Survival kits

Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Pet Emergency preparedness checklist, Pet Emergency preparedness kit, Pet Emergency Survival tips, Pets and Emergency Preparedness, Survival kits - February 20, 2013

Pets and Emergency Preparedness

Every good pet owner makes sure that pets are fed, groomed, exercised, sheltered, and sometimes even clothed, but one area of care that many pet owners forget is to prepare their pets for emergency situations. If you are in the process of gathering supplies and knowledge to get your family prepared for a disaster, don’t neglect your favorite furry, feathery, or scaly friend. For the most part, pets’ needs in an emergency situation will be very similar to humans’ needs. The most important things you can do to prepare your pet for a disaster are to put together a...

Be Prepared for Winter Driving

Winter has arrived and with it all the cold, icy trappings. While some of us might love the beauty of the snow and the recreational activities that go along with it, most of us don’t love the driving conditions winter weather creates. If you live in an area of the country that gets a lot of snow, it’s important that you be prepared for hazardous snow conditions. You can do this by storing essential emergency supplies in the trunk of your car and knowing what to do if you find yourself stuck in your car in the snow. What follows...

Emergency Survival Kit Checklist

Perhaps you’ve heard the good news that the world didn’t end this week. Whether you put your stock with the Mayan prediction or not, you probably agree with me that it’s a good thing life as we know it is still running along, if for no other reason than that it means you’ve still got some time to sharpen your survival skills. (I’m also pretty happy that I’ll get to see my two-year-old open her Christmas presents, but you know.) We talk a lot about the importance of emergency food storage on this blog, and today I want to switch...

Emergency Preparedness: A Matter of Time

Just over a year ago, in the mountains near my hometown, there was a fire. A BIG fire. Around 1,400 homes were evacuated, and a state of emergency was declared. My daughter’s friend in Colombia even heard about it on the news. It was surreal to stand on the street corner with the neighbors at midnight watching as the fire approached our homes. The wall of fire was reportedly 15-20 feet high, and it was moving very fast toward the homes due to high winds. Although my street was not evacuated, some neighbors left voluntarily. We decided to stay, although...

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emergency preparedness, survival gear, survival kits - November 15, 2011

Keeping Warm During a Power Outage

If you live in an area that is prone to severe winter weather, such as blizzards, ice storms and subzero temperatures, then devising ways to keep warm during extended power outages should be part of your emergency preparedness, along with stocking water, survival food, and other gear to be self sufficient. Before winter arrives, be sure your house is well insulated, and that all cracks around doors and windows have been sealed. Stock up on wood if you have a fireplace or wood stove, or pellets if you have a pellet stove. Consider purchasing space heaters and a good gas...