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Maintaining Your 72-Hour Kit

Recently, my husband and I went through our 72-hour kit of food that we had’?t touched for probably two years. Not surprisingly, all of the food was pretty much inedible. I mean, I know beef jerky is suppose to be tough, but I don’t think it’s suppose to shatter into hundreds of pieces when you hit it against a hard surface. We realized that we should have been more responsible and replaced the food regularly. Had we experienced an emergency where we needed to use our kits, we would at least have had something, but it would have been pretty … Continue reading →

Three Days’ Worth of Food for Your 72- Hour Kit

The Red Cross encourages every family to have a disaster supply kit including food and supplies in the event of rapid evacuation from their homes. Here is a shopping list for each person’s 72-hour food kit. This food is pretty compact, made to all fit in a gallon-size zipper bag or plastic container with a screw top. Following the shopping list is a sample menu for three days. For each person, buy: 2 Granola Bars Buy bars made with whole grains for the most energy. Look for bars with vitamins and protein, but don’t worry if they have a high … Continue reading →

What to Put in a Basic 72-Hour Kit

Here is a basic list for putting together your family’s 72-hour disaster supply kit. Make sure to think about your family’s unique needs when tailoring this list to your own situation. Also consider your climate and what would be helpful to have to protect you from the elements. Water At a minimum, you should have one gallon of water for each person included in your kit. FEMA recommends two. These can be in one-gallon containers or smaller bottles for easier drinking. Buy unopened bottles instead of filling your own water. Three days’ supply of food Store three days of food. … Continue reading →

What is a 72-Hour Kit?

The Red Cross encourages every family to have a disaster supply kit in the event of rapid evacuation from their homes. Would you have the supplies necessary to sustain your family for a few hours or even a few days? Here are a few things to think about when preparing your family’s disaster supply kit, often referred to as a 72-hour kit. Storage options First, you will need to decide exactly how you will store your emergency supplies. Many families choose to use backpacks. Each family member, except small children and babies, have their own backpack with their own supplies. … Continue reading →

Time Saving Tips to Keep You on Track

With the holidays fast approaching, things might be getting a little busy around your house. Some people are able to back off a little bit from their home based businesses during the holiday season and focus on holiday activities. People with seasonal home based businesses are likely to be putting in as much time and effort as they can right now. Either way, you are likely to be feeling a little bit crunched for time. Of course, there are only so many hours in a day. While we can not create additional hours, we can employ a few strategies to … Continue reading →

Things Homeowners Can Do Before An Earthquake Strikes.

Insurance policies are only one part of managing personal risk. The most important tool we have for protecting our families and our finances is to be prepared for the unexpected. Earthquakes happen and in most cases without warning. Unlike many other natural disasters earthquakes typically come suddenly. Homeowners may want to follow some basic safety tips which may reduce the damage or personal injury risks in the event of an earthquake: Strap and fasten gas appliances, water heaters, and other types of fixtures securely. In most areas the gas company will safety check your appliances and give you information about … Continue reading →

Establishing a Support System Article #2: Safety and Emergency Planning For Adoptive Families.

Establishing a Support System Article #2 During the adoption home study many families have a home safety inspection completed by a social worker or another certified person. This very basic check covers the minimum safety concerns and issues all families face. Self sufficient families with a firm support system will have a safety and emergency plan and be ready in the event of sudden injury, illness or other emergency. Not every adoptive family is required to take First Aid and C.P.R. however every parent really should know the basics. During training the First Aid guide is typically provided as part … Continue reading →