Titanic in 3D: What Americans should learn this time around
This April, 2012, James Cameron will be re-releasing his epic film, Titanic, in 3D. Spoiler Alert: The ship still sinks in the end and almost everyone dies. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, May 16, 11:27am
How Do I Prepare for a Tornado?
With record number of tornadoes occurring within the last couple of weeks, perhaps now is a good time for those of you who have never given it much thought, to review what to do in the event a tornado touches down in your neighborhood. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, May 16, 11:27am
Water...I Need Water!
How to Find Clean, Safe Drinking Water When you Need it. You may recall that, a while back, in the city of Boston, a large water main broke and instantly left over 2 million people without safe drinking water. Over the next several hours and days, residents scrambled to purchase bottled water. Store shelves were literally cleared out within minutes and many of those who were lucky enough to get some water had to fight it out with the masses to do so. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, May 13, 11:28am
What in the World is Going On?!
What Happens in Tunisia Doesn’t Stay in Tunisia Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, May 12, 11:30am
Bringing America to its Knees with an EMP Attack
By Alisha Venetis Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, May 10, 11:27am
The Coming Downgrade of the American Lifestyle and How to Prepare For it
Written by Alisha Venetis Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, May 9, 11:25am
How to Prepare for a Flood
With historic floods happening all along the Mississippi River and other places in the U.S., here are some tips that can save you money, heartbreak and perhaps even your life. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:27pm
What will you give me for this list of great bartering websites?
Historically, the act of bartering has flourished in times of monetary crisis, such as when the currency in a country has become unstable (e.g. Hyperinflation or a deflationary spiral) or currency is simply unavailable for conducting normal purchasing transactions. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:27pm
How to Make a Quick $500 During the Next Power Outage
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am
It’s Not All About Me
A few months after my wife and I had our first child we took a flight from Chicago to Phoenix to visit some relatives. After being traumatized by having to carry my baby, her car seat, a diaper bag and the rest of our carry-on luggage through the crowded, eight-inch wide aisle of the plane, I buckled my daughter in while the rest of the passengers, waiting to pass, stood behind me pretending not to be annoyed. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am
The Prep Room featured on "The Disaster Recovery Hour" Radio Show
This past Saturday I appeared on The Disaster Recovery Hour radio show with Chris Plunkett for New York's 970am "The Apple". Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am
My New Year’s Resolution…to Survive!
Ahh…The New Year! That wonderful time when I can look back and reflect on all of the things I failed to accomplish over the last twelve months, as well as get a jump start on coming up with excuses as to why I can’t accomplish next year’s resolutions. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am
Ready to Pay $5 a Gallon at the Pump?
When former CEO of Shell Oil, Jon Hofmeister, gives his predictions about what gas prices are going to be, we ought to pay attention. So, what does he say about future gas prices? They’re going through the roof! Okay, maybe those weren't his exact words, but he did say that he predicts gas prices will hit $5 a gallon by 2012. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am
25 Ways to Save Money at the Gas Pump
Last week I explained how, because of a shortage of oil supply, huge increases in global demand and the devaluing of the U.S. dollar, gas prices are projected to skyrocket to $5 a gallon or more by 2012. Here are some effective ways to protect your self from rising prices. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am
Food Crisis Coming to a City Near You.
They Just Don’t Make Food Like They Used To. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am
Can We Look Past the Snow?
For those of us who managed to survive the blizzard of 2011, unscathed, we were able to look out our windows and enjoy the beauty of the white-covered landscape. For many of our families it meant a snow day from work and school, kids having the time of their lives outside and perhaps some hot chocolate and a family game day. Read more...
The Prep Room's Official Blog, Apr 27, 11:26am