Preparedness
Quake, Rattle, and Roll: What to Do After an Earthquake
So you’ve survived the earthquake, what do you do now? First of all, be ready for aftershocks. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit. If you go outside after the shaking has stopped, move quickly away from the building to avoid falling debris. Also be aware of the...
Quake, Rattle, and Roll: What to do During an Earthquake
When an earthquake hits, be sure to follow these tips on staying safe. INDOORS When an earthquake or other disaster occurs, many people hesitate, trying to remember what they are supposed to do. Responding quickly and automatically may help protect you from injury. If you are indoors during an...
Master Outdoor Cooking in 5 Easy Steps
Cooking out in the open is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. It is also a wonderful way to prepare your family for emergencies by learning how to cook without electricity. Outdoor cooking can involve elaborate Dutch-oven meals or simple tinfoil dinners, but cooking and eating outdoors takes...
Quake, Rattle and Roll: How to Prepare for an Earthquake
Prepare early for an earthquake with these simple guidelines and checklists. Getting prepared is easier than you think! Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year, and assistance from local fire and police departments may not be available immediately following an earthquake because the...
Tips on Storing Heirloom Garden Seeds
Garden seeds probably aren't the first thing most of us think of buying for our long-term food storage supply. But if you’re thinking ahead, or you’re working on becoming more self-sufficient, then seeds should be on your list. You can’t just throw any old pack of seeds into your storage room...
SPONSORED: Top Toilet Issues and How to Fix Them
We've all been there: 1 a.m. and the toilet is misbehaving. No one to call. What to do? You can be your own plumber with these quick tricks! Few things are more inconvenient or irritating than a non-working toilet. Here are the best ways to deal with the most common toilet problems: 1. Clogs:...
Six Easy Tips for Earthquake Preparation
Advance planning for earthquakes can reduce your family’s chance of death, serious injury, and property damage. Anything you can do to prepare now will help you during and after the earthquake. Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year, and assistance from local fire and police departments...
Disaster Communication: Call Me...Maybe?
Even though we can’t prevent earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, or other disruptive events, learning what communication options are available during and after a disaster will help you better protect yourself and your loved ones. Establishing a meeting place where family members will gather in an...
Four Easy Ways to Use Your Wheat
If you've been intimidated by the pounds and pounds of wheat in your storage (or if you've been too intimidated to even buy wheat), then listen up, because I´ve got a great way to incorporate it into your diet. And once you've incorporated something into your diet, getting it into your food...
Emergency Water: How, Where and How Much?
In most emergency situations, fresh drinking water is the most important item you can store. It is recommended to have both stationary emergency water storage and portable storage in containers light enough to carry in an emergency. Preparedness authorities like FEMA recommend storing at least 14...
Dave Says: The HARP Program Can Help Your Home
If you owe more on your home than it's worth, then the HARP program might be the right solution for you. Being underwater on your house is never a pleasant situation, but there are answers. Dear Dave, What do you think about the HARP program, and what exactly is it? Ivy Dear Ivy, The Home...
Food Storage Recipe: Veggie Frittata
Try this great recipe for a delicious and nutritious meal! Ingredients 1 Cup Provident Pantry Whole Egg Powder (Or Scrambled Egg Mix ) reconstituted to make the equivalent of 8 eggs Heaping 1/4 cup (dry) of: Provident Pantry Freeze Dried Broccoli Provident Pantry Freeze Dried...
Essential List: 20 Skills to Know in Case of Emergency
Check out this must-have list of preparedness skills you should learn in case of an emergency. By learning some basic and needful skills, you can become your own best resource in an emergency situation. Keep in mind that not all emergencies are major natural disasters. Smaller but...
Emergency Cash: Why to Have It and How Much You Need
How much cash do you have in your home right now? Enough for a train ride, a hotel room, or even a meal for your family? In making your emergency kit, don't forget about emergency cash. Let’s talk money. Emergency money. If you’re like most people today, you rarely carry cash because you...
Food Storage Recipes: Party Dips
Keep party-goers happy with these easy, crowd-pleasing dips using ingredients found in most storage pantries. Recipes include Bacon and Cheddar Dip, Tomato Bacon Dip, and Taco Dip. Hosting a big event soon? A Relief Society meeting about Emergency Preparedness, maybe? Or an Oscar Night...
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