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Here’s What We’re Doing To Prepare for A Possible Pandemic
Since sharing my thoughts on making your own hand sanitizer and where to look for the commercial once when your local drug and box stores are running out, I have gotten quite a few questions about what my family and I are doing to get ready for the potential of a Covid-19 outbreak in our […]
Continue readingEasy Homemade Hand Sanitizer Using Rubbing Alcohol and Aloe
Let me start by saying that hand sanitizer isn’t something I use frequently. I think given the option, washing your hands with warm water and soap (thoroughly) is a much better option. I also want you to know that I am not a medical professional and am simply sharing what I am doing for me […]
Continue readingHow To Make Coffee When The Power Is Out
I’m sitting here this morning writing this blog post with a large cup of hot coffee in my hand and being very grateful that we have power after Hurricane Irma. We got lucky, but during last year’s hurricane Matthew, we were out for almost a week and being able to make coffee went a long […]
Continue readingYou Will Need More Than Food and Water to Survive a Long Term Emergency
Most of the time when we think of being prepared for an emergency, whether its living without our usual comforts or we need to evacuate our homes, we often think first of food and water. These are obviously two of the immediate needs and rightfully so since we can only survive several days without water […]
Continue readingWill You Be Prepared for an Emergency on the Road?
Roadside emergencies are inevitable. The question isn’t if, it’s when. Will you be prepared? If you drive at all, at some point in time you will be faced with a roadside emergency. A broken fan belt, a dead battery, a flat tire or leaking radiator are just a some of the things that can happen […]
Continue readingPrepare Survival Essentials In A Grab And Go Pack
Having a bag packed and ready to go in case of a sudden evacuation or emergency is good advice. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’ve prepared for each member of the household to ‘grab and go’ their own pack if the times comes to make a hasty departure. Here’s a few things to […]
Continue readingEmergency Pets Packs
In an emergency we can all become overwhelmed. Our first thoughts are to gather our family and our supplies to get to safe ground. Many times we panic and no one is functioning very well. Therefore, it’s no surprise our pets often suffer during this turmoil. That’s why it is so important to plan for your pets’ […]
Continue readingRecommended Tools for Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
When disaster strikes or an emergency hits, will you be prepared? Oftentimes, during and in the clean up after people have to perform manual labor to deal with the situation. Clearing branches, trees, debris, dirt, ice or snow from your home and property may be your first chore after a disaster. Although, you can’t prepare […]
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