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Emergency Survival Skills, Resources and Information


Preparedness and emergency survival skills are becoming a necessity in the face of earthquakes, tsumanis, hurricanes and various other disasters that we are facing on a worldwide scale. Especially if you live in an urban or heavily populated area.


But preparedness doesn't have to be an overwhelming task!


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So even though living a survivalist lifestyle is becoming reality for many as they focus on preparing for whatever may be coming down the pipe, whether that may be a natural disaster or something as serious as martial law, on account of an economic melt-down....what we focus on here at Emergency-Survival-Skills.com is the BASIC preparedness skills everyone can have that will enable us to be ready for almost ANYTHING that can happen.


A few basic preparedness skills will prepare you for anything.


My personal advice on emergency preparedness,(which you will find me saying repeatedly!)... is that as long as you have a few essentials such as a good woodstove with a flat top, plenty of firewood, and are close to wildlife and a water source, you will be able to survive many situations.


Having spent the first 30 years of my life in the Amish lifestyle, survivalI know first hand what it is to live COMPLETELY off grid and live quite comfortably that way.


And for anyone who is just beginning to look at living off the grid so to speak, it will not happen overnight. It will take some time and research to find everything you need to make off-grid living a reality. So while you are researching and looking at ways you can do this... make sure to have AT LEAST ONE of the following emergency preparedness kits on hand or close by: such as in the trunk of your car!)




Is Our World Really as Safe as We Think It Is??
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Once a crisis or natural disaster such as the earthquake in Japan or the tsunami on the coast hits
it is often TOO LATE to gather enough supplies to survive for any length of time. Having a bug out bag ready to go, either IN your car or in an easy to grab, corner of your home, is a NECESSITY in our day and age!





The MAIN Purpose of This Emergency Preparedness Website


This website is SOLELY for the purpose of providing a one-stop place for resources and information on emergency preparedness and survival topics. Any information we share on these pages is simply for the purpose of helping as many folks as we can to BE PREPARED for whatever may happen next, whether that be emergency survival skills, where to buy food reserves, what kind of alternative energy is best, etc, etc......



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Most people feel overwhelmed at first when looking at emergency preparedness plans...... but let me assure you, just the fact that YOU ARE HERE has already put you ahead of 75% of your neighbors and friends, who sadly are just ignoring the signs of the times that are happening all around us.



If you can get about a month's supply of food stored up, you are ahead of about 90% of Americans, so take a breath...relax... and we will help you with the rest. :)



It is Never Too Late to Get Prepared




Our goal with this website is to help make the task of emergency preparedness much less intimidating and overwhelming...with tips and guidelines on many topics including these:




Plus a HOST of other subjects connected with surviving outside the normal conditions of life.



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Make Emergency Preparedness a Lifestyle!



Involve the whole family in making bug out bags, preparing food for survival, learning emergency survival skills and creating a family plan.




When Disaster Strikes - It Usually Strikes Quickly and Without Warning!



The truth is , emergency survival skills or emergency preparedness, varies for different people. For some of us, we may only need a few matches, a tent and a knife. :) Others of us are needing the security of having a years supply of food stored up, emergency medical supplies, and the satisfaction of knowing that we are equipped to face whatever may come our way. Take, for instance, the 2012 Survival scenario...( we are adding some pages on that as well as we find information...and you can get some really great 2012 guides here....)

Been There, Done That



Having spent the first thirty years of my life 'off the grid, so to speak, I know personally that it is absolutely possible to live quite comfortably without most of the modern conveniences we so take for granted.


BUT...I will have to be completely honest with you, though, in the fact that I absolutely LOVE my electricity and transportation!



Getting into a warm car in the winter beats a horse and buggy ANY day. *grin*



What I AM trying to do with this website is to help other discover that is absolutely POSSIBLE to live a very self sufficient life , be skilled in emergency preparedness skills and be in a state of constant emergency preparedness - come what may.



I just happen to know that some of the best survival skills are actually quite basic!



Off the Grid Survival




Many folks are seeking for ways to get 'off grid' with alternative energy resources and to be self sufficient, so that if any kind of emergency arises and should the grocery stores suddenly empty out, they are prepared and ready for it.




While some are going all the way to having their own alternative energy and growing big fruitful gardens and orchards, others are simply stock-piling food and essentials.



If you are looking for places to buy supplies, don't forget about Amazon.... they are the number one seller of emergency survival supplies.... here is just a sprinkling of what they have...





In The Real World, Most People Don't Have A Retreat They Can Escape To. Even If YOU'VE Planned Ahead And You HAVE a Fully Stocked Retreat waiting on you.... There's No Guarantee That You'll Leave In Time Or That You'll Be Able To Make It There. Your First Plan MUST Be To Survive At Home... - CLICK HERE NOW to learn how YOU can start on that plan TODAY - Don't Wait until It's Too Late!





Do You Live in The City?




For thousands of people that are living in the city, they have no other option, but to stockpile emergency food units, such as freeze-dried foods if they want to be prepared on that level.




Regardless WHAT method you are using, you are well ahead of over 90% of Americans who may one day wish they had paid more attention to what was happening around them!



DON'T DELAY! Start YOUR Food Reserves and Emergency Supplies Storage TODAY with ==>> Survival Supplies for the Best Prices <<== website!




The beauty of living a more self sufficient lifestyle is that it also saves you a heap of money.



One of our favorite companies that has supplied us with preparedness supplies for years is Nitro-Pak....




 Nitro-Pak--The Emergency Preparedness Leader
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Just SOME of the Survivalist Topics Covered Here


Throughout our website, we will be talking about a variety of things:










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The Survival Blog
Basic emergency preparedness skills and resources to help prepare for any situation your family may face.

Preparedness Planning - Everyone Sharing
Preparedness planning is simply a page where everyone can share their experiences and tips!

Survival Lists to Get You Started
make yourself a lis of survival lists to help stay on track with emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Emergency Preparedness Checklist - simple checklist for emergency preparedness.

Survival Links and Sites
A list of survival links and sites on emergency preparedness.

Survival Topics and Survival Articles
We have a list of survival topics and survival articles here at our survival blog.

Urban Survival Plan and Skills Made Simple
A simple urban survival plan will keep you safe (and alive) for weeks or months

Urban Survival Handbook Grab Yours Today!
This urban survival handbook will help you prepare your family for survival AND help you sleep better at night!

Survival Ebook and Survival Guide Books
Grab a free survival ebook to help you prepare for any emergency!

Underground Survival Shelters / Concrete Bunker
There are various underground survival shelters, with a concrete bunker being a popular bomb shelter design.

Start a Farm and Live off The Land
How to start a farm for emergency preparedness and live off the land.

Food Survival Kits - Ready to Buy
When looking at food survival kits that are ready to buy, mountain house is, hands down one of the best options to go with.

Survival Food List - Get Your Food Storage Started Today!
Here is a brief survival food list to help get your food storage plan started today!

Long Term Food Storage - Hmmm... Which is Best
When it comes to food storage, freeze dried is the best for long term food storage.

Stockpiling Food Will Help You Sleep at Night
Stockpiling Food for emergency 72 hour preparedness...

Mountain House Foods - The Best Option for Freeze Dried Foods
Mountain House Foods is one of the best options for freeze dried foods.

Emergency Drinking Water - Don't Let Crick Water Kill You
Emergency drinking water for survival, what to do and how to prepare for it.

55 Gallon Water Barrel for Survival Water Storage
55 gallon water barrel is a great answer to your how to store water questions...

Cold Pack Canning Made Simple
I have used the cold pack canning method for over 20 years to can everything you can think of.

Venison Bologna Recipe
This easy venison bologna recipe is a favorite with the whole family.

Survival Gardening - Tough Times Ahead
Survival gardening can be done indoors or outside providing you with veggies all day long.

Indoor Survival Gardening - Grow a Garden All Winter!
With indoor survival gardening, you can grow a garden all winter.

Survival Garden Ebooks to Help You Get Started
Here are some of the best survival garden ebooks guaranteed to make your survival gardening experience a great one!

Survival Seeds to Grow a Survival Garden
Survival seeds or non hybrid seeds will keep your garden growing for years to come.

Survival Seed Bank - Survival Seeds That Last Forever!
Survival Seed Bank has some of the best survival seeds and a GREAT method to store them with.

ProtoGrow - Organic Seaweed Fertilizer!
Discover the amazing results with ProtoGrow the Organic Seaweed Fertilizer!

Family Survival Kit - THE BEST!
The best family survival kit, no questions asked.

Earthquake Kits - Earthquake Preparedness Kits
Earthquake kits are a vital part of ANY survival preparedness plan.

Bug Out Vehicle for Emergency Evacuation
Many survivalists have prepared a bug out vehicle to carry their families to safety in the event of emergency evacuation.

Emergency Preparedness - Are YOU Ready... For Whatever May Come?
A basic emergency preparedness kit should include the following.

72 Hour Kits and Emergency Survival Packs
Good quality 72 hour kits will include high quality products.

First Aid Kit Checklist to Help You Make Your Own Kit
First Aid kit checklist will help you make sure you are getting a quality emergency first aid kit.

Survival Stove / Backpacking Stoves
Here is a great survival stove in the form of a backpacking stove....

Emergency Vehicle Kit - Keep it IN The Car!
Your emergency vehicle kit needs to STAY in your car if you are going to benefit from it at all.

Emergency Solar Power for Your Survival Needs
Emergency solar power is so popular anymore that you can even get a solar backpack.

Pet Survival Kit
Don't forget your best friend, add a pet survival kit to your emergency survival plan.

Solar Oven - How to Build a Solar Cooker
You can build a solar oven for about ten dollars.

Emergency Solar Energy - Rest Assured While Others Panic
Alternative solar energy and solar power systems is the way of the future.

Best Solar For Home Use Plans Reviewed Here
Whem looking at solar for home use, you will want a simple yet good home solar plan to follow.

Portable Solar Power Generator Beats Them All!
This is the best portable solar power generator we have found yet. It Beats them all!

Generator Rentals for Emergencies
Generator rentals can be the most economic option depending on the situation.

Best Portable Generator for Home Use
Looking for the best portable generator for sale? Need a generator for home use?

Water Heater Solar Powered
A water heater solar powered can decrease your electric bill by about 33 percent!

Wind Generator Kits - Plans Under $50
Wind generator kits and wind generator plans for less than $50...

Emergency Preparedness Programs and Courses
Emergency preparedness programs and courses are available to help you.

Swine Flu - Farce or Deadly??
Swine Flu Pandemic Planning for Families - how to prepare for a city quaratine

Survival in The Wilderness - Build a Snow Fort!
Survival in the wilderness can be an intimidating topic even if you have the basic survival skills down pat.

Homemade Remedies - Make Your Own Natural Herbal Cures
Homemade remedies and how to make your own natural herbal cures is HUGE for survival.

Supertonic ... Swine Flu Natural Remedy
The supertonic natural remedy works for flu, swine flu, common cold....

Joplin MO and How to Prepare for a Tornado After a Tornado
After hearing what happened in Joplin MO we are reminded again how important it is to know how to prepare for a tornado.

Hurricane Survival Guide and Tips for After a Hurricane
Hurricane survival guide and what to prepare for after a hurricane...

Survival Firearms - Gotta Have it For Wilderness Survival
When it comes to survival firearms, some of us have our favorites. Bottom line is that you NEED some sort of survival weapons to survive in the wild!

How To Hide Your Guns
Learn how to hide your guns, former office shares his secrets with us.

Best Survival Knife - What is YOUR Favorite?
When looking for the best survival knife, there are several things you must look for.

Survive Martial Law 2010
Learn how to survive martial law in America...red alert warning!

Government Shutdown - How to Prepare for a Government Shutdown
Government shutdown is a scary thought, but there are ways to prepare for it.

Survival Rifles - For Food or to Fight Mama Bear?
Will your survival rifles be used to search for food or to fight off mama bear?

Survival Blackhawk Knives for the Serious Survivalist!
Survival blackhawk knives are for the serious survivalist or knife collector.

Backwoods Survival - Simple Outdoor Survival Techniques
Backwoods survival is really not that difficult when you know some simple survival cooking techniques.

Survivalist Shares TRUE Survival Gear List
A REAL survivalist shares tried and true survival gear list...

How to Build a Fire in Minutes
Learn how to build a fire in minutes that will KEEP on burning!

Wilderness Camping Tips for Your Next Camping Trip
Wilderness camping tips that will sharpen your survival skills.

Wilderness Survival Shelter - Cozy and Warm OR Roughin It??
A wilderness survival shelter can be anything from a snow cave to a warm and cozy home made cabin.

Survival Outdoor Gear Especially For Families
When it comes to survival outdoor gear and backpakcing supplies, you want to make sure you are getting the right stuff.

Survival Hatchet - an Important Piece of Bug Out Gear
Survival hatchet, survival saw, and shovel all in one.

Wilderness Survival Story - My Son's True Survival Story
Here is a true wilderness survival story and my son lived to tell it!

Silver Price and How to Buy Silver
Staying on top of what the silver price is and knowing how to buy silver can be a great asset right now.

Survival Silver and Gold - How and Where to Buy It
Buying survival silver and gold for bartering purposes.

How Do You Buy Gold?
So how do you buy gold and what do you need to know about buying gold and silver...

Survival 2012 Survival Guide and Info
With survival 2012 on our minds here is a 2012 survival guide or two that may help....

Nostradamus 2012 - End of The World ??
Reading about Nostradamus 2012... mayan prophesies... december 2012... will it be the end of the world??

After 2012 - What to Expect
After 2012 you can expect to find survival suppleis and bargains everywhere.

Contact Us Here
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A Bit About Us
A bit about us here at Emergency Survival Skills and our Amish heritage.

Privacy Policy / Disclaimers
Your privacy is important to us!

Urban Survival Guide - Rated Number One!
We rate this urban survival guide Number One for several reasons....

Food Shortage in America - What's Coming and How to Prepare
Prepare for the coming food shortage in America NOW while you can GET stuff!

Canning Meat Via Cold Pack Canning
Canning meat with cold pack canning is one of easiest ways to can meats and stews.

Red Horse - How to Survive a Nuclear Blast
Red Horse - How to Survive a Nuclear Blast is a great book and must have for any survivalist..

Simple Preparedness Skills for Survival
Simple preparedness skills to help prepare for emergency survival situations.


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