Lighting the Dark In the case of a weather emergency, or other reasons that the electrical grid stops functioning, how will we light our homes at night? We need to have some non-electrical alternatives to be able to get around in the dark. Finding...
An internet search for alternative cooking methods returns several articles that list 8 - 10 options.[1] The biggest factor to consider when using off grid cooking techniques is fuel. What works and where do you get it? Can you store it for a long time and how much...
Blizzard Driving Tips If you must travel, consider public transportation. If they're not moving, forget going out. It is best to travel during the day with a companion, not alone, and to tell someone where you are going, your anticipated travel route and the time you...
Ready.gov Winter storms can include high winds, freezing rain, sleet or hail, and extreme cold as well as the beautiful snow. Whether you get caught on the road or at home, they can be deadly. The leading cause of death during winter storms is automobile accidents and...
Hurricanes occur in North America between June and November, not this month. But, now is the time to begin putting together an emergency plan. In 2010, 123.3 million people or 39 % of the nation’s population live within 50 miles of hurricane prone coastal areas.[1]...
Project Noah is a yearlong food storage and emergency preparedness program designed to help you set and obtain goals in the area of family preparedness. The program is divided into twelve monthly assignments touching on lots of short and long term preparedness...
Recovering from a disaster is a gradual process. Safety is a priority as well as mental and physical well-being. Your first concern is your family’s health and safety. If family members are injured, do not attempt to move them unless they are in immediate danger of...
Enhancing Your Immune System The immune system is one of the most complex systems in the human body. It is used to defend the body against foreign invaders, like bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. If the system fails to block the invaders, then it’s their job to...
Preparing for a long-term disaster is part of critical thinking. Should such an event occur, it will be important to stay as healthy as possible. There is a good possibility that many will not be eating a balanced diet and will consequently suffer from vitamin and...
It's Orange Harvest Time Sweet, juicy oranges bring a ray of sunshine in the cold winter months. We have been busy harvesting a bunch from a friend’s tree. What a project just picking them. The tree we picked from had been growing for thirty years before it began to...
