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Author Archive: Dan Wolfe
Dan Wolfe is a Linux geek who still writes in BASH for fun, a scripting language used by UNIX & Linux to run back end processes. He has spent the last 20+ years actively learning and writing, about the self-reliance lifestyle. Dan grew up in Toronto, Ontario and met his wife Carol of 25 years. They moved to the outskirts of Vancouver, British Columbia in the early ‘90’s where they raised four sons. Now a new grandfather, he is more than ever inspired to help APN educate people to properly prepare for emergencies.
Dan Wolfe is currently the APN Editor, for information on guest posts see guidelines.
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Be Ready! 4 Emergency Preparedness Steps Homeowners Should Take
Preparing yourself for an emergency is especially important if you’re a homeowner. By taking the necessary steps to prepare yourself, you’ll be able to handle things better and get your life back on track more quickly following the disaster. Here are four ways to prepare yourself for an emergency situation.
Survival Experts teach life-saving skills 23 September 2017 at FRSGP Expo:
Providing education, awareness, products, and services for survival in uncertain times! On 23 September 2017, SEPS, LLC presents the third annual Front Royal Sportsman, Gun, and Prepper Expo (FRSGPE III) to be held at New Hope Bible Church in Front Royal, VA, to help address the concerns of millions of Americans influenced by recent […]
All the Archery Safety Rules You Need To Know About
Archery is something that seems fascinating just by hearing the word. Everyone, including me, would want to try it out whenever we hear someone telling their experiences with archery. It’s true that with some practice and proper guidance, everyone can eventually find their way to performing archery perfectly. But before developing a hobby, one really […]
Latest Actions From North Korea Nuclear Tensions
The progression of nuclear activity within North Korea is mounting, with Kim Jong-un’s latest nuclear test marked as the largest of the series of six total tests. This latest, and most powerful, nuclear test created earthquake shock waves that reached as far as across the border of China and into an eastern sea port in […]
Tips to Prepare Your Family from Home Invasion
Home invasion should never be taken lightly. It can terrorize your family, lead to physical abuse or cause the loss of a loved one. Although there are measures you can do to prevent unwanted people from getting inside your home, you should still be prepared in case an invasion does happen. If you are unsure […]
More Than Thunder: How to Prepare for Summer’s Biggest Storms
You are reading this because you want to prepare your home and family for storms you feel are getting a little worse as each year goes by. The accumulating data even has NASA detailing how storms are getting worse. From the early Pioneer days, Americans have been a resilient people who do what it takes […]
Preparation Planning: 3 Essentials To Your Family Emergency Plan
You never know when an emergency situation may occur. According to FEMA, 80% of Americans live in a location that has been impacted by a disaster related to weather. However, you can do your best now to plan for as many types of disasters as possible. While there are several different components to an emergency […]
7 Approaches to Crossbow Hunting For Forward-Thinking Preppers
Have you had a hard time getting into crossbow hunting lately and need a little kick in the pants for better luck in 2017? Then consider these great tips. We have compiled some of the most innovative, fun, and exciting crossbow hunting breakthroughs that are currently impacting the sport. By understanding these ideas, you can […]
Emerging Technologies That Will Impact Disaster Preparedness
There are a lot of cities that have been devastated by disasters: earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, and New Zealand; floods and heavy rainfalls in places like Pakistan, Eastern Europe, and other parts of Africa; hurricanes, and wildfires throughout the United States; and volcanic eruptions in Iceland. All of these natural disasters have caused suffering and […]
College Programs to Prepare You for the Apocalypse
There are many ways to prepare yourself for the pending apocalypse. For example, you may already have a stockpile of food and supplies stored safely in an underground bunker. You may not realize that your higher level of education may also help you to prepare for the apocalypse. These are some of the top programs […]
Vaccines and Disaster Preparedness
In the event of a disaster, communicable diseases greatly increase the risk of death. The major causes of communicable diseases in disasters are contaminated food and water, respiratory infections, vector and insect-borne diseases, and infections due to wounds and injuries.
5 Must-Have Essentials for Your Next Camping Trip
Camping has been here for hundreds of years. And as new research indicates, it seems like camping will stay one of America’s favorite past time. According to the recent American Camper Report, the average camper in the United States goes on five camping trips every year. If you’re not an experienced outdoorsman, you may discover […]
5 Concealed Carry Tips
Making the decision to carry concealed around family can be difficult. Carrying a handgun has become more culturally acceptable in America, especially in recent years. Carry permit issuances are up across the country, and handgun sales are through the roof. New demographics – women, younger adults, family members – are buying guns. But we won’t […]
Techy Survival: 4 Technologies Every Prepper Should Invest in
Preppers believe in planning for the worst scenarios. No challenge is too much with the right supplies and some ingenuity. Preppers are family-oriented but wise enough to understand that leisure and luxury mean nothing compared to preserving their loved ones and a certain quality of life. They intend to persevere, no matter the circumstance. Here […]
Which Self Defense Weapons You Need?
Self-defense weapons have become a necessity in today’s society where your personal and household self-defense is frequently threatened. If your prime concern is the safety of your loved ones and yourself, do not have second thoughts about being prepared. Just remember -– it is important to have the right self-defense weapon for your particular situation.
Fight back against hackers during the smart home revolution!
Advancements in data bandwidth and technology have created obvious benefits, such as allowing homeowners to manage their house from anywhere on the planet. By using a video doorbell camera and smart door lock, users can open, lock, and answer their front door all from a remote device, wherever they may be.
Emergency Essentials: 4 Ways To Prepare Your Family For A Mass Power Outage
There are several reasons as to why the power would go out. It could be because of a severe storm that comes through the area or because there is work being done on the power lines. Equipment can fail at any time, causing the power to go out for the neighborhood. If the power goes […]
How to Recognize Which Berries are Safe to Eat
Berries are a quick and easy way to feed yourself in the wild in case you’ve run out of supplies recently and aren’t really a good hunter. However, not all are created equal and not being aware of this simple fact can often cause you a lot of trouble. Certain berries can be non-edible, or […]
Top 10 Tips for Survival Deer Hunting with A Compound Bow
Guns are overrated for survival. There’s denying that a firearm is superior to any other weapon for defense and hunting. That being said, you have to carry it, it’s ammunition, and you have to have everything that goes along with cleaning, maintaining and protecting that weapon as well.
How to Make Remote Camping More Manageable
Before thinking about going on a remote camping trip, you should have a plan of action in place long before your arrival. Remote camping is only manageable when you plan ahead. Some people may think remote camping should be a spontaneous and adventurous activity, but you don’t want spontaneity without some focus. Like anything, if […]
The #1 Gadget to Have if You Live in a Floodplain
If you live in a floodplain, you know that with the view come certain risks. Living next to a river can be beautiful but you’re also in a prime location to suffer flood damage when water levels start rising. A sump pump can help minimize the damage, but if you really want to keep your […]
How to Prepare for SHTF on a Budget
It doesn’t require a fortune to prepare for the moment that it all collapses. In fact, it can take a lot less than you’d think as long as you’re smart about what types of things you’re stockpiling and willing to get a little creative when it comes to sourcing. We’ll show you how to get […]
5 Best Survival Foods on a Budget
If you’re looking to stockpile on foods that you will need in case of emergency, but you want to save some money, then don’t worry you are in the right place. Survival foods, as a whole, are not very costly. Buying them in bulk isn’t going to break the bank. In this article, we seek […]
What Makes for a Great Hiking Boot?
Choosing the best hiking boots is essential for your hiking experience. You want to stay comfortable, safe and dry while you are exploring new trails and spending time in the wilderness. In order to find the most appropriate hiking boots, you must first consider when and where you are planning to hike, the terrain, the […]
What Time Of Day Break-Ins Usually Occur?
Imagine coming home after a long day at work and noticing that your front door is open. You walk inside your home, and you can tell it has been ransacked. Quickly, you realize that many of your prized possessions, jewelry, and even cash are gone. You were a victim of a burglary. While no one […]
Building a Remotely Located Bunker for Your Family
Building a Remotely Located Bunker for Your Family Disasters cannot be predicted but we definitely are starting to find out ways to stay protected if one does happen. We have in-house safe rooms, basements doubling up as bunkers, food and medical supplies, bug out bags and a whole lot of other things that provide us […]
Fly Fishing Tips
Fly fishing is an enjoyable activity. Besides, I sincerely believe it’s a good skill to have for preppers and survivalists. While it’s definitely not as cool as learning how to shoot with a rifle but it’s pretty practical. Fly fishing can provide a stable source of food and it’s comparatively easier compared to hunting. With […]
How to seamlessly camouflage a hidden floor safe?
Keep it Safe and Secure with a hidden floor safe Do you have valuables? Would you like to keep these valuables hidden without it being obvious that they are hidden? If you are like most people, I’m sure you answered “yes” to both of those questions. Fortunately, there is a way of keeping those valuables […]
Emergency Ready: 4 Easy Ways To Start Preparing Your Family For A Natural Disaster
Before a natural disaster strikes, you want to prepare your family for any devastation that might occur. You want to make sure everyone understands the plans that are in place, writing them down so that family members can easily see them when needed. Find a place to go before a natural disaster strikes to ensure […]
How to Build a Tree Stand Even for the First Time?
A tree stand was referred to as a deer stand back in the days as it was constructed for deer hunting purposes only. A tree stand is a structure that helps hunters in spotting the game from a considerable height. And what this does is improve the accuracy of your shot. So why wouldn’t you […]
10 Steps To Be Ready For A Flood
Are there ways to stop your home from getting carried away from a flood, or to protect you and your loved ones? Yes, there are. Preparing for a natural flood is something every household needs to consider, especially in this era of weird weather. Here are ten things you’ll need to do.
A Prepper’s Guide to DIY Welding
Having access to a welder means having one of the easiest and most time efficient ways to building or repairing something. Metal is more resilient than wood; and in a SHTF situation or TEOTWAWKI, scrap metal will most likely be plentiful. All you need is the welder and you are good to go. Wait, what […]
6 Reasons Archery Features in your Dystopian Future
You’re preparing for the end of the world right? Or at least some sort of cataclysmic event that changes the game completely. Maybe a horde of blood-thirsty, bone-crunching zombies surrounds you. You’ll have to fight your way out. Luckily, you have your trusty handgun with you. You take it out, aim, and click. No ammo. […]
3 Things To Do: Protecting Your Online Communications
I tend to hide in the background of the American Preppers Network. I’m the web-master, the guy that makes the guts of the place work. It’s a thankless job, but somebody has to do it. Well, actually it’s not thankless, both Tom and Gman at Prepper Broadcast have thanked me for countless little and big […]
Always Prepared: 5 Items You Absolutely Must Have in Your 72-Hour Kit
Disaster preparedness has become much more mainstream in recent years, with hundreds of thousands of people getting interested in what items they should have to provide for themselves and their families in the event of an emergency. If you are getting started in disaster preparedness, the first thing you should be putting together is a […]
How Can Families Learn More About Emergency Preparedness?
There are several classifications of emergency preparedness for your family, and you should explore every one of them. Some examples are financial, medical, natural and man-made disaster and civil unrest emergency preparedness. You do not have to buy property in a secluded area and build an underground bunker filled with supplies to be properly prepared. […]
5 Water Storage Tips Everyone Should Know
Please note this article is about water storage tips. Purification of water is a different topic, although I do touch the topic here a bit. Tip #1 Know Your Containers Not all containers are created equal. Whether the container you wish to store water in is something you can place in your Bug Out […]
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