CATEGORY: Emergency Preparedness

Learn all about all aspects of emergency preparedness beyond just storing food. We cover topics ranging from 72 hour kits to emergency sanitation, how to prepare for specific emergencies and more.

If you are just getting started I recommend first getting your basic emergency plan put together which includes a 72 hour kit and emergency binder, car kit, and evacuation plan.

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72 Hour Kits Revisited: Part 2 of 2

Today we talk about the FOOD portion of our 72 hour kits and introduce a handy worksheet to help you get started.

72 Hour Kits Revisited: Part 1 of 2

72 hour kits are an important part of emergency preparedness. Today we’re looking at the non-food part of the kits and sharing ideas that our readers submitted.

72 HOUR KIT IDEAS – CALL FOR HELP! (and a giveaway)

Share your 72 hour kit contents list and enter to win a 24-pack of Insta-Fire.

Introducing Insta-Fire (Emergency Cooking Fuel)

Learn more about this great new emergency fuel that we discovered. It is fantastic for emergency preparedness and long term storage.

Cooking Fuel Overview

While there are MANY great reasons to “do” food storage, the main one people think about is in preparation for a major natural disaster. Depending on the disaster, you could be without electricity and/or natural gas for anywhere from 3-4 days up to several months or longer. It is great to have FOOD to last […]

Introducing: SHELF STABLE SATURDAYS!

We have a goal to post a new shelf stable recipe every Saturday for TWO YEARS! You can help us reach that goal by submitting your own recipes to be included.