When preparing for an emergency it’s important for you to think of everyone you are responsible for.  This includes you, your children, and also your pets.  When you’re making a 72-hr kit for your pet, it’s important to have everything ready to go at a moment’s notice.  That means items that do not require refrigerating , and items with a long shelf-life.  Be sure that what you choose to include in your pet’s 72-hr-kit is easy to carry. Continue reading…

When you search  the web for emergency food you will find the majority of vendors sell their goods in a #10 can or 5 gal buckets. When referring to a #10 can think of a Restaurant/Lunch room that has large cans, be it Fruits, Vegetables, or Meats.  The #10 can has an estimated 13 cups of goods or the equivalent amount of 103½ ounces, and the #10 can provides you with large amount of goods that are self contained & easy to store. Continue reading…

Last week a huge winter Storm hit the eastern part of the United States.  People in the west have grown accustom to these kinds of storms and live with them every winter.

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There are many simple things you can do in advance to prepare your home for a possible disaster.  The 12 things listed below are just a few of many ways you can make your home a little more disaster proof.

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U.S Disasters…

• Jan. 27-28, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas: at least 23 people die due to severe storms that covered roads and power lines with snow and ice. Schools close and more than a million homes are left without electricity.
• Feb. 10, Oklahoma, U.S.: a cluster of tornadoes rip through Oklahoma, killing eight people and injuring over a dozen more.

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When dealing with winter you never know how bad it can get.  From the simple snow storm to a wild white out blizzard!  In the case of an emergency staying warm can be essential. With the possibility of getting snowed in or stuck in a Snow or Ice Storm its always great to have a 72 hour kit or an Auto Emergency kit with some basic items to keep you safe.

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A high calorie food bar is a short bread that contains anywhere from 1200, 2400, and 3600 calories in each bar and is intended to be used as an emergency ration.  When you run out of food or if you need access to more calories a food calorie bar is what you should have.  Datrex & Mainstay food bars are a MUST HAVE in your 72 hour kit, Auto Kits, or Food Storage supplies.  The shelf life is 5 years and they are not
heat sensitive, which makes them ideal for storing them in your RV, boat, tackle box, 72-hour kit and camping and hunting supplies.

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1. Establish a routine. Not having to get up and go to work in the morning may seem like a benefit of unemployment. But without a daily routine, your life can unravel pretty quickly. Make yourself a daily schedule and stick to it.  Having said this, don’t overdo it.  Make sure you don’t spend too much time on things you cannot control. This will help you stay focused and in control.

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Light is something that most of us take for granted.  We are used to flipping a switch and having an entire room illuminated.  In many emergency situations you would no longer have electricity in your home or building.  Here’s a rundown of a few of the different options:

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