A lot of scary stuff has happened in the last week, so let’s dive straight into this week’s batch of must-read articles, which include some valuable and lifesaving information. Be sure to give them a good read.
Black Bag Confidential
How You Sleep Is Related to What You Breathe
The No. 1 thing you can do to improve your odds of survival — in any situation — is to make sure you get an adequate amount of quality rest on a regular basis. Consequently, I recommend reading the following piece from our friends over at 4Patriots outlining one of the best ways to improve your sleep quality.
The Most Important Element of Survival
Considering how vital water is to our everyday survival (not just in a crisis situation) it makes sense that I receive so many questions about how to procure, treat and store it. In this edition of the Weekly Drop, I address several of your aquatic queries, plus issues of home and cybersecurity.
Follow These Four “Flash Riot” Survival Tips
When Jason stopped by the Rachael Ray show, he briefly touched on how to stay safe in large crowds — like concerts or outdoor festivals. Riots, however, are another matter. Today, Jeff Anderson gives his top four tips for getting to safety if you suddenly find yourself in the midst of a violent mob.
The CIA Is Becoming More Aggressive
The previous administration created a policy that limited the power of the CIA. The current president has restored most of the CIA’s authority to carry out operations as CIA Director Mike Pompeo sees fit. Here are some of the biggest changes.
End of the Year Safety Tips
Last week I stopped by Rachael Ray to treat Rachael and her viewers to a few spy secrets to keep everyone safe through the end-of-the-year holidays. Today, I want to share those same tricks with you.
Adrift on the High Seas
Barbara here — your fearless managing editor. As a special Halloween treat, I’m giving Jason a break and taking over this week’s rundown of must-read articles. Read on for my selection.
Drive Safely: SEAL Survival Secrets for the Road
Just as it is important to have a go bag at home and at your office, you should be equally prepared when you’re out and about. In this article, learn how to avoid an accident and prevent a carjacking — as well as three essential pieces of survival gear you should keep in your vehicle at all times.
Tap Into a Secret Water Source Right in Your Own Home
This week’s mailbag is full to bursting. Along with the usual batch of reader questions, I also received a ton of feedback on topics we’ve recently covered in the daily issues. Let’s take a look.
12 Skills Every Survival Team Needs
Check out the following piece from our friends over at 4Patriots that runs down 12 ways you can contribute to a survival team by cultivating a certain area of expertise. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work (and it may save your life).