Posts belonging to Category 'emergency preparedness'
August 31, 2010 | Posted by Clair Schwan
I’ve seen these every day carry videos where guys explain what they carry every day as part of their preparedness for emergencies. You may have seen something like this as well. It’s questionable in my mind whether any of this stuff will be of use. Whether it’s a small tin full of stuff, or something [...]
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July 28, 2010 | Posted by Joan Crain
What will you do when you run out of toilet paper? Or diapers for your little one? Or soap? I could go on and on, but the message is, don’t forget to store non-food items along with the food storage. Store a year’s supply of all household items that you normally buy at the grocery [...]
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July 26, 2010 | Posted by Brad Harrington
Home inventory stocking of your perishable items, and figuring out how to handle them, is a must for any self-reliant individual seeking to maintain an adequate inventory capable of lasting weeks or months – or even a year or more – at a time. Basically, there are only two ways to ensure a long-term supply: [...]
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July 21, 2010 | Posted by Joan Crain
Comfort foods can help ease stress during rough times. While not considered “life sustaining” foods, I certainly could consider them “sanity-sustaining” foods. If you have young children, having a few normal foods or delicious snacks now and then can really help in a difficult situation. Store items that you know your family likes. Try something [...]
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July 19, 2010 | Posted by Brad Harrington
Making sure you’ve got what you need when you need it!
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July 14, 2010 | Posted by Joan Crain
Fruits and vegetables are a welcome addition to any food storage program mainly for the health benefits. They round out your menu and fruits can satisfy that sweet tooth without the calories, fat, and sugar contained in most desserts. There are three different options for obtaining your preserved produce: Grow your own and dehydrate/can/freeze it [...]
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July 7, 2010 | Posted by Joan Crain
In order to use (rotate) your food storage, it is necessary to also store recipe ingredients for your chosen menus, such as fats, oils, sugars, milk, and miscellaneous items. Most are ingredients you would use in your everyday cooking, especially if you make things from scratch. Buying extras when these items are on sale and [...]
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July 6, 2010 | Posted by Clair Schwan
A woman with no means of support after her husband dies unexpectedly. A life partner who decides to “change horses in the middle of the stream.” A marketplace that puts an individual out of business or in the unemployment line. I’ve seen and heard all of these things and much more. Are you prepared? If so, [...]
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June 29, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z
When considering worst case scenarios, health is an important consideration. If you have any physical condition that relies on a continuing supply of material, you may be in for trouble if there’s a major societal upheaval or collapse. Particularly, if you use prescription lenses, how will you maintain your eyesight after no one grinds lenses [...]
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June 23, 2010 | Posted by Joan Crain
Grains are used to create the foundation of a wide variety of menus and foods that you feed your family on a daily basis and should be a staple in your long term food storage plan. It is recommended that half your daily grain intake be whole grains due to the high nutritional value and [...]
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