23 Jul 2009 by
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Recently we posted the Ten Components of Emergency Preparedness.  There’s a reason these ten components are in the order that they are.  It’s not about ease or difficulty of storage or preparation.  It’s about what you can and can’t fix down the road when an emergency arrives.  Allow me to explain. Prepare Physically. Photo c/o thesealquest.com The top three areas of preparedness on the list of ten components of emergency preparedness are preparing spiritually, mentally and physically. ...
22 Jul 2009 by
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Statistically, we all know that an emergency of one variation or another is coming our way.  What we do not know is what emergency and when.  If you take all emergencies that you may ever experience or expect in your area, anytime is as likely statistically as any other.  An emergency occurring tomorrow is just as likely as one occurring ten years from now. Earthquake in Japan photo c/o japansociety.org Of course, geographically speaking, there are certain emergencies that are more probable...
21 Jul 2009 by
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Candlelight In the event of a long-term power outage, the obvious inconveniences will unfold such as a lack of heat or air-conditioning, television, microwave, and video games.  However, many folks dangerously underestimate their need for appropriate lighting.  You may be unaware that insufficient lighting will not only be incredibly inconvenient, but dangerous on so many levels and can also quickly lead to depression. Indeed, the lighting that surrounds you directly affects your mood.  And...
20 Jul 2009 by
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, The Preparedness Pro Typically when I mention "emergency" preparedness, or preparedness of any kind to someone they automatically think of “food storage” or “the Mormons.”  Unfortunately, a focus on either will not save your family in a time of crisis.  There are actually ten vital areas of preparedness to being prepared for an emergency whether it be a natural disaster, act of war or financial collapse or just every day situations in which you might need items from your preparedness pantry...
17 Jul 2009 by
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What to store in your food storage? There are 3 aspects that you need to concern yourself with when it comes to your food storage.  Nutrition, preparation, and rotation. Create balanced meals. Photo c/o crusa-soccer.com/ The nutrition aspect has to do with WHAT you store.  Be sure it’s not food that will simply enable you to survive, but THRIVE.  Feeding your body quality nutrition in a time of stress is critical.  It’s one thing to try and live off of fast food and such when you lead a...
16 Jul 2009 by
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No, You’re Not Crazy Do you have a skeptical spouse? How to influence that skeptical spouse when it comes to emergency preparedness efforts is a query I hear frequently in my line of work.  I affectionately call it the “$64 million dollar question.”  Surprisingly, the question isn’t dominated by one particular sex or the other, either.  I guess both men and women are equally skeptical when it comes to this topic.  Obviously, it is tough to have one member of the family focused on something...
15 Jul 2009 by
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Food Storage.  It really doesn’t have to be complicated. Medical Emergency Preparedness photo c/o ehow.com When it comes to emergency preparedness, there are actually 10 different components to consider, listed below in order of priority: Spiritual Mental Physical Medical Clothing/Shelter Water Food Fuel Financial Communication Food storage is only one part, and in order of priority would actually be “#7” out of those ten components.  What that means is there are a whole lot of other...
14 Jul 2009 by
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A Case for Food Storage In the matter of One Year Supply of Food Storage (Plaintiff) Vs. Disbelief and Ignorance (Defendant) “Plaintiff asserts that Defendant is guilty of unlawful endangerment, attempted murder, infliction of emotional stress, theft, criminal harassment, perjury, vandalism, disturbing the peace, racketeering, and fraud upon the citizens of the world.” A Case for Food Storage photo c/o localwin.com While many may have a tough time believing this when considering the case in...
13 Jul 2009 by
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Here’s one simple tip so you never have to worry about HOW to cook what’s in your food storage. Many folks just plain don’t know how to cook with their food storage.  When I hear this, I ask people why they’re storing foods that are unfamiliar to them or their family?  Sure there are ideal lists which include long lasting grains and legumes, but if you’re not using such ingredients now to feed your family with, it’s not going to be helpful to them in an emergency. Think for just a moment what...
10 Jul 2009 by
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Yes, You Can Find Space We’ve all thought it.  “Where in the world would I put a years supply of food storage?!”  Unfortunately, such a question leads many to not even attempt to be prepared for an emergency. 55 Gallon Water Barrels When it comes to having somewhere to put your emergency preparedness supplies, it usually boils down to priorities.  I know you don’t want to hear that, and I realize this isn’t ALWAYS the case.  But throughout my emergency preparedness consulting, I’ve always...

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