Among all the alerts, watches, warnings, and orders issued by authorities, this one was perhaps the most ominous as Hurricane Helene approached the Florida coast. Residents of the low-lying towns of Steinhatchee and Perry, Florida who refused to evacuate were...
When 4Patriots launched 16 years ago, the preparedness industry looked very different. Far fewer companies were involved. And many people did not recognize the need. But we observed what was going on in the world and predicted that things would...
How do you prepare for winter? Many people have their furnaces cleaned and checked during the fall to make sure they’re in good working order for the colder months ahead. Some folks winterize their vehicles. They make sure their oil...
There’s a war brewing. I’m not referring to Lebanon or Gaza or Ukraine. I mean right here in the United States. And the consequences could be significant for Americans for many years to come. This conflict is between the EPA...
With one week remaining in National Preparedness Month, this is the perfect time to build or review your backup power plan. We’ve all witnessed or experienced power outages resulting from extreme weather. Or construction projects. Or traffic accidents. Or squirrels...
There are many activities involved with preparedness. Including gathering as many tools and supplies as possible. To help deal with inevitable emergencies. But preparedness is also a mindset. This is what separates the prepared from the unprepared. The prepared act...
Today I want to provide you with some food storage basics. As well as some unusual methods you may not have considered. There are a number of basic food storage methods. Including drying, canning, pickling, brining, and salting. Plus smoking,...
Last night’s debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris was another reminder of how divided our nation is. The animosity stood in sharp contrast to how united our country felt on this day 23 years...
Fighter pilots strap into their weapon. In the SEAL Teams, we are the weapon. And because we are often in very hazardous situations, we have to rely massively on the equipment we carry into battle. It has to be lightweight,...