They don’t call an event a disaster if there are no injuries! Get over the sight of blood or other injuries, your life or another’s may depend upon your First Aid Skills. We could make an entire newsletter containing First Aid lessons. In this issue, we’ll touch on...

For centuries humans have carried fire wherever they have gone.  Whether you shelter in place or have to create a temporary shelter, you will need an energy source to provide some warmth, cook food and even serve as a signal. Before starting a fire, take a minute and...

Our homes protect us from inclement weather and from the intrusion of other people. We live and store our personal property there. It is the center of our daily activities, and contains a place to prepare food and sanitary facilities. It is our home and we have the...

Food storage has three major components: What to store, where to keep it and how long to hold it. The first thing to consider is what kinds of food will you and your family eat? You can start with a short term, say three days. Select items that your family likes to...

Water is the most critical of basic needs 65% of the human body is water. It flows through the blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and flushing wastes out of the body. It cushions our joints and soft tissues. Without water intake, we cannot digest or absorb...

How will you respond to a disaster? How will you respond to a disaster, whether it be an electric grid failure, a major storm or an act of terrorism? Do you have a plan in place that will sustain you and your family for a minimum of 72 hours? Eventually outside help...

Our nation had a big wake up call on September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew hijacked airplanes into the two largest office buildings in New York City. Another one came in August 2005 in the form of Hurricane Katrina.We learned that we are not as “safe” as we assumed...

Recently Sun Oven was featured on a broadcast of KSLTV 5 titled , "Cooking with the power of the sun"    

We baked bread when it was 17 degrees outside. The temperature outside isn't the issue, it's the sun. LaRue Howels - sun oven cook

* 1 (10 oz) can crushed pineapple * 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar * 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature * 10 maraschino cherries * 1 (12 oz) package refrigerated biscuits (10 count) Pre-heat the solar oven while preparing the biscuits. Drain the can of crushed...