What Goes Into an Emergency Preparedness Kit for Short Term Disasters?

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Preparation

In our preparedness planning, it is important that we go beyond food storage and consider other preparedness essentials.  While food and water storage is critical, we should also look at preparing for potential short-term and long term disaster or emergency...

Important Food Storage Guidelines For Emergency Preparedness

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, food crisis, Food Supply, Long Term Storage, Meat and Dairy Storage, Preparation

We have always heard that a person can live without food for 30 days, but can not survive longer than 3 days without water.  But for individuals who are dependent on solid foods, it would certainly be difficult for them to make it through and thrive during an...

Crisis Preparation: Immediate Action Plan

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, food crisis, Survival

Imagine you wake up tomorrow and there is no electricity, no natural gas, and the stores are shuttered. A crisis has struck while you slept. The government has declared a state of emergency. Landlines do not work no Internet and no cell phones. It is dark and you are...

Preparing Your Family for Disasters

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Preparation, Survival

The main theme on this site has been about storing food and provisions for potential difficulties ahead.  We believe it is important to be prepared – especially for disasters (both natural and man-made) that can disrupt our lives at any moment.  Having plans in...

Preparedness for Disasters: Emergency Supplies and Essentials

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Food Supply, Preparation Action Step, Survival

Whether it’s earthquake, flood, twister, hurricane, or brush fire, we’re all encouraged to be prepared. And exactly what better method to guarantee your household’s well-being than to have your emergency supplies readily at hand? When people feel...

Important Preparedness Item: Flax Seed Oil – Nutritious, Delicious

by Grain | | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, food crisis, Food Supply, Lifestyle, Long Term Storage, nutrition, Preparation, Preparation Action Step

Right now, many people are busy with preparedness.   They are storing supplies like: whole wheat and grains, water, medical supplies, toiletries, etc., in case of an emergency or disruption of the supply chain. We want to make a recommendation of an important...