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Family Preparedness works hard to inform, encourage, and support all those who are looking for information about preparedness and survival. But, unlike other sites, we focus on self-sufficiency, disaster preparedness, survival logistics, and tools for survivalists without political speech or apocalyptic predictions. Our focus centers on military survival tactics, field-expedient designs, and real-world experiences to provide information that helps regardless of environment. Survival situations, regardless of circumstances, are always difficult, stressful, and demanding. Family Preparedness is committed to providing in-depth information on countless aspects of survival to help guarantee you have everything you need to survive. Family Preparedness means starting with the basics, including what it takes to find and prepare food. Although equipment can meet some of these needs, the ability to recognize viable sources of food and water will become essential. These articles discuss purifying water, finding and preparing food, using alternative sources, firecraft techniques, and more. Survival means preparation and adaptation. Understanding terrain and recognizing weather patterns is essential to navigation and helps in choosing the right type of shelter. Explore these sections to delve into what each type of terrain has to offer, tips for forecasting weather, styles of signaling, shelter-building techniques, and much more. Of the all the skilled needed, a strong knowledge-base is most important. An understanding of survival basics not only helps in an emergency, but helps you prepare as well. These sections provide articles for beginners plus intensive articles on first aid. Explore further for instructions on basic knots, tips for building survival kits, first aid, and more. Long-term survival requires improvisation. Survivors can find comfort and sustenance that eases some strain. Few consider the importance of basic hygiene, clean clothing, small tools, or emotional health, yet any military serviceman would tell you otherwise. Explore these sections to learn more about improvising clothing, wilderness hygiene, DIY tools, and more. [login to view URL]