Ah, there’s nothing better than a warm and cozy home. It’s what most of us expect! We have become so accustomed to living in heated living spaces during the winter months that it is almost impossible to imagine life without it. So how will you cope if your heating stops working? Does your heating system run on electricity, gas or fuel, or is it central heating? What alternative fuels do you need? These are questions you need to find answers to right away, thinking about and minimizing risks in the process.  To start off, pick a room that is small and has most of what you need. Put pi ..read more

There’s no escaping it; cold temperatures come with winter camping. But don’t let thoughts of frigid fingers and toes stop you from pursuing that overnight ski tour or snowshoe adventure. With the right tips and tricks, you can stay warm while winter camping and get the rest you need to charge hard on the next day’s mission. 1) Do not sweat, do not get wet “Don’t sweat and don’t get wet.” If you follow these two simple rules when hiking or going out in the winter, you will most likely not get cold. As soon as you feel sweating, slow down the pace or take off some layers of cloth ..read more

Chemical Emergencies Chemical agents are poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids and solids that have toxic effects on people, animals or plants. Chemical agents can cause death but are difficult to deliver in deadly amounts because they dissipate quickly outdoors and are hard to produce. Before a Chemical Emergency A chemical attack could come without warning. Signs of a chemical release include difficulty breathing, eye irritation, loss of coordination, nausea or burning in the nose, throat and lungs. The presence of many dead insects or birds may indicate a chemical agent release. It’s import ..read more

Be Prepared. Be Ready. As northern europeans, we love the idea of getting out into the wild and being at one with nature. But venturing out can be a dangerous pastime if you don’t know what you’re doing and are not prepared. You never know when you may be placed in a lost or stranded situation for which you have not planned or an urban emergency crisis that takes you out of your comfort zone. Many people do not consider ‘what could go wrong’ and are, therefore, unprepared both mentally and physically for such situations. This, in turn, can leave them poorly equipped to deal with a challenge ..read more

Oatmeal and buckwheat alone are not enough! When it comes to food that is good for an emergency, the first thing that comes to mind is buckwheat, rice and porridge. Sure, they’re practical because they last a long time and fill your stomach, but is the whole family ready to eat only porridge for a week? Below are some tips on what should be in the domestic emergency supply and how to store this food. Just in case, you should have two emergency aid packages ready at your home:  A home emergency supply, where you can store the whole family’s food supply for a week.  An evacuation bag ..read more

The fighting by Russian forces at the Chernobyl and Zaporizhia nuclear power plants in Ukraine caused fear and anxiety in many people. So we at Preplers studied what radiation is and how it actually affects people? After the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, stories began to spread that two-headed calves were born as a result of the radiation and fishermen found fish with three eyes. Scholars laugh at the story and note that it still belongs to the field of science fiction. There is no scientific evidence for these stories. How Much Radiation Do We Get Exposed To Daily? To be ..read more

The fighting by Russian forces at the Chernobyl and Zaporizhia nuclear power plants in Ukraine caused fear and anxiety in many people. So we at Preplers studied what radiation is and how it actually affects people? After the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, stories began to spread that two-headed calves were born as a result of the radiation and fishermen found fish with three eyes. Scholars laugh at the story and note that it still belongs to the field of science fiction. There is no scientific evidence for these stories. How Much Radiation Do We Get Exposed To Daily? To be ..read more

If there is no water coming out of your taps or at the bottom of your well, this will have a significant impact on your day-to-day life. If you have no water stored, you will find it difficult to prepare food, wash your dishes, wash yourself and for that matter even quench your thirst. Luckily, drinking water is easy to stock up on and can be stored for quite a long time. Also take into account that you will not be able to use your toilet as you normally would if it is not flushing. TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS: If you have no other sources of freshwater in the event of the public water supp ..read more

Are you ready for a crisis? Can you manage without electricity, gas or water for days or even weeks? Do you always have enough supplies to provide the whole family in case of unexpected events? Do you have the equipment to keep your family safe until help arrives? Unfortunately, there are only a few people who can answer “yes” to all the questions with complete confidence. You never know when a crisis might hit you. From a calm afternoon, the biggest storm of the year can rise in minutes. Or as seen from the recent events in Ukraine, we are also not safe from the horrors of war ..read more

How are different roles divided up in a crisis? Local government is responsible for ensuring that its water supply, sewerage and district heating systems are functioning and that its roads are passable. It is also tasked with supporting people with a range of social services.  The state is responsible for ensuring the availability of power, communications, fuel, cash, food and other basic necessities. Residents are responsible for doing everything they can to cope in any situation. These guidelines will help in that regard. HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE T ..read more