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Writing a constitution for your mutual assistance group (MAG) will benefit everyone before, during and after SHTF or TEOTWAWKI. Here's how to do it.

Learn about the day-to-day chores mutual assistance groups will have to perform in order to maintain a functioning order. What skills will you contribute?

In a mutual assistance group (aka MAG) formed for disaster preparedness, security is the most important priority. Without it, nothing else can get done.

Glow sticks have long been a staple of survival kits. But have you ever considered glow-in-the-dark paint? Here are a few reasons you should.

When it comes to preparedness plans, some people get tunnel vision, focusing on only one area. Here's why a balanced approach is always best.

When managing a mutual assistance group (MAG), team exercises can shine a light on blind spots in the plans. Here's what to watch out for with your MAG.

Here are the best apartment prepping tips from Living Ready readers. If you rent and are concerned about disaster preparedness, don't miss this feature.

Learn the five ways your body loses heat in this cold weather survival feature. Addressing these heat loss mechanisms will go a long way in cold weather.

What would you do if someone else beat you to your bug out location (BOL)? Call the police? Use force to evict the intruders? Make peace with the strangers?

Sometimes the worst doesn't go according to plan. That's why contingency survival plans are so important. Read how to make a flexible survival plan here.

Colt Python revolvers and all other Colt wheel guns are in big demand across the nation, with prices skyrocketing.

Divorce complicates emergency preparedness plans, since a child could be with an ex when a disaster hits. Use these preparedness tips for those situations.

Check out these photos of the five best survival handguns as selected by readers. Did your favorite make it? Be sure to leave a comment.

This true story about a series of drownings demonstrates why letting emotions overcome judgement can be deadly. Practice mental preparedness to avoid it.

Read tips for using glow-in-the-dark paint around the home in case of blackouts and emergencies. There's much to consider when using glow-in-the-dark paint.

Learn what activation planning is and what it means for preparedness when a disaster strikes a mutual assistance group.