Preparedness

For some, the topic of food storage conjures images of a The Far Side-style bunker with everything but a can opener. But effective food storage combined with a strong local supply chain provides a strong foundation for liberty. A resilient food system is built in depth, with layers of of storing, acquiring, producing, and preserving food for your family. Practically, there's limits to the extent of food...

A key reason for choosing a remote retreat in a secluded location is the greater degree of security. Accordingly, many of the homes featured at SurvivalRealty feature ioslated end-of-the-road locations, are fully fenced and gated, and may even have safe rooms or other defensive features. But regardless of where your dwelling is located, it's possible to increase your level of security against burglary,...

When the lights go out, you instantly know something has happened—and you start to wonder why and how long it will be until they come back on. But there's a lot you can do when it happens, or that you can do now to prepare. The "power grid"—the complex network of electrical generation and distribution systems is largely invisible. We see power lines and substations, but how it really works is a...