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Emergency Preparedness Real-Life Stories

Mary’s Story: The Patel Dam Collapse in Kenya

Our story today comes from Mary, a freelance writer who lives in Nairobi, Kenya. She was personally affected by the Patel dam collapse near Solai in 2018. A series of dams were constructed on the Patel farm in Nakuru County,…

June 21, 2021Emergency Preparedness, Real-Life Stories

Emergency Preparedness Real-Life Stories

Zach’s Story: Losing Everything in an Apartment Fire

A house fire is something we all hope and pray will never happen to us. The experience is devastating and traumatic! Unfortunately, more than 350,000 home structure fires are reported each year in the US. It can happen to anyone...…

June 19, 2021Emergency Preparedness, Real-Life Stories

72-Hour Kit

72-Hour Kit Scriptures: Keeping FAITH During an Emergency

We’ve noticed that most preppers are God-fearing people. So, it will come as no surprise to you that we at Priority Prepper are also very religious. As such, we think it’s important to include items in your 72-hour kit that…

June 19, 202172-Hour Kit

72-Hour Kit

Warmth and Shelter Options for Your 72-Hour Kit

After a disaster, you will need a way to protect yourself from the elements. Staying warm and dry is imperative to your survival. Of course, it’s impossible to predict whether you’ll be facing the heat of summer or the cold…

June 19, 202172-Hour Kit

72-Hour Kit

Fire-Starting Supplies for Your 72-Hour Kit

No 72-hour kit is complete without fire-starting supplies. In an emergency, you might need fire to cook food, boil water, stay warm, dry off, or just provide some light! Now, we’re not going to cover bushcraft fire-making skills in this…

June 18, 202172-Hour Kit

72-Hour Kit Emergency Preparedness

Emergency ID Cards (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Do you have emergency ID cards in your 72-hour kit? What about in your child’s backpack? If not, download our Printable Emergency ID Cards for FREE! (You can print the cards and fill them in by hand or edit the…

June 18, 202172-Hour Kit, Emergency Preparedness

72-Hour Kit Emergency Preparedness

What to Look for in an NOAA Weather Radio for Emergencies

NOAA weather radios are extremely useful in emergency situations. They help you to know what’s going on in the outside world! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts environmental research, provides national weather forecasts, issues severe storm warnings, and…

June 16, 202172-Hour Kit, Emergency Preparedness

Food Storage

How to Detect Botulism in Canned Foods

If you’re like most people, you have canned food in your pantry. Its long shelf life makes it a food storage staple. However, canned food doesn’t last forever, and sometimes it is unsafe to eat. Canned food can even lead…

June 15, 2021Food Storage

Food Storage Freeze Drying

What’s the Difference Between Oxygen Absorbers and Silica Gel?

If you’re just getting started in food storage, you need to learn about oxygen absorbers and silica gel. They both help you preserve food longer. However, oxygen absorbers and silica gel work in two totally different ways… So, what’s the…

June 15, 2021Food Storage, Freeze Drying

Defense

Self Defense Tools for People Who Don’t Want to Carry a Gun

This post is not an anti-gun piece. If you want to carry a gun, that is your choice and a right you have in the United States (as of 2021). However, a gun is not the only self-defense option out…

June 8, 2021Defense