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Category Archive: The Prepping Movement

In this guide, we’ll go over essential winter weather preparedness strategies, focusing on key ways to protect your family and home when the weather turns.

In Episode 76 of our Deep Dive podcast, titled Countdown to Resilience: Navigating the 90-Hour Precipice Post-EMP Event, Deep Dive examines the devastating effects of an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) event and the crucial strategies needed to survive the first 90 hours of societal collapse that could follow. Listen now!

Emergency preparedness is essential for safety, whether at home or in the workplace. Regular emergency drills are among the most effective ways to prepare for unexpected situations. These drills simulate real-life emergencies, allowing everyone involved to practice their response, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence in their ability to handle a crisis.

Power outages can be more than inconvenient; they pose significant safety risks and disrupt daily life. Whether caused by severe weather, natural disasters or infrastructure issues, power outages often strike without warning, leaving families and communities unprepared.

At Civil Dispatch, we understand the importance of staying informed and prepared for such events. This guide will provide essential tips for preparing for power outages and highlight how Civil Dispatch can offer real-time alerts and updates to keep you and your loved ones safe.

In this vital update, we explore a pressing issue highlighted by FBI Director Christopher Wray: the intensified threat of Chinese hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure. This blog provides an in-depth look at the sophisticated cyber threats posed by state-sponsored Chinese hackers, and outlines practical measures for civilian preparedness. We’ll cover how these cyber operatives have embedded themselves within crucial American sectors and discuss strategies to bolster our national and community defenses against these looming cyber threats.

Ensuring public safety during solar eclipses is vital due to their attraction of large crowds and unique emergency management challenges. Historical events like the 2017 eclipse have demonstrated the need for comprehensive emergency plans to manage issues like traffic congestion and overwhelmed services. Effective communication platforms, such as CivilDispatch, are crucial for conveying important information. Safety measures, including eye protection and knowledge of local conditions, are essential for all involved, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation and coordination for these events.

Updated for 2024, discover essential insights into emergency communication in 2024 with our comprehensive guide. As we face a world riddled with challenges from climate change-induced extreme weather to geopolitical uncertainties and health crises, being well-versed in emergency communication systems is crucial. Our guide is designed to arm you with the vital knowledge needed to navigate these complexities, ensuring you remain connected and informed, whatever the situation. Join us in exploring the fundamentals of staying prepared in an ever-changing global landscape.

This year, challenge yourself to change your new year’s resolution of “I’m finally going to lose that 20 pounds” into some more achievable prepper movement resolutions.

Continuing your gardening efforts can ensure you get needed vitamins and minerals plus it means having a reliable food source even when it is cold out.

Influenza is still very much a cause for concern this winter, and can be even more alarming this year as it shares the stage with COVID-19. It is more important than ever to know how to stay safe during flu season and protect yourself from illness.