Most Americans have become accustomed to the idea that when they use Google or Facebook, information on their Internet habits is being sold to advertisers who want to target them with ads. But until now that phenomenon has been mostly confined to cyberspace, and there are ways to avoid them. That’s all beginning to change […]
Here’s Why You Should Treat Your Disaster Cash like Gold
In a true catastrophe, the value of your dollars may plummet to zero, and all you’ll be left with is your gold, canned goods, and ammo for bartering. That would be a terrifying scenario for sure. That said, most disasters you’ll face in life won’t impact the value of your cash, but they could very […]
Power Outages about to Get Even Worse in California
More Californians than ever are about to face the man-made disaster of an intentional power shutdown. As fires already blaze across the state, utility companies PG&E and California Edison are preparing for the biggest outages yet. Stuart Leavenworth and James Rainey report in the LA Times: PG&E, which has 5.4 million electric customers and provides […]
Are Californians Prepared to Suffer Through 10 Years of Power Outages?
Those Californians who haven’t already fled the state’s high taxes, are looking at man-made power outages for as much as 10 years, reports Katherine Blunt in the Wall Street Journal. She writes: PG&E Corp. PCG -0.37% ’s chief executive said Friday that it could take as long as 10 years for the company to improve its electric system enough […]
California Blackouts Overwhelm the Unprepared
High winds and dry conditions forced PG&E to shut off powerlines in California last week, and the results were sadly predictable. Many Californians were not prepared for the man-made outages. Without generators or the time to adequately make accommodations to prevent food spoilage, many in the affected area found themselves throwing out most of their […]
Is Your Small Business Disaster-Ready?
I write to America’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, retirees and those planning on retiring soon. America’s small businesses are the nation’s job-creation engine, but 25% of businesses hit by a disaster don’t open again. That means many of America’s small businesses simply aren’t prepared for a disaster. Is yours? The Small Business Administration has developed […]
How to Help Your Child Before Tragedy Strikes at School
I first posted this piece on February 15, 2018, since then it has been one of the most read on YourSurvivalGuy.com. If you have children in school, take a moment to read through the information here that could prepare them for the worst. Be sure to also read Part II. Tragedy struck yesterday in Parkland, […]
What Happens When the Disaster Hits You?
Americans are used to seeing natural disasters on the evening news. In a country as large and diverse as the United States, there are troublesome natural events almost every day. Quakes in California, floods on the Mississippi, lava flows in Hawaii, etc. But when you see a disaster on TV, it is remote, and certainly […]
Argentina and Uruguay Power Outage: “Everything came to a halt.”
“Everything came to a halt.” Those were the words of Juan Borges from Buenos Aires. He told the BBC, “Elevators, water pumps, everything. We were left adrift.” Borges was referring to the effect of a massive, two-country-wide power outage that knocked out electricity to 48 million people in Argentina and Uruguay. The worst part about […]
Small Towns vs. Big Business?
Small towns in America are often blessed with vast natural resources. When big businesses come into town to utilize those resources, it can be a boon to residents looking for good paying jobs, but it can also have surprising effects on the town. In The Wall Street Journal, Scott Patterson details the story of a […]
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