Humans are fairly fragile when exposed to cold. Some people are not aware that it doesn’t even have to bitterly cold for humans to suffer from hypothermia. The good news is that there are many ways to stay warm and survive if you lose the ability to heat your home. This article explores what you can do to stay warm and dry, even if you are facing additional challenges beyond losing the ability to heat your home. Emergency Blankets It is a good idea to stock up on these. You can stash them in your car, boat, RV, bug out...

The importance of good lighting cannot be stressed enough during a short or long term situation. Without adequate lighting, injuries and mistakes become more common. Easy lighting options are more plentiful than ever. For this post, I wanted to talk about a wide range of lighting options for those that want to be more prepared and secure. I even chose to include an emergency radio that has an excellent light on it. Charging and power Some of the lights discussed have multiple ways of charging. If you are concerned about having some power on hand to keep lights and small...