The Medical Advisor

Humans can only last three days without water—making it your most essential resource in any emergency. Most of us take water for granted, knowing it is abundantly available from the nearest faucet. But what would happen if one morning, you woke to a massive storm, attack, or other disaster and there was no water to drink? No way to have a shower or flush the toilet? Humans can only survive three days without water. It is the most essential resource for survival in any emergency. Knowing how much water you need and how to store it safely is critical for making it through unexpected events. Planning ahead ensures your family’s well-being, strengthens your resilience, and provides peace of mind. Water should be your top priority when planning for a natural disaster or other unexpected scenarios. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know to have enough of this precious resource when you need it most. What You Should Know Before Planning Some things to keep in mind when planning for wa...

Two hurricanes have barreled through the Southeast in just two weeks. Hurricane Helene thrashed North Carolina, while Hurricane Milton—the most destructive storm to hit the Tampa area in a century—left more than 3 million without power and at least 10 people dead in Florida. “[We] were not expecting a one-in-1,000 event,” one resident told our photographer and editor Richard Moore amid the wreckage. Motel operator Sharon Parton said: “My son and his wife lost everything. My mother-in-law lost everything.” Such major storms display nature’s unpredictable force, exposing how vulnerable our communities truly are. “It’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ such events will occur,” Creek Stewart, an author of more than 40 books on survival, told The Epoch Times. Being ready to face adversity is a responsibility that each family must accept and embrace. Prepping doesn’t have to be daunting. “Preparedness is very simple,” Stewart said, “but without a proper guide, you are going to become overwhel...