Zurich’s Swiss Re, the world’s second-largest reinsurer, has published its global ranking of cities under threat from natural disasters — and a US city is in the top 10. For the…
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Survival
It’s Safe to Come Out Now — How Long Should You Stay Hidden After a Disaster?
by Bruce Haringby Bruce HaringSome of the most popular movies and TV shows involve the concept of taking shelter from a threat. Whether it’s nuclear war (The Day After), zombies (The Walking Dead), biological…
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This is part of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. In the wake of a disaster or uprising that upends normal life, your first considerations are food and shelter.…
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Survival
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late — Electrify Your Disaster Recovery Plan
by Bruce Haringby Bruce HaringThis is part of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. Thomas Edison, the father of the light bulb, would not find our modern electricity grid unfamiliar. Which means that…
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Part II of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. Open the door to your kitchen cabinet. Take a good long look at the box of crackers that may save your life…
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Survival
Winning the Disaster Game — by Turning an Ordinary Room into a Safe Room
by Bruce Haringby Bruce HaringYou’ve probably seen the shows — the ones where people are getting ready for some unimaginable apocalypse, when the you-know-what hits the fan and it all comes tumblin’ down. It…