Julie and I were out of town all last week for a large family reunion (yes, in case you didn’t know, we are sister-in-laws). We drove about 2000 miles round trip on a fun adventure all around Alberta, Canada. Well on the way home I had quite an adventure. We were traveling in our minivan […]
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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More 72 Hour Kit Food Ideas
One of the first things we teach you when you are getting started with your food storage is to get an Emergency Preparedness Plan in place. This includes having a Disaster Kit containing 72 Hour Food Kits for every member of your family. In our Getting Started section we have given a great example of […]
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 […]
A Mother’s Day Gift Idea for the HUSBANDS!
Well it doesn’t HAVE to be a husband, maybe tell your mom this is what you want, or get it for your mom… you get the drift. To help you help your special someone come up with a thoughtful and fun gift for you we have put together a little handwritten note you can pass […]
Swine Flu — What You Need To Know
We have had several comments and questions about the Swine Flu recently. We had a reader refer us to this video which we find to be VERY helpful in explaining Swine Flu and helping us to assess how worried we should be. This is a good time to re-evaluate our food storage supplies. If swine […]
A Friendly Reminder from Jodi’s Husband
Yes that’s right, I finally convinced my husband (Mike) to write a guest post for us. YAY! I am so grateful for how supportive he has been with watching the kids while I work on the blog, helping me film videos, and listening to me talk non-stop about FOOD STORAGE. But I never thought I […]
Hi there! I’m Jodi. I share my preparedness adventures via the blog and social media so you can see what I’m working on day to day.