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Buried Alive: Woman Rescued From Kentucky Mudslide

JM ChuaJuly 5, 2019

A 90-year-old woman was rescued from her home after it was smashed by a mudslide during heavy rains in Stanton, Kentucky. Stanton Fire Department Assistant C...

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Avoid Being a Statistic: How Muggers Pick Their Victims

Mon BerenguerJuly 5, 2019

Although violent crime in the U.S. has been on the decline since 1990, nearly 300,000 robberies are still committed each year. Despite the overall decrease, rob...

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Perfect Storm: Extreme Weather Brings Tornadoes, Flooding and Power Outages in Several States

JM ChuaJuly 3, 2019

Severe storms roared through southern states causing several deaths, injuries and at least millions of dollars in damage to numerous structures. Across the s...

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Building Better Blazes: Picking the Best Fire Lay

Ryan Lee Price and Engaged IndiaJuly 3, 2019

Since the dawn of time, the cultivation and control of fire comprise one of mankind’s greatest achievements. Because of it, he was able to cook his meals and av...

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Dress for Success: The Outdoorsman’s First Line of Defense

Reuben Bolieu and Engaged IndiaJuly 2, 2019

If you had to abandon a vehicle or airplane crash site and head a few miles through the wilderness with only your clothing to protect you from the elements—coul...

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Trustworthy to the End: Spyderco’s Folders Stand Up to Unintended Use

Garrett LucasJune 28, 2019

If you ask anyone involved in the fields of preparedness or bushcraft, they will all invariably tell you that a knife is the most important tool to have on hand...

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Demolishing Diesel’s Demons

Jeff Zurschmeide and Engaged IndiaJune 25, 2019

Why Your Next Bugout Vehicle Should Be Diesel Low thunder filled the early-morning air, rattling the windows and setting off car alarms on the street. With cle...

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Fuel Your Survival: How to Make Biodiesel

Larry Schwartz and Engaged IndiaJune 24, 2019

When the grid goes down, life changes. One of the key areas it pays to wire is alternative fuels, such as biodiesel, because it can be used as fuel in a dies...

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Clever Hack: How to Choose a Survival Machete

Mon BerenguerJune 21, 2019

Some preppers may ask, “I already have a survival knife, what possible need would I have for another blade? What do I need a survival machete for?” As it turns ...

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