Prepared, not panicked

(said in my best monotone voice): This is a test of your preparedness system.  This is only a test.  If it were a real emergency, you would be required to use your preparedness stores for survival. This is only a test. Are you ready? If nothing else, this past week with the swine flu (aka [...]

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Emergency Buckets – “Grab & Go” Food

This should be part of every family’s emergency plans – food ready to go at a moment’s notice along with all of your other provisions (you do have a bag with a change of clothes and a toothbrush at the very least, right?  ). If you have to evacuate your home in a hurry, it [...]

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$5 Food Storage/Supplies

Outstanding list courtesy of Highlander at:  http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=36711 You could also buy ALL of the following items for around $200.00.  There is no excuse not to get started! ********************************************************* For just $ 5.00 +/- you can buy the following storable things: FOOD ITEMS * Five packages of Idahoan instant potatoes (flavored) * A case of ramen [...]

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Prep a little every day…

If you look at everything that needs to be done to prepare your family for hard times, it can be almost overwhelming.  I’ve decided to break my “to do” list down into more manageable tasks, and focus on what I can realistically accomplish in a day. Today, I’m dehydrating a#10 can of mixed vegetables.  The [...]

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How to prepare for an ice storm

Having lived through one of the worst ice storms to hit Arkansas in 2000, I can offer some practical advice on how to prepare.  They are forcasting another storm for us currently, so I thought I’d share some tips. Make sure you have adequate food for several days, and also a way to heat it.  [...]

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