It’s Important to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan LACEY, Wash.– Residents of Clallam, Skagit and Whatcom counties, including the Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, the Quileute Nation and other tribes in the three counties, who applied for disaster assistance from FEMA after experiencing losses in the November flooding may... Read more

More Than $11.9 Million Approved for Jefferson and Shelby County Residents Impacted by Oct. 6-7 Storms and Flooding CLANTON, Ala. – In the month since the President approved a disaster declaration for Jefferson and Shelby counties, more than $1.4 million in federal grants, $1.7 million in low-interest loans, and $8.7 million... Read more

Tennessee Renters with Tornado Damage Should Apply for FEMA NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tornado survivors from last month’s severe weather in middle and west Tennessee may not realize renters are eligible to apply for FEMA assistance. Due to a Major Disaster Declaration recently signed by President Joe Biden, renters in Cheatham,... Read more

Application Period Opens for FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council CHICAGO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that youth leaders across the nation can now apply to become a part of the 2022 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).    YPC members are students in grades 8 through 11 who are... Read more

Over $554 Million from FEMA Boosts Rehabilitation of Public Housing Facilities This is the fourth obligation under FEMA’s Accelerated Award Strategy to streamline recovery after Hurricane María Guaynabo, Puerto Rico –Approximately 275 public housing complexes representing over 4,600 facilities and structures that suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Maria... Read more

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) have become one of the more popular benefits that companies can offer their employees. While older people may not have been able to take advantage of this benefit in the past, since 2003, they have become a part of the medical landscape, often tied to a... Read more

Though it is illegal to grow certain plants in some states, it does not mean that you cannot forage them. Discover eight plants you can use if you chance on them in an area that prohibits them. The Ribes genus includes gooseberry, black currant, white currant, and red currant. The... Read more

Take a moment to look around your home. How many of the tools and appliances you use every day rely on electricity? And could you manage without them if the power went off? In a crisis you might have to do exactly that. Many preppers have plans to generate their... Read more

Does Gasoline Have An Expiry Date? For the majority of us, gasoline is an entity we use frequently, some may even be thinking to question … The post The Dos And Don’ts Of Reusing Old Gasoline appeared first on SHTFPreparedness. ©2020 "SHTFPreparedness". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial... Read more

In my lifetime, I have seen the government’s massive increase of power. I went from not really understanding the government to looking at it as a legitimate threat to my way of life. Even with its massive consolidation of power there are plenty weaknesses to exploit. Some states are just... Read more

Surviving a crisis is a lot easier if you’re appropriately armed. With the right weapons you can protect yourself from attackers and hunt game to improve your diet. In the US we’re lucky; even in the most restrictive states it’s still possible to buy guns that will cover most survival... Read more

Spam has become a staple in homes across the country thanks to its versatility and low price point. It might not sound appealing, but being … The post Does Spam Go Bad? All You Need To Know About Its Shelf Life And Expiration appeared first on SHTFPreparedness. ©2020 "SHTFPreparedness". Use... Read more

When it comes to off-grid living, emergency preparedness, bugging out in a survival situation or even just enjoying time with your devices outside, nothing beats … The post Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Living – Our Reviews and Comparisons appeared first on SHTFPreparedness. ©2020 "SHTFPreparedness". Use of this feed is... Read more

When disasters strike often one of the first services to be disrupted is electricity. We rely on electricity so much in our day-to-day lives these … The post Best Generator for Emergency Preparedness For 2022 – Our Reviews and Comparisons appeared first on SHTFPreparedness. ©2020 "SHTFPreparedness". Use of this feed... Read more