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There are approximately 300 significant power outages in the United States each year. Most of these power outages last a day or less. Yet, even these short power outages can wreak havoc. That leaves us to wonder: what would happen during a long-term power outage—and how can we prepare? Extreme Weather Is the Main Cause of Power Outages  Most major power outages are caused by severe natural disasters. For example, Hurricane Irma in 2017 caused 3.5 million people to lose power, and the …

During major disasters, a city is one of the most dangerous places to be. Even safe neighborhoods can turn into hazard zones within a matter of hours. That’s why it’s so critical to be able to evacuate quickly and efficiently. The key to a successful evacuation is having a Bug Out Bag (BOB) packed and ready to go.  Bugging Out in the City: Navigating Urban Challenges Evacuating from a city presents challenges that differ significantly from rural areas. You’re more likely …

Improved Modular Sleeping System (IMSS) Review In 1998, the US Military introduced their Modular Sleeping System (MSS). The system consisted of three key parts that could be used separately or together depending on the temperature conditions. Even though it was bulky, the MSS was (and still is) really popular with civilians. The MSS remained unchanged until 2007, when the Military updated it to the Improved Modular Sleeping Bag System (IMSS). Components of the IMSS Just like the MSS, the IMSS c …

Survival Items Every Driver Should Have in Their Vehicle for Winter You hopefully already have emergency essentials in your vehicle, such as jumper cables, a first aid kit, roadside reflectors, and basic repair items. But, when winter comes around, you’ll need to update your vehicle emergency kit to include these items for cold weather survival. 1. Winter-Proof Water Water is one of the most important survival items to have, but it can easily freeze in your vehicle in winter conditions. To …