in the process of seeking a good means of obtaining a basic understanding of survival principles and practices? If so perhaps I can lead you into the right direction. Two initial things we must first concern ourselves with here are first finding a good book relating to survival and secondly discovering a means of practicing these various scenarios. click here

Ham Gear when the Balloon goes up

December 11, 2010 - "Ham Gear when the Balloon goes up" By Joseph Parish. Often people start to become paranoid about our government and their concern over our freedoms or the removal of said freedoms. Granted there are some legitimate complaints and concerns but in many cases the issues at hand are nothing more then needless rumors. Click here

Dehydrating Hash Browns

December 11, 2010 - "Dehydrating Hash Browns" By Joseph Parish. Knowing that one of my favorite breakfast foods was hash brown potatoes a friend recently asked me about how he would go about dehydrating them for use in emergency situations. Doing hash browns is essentially a simple task that takes very little time to complete. I informed my friend that he had two methods by which he could do these potatoes. Click here

The Value of State Extension Offices

December 11, 2010 - "The Value of State Extension Offices" By Joseph Parish. Have you ever wondered about what the best apples would be to use for making applesauce? Have you ever sat looking fruitfully at a basket full of bright red apples or a few dozen crabapples and wondered how you could take advantage of them for your wintertime enjoyment? Now you need not think any longer. Click here

Responses for Canned Chicken

December 11, 2010 - "Responses for Canned Chicken" By Joseph Parish. Not long ago I wrote an article on canning chicken breast and received a number of responses to the material from people that had tried them. In this article I will address several of the items as they were mentioned to me. Click here

A Survival Medical Primer

December 10, 2010 - "A Survival Medical Primer" By Joseph Parish. When on our own we will likely have to be our own cook, dishwasher and above all a doctor. The survivalist in order to be effective will need to wear a vast number of hats when the infrastructure tumbling down on our head. The medical problems which we are likely to encounter are one of the most compromising issues that we will have to conquer. Click here

Survival planning

December 10, 2010 - "Survival planning" By Joseph Parish. There are various acts which we can take to ensure that we are properly prepared for survival issues. It’s important to realize that it doesn’t matter if you are making preparations for yourself only or a group of twenty people you must establish adequate plans before anything else could possibly transpire. Click here

The Positive Survivalist Attitude

December 9, 2010 - "The Positive Survivalist Attitude" By Joseph Parish. To survive a post catastrophic world we have to develop a positive attitude concerning the situation which we find ourselves in. Remember the old saying that says, “When life provides you with lemons its time to make lemonade.” It’s important for survivalists to dig deeply into the issues at hand and try to retrieve the potential good within the crisis. Granted, seeking out the good in a bad situation won’t be easy but it offers several advantages over merely accepting the issue at its worse case and leaving it at that. Click here