Survival Preparedness

Everyday more people are awakening to the fact that everything they've depended upon is in danger of not being there. Their retirement funds have disappeared overnight. They want to know what they can do to survive what is looming on the horizon.

Mother Nature Can Be Vicious - With the memory of Hurricane Katrina, Indonesian Tsunami, and most recently Hurricane Ike, still fresh in our minds, the wise person will realize that we live in a world that is totally unpredictable. Despite the world’s technological achievements, nature is still a force that can devastate in a few moments.

Not only are natural disasters a threat, but a widespread terrorist act has the potential of turning your world upside down. Any large-scale national disaster is going to strain the resources of local and government relief services, contributing to a situation where survival may depend on just how prepared you are.

We believe that the time to prepare is now. Every person needs to do have extra food, extra water, and other items to and we want you to start thinking about eventualities. We also want to help educate you so that you and your family have a better chance to come out on the other side should a life-disrupting event occur.

The hope is that what you learn here will inspire you to prepare for survival first by educating yourself and then taking practical steps towards survival preparedness.

Welcome to Survival Homestead

Emergency Food Supply

There are all kinds of emergency situations where long term food storage can be a lifesaver. There are people who, using forethought, have established an emergency food storage program, only to find that the “emergency” that had them digging in to their stores was NOT the disaster they ...Click for More

Shelter Construction

The ability to construct a survival shelter is one important requirement not just for a scout, but also for anyone who wants to make it through the night alive while out in the wild. The Boy Scouts of America has at least 15 proficiencies that must be met before a member may be bestowed with the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, one of which proves their ability to...Click for More

Outdoor Survival Equipment List

An outdoor survival gear list is something that no one should be without when planning to go off into the wilderness. Mostly it is going to be personal experience that allows you to create your own outdoor survival gear list. You are probably the best judge of what you will most likely...Click for More

Disaster Medical Kits

There are disaster medical kits designed for specific emergency situations. The most typical are those included in the 72-hour emergency survival kitsrecommended by FEMA and other disaster preparedness agencies. If you want to have a disaster medical kit as part of your survival preparations, but don’t feel that you can afford one, consider creating your own....Click for More

Family Preparedness Supplies

Feelings of unrest are increasing rapidly. Daily the economy worsens. States are threatening to take back much of the power the federal government has taken. Natural disasters are becoming more devastating. Suddenly, some people are beginning to realize they may not have the time to take the slow route to gathering their family preparedness supplies...Click for More

Rabbit Breeds

When discussing rabbit breeds we are only looking at those breeds preferred for their meat. For that reason there are a couple of criteria to keep in mind. The giant breeds like the Flemish Giants do produce large fryers with a lot of meat. However, they also have larger bones, so the meat to bone ratio is not as good as some of the smaller breeds...Click for More

Hiking Gear Checklist

A hiking gear checklist can serve two purposes. The first is to ensure you have everything you need for those recreational jaunts into the wilderness. The second is to guarantee that in the event of a walking bugout you don’t end up short of your destination due to a lack of proper equipment...Click for More

Raising Rabbits for Meat

Here is the perfect guide for those who are considering Raising Rabbits for Meat. Whether you are practicing preparedness or are just concerned about the economy there are some things you need to know before and after you make the decision to get your first couple of rabbits...Click for More

How To Make A Trap

One skill that could come in very handy in a survival situation is how to make a trap. Once it becomes impossible to get your food from the supermarket or grocery, especially in a case of TEOTWAWKI situation, then knowing how to hunt, trap and fish could mean survival for you and your loved ones...Click for More

Major Surplus and Survival Items

There are major surplus and survival gear stores everywhere today. Most are small mom and pop businesses that sometimes buy and sell used and new military clothing and equipment. These stores purchase many of their new items through public and military auctions. Some survival equipment such as collapsible shovels, will perform...Click for More

Ultimate Family Preparedness Supplies

TEOTWAWKI

If you are new to preparedness, and have been wandering about online, visiting various survival preparedness sites and groups, chances are you have come across the acronym “TEOTWAWKI”. “The end of the world as we know it” is a common phrase among those who have been involved with disaster and survival preparedness for any length of time...Click for More