On family preparedness

Every time there is a disaster situation (and often in between)  I get to thinking about emergency preparedness.  Earthquake in Japan?  Tornado(s) in Alabama and Georgia?  This last disaster was close to home.  I start thinking again.


When Miriam was younger I used to have 72 hour kits of clothing, diapers, toys and formula.  As she has gotten older I have found myself slacking.  Frankly, I get a little overwhelmed when I look at some of the different lists out there.    But I know I need to be prepared, and I just need to start with some essentials put together in case we need to grab stuff and go!  Or if there is a disaster and we need first aid supplies all in one place.  Apparently, in a recent blog post, the CDC talked about zombie apocalypse in a recent article.  Zombie Apocalypse. Not kidding see here.  Too funny.

We oft times think getting prepared is too expensive.  I learned several years ago, as I was building a 3 month food supply, that it doesn't have to be.  Getting prepared for the unexpected isn't about about overextending yourself, having it all NOW, or going into debt.  It's about building up here and there, over time with the little bit of extra we might have.   


For first aid kits and 72 hour kits, there are several items you probably already have around your house.  Think, - think travel size - soap, toothpaste, a change of clothes, towel, some non perishable food, band aids, etc.  But there will be several things you don't have. One of the places I've been visiting is Emergency Essentials.  They sell food, complete kits, parts of kits, and other preparedness stuff.  They also have a blog and some free tools, like the Food Storage Analyzer.  

So I'm busy checking out their site.  I am in a situation that I like to call financially challenged (what with house repairs and new baby coming) so I won't be spending much, but I truly believe a little goes a long way in preparing your family.  That is why the button is up on the right side of my blog. So you can get information you need for your area!  I will be reviewing their Food Storage Analyzer soon!  Let me know if you've tried it out!   

 

Uses of Food Storage

Just popping in to encourage you to check out the book seen above this post. In case you've ever wondered what to cook with your food storage items (Will it look any good? Will it taste any good?) This new book looks like a pretty good resource.
If you need some convincing - stop by her blog at http://everydayfoodstorage.net/
There are recipes and how-to VIDEOS and everything.
Let me know what you find and I'll do the same!