Gas Masks for the Masses: How a Refugee Built a Defense Contractor from Scratch

by Roman Zrazhevskiy

This isn’t just a business story, it’s about faith, fear, failure, and the fierce belief that ordinary people deserve extraordinary protection. From watching 9/11 smoke rise over NYC to shipping gas masks from our tiny apartment, we built MIRA Safety to make sure no family is left defenseless when disaster strikes.

For the first time, I’m sharing our journey in full—the struggles, the miracles, and the mission that drives us to prepare the world for whatever comes next.

By Jeff Edwards
How the California Fair Plan Fire Insurance May Break the Average Homeowner

When the Palisades Fire scorched Los Angeles this summer, it exposed a stark truth: even “last‑resort” safety nets can fail. California’s Fair P...
By Rebekah Brown
Snow Storm Watch Issued: How to Prepare for Severe Snow Storms Ahead

What if your tap ran dry tomorrow? From knowing how your water is sourced and when outages may hit, to building a robust emergency water cache a...
By Jeff Edwards
Exploring the Essentials of Urban vs Suburban vs Rural Preparedness

Whether you live downtown, in the suburbs, or off the beaten path, your emergency plan must fit your surroundings. City dwellers need fast‑evacu...
By Jeff Edwards
The 10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World in 2025

These are the world’s top ten most dangerous countries in 2025, according to the Global Peace Index. From Afghanistan’s relentless insurgency an...
By Jay Speakman
The 10 Safest Countries in the World to Live in 2025: Insights for Preparedness Enthusiasts

Discover the world’s safest countries—led by Iceland, Denmark, and New Zealand—through the latest Global Peace Index rankings, and learn why low...