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I don’t know if I have the words to describe what we have just seen. Summer just ended, and within one week we have already witnessed the most costly natural disaster in the entire history of the United States. There are some areas along the west coast of Florida that have literally been destroyed. Some have compared the devastation to the dropping of an atomic bomb, and that is not an exaggeration at all. The state of Florida has never experienced a storm quite like this before, and recovery is going to be measured in years.
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, it was a Category 3 storm.
Hurricane Ian had maximum sustained wind speeds of 155 mph, and that put it just 2 mph short of being a Category 5 storm.
But the high winds weren’t what made Ian so horrible.
What made Ian so horrible was the storm surge. Giant walls of water picked up cars, boats, telephone poles and palm trees and tossed them around like toys. According to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, what we just witnessed was a “500-year flooding event”…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the storm caused a “500-year flooding event” and said Coast Guard helicopters were plucking trapped residents from the roofs of homes. Communities across the state were or will be swamped by the overwhelming waters, he said.
“The impacts of this storm are historic and the damage that has been done is historic,” DeSantis said. “We’ve never seen a flood event like this, we’ve never seen a storm surge of this magnitude.”
This storm greatly strengthened right before it made landfall, and a lot of people were caught off guard by that.
It was already too late when many finally realized that they should evacuate, and it appears that there was a “substantial loss of life” as a result…
“This could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida history,” Biden said after a briefing at FEMA emergency management headquarters in Washington.
He said the numbers “are still unclear, but we’re hearing reports of what may be substantial loss of life.”
In fact, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno says that “the fatalities are in the hundreds”…
“This is a life-changing event for all of us,” Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno told “Good Morning America.”
“I don’t have confirmed numbers — I definitely know the fatalities are in the hundreds,” he added.
“So far, confirmed in the hundreds,” he said, noting that conditions were too dire for his officers and other rescuers to get a true sense of the disaster.
Was he referring to just his county or the state as a whole?
Someone should ask him that question.
This is truly a historic tragedy, but some have decided that all of this chaos makes it the perfect time for a crime spree…
Amid the chaos of Hurricane Ian, looting and other crimes have been committed in Lee County.
In coordination with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, County Commission, city managers and city councils, Dejarlais announced a 6 p.m. curfew for Lee County, which will be in place until further notice.
“To be sure, and I feel safe relaying this in on behalf of law enforcement, there’s going to be a zero-tolerance policy for looting and violence in this town,” Dejarlais said.
I suppose that we shouldn’t be surprised that looting is happening.
Every time there is some sort of a major disaster, this is what some of us do.
It truly is disgusting.
This is a time when everybody should be pulling together. According to one estimate, the economic damage from this storm could be somewhere in the neighborhood of 260 billion dollars…
Experts expect the damages to cost up to $260 billion, though the clean-up efforts are currently unable to get underway as swathes of Florida remain underwater.
Prior to Hurricane Ian, the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history was Hurricane Katrina.
According to the GAO, Katina caused 170 billion dollars in damage…
Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, and Irma (selected hurricanes) caused costly damages and challenges for some populations in affected communities. In these communities, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimated the cost of damages to be approximately $170 billion for Katrina, $74 billion for Sandy, $131 billion for Harvey, and $52 billion for Irma. These estimates include the value of damages to residential, commercial, and government or municipal buildings; material assets within the buildings; business interruption; vehicles and boats; offshore energy platforms; public infrastructure; and agricultural assets.
At this point, it appears that Katrina has been knocked out of the top spot.
Right at the end of September 2022, we have witnessed the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history by a wide margin.
And Ian is not done yet.
As I write this article, the city of Charleston is “bracing for a direct hit” very early on Friday morning…
Charleston is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Ian with storm surges of up to 7ft as it hurtles towards the historic city after barreling through Florida leaving swathes of the state decimated and at least 13 dead.
Monster tempest Ian has recharged from a tropical storm back into a Category 1 hurricane as it angles northwards towards South Carolina to pummel the state Friday morning, as well as neighboring North Carolina and Georgia.
Landfall in Charleston is expected around 8am on Friday, with the surrounding states also being issued with several extreme weather warnings.
When the damage to Charleston is factored in, the total economic damage from this storm could easily surpass 300 billion dollars.
This is not something that we are going to be able to bounce back from easily.
For years, I have been warning that unprecedented natural disasters would be headed our way.
Now it is happening right in front of our eyes.
The summer is over, the fall is here, and winter is coming.
We have been through so much already, but the rest of 2022 is inevitably going to have even more surprises for us.
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About the Author: My name is Michael and my brand new book entitled “7 Year Apocalypse” is now available on Amazon.com. In addition to my new book I have written five other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, “Get Prepared Now”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. (#CommissionsEarned) When you purchase any of these books you help to support the work that I am doing, and one way that you can really help is by sending digital copies as gifts through Amazon to family and friends. Time is short, and I need help getting these warnings into the hands of as many people as possible. I have published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and the articles that I publish on those sites are republished on dozens of other prominent websites all over the globe. I always freely and happily allow others to republish my articles on their own websites, but I also ask that they include this “About the Author” section with each article. The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and readers should consult licensed professionals before making any legal, business, financial or health decisions. I encourage you to follow me on social media on Facebook and Twitter, and any way that you can share these articles with others is a great help. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, I strongly urge you to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior today.
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For the good of humanity, this has got to stop. The United States and Russia both keep raising the stakes, and if we keep repeating this cycle it will end with a nuclear war that could ultimately result in billions of deaths. Unfortunately, leaders on both sides do not seem interested in peace at this point. The votes that Russia just conducted in four disputed territories were inevitably going to raise tensions even higher. Of course the western powers have been greatly escalating matters themselves. Over the past couple of months, NATO has gotten far more deeply involved in the conflict in Ukraine, and now the war is starting to spread beyond Ukrainian borders.
Everyone agrees that the damage caused to the Nord Stream pipeline system was an act of sabotage. As I discussed yesterday, an explosion that registered 1.9 on the Richter scale was followed by a second explosion that registered 2.3 on the Richter scale. These explosions were absolutely huge, and that suggests that this was a military operation.
Many in the western world are blaming Russia for the sabotage, but why would they blow up pipelines that they spent so much time and energy constructing and that have enabled them to make giant mountains of money selling natural gas to Europe?
The Russians have already been punishing the Europeans by restricting the flow of gas through those pipelines. There was certainly no need to blow them up.
If it is ultimately proven that the Russians did this, it would be one of the stupidest geopolitical moves that I have ever seen.
Of course there is someone else that could have done it.
On Friday, September 23rd the following statement was posted on the official White House website…
The United States will never recognize Ukrainian territory as anything other than part of Ukraine. Russia’s referenda are a sham – a false pretext to try to annex parts of Ukraine by force in flagrant violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter. We will work with our allies and partners to impose additional swift and severe economic costs on Russia. The United States stands with our partners around the world – and with every nation that respects the core tenets of the UN charter – in rejecting whatever fabricated outcomes Russia will announce. We will continue to support the Ukrainian people and provide them with security assistance to help them defend themselves as they courageously resist Russia’s invasion.
So Joe Biden promised to impose “swift and severe economic costs on Russia” on Friday, and then on Monday both Nord Stream pipelines were blown up.
And by now you have probably already heard that Joe Biden threatened to attack the Nord Stream pipeline system before the war in Ukraine even started…
Pres. Biden: “If Russia invades…then there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2. We will bring an end to it.”
Reporter: “But how will you do that, exactly, since…the project is in Germany’s control?”
Biden: “I promise you, we will be able to do that.”
Biden had obviously been discussing this option with his advisers, and one of those advisers named Victoria Nuland also made a similar threat prior to the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict…
“If Russia invades Ukraine, one way or another, Nord Stream 2 will not move forward.”
Some enterprising reporter needs to ask the Biden administration if they were responsible for the sabotage.
Of course they will probably deny it even if they ordered the attack.
But it is interesting to note that the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group entered the Baltic Sea in early September…
The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) concluded two successful training events with the Swedish Armed Forces and Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 1 while operating in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 4, 2022.
Unfortunately, the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group didn’t leave the Baltic Sea area right away.
In fact, it is being reported that this task force didn’t actually leave the Baltic Sea until a few days ago…
The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) have departed the Baltic Sea and are in the English Channel. The ARG includes USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), USS Arlington (LPD-24) and USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). Kearsarge and Gunston Hall completed port calls in Gdynia and Gdansk, respectively, last week.
This would have given them plenty of time to plant explosives on the Nord Stream pipeline system if they were inclined to do so.
In addition, we have learned that the U.S. Navy was testing “the latest advancements in unmanned underwater vehicle mine hunting technology” in the Baltic Sea during the month of June…
A significant focus of BALTOPS every year is the demonstration of NATO mine hunting capabilities, and this year the U.S. Navy continues to use the exercise as an opportunity to test emerging technology, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Public Affairs said June 14.
In support of BALTOPS, U.S. Navy 6th Fleet partnered with U.S. Navy research and warfare centers to bring the latest advancements in unmanned underwater vehicle mine hunting technology to the Baltic Sea to demonstrate the vehicle’s effectiveness in operational scenarios.
Experimentation was conducted off the coast of Bornholm, Denmark, with participants from Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, and Mine Warfare Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring all under the direction of U.S. 6th Fleet Task Force 68.
Our Navy seems to have spent a lot of time in the Baltic Sea lately, eh?
Needless to say, the Russians are very angry about what has happened, and they have called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council…
“Russia has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council in connection with sabotage against two lines of the Nord Stream. We expect it to be held tomorrow,” Dmitry Polyanskiy, one of Russia’s top representatives at the U.N., wrote on his Telegram channel, according to a translation.
Shortly after issuing the statement early Wednesday, the French delegation to the U.N. confirmed to him that a meeting would indeed take place on Friday – a tacit acknowledgement of the panic that the explosions and subsequent leaks have caused.
It will be very interesting to see what transpires at that meeting.
Let us hope that the truth about all of this eventually comes out.
But even more, let us hope that cooler heads start to prevail and that leaders on both sides start to push for peace.
Because if both sides continue to hammer one another, at some point someone is going to cross a line that can never be uncrossed.
We are steamrolling toward nuclear war, and once the missiles start flying our world will never be the same again.
So I am not ashamed to say that I am pro-peace.
Nuclear war is a fate that is too horrible for words, but with each passing day our leaders are dragging us ever closer to such a conflict.
***It is finally here! Michael’s new book entitled “7 Year Apocalypse” is now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.***
About the Author: My name is Michael and my brand new book entitled “7 Year Apocalypse” is now available on Amazon.com. In addition to my new book I have written five other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, “Get Prepared Now”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. (#CommissionsEarned) When you purchase any of these books you help to support the work that I am doing, and one way that you can really help is by sending digital copies as gifts through Amazon to family and friends. Time is short, and I need help getting these warnings into the hands of as many people as possible. I have published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and the articles that I publish on those sites are republished on dozens of other prominent websites all over the globe. I always freely and happily allow others to republish my articles on their own websites, but I also ask that they include this “About the Author” section with each article. The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and readers should consult licensed professionals before making any legal, business, financial or health decisions. I encourage you to follow me on social media on Facebook and Twitter, and any way that you can share these articles with others is a great help. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, I strongly urge you to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior today.
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The world of prepping is constantly evolving. Just look at how far technological advancements in the past five to ten years have come and how it has benefitted not only the military and law enforcement but the prepper community as well. But alas, with every technological advance, the prior way of doing things and that […]
Could we actually see a Palestinian state be established within the next year or two? Just this week, there have been some new developments that have been absolutely stunning. For the first time in ages, both the president of the United States and the prime minister of Israel are openly calling for the creation of a Palestinian state. But just a couple of years ago, it seemed like such a move was extremely unlikely. Donald Trump was in the White House and Benjamin Netanyahu was the prime minister of Israel, and it was clear that a Palestinian state would not happen as long as either one of them was in power. Now they are both gone, and everything has changed.
This is extremely alarming, because the creation of a Palestinian state is something that I have been warning about for years.
When it actually happens, it will have enormous implications for the entire globe.
During a major speech to the United Nations on Wednesday, Joe Biden told that world that the Palestinians are “entitled” to their own state…
President Joe Biden told the United Nations on Wednesday the Palestinians are “entitled” to their own state, a day after the U.S. State Department announced $64 million in aid to the U.N. agency for so-called Palestinian refugees.
“We will continue to advocate for a lasting, negotiated peace between the Jewish and democratic state of Israel and the Palestinian people,” Biden said during his address at the U.N. General Assembly.
“The United States is committed to Israel’s security – full stop. And a negotiated two state solution remains our best way to ensure Israel’s security and prosperity for the future and give the Palestinians the state to which they are entitled,” he said.
Of course this isn’t the first time that Biden has said something like this.
Back in July, he made similar comments during a visit to the West Bank…
President Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians during a visit to the West Bank on Friday where he sat down with Palestinian leaders frustrated over lingering Trump-era policies.
“The Palestinian people, as well as Israeli people, deserve a state of their own that is independent, sovereign, viable and contiguous,” he told reporters following a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. “Two states for two people, both of whom have deep and ancient roots in this land, living side by side in peace and security, both states fully respecting the equal rights of the other citizens.”
The Biden administration is 100 percent committed to the creation of a Palestinian state, and that has been exceedingly clear for a long time.
But up until just recently, Israel did not have a prime minister that was on board with such a move.
Unfortunately, Yair Lapid is in charge now, and on Thursday he also called for the creation of a Palestinian state in front of the UN General Assembly…
The future Palestinian state that will exist next to Israel must be peaceful and not terror-based, Prime Minister Yair Lapid told the UN General Assembly on Thursday afternoon, just before returning to Israel.
If that condition is met, then the best path forward is “an agreement with the Palestinians based on two states for two peoples,” Lapid said.
This “is the right thing for Israel’s security, for Israel’s economy and for the future of our children.”
Wow.
We always suspected that this is how Lapid felt, and now he is being very open about it.
During his speech, Lapid actually claimed that “a large majority” of the Israeli population agrees with him…
“Despite all the obstacles, still today a large majority of Israelis support the vision of this two-state solution. I am one of them,” he said.
“Put down your weapons and prove that Hamas and Islamic Jihad is not going to take over the Palestinian state you want to create… and there will be peace,” Lapid said.
Could that be true?
I haven’t seen any public opinion polls on the matter lately.
But if most Israelis do want a Palestinian state at this point, that is a very troubling sign.
It has always been assumed that a Palestinian state would be the product of long negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians, but now it is being suggested that Israel could ultimately decide to make a move unilaterally.
In other words, one day Israel could just declare that the Palestinians now have a state in areas under their control.
According to the Jerusalem Post, a source inside the Israeli government is saying that “we will act on our own” if they feel that is the best option…
“If it is necessary,” and “this is agreed upon with the Americans, we will act on our own,” the source said. “We do not have to update anyone, and we do not need to ask permission from anyone.”
Wow.
Thankfully, I don’t think that Lapid’s government will do anything major before the upcoming election in Israel.
And it has become clear that this election will essentially be a referendum on a Palestinian state.
If Yair Lapid wins the election, things could start to move very rapidly.
Let us hope that does not happen, because as I detailed in Lost Prophecies, the consequences of establishing a Palestinian state would be cataclysmic.
We must not be involved in dividing the land of Israel, but that is precisely what the Biden administration intends to do.
Biden and his minions are just going to keep pushing this issue, and if Lapid is able to win the election they will be absolutely thrilled.
The election is scheduled for November 1st, and so it is just over a month away.
It literally could be an election that changes the course of history, and so let us hope that Lapid does not win.
***It is finally here! Michael’s new book entitled “7 Year Apocalypse” is now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.***
About the Author: My name is Michael and my brand new book entitled “7 Year Apocalypse” is now available on Amazon.com. In addition to my new book I have written five other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, “Get Prepared Now”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. (#CommissionsEarned) When you purchase any of these books you help to support the work that I am doing, and one way that you can really help is by sending digital copies as gifts through Amazon to family and friends. Time is short, and I need help getting these warnings into the hands of as many people as possible. I have published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and the articles that I publish on those sites are republished on dozens of other prominent websites all over the globe. I always freely and happily allow others to republish my articles on their own websites, but I also ask that they include this “About the Author” section with each article. The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and readers should consult licensed professionals before making any legal, business, financial or health decisions. I encourage you to follow me on social media on Facebook and Twitter, and any way that you can share these articles with others is a great help. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, I strongly urge you to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior today.
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Window Security Bars Buyer’s Guide
Today we are going over why you need window security bars and find the best on the market for you. We live in uncertain times.
Back in the day, you could leave your front door unlocked and the keys in your car. Why? Because everyone knew everyone in town.
Those days my friends, are gone, and now we have to protect our own.
Your home is a personal, protective, safe place for you and your loved ones. That’s why it’s vital you keep unwanted people out.
Intruders will do their best to get in if you have anything of value. That’s why one of the best deterrents is window security bars and locks.
Here at Skilled Survival, we’ve done all the leg work for you. That way, you can cut through the bull and get some modern window security bars for your home asap.
Defender Security makes a window guard that’s a visual deterrent for would-be burglars.
It’s specifically designed for protection from your kids falling through windows. And it’s mounted inside the home.
With carbon steel tubing and spacing of 3 7//8″, this window bar won’t allow anyone in or out.
Tamper-resistant screws hold the steel window guard in place. But it has a 3-step quick release guard removal feature. That way, you can get it off in an emergency when you need to exit the house fast.
They also come in a fixed version where the window guard is permanently installed.
It has a telescoping width adjustment from 31″ to 54″, so you can use it on most windows in your house.
The window security bars from Defender Security will keep your children safe.
Here is an excellent window guard setup from Knape & Vogt.
Their 3-bar unit is adjustable for 24″ to 42″ window widths and is a permanent solution to window entry.
They are 15″ high, so a window that opens 18″ is covered and secure.
The window safety bars are constructed of solid steel with 4 3/4″ spacing between the bars. That way, no one can slip through.
Also, they’ve been tested for 150 lbs. of force when extended to their full width. That’s what you want in a window bar.
It’s finished in a black powder coating, so it looks stylish and is durable too.
It’s a great option to keep your kids safe and a better deterrent for intruders.
When you want to stop someone from entering your home, Grisham is the answer. They have a 36 in. x 54 in.
Their Spear Point 7-Bar Security Bar Window Guard is strong. You get the best of both worlds with these window bars; strength and looks.
They mount on the exterior of your home, and with the spears, no one is going to try to mess around with them.
And they’re decorative, so you don’t have to worry about ugly bars on your windows.
They are rust-resistant with a long-lasting finish. And require mounting brackets for fixed installation or a quick-release mechanism.
Having a window guard that can protect your children from accidental falls. And ALSO securing your windows from intruders is invaluable.
Prime-line Products have you covered with their line of window security bars.
These bars are black carbon steel square tubing for extra strength and can bar egress and entry.
Your children are safe as they can’t remove these bars and can’t fit through with only 3 7/8″ spacing.
For installation, there are tamper-proof screws. And you have the option of adjusting the telescopic width from 32 1/2″ to 54″.
This window bar is only for interior use and is fixed in place.
You cannot open these for cleaning or an emergency exit, so they are for standard room windows in your house.
Prime-line does have hinged versions for use in bedrooms.
We have another Knape & Vogt window guard with a swing-open style. These work great for emergency exiting and window cleaning.
These are easy to install and are a rigid deterrent for those wanting in. And children trying to get out with their pin lock and options to add a padlock for extra security.
Installation width measures from 24″ to 42″ with a max height of 25″.
They are solid steel and have a 6-bar arrangement, so nothing is slipping through these bars.
It’s also finished with a white powder coating.
These modern window security bars will look great while securing your windows.
Window bars are protective metal bars for windows. These devices make entry into your home near impossible.
Their sole purpose is to prevent access through a window. They typically include bolting heavy-duty metal bars over your windows. Thus, leaving room for airflow.
There are several types of burger bars for windows, including:
You install these window safety bars with the intention of them being permanent.
You will have dedicated security long-term with this type.
You can get window bars that will give you the benefit of restricted access through your windows. But still can unlock and swing them open for cleaning the windows.
In an emergency situation, you may need to open them to escape through the window.
Its function is in the name.
You get unobstructed windows during the day and at night and gain the ability to secure your windows.
These are typically found on business storefronts. But also works in your home or homestead.
Metal bars for windows are another layer of security for your home. And they’re a great visual deterrent for those who wish to gain unlawful entry.
Unless you live full-time in an underground bunker, you’ve been paying attention to world events.
Countries are in chaos with food shortages, natural disasters, and protests all around.
Extremist groups are smashing and grabbing everything they can get their hands on without recourse. And it’s not going to get better any time soon.
When people are desperate, they do desperate things, and you don’t want to be a victim of a house break-in.
Security bars have one job; to prevent access through your windows.
While this is their purpose, their function covers many situations.
If someone is coming to your home to steal, they need to gain entry fast.
Windows are typically a weak point, so it’s essential to upgrade your security set up with window bars.
If you have a business location that’s not at your property, it is vulnerable to break-ins.
During the day, you and your staff are around. But when everyone leaves, gaining access is pretty easy through windows.
You can remedy this by installing burglar bars on windows and doors. This will keep your business protected overnight.
You may need to keep the windows open in hot weather, which could be an escape path for pets.
You don’t want your cat or dog slipping out when you aren’t around.
Keep them safe and secure with window bars.
An open window is a dangerous falling hazard for young kids, and you don’t want to be part of the statistic.
When security bars on open windows, kids can see outside and get fresh air without the risk of falling out.
If you’re a survivalist, you probably have a remote bug-out location. A place where you can head to when a major world crisis occurs.
This is a place where you have stockpiled food supplies, weapons, and survival gear.
Having it secure means staying alive, so you have to install window security bars.
Then when you get to the cabin, everything is ready for you because nobody can access it.
First off, having window bars is a safety feature in itself, but there are extra deterrents you can use.
You should use unique tamper-resistant screws for exterior window bars. Once you drive them in, no one is getting them out without the right tool.
They can either have a slip side when trying to back them off or a head that requires a special tool to fit in and turn them.
Most intruders will not have this tool, so they will give up quickly when they see this.
Some models have quick release functions if you need to get out through the window.
This is important for a family. Why? Because becoming trapped inside your home during an invasion or fire, could be deadly.
You can have bars that include an interior bar that spins in place so they can’t be sawed off.
This is a clever safety feature because it will deter a burglar even if they have cutting tools.
Spear edges are also popular. Because if someone tries to reach in to open a latch, or attempt to squeeze in around the side, they’ll get snagged and cut up.
The real question is, where shouldn’t I?
Every window in your home, business, and cabin is susceptible to break-ins.
If money allows, you should get them all done. If you’re concerned about the cost or don’t want your place to look like a prison, start with the most vulnerable ones first.
They are easy to reach, and an intruder can lay on the ground to access them without much hassle.
Any windows or glass doors behind trees and bushes give a burglar time to break in while camouflaged.
Once an intruder is in the backyard, they can move around unnoticed.
These back windows are off the street. And usually, there are more windows and sliding glass doors outback.
If you have lower windows in your home where kids can get to, guard them.
Tragically, too many children have fallen to their deaths through open windows.
Any business entrance that’s made of glass can be smashed without much hassle.
So install bars OR window security film on all glass windows and doors for overnight security.
Home security is a must-have these days. Because as a responsible, resilient adult, you must protect what’s yours. And keep those inside safe from harm.
Skilled Survival has your safety and security in mind. Our list of window security bars and locks will help fortify your homestead and bug-out cabin.
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I am seeing more and more women becoming gun owners and deciding to get their concealed carry licenses. These new women gun owners are typically full of questions and eager to learn. Unlike many men who see themselves as experts in the firearms field, most women who are new to gun ownership are open-minded and…
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Just over the past few days, our planet has been hit over and over again by major natural disasters. So why is this happening? At this moment, we are reaching the end of a summer that many of us will remember for a long time to come. The western United States, Europe and China are all in the midst of the worst droughts that they have experienced in centuries, and meanwhile relentless flooding has absolutely devastated other areas. For example, unprecedented flooding resulted in a third of the entire nation of Pakistan being under water for an extended period of time. We could definitely use a break, but instead the past few days have brought us an extremely alarming series of historic disasters. For example, the western coast of Mexico was just hit by an extremely powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake…
A powerful earthquake struck near the coast of western Mexico on Monday on the anniversary of two devastating temblors, shaking buildings and sending residents of Mexico City scurrying onto the streets for safety.
Shortly after 1 p.m. local time, the quake registered at 7.6 magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey hit near the coast on the border region of the states of Michoacan and Colima at a depth of around 15 km (9 miles).
Interestingly, this quake happened on the exact same date that enormous earthquakes hit Mexico in 1985 and 2017.
Is that just some sort of a bizarre coincidence?
Meanwhile, Hurricane Fiona continues to cause “catastrophic” damage in the Caribbean…
Hurricane Fiona bore down on the Dominican Republic on Monday after knocking out the power grid and unleashing floods and landslides in Puerto Rico, where the governor said the damage was ‘catastrophic’.
Fiona was forecast to swipe the Dominican Republic early Monday and then northern Haiti and the Turks and Caicos Islands with the threat of heavy rain. It could threaten the far southern end of the Bahamas on Tuesday.
Hurricane warnings were posted for the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast from Cabo Caucedo to Cabo Frances Viejo, and for the Turks and Caicos.
It is going to take Puerto Rico many years to recover from the utter devastation that has been caused by this exceedingly intense storm.
At the same time, “one of the worst typhoons the country has ever seen” is literally forcing millions of people to evacuate from their homes in Japan…
Nine million people have been told to evacuate their homes as Japan is battered by one of the worst typhoons the country has ever seen.
The super typhoon Nanmadol has killed two people and injured almost 90.
It hit Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, on Sunday morning, and is set to reach Honshu, the largest island, in the coming days.
We aren’t hearing too much about this “super typhoon” in the United States, but it is truly one of the worst disasters in the modern history of Japan.
Not too far away, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Taiwan on Saturday, and that was followed by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on Sunday…
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Taiwan on Sunday, which followed a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Saturday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit around 2:44 pm local time (0644 GMT), with an epicenter in Taitung county, a town in the eastern part of the island nation. CWB said the quake was recorded at a relatively shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles).
The US Geological Survey initially reported that the quake registered a 7.2 magnitude but revised it to 6.9 — still a higher reading than CWB’s estimate.
These quakes caused quite a bit of destruction, and of course this comes at a really bad time as Taiwanese authorities feverishly prepare for a potential Chinese invasion.
Also on Saturday, Alaska was hit by a storm that was so immense that it was actually ripping homes right off of their foundations…
The western coast of Alaska was hit with historic storms on Saturday, causing extreme flooding that led to several homes being ripped from their foundations.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy of Alaska declared the crisis a disaster emergency at a Saturday press conference where he also confirmed that had been zero reported injuries.
“Just now, I verbally declared a disaster for communities impacted by the West Coast storm. SEOC (State Emergency Operations Center) has received no reports of injuries at this time. We will continue to monitor the storm and update Alaskans as much as possible,” the Republican governor said.
Meanwhile, we continue to see a tremendous amount of volcanic activity all over the planet.
According to Volcano Discovery, there are 26 volcanoes that are currently erupting around the globe right now.
I have been relentlessly warning my readers that our planet is becoming increasingly unstable, and that process seems to be accelerating as we approach the final days of summer.
So will the months ahead bring even more devastation?
Sadly, as with so many other things, many people out there simply assume that things will eventually “return to normal” somehow.
Of course there are others that acknowledge that conditions are changing, but they believe that humanity can fix what is wrong if we just pass enough laws.
Needless to say, those people are completely and utterly delusional.
Nothing that we can do will alter the changes that are happening.
The giant rock that we all live on is starting to go haywire, and the shaking that we are experiencing now is going to get a whole lot worse during the years that are ahead of us.
Earthquakes will increase in power and frequency, volcanic eruptions will become more common, great storms will cause unprecedented destruction, and immense droughts and floods will continue to ravage much of the planet.
And through it all, many of the “experts” will continue to insist that everything is completely “normal” even to the bitter end.
You can believe them if you want.
Of you can believe the evidence that is happening right in front of your eyes.
The choice is up to you.
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Things are starting to get really crazy in Germany. The Germans are dealing with the worst inflation crisis that they have seen since the days of the Weimar Republic, and meanwhile economic activity is starting to shut down all over the nation. Of course other European countries are facing similar problems, but Germany was supposed to be the economic rock that the rest of Europe could always depend upon. Unfortunately, the decision by the Russians to cut off the flow of gas through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline is hitting Germany extremely hard. If we could just get both sides to agree to end the war in Ukraine, that would greatly help matters, but that simply isn’t going to happen. In fact, it appears that Vladimir Putin has decided to greatly escalate matters, and the western powers will inevitably greatly escalate matters in response. What this means is that the economic turmoil that we are witnessing in Europe isn’t going anywhere any time soon.
This week, we got some inflation numbers out of Germany that are so high that it is difficult to believe that they are actually real…
German producer prices rose in August at the fastest rate since records began in 1949, data released by the Federal Statistical Office showed today, pointing to a further increase in consumer prices.
Producer prices of industrial products rose by 45.8 percent compared to the same month of last year. Compared to July 2022, prices rose 7.9 percent.
Soaring energy prices on the back of Russia’s war against the Ukraine remain the main driver behind rising prices.
If we continue to see monthly increases of around 8 percent, next year at this time we could be talking about a yearly jump of close to 100 percent.
Wow.
How bad do things have to get before we actually start using the term “hyperinflation”?
Energy prices are the biggest reason why inflation has gotten completely out of control, and the German government has been forced to nationalize a huge natural gas company in order to keep it from going under…
The German government is closing in on an agreement to nationalize gas giant Uniper SE, as Berlin moves to stave off a collapse of the country’s energy sector.
A provisional agreement between the government, Uniper and its main shareholder, Finland’s Fortum Oyj, has been reached, according to people familiar with the situation. While contracts haven’t been signed, Berlin is aiming for an announcement later this week.
According to the CEO of Uniper, the company has been losing about 100 million euros a day during this crisis.
Needless to say, the German government cannot save everyone, and so a lot of firms won’t survive this crisis at all.
For example, a manufacturer that has been making toilet paper for Germans for nearly 100 years is now headed into insolvency…
Hakle has been a German household name since 1928, but the Duesseldorf-based toilet paper manufacturer said all it took was this summer’s gas price shock to drive it into insolvency.
Sadly, this is just the beginning.
According to the German central bank, the nation is moving into a “broad-based and prolonged decline in economic output”…
“Economic activity may pull back somewhat this quarter and shrink markedly in the autumn and winter months,” the central bank said, adding that it didn’t forecast this adverse scenario in a June report.
Bundesbank continued: “There are mounting signs of a recession in the German economy in the sense of a clear, broad-based and prolonged decline in economic output.” It said a contraction is expected in the third quarter with deeper declines in economic activity in the fourth.
“High inflation and uncertainty with regard to energy supply and its costs affect not only the gas and electricity-intensive industry and its export business and investments, but also private consumption and the service providers dependent on it,” the central bank said.
You can refer to such a scenario as a “recession” or a “depression” if it makes you feel better.
I call it an economic collapse.
The U.S. economy will soon be experiencing immense turmoil as well.
According to billionaire Barry Sternlicht, the Fed’s exceedingly foolish policies are pushing us toward a “serious recession”…
In an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Thursday, Barry Sternlicht, the chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital, said he believes Americans are facing a major recession if the Federal Reserve proceeds with several more rate hikes as a means of curbing inflation, which is reportedly the central bank’s plan.
“The economy is braking hard,” Sternlicht told the financial news outlet, according to the Daily Caller. “If the Fed keeps this up, they are going to have a serious recession and people will lose their jobs.”
He is right on target, but instead of saying “people will lose their jobs” he should have noted that lots of people are already being laid off. This is something that I have been documenting on my website for quite some time, and this week we learned that Gap has decided to lay off hundreds of corporate workers…
Gap Inc. is cutting about 500 corporate jobs as the clothing retailer struggles with declining sales.
The job cuts, which include open positions, will be primarily at Gap’s offices in San Francisco, New York and Asia and hit various departments, a representative for the retailer confirmed Tuesday. The moves were first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Ouch.
In this environment, very few workers are truly safe.
At this point, even the entertainment industry is letting lots of people go…
The struggling TV and film industry continues to run face first into bad news. This week it was reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was firing 100 TV ad salespeople at the same time that Paramount has considered ending offering Showtime as a standalone service, Bloomberg reported.
Netflix followed suit with their own layoffs, the report says. The company has reportedly let go hundreds of employees and abandoned some of its office space. At the same time, the firm’s stock price has collapsed and fallen more than 60% from its all time highs.
Back in 2008 and 2009, millions of Americans lost their jobs.
Will we see something similar in the months ahead?
And just like during “the Great Recession”, the housing market is really starting to slow down. In fact, we just learned that homebuilder confidence has now fallen for nine months in a row…
The confidence of builders of single-family houses fell again in September, the ninth month in a row of declines, “as the combination of elevated interest rates, persistent building material supply chain disruptions, and high home prices continue to take a toll on affordability,” the NAHB report said.
With today’s index value of 46, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is now below where it had been in May 2006, on the way down into the Housing Bust.
This time around, it won’t just be a few areas of the planet that suffer.
At this moment we are literally witnessing economic implosions all over the planet, and the stage is being set for an immensely painful 2023.
The one thing that could really turn things around would be peace.
Unfortunately, global leaders on both sides seem absolutely determined to drag us into the type of cataclysmic global conflict that I have been warning about for years.
So there isn’t going to be peace, and that means that things are going to get really bad in 2023 and beyond.
But I also believe that you were put at this specific moment in history for a reason.
It is when times are the darkest that the greatest good can be done, and that is something that we will all need to remember during the very dark times in front of us.
***It is finally here! Michael’s new book entitled “7 Year Apocalypse” is now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.***
About the Author: My name is Michael and my brand new book entitled “7 Year Apocalypse” is now available on Amazon.com. In addition to my new book I have written five other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, “Get Prepared Now”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. (#CommissionsEarned) When you purchase any of these books you help to support the work that I am doing, and one way that you can really help is by sending digital copies as gifts through Amazon to family and friends. Time is short, and I need help getting these warnings into the hands of as many people as possible. I have published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and the articles that I publish on those sites are republished on dozens of other prominent websites all over the globe. I always freely and happily allow others to republish my articles on their own websites, but I also ask that they include this “About the Author” section with each article. The material contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and readers should consult licensed professionals before making any legal, business, financial or health decisions. I encourage you to follow me on social media on Facebook and Twitter, and any way that you can share these articles with others is a great help. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, I strongly urge you to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior today.
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Back in August, we brought you news on the new Anderson Manufacturing Precision Series. It sparked immediate interest, with four different models, affordably priced, chambered in 5.56mm. Now Anderson adds to the series, right in time for hunting season, with two new models chambered in the growing .350 Legend.
The hunting rifles come via the Sharpshooter and Marksman variants. The Sharpshooter comes with a 20-inch government profile barrel, while the Marksman sports an 18-inch barrel. Each comes fitted with an A2 flash hider. Both rifles utilize carbine-length gas systems and feature the Anderson Low-Profile Steel Gas Block. A 15-inch M-LOK handguard provides accessory attachment points.
Inside, a Schmid Tool Two-Stage Trigger upgrades the fire control with 4 1/2-pound pull. A Magpul MOE-K2 Pistol Grip and fully adjustable PRS stock complete the furniture. Quick-detach sling mounts, adjustable comb and length of pull and a low-profile buttpad round out this well-executed hunting package.
The .350 Legend continues gaining momentum in hunting camps. Developed for states and hunting area requiring straight-walled cartridges, the .350 Legend delivers an upgrade in performance. Hunters already know, it’s billed as “the fastest straight-walled hunting cartridge in the world.”
Editor’s Note: The following story introduced the Anderson Manufacturing Precision Series in August 2022:
Few product categories continue driving interest quite like long-range and precision shooting. From long-distance hunting to PRS-style matches, it seems riflemen increasingly desire to go long. Now more folks can afford it than ever before. The Anderson Manufacturing Precision Series brings four unique long-range ARs to the market. All chambered in 5.56, each rifle retails for less than $1,000.
The Precision Series includes four distinct models: The Competitor, The Marksman, The Sharpshooter and The Varminter. Each comes with a Schmid Tool two-stage trigger and Magpul PRS (Precision Rifle Series) Lite stock. The Schmid trigger delivers a 4 1/2-pound pull with a quick reset, according to Anderson Manufacturing. Meanwhile, the PRS Lite delivers versatility via ambidextrous, quick-detach sling mounts, along with comb height and length of pull adjustment. A low-profile rubber buttpadd provides adjustment for both height and cant. The entire component weighs just 18.2 ounces.
“The precision series was developed to serve Anderson customers who like to push the limits of the AR-15 platform,” said Truman Brough, Engineer, Anderson Manufacturing. “These rifles were designed with accuracy in mind, for the most demanding shooters. Attach your favorite optic and stretch your limits at the range.”
Editor’s Take:
At first glance, this looks like a well-executed series of rifles. The 5.56 chambering makes it a great first foray into long-range (read mid-range in practical application). This provides an excellent platform to take those first steps in shooting at longer ranges. With four models featuring smart choices in affordable, quality components, the Precision Series provides a solid entry-level long-range AR.
For even more info, please visit andersonmanufacturing.com.
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