Having a packed bag of supplies (often called a "bug-out bag” ready to go at a moment’s notice can help you (and your family) feel more secure when the elements are out of control.

From wildfires to hurricanes, floods to tornados, there seem to be more natural disasters and calamitous events each year, and having a bug out bag at arm’s reach is a smart move, no matter ...

BUILDING A BUG OUT BAG: Research and Development - WATERThis is part of my "Building a Bug Out Bag" video series that will document my process of redesigning my B.O.B. The bag will be divided into ...

Packing for international travel can be overwhelming, especially if you're unfamiliar with the destination's climate and ...

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power may be out, and cell phone service may be spotty. Let’s further stipulate that our digital bugout bag will be part of our regular bugout bag, as opposed to a separate backpack or bag.

Documenting existing damage will provide you with better information for moving out and getting your security deposit back. Most landlords and property managers have their own versions of a checklist, ...

We also have a guide to building a go bag ... to come up with a list of essentials that are indispensable in a natural disaster and helpful in everyday life, too. FEMA (PDF) recommends that ...

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