Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (6) – Learn phone numbers by heart

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In a crisis your phone or smartphone may be dead, broken or unusable. Then what you still know counts. Why this is important We rely completely on our smartphone. But in the event of a malfunction or emergency you need those numbers to get help or stay in contact. 🧷 Smartphones without coverage: discover what … Read more

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (5) – Test one evening without electricity

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The best preparation is practice. Tonight you turn off the lights and live as if the power has completely failed. Why this is important You only learn what you’re missing when you have to do it. This way you’ll discover whether your torches work, where you keep your candles, and how much you’re actually dependent … Read more

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (4) – Provide light when the power goes out

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Without light, every house becomes strange and dangerous. This week you’ll ensure reliable lighting, so you don’t fumble about in panic during a power cut. Why this is important During a power outage you can’t see anything, you can’t cook and you can’t even move about safely. With some preparation you maintain control. What you … Read more

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (3) – Build your own first aid kit

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A well-stocked first aid kit is indispensable, even at home. Most people have a few plasters here and there, but nothing complete. This week you’ll create your own first aid kit that actually works when something goes wrong. Why this is important A small accident happens quickly. Cut in the kitchen, burn blister, sprained ankle… … Read more

Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (2) – Purifying water without expensive equipment

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You can survive three weeks without food, but barely three days without water. And yet almost nobody has a plan if the tap water suddenly stops or becomes contaminated. This week you’ll learn how to make clean drinking water with simple means, without having to buy expensive survival filters. 🌱 Series: Self-sufficient in 52 weeks … Read more

Self-Sufficient in 52 Weeks (1) – 3-Day Emergency Supply

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Everyone thinks that a disaster or crisis will blow over, but the reality is that you can often find yourself in trouble within just a few hours. Supermarkets run empty, tap water can fail temporarily, and emergency services are overwhelmed. That’s why we’re starting this series with the most important step of all: a three-day … Read more