Survival Ridge Trading Post

10/31/2026

Our neighbors at River Town Grill took trunk-or-treat to a whole new level today. They had a HELICOPTER come in and drop candy for the kids! 🚁🍬 Good luck topping that next year! 😂

We were happy to help with parking and had about 80 cars parked in the fields beside Survival Ridge Trading Post!

Apparently, though, the spots directly in front of our store were the VIP section. Asking a few folks to leave those open for our customers earned us a complimentary vocabulary lesson. 🤣

We thought we were prepared for anything, but somehow “parking lot referee” wasn’t on today’s survival checklist. Next year we’re stocking whistles and orange cones. 😂

Hats off to Rivertown Grill for putting on a huge hit for the kids! That’s a candy run they’ll remember! 🎃🍬

10/31/2026

There’s still time to join us! 🎃🍬 The trunk or treat and helicopter candy drop are happening today from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Our daughter and her boyfriend are all set up for Survival Ridge and ready to see all the little ghouls and goblins! 👻

We’ll also be handing out candy at our store all day, so stop by anytime. We’re open until 8:00 PM. Hope to see you! 🚁

If you come out to the trunk or treat and you park on our side of the street please park in the grass on either side of the building. We need the spaces in front of our store for our customers.

10/31/2026

With everything in the news lately, it’s understandable that people are feeling uneasy. There’s a lot of talk about emergency supplies, power outages, and being ready if everyday services get interrupted.

We wanted to give our group something useful they can actually put to work. We put together a preparedness guide to help you figure out what your household needs and where to start:

👉 https://survivalridge.com/preparedness

Here in the Mid Ohio Valley, a storm, extended power outage, or water interruption can quickly make everyday things harder. Having some basics set aside gives you a little breathing room.

Our guide walks you through:

💧 Stored water and backup water treatment
🥫 Food your family will actually eat
🧤 Blankets, dry layers, and safe ways to stay warm
🔦 Flashlights, lanterns, and spare batteries
🔋 Phone charging and ways to receive local updates
🩹 First aid, household essentials, and supplies for pets

You can enter your household size, choose how many days you want to plan for, and get a water estimate and a personalized checklist you can print.

Start by checking what you already have. Then add a few useful things during your regular shopping trips. Work toward a week of essentials and build from there as your budget and space allow. You don’t have to do everything today.

Take a minute to talk with your family, too. How would you reach each other? What would you do if the power stayed off? Is there a neighbor who might need a hand?

At Survival Ridge Trading Post, we’re here to help you make practical choices and feel more confident about taking care of your family. Stop in if you have questions or need help getting started.

📍 4138 Williams Hwy, Williamstown, WV

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The Mid Ohio Valley's premier tactical gear, preparedness supplies, and outdoor equipment store. Community vendor marketplace and ai***ft field. Located at 4138 Williams Hwy, Williamstown, WV.

10/29/2026

🛡️ New personal protection options just arrived at Survival Ridge Trading Post!

Check out the video for a look at some of the pepper sprays and stun guns we just got in stock.

🌶️ Pepper spray gives you a way to defend yourself without needing direct contact. It can be a practical option for adults who walk or jog, work late, travel alone, or want something accessible when walking to their vehicle.

⚡ Stun guns are a close-contact self-defense option for adults who are comfortable with that limitation. These require direct contact, so understanding how to use and carry one matters.

The goal with any personal protection tool is to create an opportunity to get away and get help. Pick something you’re comfortable carrying, learn how it works, and keep it accessible and secured from children.

Stop in and take a look. We’ll be happy to show you what’s available! 👍

📍 Survival Ridge Trading Post
4138 Williams Hwy, Williamstown, WV
🕙 Monday–Saturday: 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday: Noon–6 PM

10/29/2026

We want to take a moment to explain why we share preparedness news here at Survival Ridge other than us being a "survival" based store 😆

Our goal is never to cause panic or make people feel like something terrible is about to happen. We want our community to be aware of situations and events taking place.

As we learn more and check the facts, we’ll continue sharing that information here.

With that said, the timing does catch our attention. We recently shared a report about military bases preparing to operate independently for 90 days. With that report and the messages encouraging citizens to prepare, seeing a nationwide emergency alert test scheduled shortly afterward can understandably raise questions.

That timing alone doesn’t mean these things are connected or that an emergency is about to happen. But we understand why people are paying attention.

📢 Here’s what’s scheduled:

https://www.fcc.gov/consumer-governmental-affairs/fcc-announces-nationwide-emergency-alert-system-test-november-17-2026

FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide Emergency Alert System test on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern.

📺 Radio and television programming will be interrupted to carry the test message.

✅ This is a scheduled test. No action is required from the public.

📅 If it needs to be postponed, the backup date is December 3, 2026.

These tests help identify problems before the system is needed during a real emergency.

Our advice is simple: stay informed and take reasonable steps to prepare your household. Keep some water, shelf-stable food, flashlights, batteries, and other everyday essentials available. Those things can help whether you’re dealing with a winter storm, a power outage, or another unexpected disruption.

There’s no need to panic. Being aware and having a plan can give you and your family more peace of mind. 👍

10/27/2026

🎁 Help bring Christmas joy to local kids! 🎄

We’ll have an Operation Christmas donation box here at Survival Ridge Trading Post. If you’d like to help, bring in a new, unused item for a child or teen ages 0–18 and place it in the box.

Toys, games, books, clothes, blankets, backpacks, sports and outdoor gear, hygiene items, gift cards, and more are welcome. Every donation helps bring a little extra joy and hope to kids right here in the Mid-Ohio Valley. ❤️

Thank you for helping make Christmas brighter!

10/27/2026

✨✨ Restock alert ✨✨

👻 Ghost Raspberry Cream is back in stock, and we still have Ghost A&W Root B**r and Alani Witches Brew available too!

We also have the hard-to-find Ghost Yoo-hoo protein drink in stock. Plus, our Loaded Tea Shop flavors are almost fully stocked! 🧋

Stop by Survival Ridge Trading Post and grab your favorites while they last!

4138 Williams Highway
Williamstown WV

Open:
Monday through Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm

10/26/2026

🎄 A squishy surprise for every day until Christmas! 🎄

The Taba Squishies Advent Countdown Calendar has 24 days of adorable squishy surprises to open and collect. It even makes a cute book-style display between unboxings!

Now available for $69.99 at Survival Ridge Trading Post.

📍 4138 Williams Highway, Williamstown, WV
🕒 Monday–Saturday 10–8 | Sunday 12–6

10/26/2026

If you couldn’t get groceries for a week, would your family have enough at home? 🤔

That’s something worth thinking about when you see headlines like these.

A natural disaster, a bad storm, civil unrest, or another unexpected disruption could make it difficult to get food and everyday necessities. If grocery shelves emptied quickly or deliveries were delayed, what would you already have on hand?

At Survival Ridge, we suggest starting with a simple goal: enough food, drinking water, and basic necessities for your household to get through at least one week.

You can build that supply a few items at a time, including everyday foods from your grocery store:

🥫 Canned vegetables, beans, soups, and chili
🐟 Canned tuna, chicken, and other meats
🥜 Peanut butter, nuts, and trail mix
🍯 Honey, sugar, and salt
🍚 Rice, pasta, dried beans, and oatmeal
🥛 Shelf-stable or powdered milk
🍎 Dried fruit, crackers, and granola bars

Include foods you can eat without cooking, and keep a manual can opener handy. Foods like rice, pasta, and dried beans also need water and a way to cook them.

Choose things your family actually eats, check the dates, and use and replace the oldest items first.

Think beyond the pantry, too. Drinking water, flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, hygiene items, warm blankets, and pet food all deserve a place in your plan.

None of us knows exactly what the coming weeks or months will bring. Having a few basics ready can give you some peace of mind.

At Survival Ridge Trading Post, we carry long-term food, water filtration, flashlights, outdoor lighting, fire-starting supplies, and more. Stop in if you’d like help getting started.

Take a look in your pantry tonight. Could you make it a week?

Stop by our store and see how we can help.

https://survivalridge.com

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Survival Ridge Trading Post
Williamstown, WV
Mon-Sat 10:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.