Month 4: The Security and Defense Challenge A Bangladesh Rifles Senior Warrant Officer (left in yellow/green outfit) applies a mechanical advantage control/hold to a United States Marine during a demonstration. By Photo By: Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso - http://www.marforpac.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/919/Article/4810/iii-mef-unit-shares-non-lethal-tactics-with-bangladeshi-service-members-law-enf.aspx, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22321685
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Month 4: The Security and Defense Challenge

ByTeri Rehkopf

When disaster strikes, threats often extend beyond the natural world. In times of crisis, the stability that typically keeps society functioning begins to crumble. Panic, scarcity, and desperation can drive people to extreme actions. Homes are no longer guaranteed sanctuaries, and the risk of theft, assault, or worse, becomes a daily concern. The potential for…

How to Plan for a Shark Attack: Your Bite Back in the Deep By Terry Goss, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1561215 The great white shark is involved in the most fatal unprovoked attacks
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How to Plan for a Shark Attack: Your Bite Back in the Deep

ByTeri Rehkopf

Shark attacks are the ocean’s gut-punch—jaws clamp, blood flows, and panic drowns you faster than teeth. Rare but raw. The first shark image above is of the great white shark. It is involved in the most fatal unprovoked attacks. I’m a fish. I love to swim, and I was a competitive swimmer in high school….

How to Plan for a Volcanic Eruption: Your Guide to Defying the Inferno Litli-Hrútur (Fagradalsfjall) eruption 2023. View from an aeroplane DCheretovich - Own work
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How to Plan for a Volcanic Eruption: Your Guide to Defying the Inferno

ByTeri Rehkopf

Volcanoes are the earth’s pressure valves—when they blow, they spew lava, ash, and toxic gas with a fury that reshapes landscapes and chokes the unprepared. Eruptions can melt roads, bury towns, and turn day into night in hours. We don’t have volcanoes in Florida, but this is good to know if I travel where there…

SURVIVAL KNIFE If You Could Only Pick One Bug-Out Bag Item
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If You Could Only Pick One Bug-Out Bag Item, What’s the Ultimate Must-Have?

ByTeri Rehkopf

When you must leave everything behind, survival comes down to what you can carry. Every item in your bug-out bag needs to justify its weight. If it doesn’t serve multiple functions or directly contributes to keeping you alive, it’s just dead weight. The answer to this question may surprise you. It sure did me! But…

Sheltering In or Striking Out: Navigating the Bug-Out Dilemma
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Sheltering In or Striking Out: Navigating the Bug-Out Dilemma

ByTeri Rehkopf

When disaster strikes, one of your most critical decisions is whether to stay in your home or evacuate to a safer location. Known as the “bug-out dilemma,” this decision isn’t always straightforward. Both choices come with risks, challenges, and benefits, and making the wrong call can be life-threatening. Deciding to shelter in place or leave…

7 Reasons Why a Bug-Out Bag Alone Won’t Keep You Alive
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7 Reasons Why a Bug-Out Bag Alone Won’t Keep You Alive

ByTeri Rehkopf

A bug-out bag is a staple in survival planning, and for good reason. It’s designed to provide essential supplies for a quick evacuation, giving you a head start when disaster strikes. However, too many people mistakenly believe that simply having a well-stocked bag means they’re fully prepared. The reality? A bug-out bag is just one…

What Are The Best Survival Strategies For Seniors?
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What Are The Best Survival Strategies For Seniors?

ByTeri Rehkopf

The best survival strategies for seniors encompass practices and habits that aim to improve overall well-being and quality of life. As I age, I know that my body and mind face unique challenges that require specific attention. I understand that implementing these strategies can make a significant difference. Survival strategies for seniors cannot be overstated….