It’s always a good idea to be properly prepared for any type of emergency situation, especially when it comes to natural catastrophes and other similar events. It’s usually a good idea to keep an emergency food supply on hand in case everything else fails. Sure, there are plenty of items that can keep for months,…
My grandma used to tell me stories about growing up during the Great Depression. She’s told me about waiting in lines for cheese and bread rations, and how they could only afford one pair of shoes each year, which they wore until the bottoms were worn off. I’ve always appreciated the foresight and tenacity of…
I was puzzled when I sat down to put together our 72-hour kits recently! I couldn’t think of anything else besides a few articles of clothing, some water, food, and soap. What is a 72-hour kit, exactly? What is included in a 72-hour kit? What else could we possibly require? I started to work thinking…
We’ve compiled a list of specific food items to make it easier for you to find quality bulk items that are worth adding to your pantry after spending countless hours researching food storage and putting together a food storage calculator (to help individuals and families determine how much food they need in their storage), after…
To respond to that question, you must first determine what you are preparing for: In the event of a natural disaster, a week or two’s worth of supplies may be sufficient. A medical emergency, a job loss, or a pandemic; perhaps three months’ worth of supplies Whether there will be civil unrest or economic collapse…
Most of us are aware that when there is a power outage, we should not open the refrigerator or freezer until we are ready to cook. The first thing you should do is cook everything you have in your refrigerator. Consume all of the food before it spoils. After that, prepare food from your freezer….
If you’ve seen the movie After Armageddon, you know how important it is to keep any wound clean. My family has experienced a Staph infection, which is excruciatingly painful and, if not treated promptly, fatal. Even the tiniest cut might get infected with Staph. The items I have on hand are listed below. The majority…
You have two hours until tragedy strikes. Are you ready for it? You’ve probably seen the grocery store scene in every post-apocalyptic film ever made. You’re aware of which one I’m referring to. While everyone around him gradually transforms from an innocent customer to an aggressive looter, an anxious father races isle by isle gathering…
Must know information if you are prepping for a disaster and need to store some water for your emergency situation. Your town is hit by a major storm and an earthquake at the same time. It’s a full-fledged quakenado. The structure of your home is unaffected, but the power and water are out. The grid…
There are numerous compelling reasons to cleanse your drinking water. Every human being requires clean water, and you can ensure that the water in your home is always safe, sustainable, and devoid of disagreeable taste and odor by installing a water filtration system. Water sources in the area are treated to remove contaminants such as…