Emergency Essentials

March 04, 2014 05:16 AM MST

Home fires, downed power lines, and winter weather can be just as deadly as earthquakes and tornadoes. It’s important to prepare for natural disasters, but our NEW Disaster Preparedness Guide, “When Disaster Hits Home” is a great reminder to be ready for any crisis that may strike—big or small.

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How to Plan a Preparedness Fair

By Emergency Essentials

February 25, 2014 05:00 AM MST

Follow these simple steps for a successful fair:

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10 Easy & Delicious Food Storage Meals

By Emergency Essentials

February 19, 2014 05:01 AM MST

With our ever busy schedules, sometimes it seems there just isn't time to make gourmet meals, what with the prepping, cooking, eating, and cleaning up. With these food storage recipes, however, you get delicious meals every night of the week with less effort.

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7 Tips for Surviving Winter

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February 11, 2014 05:00 AM MST

Update emergency kits

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Prepper Style New Year's Resolutions: Outdoor Gear

By Emergency Essentials

February 04, 2014 05:03 AM MST

This week we are talking about Outdoor Gear. Click here to check out Last week’s resolutions for indoor gear.

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Prepper Style New Year's Resolutions: Survival Skills

By Emergency Essentials

January 28, 2014 05:24 AM MST

This week we're talking about survival skills. Take a look at last week’s resolutions for Food and Water Storage.

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Prepper Style New Year's Resolutions: Indoor Gear

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January 28, 2014 05:04 AM MST

This week we are talking about Indoor Gear. Click here to check out Last week’s resolutions for Preparedness Skills.

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Prepper Style New Year's Resolutions: Food & Water

By Emergency Essentials

January 14, 2014 05:04 AM MST

Each Monday in January, we’re sharing our preparedness New Year’s resolutions. If you’d like to make some Prepping Resolutions of your own, but don’t know where to start, borrow some of ours or use this series to get some ideas.

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5 Crucial Survival Tips

By Emergency Essentials

January 07, 2014 07:41 PM MST

I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to be doing during an emergency is reading an instruction manual. All the gear in the world—and I know, there’s some pretty sweet gear out there—is not going to build that shelter or clean that water by itself. As crucial as stocking up on the right supplies is, we also need to be actively building a base of survival skills to call on in a crisis. We can’t all be Bear Grylls, but the following list and resources offers a good place to start.

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How to Recognize and Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By Emergency Essentials

December 27, 2013 05:30 AM MST

Carbon monoxide poisoning often occurs in the winter—the same time that cold and flu season thrives. This is because as we burn fuels to heat our homes in the winter, these fuels omit carbon monoxide. Cars, generators, stoves, furnaces, fireplaces, and other fuel burning appliances can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

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10 Ideas to Make Your Christmas Easier

By Emergency Essentials

December 20, 2013 05:17 AM MST

1. Keep your nights merry and bright, and avoid accidents in the dark. Never go caroling without our handy 12 hour Light Stick.

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Know Your Avalanche Safety

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December 13, 2013 07:05 PM MST

Winter is just around the corner; in some parts of the country, skiers are already watching the skies. If your local mountain doesn’t open the slopes until after Christmas (or even if the slopes have been running for a month already), it’s tempting to strike out on your own. Nowadays, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring are more popular than ever. But the best season for snowy views is also the worst season for avalanches.

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Food Storage Recipe: Cinnamon Apple French Toast—A Christmas Tradition

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December 12, 2013 05:12 AM MST

My family goes all out for breakfast on Christmas morning, but we keep the cooking to a minimum. (Don’t be so surprised—it is actually possible.) It’s a tradition that has carried on for years in my family and has even slipped into my own little family’s tradition now that I’m married.

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Road Trip

By Emergency Essentials

December 04, 2013 05:28 PM MST

Add to those fun numbers the possibilities of nasty weather, drunk drivers, car trouble, and carsick children, and you’ve got tons of reasons to be extra prepared this December. In terms of peace of mind, a little planning can go a long way. Take these precautions, and turn your Grinch-y road trip into a jingle-all-the-way adventure.

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How to Winterize Your Car

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December 04, 2013 05:23 PM MST

Vans, trucks, cars, and SUVs all handle the winter weather differently, but there are five universal parts of your vehicle that you should winterize before the weather turns:

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Winter Camping (and other Signs of Insanity)

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December 04, 2013 05:08 PM MST

My own husband is one of these lunatics, I mean enthusiasts, who believes that unless there’s 18 inches of snow on the ground, it’s not a real campout. Winter camping is a popular adventure, but definitely involves a level of planning beyond your typical summer spree. For those of you already busting out the long johns, here are my top winter camping tips:

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Food Storage Recipe: Old-fashioned Veggie Soup

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December 04, 2013 04:43 PM MST

This recipe has only been made using fresh ingredients . . . until now. I accepted the challenge of making this vegetable beef soup using ONLY freeze dried veggies and meats. The results? This is probably one of the tastiest vegetable beef soups that I’ve ever had! Here’s how you make it:

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How to Make Baby Food from Food Storage

By Emergency Essentials

December 04, 2013 04:29 PM MST

Since many freeze dried foods come chopped, sliced, and peeled, cooking baby food with food storage will cut the prep time at least in half.

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Heat-related Illness: Treatment and Prevention

By Emergency Essentials

July 10, 2012 04:06 AM MDT

The dangerous effects of unusually high temperatures on the human body fall into three basic types: Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke. The heat may come from the sun or in industrial settings such as open-hearth furnaces in steel mills, multiple ovens in bakeries, boiler rooms, mines, and some factories, or it may result from house fires or wildfires which affect firefighters and residents alike. Construction and road crews, farmers, ranchers, and other outdoor workers are at risk from the sun's heat, as well as runners, bikers, hikers, and other outdoor sports enthusiasts.

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Three Meat Jambalaya

By Emergency Essentials

June 26, 2012 04:04 AM MDT

If you like the warm and hearty flavors of Southern cooking, then you will love this Three Meat Jambalaya made exclusively from food storage. And if you aren't familiar with Jambalaya, there is no time like the present to familiarize yourself with this fun and flavorful dish.

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Wildfire Prevention and Preparation

By Emergency Essentials

June 19, 2012 04:04 AM MDT

The destructive wildfires that rage through our forests, brush, and grasslands each year have two primary causes: lightning and people. Unfortunately, careless people cause more fires than lightning, and wildfires destroy vegetation, homes, businesses, and the lives of people and animals each year in alarming numbers. In an average year, 13 million acres as well as countless homes and businesses are lost to wildfires in the U.S. and Canada.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Sleeping Bag

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June 12, 2012 04:03 AM MDT

Summer is here, and many individuals and families have the outdoors on their minds. If you're planning to camp this summer, make sure you've got the right supplies and equipment to stay comfortable and safe. One thing that can make or break your camping experience is the sleeping bag you use. Read on for some tips on how to select the right sleeping bag for your camping style.

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Making Nutrition Count with Healthy Food Storage

By Emergency Essentials

June 05, 2012 04:03 AM MDT

There are many factors to consider when purchasing food storage supplies or food in general. These can include: flavor, variety, cost and nutrition. Some mistakenly believe that any stored food will suffice, regardless of the nutritional value.

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Cooking with Food Storage: Mexican Casserole

By Emergency Essentials

May 29, 2012 04:03 AM MDT

Even in an emergency you can enjoy the flavors of your favorite Mexican dishes! This easy-to-make casserole is a one-dish meal that includes flavorful spices with rice, beans, green peppers, and onions. Serve with a side of reconstituted refried beans and cheese, and top with a dollop of reconstituted sour cream for a flavorful dish with minimal clean-up!

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