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Cody Lundin

Survival expert and author of When All Hell Breaks Loose

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Dr. William Waugh Jr.

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Weathering the Storm

Since 2004, more than one billion people around the world have lost their homes, businesses, family members or lives to natural disasters. That’s one in six. As of this writing, tornadoes recently destroyed entire towns in the Midwest, there’s historic Mississippi River flooding, more 1000 wildfires are raging in Northern California and major earthquakes have devastated huge portions of Asia.

Natural disasters can happen anywhere, and they often come out of the blue. But proactive preparedness and a clearheaded response will help mitigate the negative effects... Read more of "Weathering the Storm"»

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What A Difference A Day Makes

What A Difference A Day Makes

This is an important new beginning, whether you're preparing or cleaning up after a natural disaster.

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An Open-and-Shut Case?

An Open-and-Shut Case?

And it's easier to use a door than break through the wall.

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Survival 101

Survival 101

It takes brains, not brawn to survive a natural disaster.

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