Preparing Your Family for Wildfire
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and a good time to think ahead about what you would do if your home or family came under the threat of wildfire.
Inform • Equip • Train
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and a good time to think ahead about what you would do if your home or family came under the threat of wildfire.
A good way to keep your home safe from intruders is to ask yourself these three questions: How will I deter intruders? How will I delay intruders? How will I defend myself and my family against intruders?
This past weekend, several AMCON members spent two days volunteering at Dark horse Lodge Combat Veterans Retreat in Springville, TN.
When disasters or traumatic events occur, we often stand by feeling helpless and unsure how to help. A less talked about aspect of dealing with a crisis is the effect on the mind and emotions.
Outdoor activities can be a lot of fun, but they also pose significant risks that are compounded by being in a remote location, far from your home, vehicle or EMS services.
Trauma is the number one cause of death for those aged 1-46. The loss of blood from injury can quickly become life threatening and often needs to be addressed before first responders arrive. Fortunately, with some basic training, those who are not medical professionals can apply some basic techniques to stop a bleed and save a life.
Fieldcraft Survival’s family preparedness director walks us through her setup for a home medical kit. Follow @ms-amber-elle on Instagram for more family preparedness content. Here are a few examples of …
Having a plan to communicate with family members or team members when infrastructure goes down is a great way to provide peace of mind, considering the threats we face today.
I moved to Huntsville, Alabama about a year ago. Here I am one year into living in a new city and I still am not all that good at getting …
It is finally here, the trip you have been planning for all year. What should you do to ensure your home is safe while you are gone? We will explore …
The cell phone in your hand has more power and capability than an entire room full of computers did 40 years ago. Back then, you’d have to stay home and …
The rise of social media has fueled the spread of civil unrest. Social media is a new form of communication and people are using it to organize, share information, and …
There is a lot of speculation with tons of misinformation in the news about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. I am going to try to summarize three of the biggest …
The transition from an idea to a vast community of Americans committed to working together for the good of family, local communities, and a nation-wide network of more than 50,000 …
Kids are never too young to learn about situational awareness, and you should make it part of your everyday routine to practice situational awareness with kids of all ages. As …
Maybe taking the ham test has been on your list of things to do, but you haven’t gotten around to it. The good thing is, you don’t need an FCC …
We have five senses that everyone is very familiar with – touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell. According to ancient Egyptians we as a species have 365 senses. Regardless if …
These days, we get plenty of warning of impending snow and ice storms. Other than an occasional snow squall, we have plenty of advanced notice of winter weather headed our …
The wind is shaking the windows and howling through the fireplace. You look outside and it is not inviting. The chatter in the house is restless and you want everyone …