October Preparedness Goals

When it comes to preparedness there are so many aspects to cover. Each month I am going to write a blog with a goal in each area of preparedness. The areas I feel are important are emergency preparedness, food storage, physical preparedness, and spiritual preparedness. You can join in my family’s preparedness efforts or offer suggestions of your own. Emergency preparedness is essential. In reality more people actually use the supplies they have stored for emergencies then anything else. This month my goal is to store two week’s worth of water for my family. That equals a gallon per person … Continue reading

Small Emergency Kits for School and Work

What happens if there is an emergency and you cannot return to your home, but must immediately evacuate or report to a shelter? Your carefully prepared emergency kit will be at home and you will be wishing that you had access to it. This is the reason that I suggest that children have a small emergency kit that they take to school with them. I also recommend an emergency kit in each of your vehicles and a small kit that you keep in your desk at the office. If you plan carefully and combine these together you may have enough … Continue reading