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As Dennis E. Gale, author of ‘Understanding Urban Unrest’ points out, chaos or mob violence mainly by the oppressed is mostly triggered by interracial events.

Civil or urban unrest, also known as civil disorder or strife, is typically defined by law enforcement as a gathering of three or more people in reaction to an event with the intention of causing public chaos in violation of the law. Examples include protests, different obstructions, riots, and sabotage.

It is indeed the right of each individual to lift their voice and be heard especially when there’s a rise in inequality, rampant corruption, chaos, and slow growth in the economy to mention a few.

Anti-government protests create not only chaos in the streets. In a wider sense, urban unrest can paralyze the nation’s economic growth.

History reminds us of what occurred in Haiti and Chile. The former had a nine-week straight protest against government official corruption, gas shortage, and food scarcity. The oppressed people of Port-au-Prince were mostly behind it. The latter, known as the wealthiest country in Latin America, had protest joined by youth and rural migrants from poor people in Santiago.

Several years ago, an incident happened in the US wherein a man named George Floyd died when an officer knelt on his neck. He died under the police custody that led to protests in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis where it took place.

Whether new or old protests from around the globe, urban or civil unrest is indeed a serious matter. If your household contains children or an older individual, you must know how to stay safe and protect yourself and your loved ones.

Below are ways on how to remain safe during the chaos.

When you are in a place where a protest is occurring, here is what you can do:

The past and present events of civil unrest echo injustice. But we must also remember the extent of damage they caused such as loss of innocent lives and destruction of private properties. A violent act cannot be stopped by violence as well.

Of course, we shouldn’t allow inequality to continue, but it should be expressed in a peaceful manner.

As every country is trying to ease their lockdowns, and opening their economies, there’s a big possibility of another wave of COVID-19.

Sadly, as this pandemic has taken each country by surprise, imposing lockdowns didn’t eliminate the virus. It will still be out there, and as lockdowns ease, more people will become sick.

Medical experts predict there will be another wave, but many governments are more concerned at the moment with reopening the economy than with preventing or lessening the impact of another wave.

Are you thinking of anything you would do differently if another lockdown is called in your community?

What different preparation steps should we take in anticipation of yet another wave? Be sure you’re supplied with some of the basics.

Even if there won’t be additional lockdowns, you will still be able to use these items for other situations such as self-quarantine or other national emergencies.

When should you start getting the supplies above?

Don’t wait up for another lockdown to happen! Prepare as soon as possible. Whether that is through online ordering or in-person shopping.

Let us not make the same mistake, that we wait to stock up the items above when everybody is also looking for these.

Of course, we should avoid hoarding such items, so just make sure that you’ll have enough supplies for you and your family for 2-3 months.

Once you see that the items above re-emerge in the supermarkets or online, start buying them. If you have a tight budget, just buy only the items you think are most important for you and your family.

Be mentally prepared!

Of course, this is easier said than done. But since this is the new normal now, we don’t have a choice, do we?

Check our article about Mental Health Lockdown, which may help you to stay positive amidst the negativity we have right now.

You can also check How to Keep it Sane with your Family when in a Lockdown. We know how insane it can be in quarantine even though it’s in your own house with your family. But the recent events can bring anyone into a mental breakdown, even kids! So we’ve prepared some activities you could do with them while in lockdown.

And lastly, another lockdown may mean a reduction in earnings, again! So we have Money-Making Opportunities amid COVID-19 Lockdown, which can help you find other means to bring in income for your household.

Having another lockdown is no joke. When we first experienced it, the first week is kinda fun and exciting. You don’t have to wake and be on the streets so early in the morning. But as the days go by, and the number of infected increases daily, there’s no guarantee that we will be able to combat this virus. We are starting to lose our sanity.

And now that governments are easing the lockdowns, to save our economies, this should be the time that we really prepare. We’ve all experienced it first hand, so don’t be caught off guard again. Make sure you’ve got all you need to ensure a safe, secure, and enjoyable lockdown or quarantine with your family.

All-natural disasters like hurricane are deadly, that’s why they are referred to as disasters.

Unfortunately, some disasters come in pairs. Like Earthquake, if it happens under the sea, there’s a big chance that it’ll bring a Tsunami to the nearest land.

So with Hurricane, it brings strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall especially if the category is high. This can lead to flooding, tornadoes, and rip currents.

Although this is one of the few disasters that can be detected and predicted early, still, this is not completely predictable as the storm may dramatically change its course and/or gain power.

Sometimes, aren’t as prepared as we’d like to be. For an instance, the weather news channel announces that a storm has changed its course and is heading straight to our area – and it’s a big one.

In this kind of life-threatening situation, people will surely line up at stores, amongst people who are panic-buying. It will take the course even if the local government orders everyone to take urgent emergency evacuation or be prepared for what may come worst.

And no matter how the news makes the headline scarier, there are still some people who will still wait to get prepared at the last minute.

So what should you do if you are one of those people who needs to buy last-minute emergency supplies for the coming hurricane?

Obviously, you can’t order online anymore because there’s no chance the products you ordered can reach you in time.

If you go to the nearest store, there’s a big chance that almost everything you need is out of stock already. So what are your other options?

Water

If the store you went into is out of water already, there are still some other options. You can choose Soda, Sports drinks (like Gatorade), Juices (like Vegetable juice, Fruit juice), and the likes. They may not be healthy but they can keep you hydrated. Because as in any disaster situation, staying healthy is lower on the list of priorities compared to staying alive.

If you can’t get out anymore, be sure your taps are still running fine. So fill every container you have with tap water immediately so you and your family can have something to drink. Get whatever container you can find to hold water.

Get ziplock bags, too if you have any, fill them with water and freeze them while you still have electricity. While this can provide drinking water, the ice can also keep your food from spoiling if you experience long power outages.

Canned Goods

These are one of the items that will probably be bought up first. This makes sense because they can be heated up slightly or can be eaten cold out. If your desired canned goods are no longer available, look for other options. Noodle bowls just need boiling water, and any kind of bread, breakfast cereals, candies, chips, and granola bars are good substitutes.

Just get out there. Check every aisle and look for food that won’t spoil right away which your family could eat. Again, it’s not about being healthy anymore, but about staying alive amidst disaster.

Flashlights and Batteries

Hurricanes, especially the strong ones would definitely bring electricity down for a while. So make sure you have flashlights and batteries in your house.

You may try to go to non-traditional stores like hardware, toy stores, automotive stores, corner stores like 7/11, electronic stores, or even drug stores if you are having trouble locating these items to buy.

If flashlights and batteries are no longer available, you can buy candles instead. This may not be the safest option, but it’s better to have one than to sit in the dark. You can try to buy scented candles, decorative jar candles, or even headlamps.

The good thing about hurricanes, they don’t stay long in one area, they just pass through. Although the destruction it brings is pretty huge, it will only be several hours till it’s over.

Once it’s over, think of all the things you forgot to obtain. Make a list and start buying those things now, so that when the next hurricane occurs, you’ll be prepared.

Studies show that doing a bit of running or weight lifting helps ease the mind and aids the whole well-being. People enjoy working out after a long busy day or week. Drastically removing this activity from your routine will cause a downturn that is not only physically but mentally as well.

That’s why having a home gym has advantages.

Luckily, we have come up with steps on how to convert your home to a gym without breaking your bank so you still end up saving extra cash for the future.

Since it’s your own place, choose a gym location that has proper ventilation. If possible, keep the windows open so fresh air comes in. This can be better than turning on your air-conditioned unit while exercising.

Secure the flooring to make it accident-proof. You may get heavy-duty exercise rubber mats or simply buy the equipment mats available in the market.

Decide on what time of gym you want to have. Your preference should depend on what you physically can do. Do not attempt to get heavy dumbbells if you have pre-existing injuries. Remember, you will be exercising at home. There’s no trained coach who can come to your rescue just in case you get injured.

Always check your budget before you decide on what to buy. Although having your own gym will save you a lot of bucks in the future still, there might be more important things that should be your priority.

Below, we have compiled the most common home gym equipment. But not only that. We have decided to give you two options per item- one that has more features and the 2nd one that is less expensive.

Because in life, there’s always a choice. You are not required to adhere to what most people choose. It’s your home gym, your body, and your budget, so your equipment must be what fits all of the above guidelines.

Stay fit in the comfort of your home. Be amazed at how your body will change in a few weeks or even days.

With proper nutrition, weight management, and exercise you will be able to embrace a healthy new you without paying a hefty amount to a commercial gym and personal coach.

Surviving a lockdown is indeed no joke. Stocking enough food for your family for a minimum of 2 weeks can be a sizable portion of your available funds.

If you were able to sufficiently stock up your pantry, then you should pat yourself on the back for thriving during a pandemic.

Indeed, not only is your physical state being tested but your emotions as well. That’s why it is a good idea to check your mental health every now and then.

Future generations will definitely want to hear your story for sure. But sad to say, the battle ain’t over.

When one challenge ends, a new one awaits. And one of them is how to pay the debts and bills that piled up when you were ordered by your government to stay at home during the lockdown.

The U.S. government has signed the $100 billion coronavirus aid bill and the $2 trillion dollars stimulus package which aids its citizens financially in the span of up to 6 months if still needed.

White-collar workers are those who work at a desk, commonly doing office-related jobs. During the shutdown of offices, their company might have given them their complete salary. If not, the coronavirus aid bill, as well as the stimulus package, will cover it should they meet the requirements needed.

Blue-collar workers are those who most likely engage in manual labor in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, mining, or maintenance sectors. They will be compensated by the bill and the package also during the lockdown. Should they get sick due to the pandemic, the US government has allocated funds for their sick and/or emergency leaves.

Sure the US government will give financial aid for up to 6 months, but that’s just it. Once you open your eyes every morning, there’s an expense waiting to be paid. And not paying them immediately will lead to bigger problems like high-interest rates, and finance charges.

How do you prepare your finances for what is to come? Here are ways that will help you pay off your bills sooner.

Adjust Your Lifestyle
Getting out of a financial mess is hard but doable. You can downgrade your cost of living. Refrain from spending on unnecessary things such as luxury items and avoid eating out.

Keep A Positive Mindset
Remember, you are not depriving your family by cutting the spending. You are actually looking after everyone’s future. Because unpaid debts will lead to penalties and other unwanted events.

Market Your Business Online
If you own a traditional business, chances are you are in limbo. All businesses are expected to struggle for the next few months during the lockdown. It’s a fact. But you can lessen the months. All you have to do is work smart. Convert your business marketing online. This will give you an edge to touch a wider market.

Look for Extra Income
You may also find ways to earn extra money which you can do during your free time.

Do not just join any money management schemes you just heard of. Check the company’s license, previous audited tax reports, and registration number to name a few. Do your research because it’s always better to be safe than sorry. For more money-making jobs you can do on a part-time basis or full-time, you may go to this link.

Look for Online Shopping Deals
By developing your financial IQ, you will spend wisely. Part of it is earning rebates, bonuses, and incentives as you buy goods. Online shopping sites like Rakuten, Honey, and Instacart offer great deals for buyers. So be sure to sign up for them.

Indeed, no one wants a lockdown. No one wants to stay at home without a steady stream of income. No one wants to not have enough savings that will last for at least 6 months.

And adapting some or all of those tips stated above would definitely aid your financial dilemma. Soon, you will be debt-free again. Just up your money managing skills.

The pandemic COVID-19 has killed millions of people around the globe in just a span of a few months and is still in the process of doing so.

Unfortunately, it is not only human lives that it’s been killing. But, it is also laying waste to businesses around the globe. As lockdown has been imposed on several countries, the longer it takes, the greater the chance that the economy will collapse.

They say that human lives are more important than anything else. And of course, this is absolutely true.

However, while making sure of our safety, thousands of people can’t go to work and the majority of them can consider that they have lost their jobs already.

While implementing severe containment measures that surely beat COVID-19, it’s with a high-cost – closing down economies.

If a business couldn’t operate during the lockdown, of course, there’s no revenue thus they won’t be able to provide paychecks to their employees who couldn’t go to work too. Workers have no money to spend on necessities and extras. It’s a “domino effect”.

Some industries like Information Technology can still resume by making their employees do work-from-home, but there are still several industries like manufacturing that are not possible for this innovation.

Sadly, imposing lockdowns can combat the virus but it can cripple not just small but also big companies.

While the government is trying its best to provide monetary assistance to its people, it may not be enough to survive while in lockdown.

And after the lockdown, what’s next?

For example, banks and mortgage providers are giving grace periods to those who have mortgages, but once the lockdown has been lifted, they will still need to pay the accumulated back amount. So if employees won’t receive their regular paychecks, how will they be able to pay? How about those small businesses who are just starting, how will they pay?

You may call them and ask if they have flexible plans for this but still, the bottom line is eventually you will still have to pay.

This and so many problems that people are going to face to survive after this crisis.

With this in mind, instead of panicking, why not try to think of something that you can do to have a steady amount of income amidst the pandemic?

While so many jobs have been crippled because of the lockdown, there are some that are arising due to the surge of demand.

Though establishments are being closed, there are still essential ones that need to be opened daily, like supermarkets. So check online if there are some openings where you can be part-time or if possible, work full-time.

Aside from this, you can also turn this crisis into an opportunity to make money online.

Be an Internet Marketer from the comfort of your home amid the pandemic lockdown.

Online Marketing has been here for years. With the help of social media, it only makes this method even easier to do!

You may start with Blogging. Create your own blog website while drinking coffee in the morning. Think about what hobbies you’re passionate about and from there, you can start creating your own blogs! There are countless people who started out writing a simple blog and were able to turn that into an exciting career or success story. Just follow your passion and you will have a greater chance of writing a popular, successful blog that hundreds or even thousands of people are going to want to read on a regular basis.

You may also create your own Youtube channel, and make video blogs. There’s a greater chance that more people can watch your channel to spend their time avoiding boredom amid COVID-19 lockdown.

There are plenty of marketing tools on the internet today that all you just need is just click and click. While for WordPress, you can check out OptimizePress to help you create conversion-optimized landing pages, sales pages, blogs & membership sites.

You can also try this Practical Biz Income, a one-stop solution that will get you the step-by-step blueprint to help you in your journey in online business minefields.

Once you already built your business, drive traffic so you can build your lists and start having sales and conversions!

Check out this Practical Stealth Traffic, which will help you generate massive internet traffic.

You may check our Practical Income Generation blog website also.

Internet marketing may not initially replace your current income, but it’s better than not having anything at all. And with some consistent effort on your input could quickly get to a point of replacing your current income.

We don’t know when this pandemic will end. Although COVID-19 made everyone stop, we shouldn’t let this stop us in finding other ways to make income.

Every pandemic in history stopped after several months or a few years. No matter how long, the important thing is that they will eventually be contained.

But know that once it stops spreading and lockdown will be lifted, our daily lives won’t come back in a snap right away. We’ll still need to fight and survive its aftermath. So it’s better to find some ways to make money, whether it’s online or offline work.