Marines have an institutional and cultural aversion to the term “bug out.” We’re taught at boot camp and Officer Candidate School that bug out is an Army phrase that means to run away — and that Marines always stand and fight. The term bug out first entered the military lexicon […]
Don’t think you need an emergency kit? Think again say families that needed one when the fires in southern Gila County bore down on Globe, Miami and surrounding communities. Flashlights, bottled water, a first aid kit, and medication line the Haggarts’ kitchen counter. The family isn’t going […]
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Managing Editor Some emergency response departments have received grants to purchase new radios that will work with the countywide emergency communications system that is under construction. However, several are far from being fully equipped. “Thorsby doesn’t have P25 radios, and the majority of the fire departments do […]
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State/DAGNE DOVER/HERSCHEL When you need to tote your laptop around whether it’s for school, travel or other activities, a laptop backpack often comes in handy. It keeps your hands free to carry other items like your phone or a cup of coffee. A good laptop backpack also balances the weight […]
Over the past 10 years, Californians have suffered through some of the most destructive and deadly wildfires in the state’s recorded history. The problem is only expected to get worse. It’s exhausting dealing with this seemingly constant existential threat. You may not have much influence over how a fire starts […]
There’s a theory shared by some golf travel operators that the best way to assure yourself of a good caddie — especially throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland — is to travel with a lightweight golf bag that is easy to carry. Caddies are said to select their golfers for […]
BROOKSVILLE — Hernando County Commissioners were excited to put behind them a nearly five-year long challenge of finding funds to upgrade the county’s emergency radio system. The Hernando County Fire and Sheriff’s services will greatly benefit from the upgrade, as it will now cover up to 98% […]
Many preppers keep a well-stocked pantry of non-perishables. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images Many preppers keep a well-stocked pantry of non-perishables. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images Doomsday prepping is no longer a fringe obsession. The survivalist movement, which was long stereotyped […]
Hundreds of backpacks will be given away to local students during an event in Rialto on Thursday, July 8. The 2nd Annual Back 2 School Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway is coordinated by Never Stop Grinding Impact and will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Carter High […]