by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 27, 2023 | 4 Patriots
One of the biggest problems with extreme weather is how its negative effects can impact us weeks and months later. Take this past summer’s sizzling heat waves and lack of rain, for example. Those two weather events not only took a toll on our nation’s electrical grid...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 26, 2023 | 4 Patriots
We’ve all seen our fair share of water contamination news stories in recent years. Actually, water contaminations have been occurring as long as we’ve been alive. But only recently are they getting much media attention. And that’s why we also hear a lot more about...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 15, 2023 | 4 Patriots
One of the first things we think about when it comes to extreme weather is the inevitable power outage. How will our home stay cool in hot weather or warm in cold weather when there’s a blackout? And how will our food stay fresh when there’s no electricity to keep...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 13, 2023 | 4 Patriots
You know, I’ve spent years helping folks prepare for the unexpected through life-saving food & gear. But today, I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked in disaster readiness: communication. You see, when disaster strikes, communication...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 13, 2023 | 4 Patriots
There are many ways to provide light in the darkness. The flashlight comes to mind immediately, and it does a very good job. Prior to the development of light bulbs and flashlights, people used torches, candles, oil lamps, kerosene lamps, and lanterns. Some of us may...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 13, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Join former Navy SEAL Cade Courtley as he unveils a self-reliance hack for insect stings using ordinary toothpaste. Discover how toothpaste, a staple in every survivalist’s bug-out-bag, can draw out venom and provide instant pain relief. Tune in for this...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 11, 2023 | 4 Patriots
In a crisis, clean water isn’t just a convenience — it’s a lifeline. Having water on hand for drinking, cooking & cleaning is critical. But how much do you need? And how much should you store for your family? I did some digging & here’s what...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | 4 Patriots
What does fall mean to you? For many of us, it represents the welcome relief of cooler temperatures following a hot summer. We also love fall colors as leaves in our area and in neighboring states turn beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow. Fall is a great...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Imagine trying to lift 1,160 pounds. Impossible, right? But over the course of a year, that’s the weight of food the typical American family of four throws away. In fact, more than one-third of the food grown in the U.S. is never eaten. That wasted food is valued at...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | 4 Patriots
After the record-breaking heat many of us experienced the past few months, millions of Americans are relieved fall is finally here. And while cooler temperatures are more comfortable and fall colors are beautiful, we can’t escape the thought that winter is just...
