If you are new to food storage and following along with the BabySteps Summer Crash Course, please refer to the recently updated Step 2: Water page before you read this post and get overwhelmed. Our recommendation for beginners is to simply get a 2 week supply of water for your family (1 gallon per day […]
Beyond the Babysteps
Types of Wheat
We have had a few questions lately about the difference between types of wheat. While we have touched on it before we thought it would be helpful to explain it in full detail for you in an individual post. There are three general classifications of wheat: Red vs. White, Hard vs. Soft, and Spring vs. […]
Beyond the BabySteps: Emergency Chemical Toilet
Sanitation can be one of the biggest concerns in a long-term emergency situation. Lack of proper waste disposal can lead to the spread of sickness and disease. Having an emergency chemical toilet can help with this whether you are sheltering in place or if you need grab it and evacuate. Here is a little tutorial […]
Water Storage: Alternate Water Sources
In our BabyStep 2: Water Storage page we recommend to store a 2-week supply of water for your family. This should be enough to sustain you through the majority of shorter-term emergencies. But what if water is unavailable for a longer period of time? Do you know where the closest source of water to your […]
Water Purification Methods
This post is part of a series of more detailed information on water storage frequently asked questions which includes posts storage containers, alternate sources of water, water purification methods, and more. If you are just getting started in preparedness, we recommend visiting our BabyStep 2: Water page for some basic info on water storage. Contaminated […]
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