Emergency Preparation Tips For a Tornado

by Grain | Sep 30, 2013 | Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Essentials, Preparation, Survival

If you’ve ever seen a tornado, you know what a powerful and terrifying thing this unpredictable natural disaster can be.  If you live in a place where a tornado is possible (like “Tornado Alley”) you need to make preparations.   You will want to know...

Win a Portable Solar Generator or One Month Food Supply

by Dnurkle | Sep 24, 2013 | Food Supply, Preparation, Uncategorized

Don’t Miss This Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a Fuel-less Portable Solar Generator by Humless or a One Month Supply Kit by Food Supply Depot.  We are one of the sixteen preparedness/self-reliance bloggers have teamed up with SurvivalBased.com to offer you this...

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

by Grain | Jul 28, 2013 | 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 | Jul 2, 2013 | 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...

Preparing Your Family for Disasters

by Grain | May 5, 2013 | 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...

Improvement Tips to Increase the Energy Efficiency Of Your Home

by Grain | Mar 21, 2013 | Disaster Preparedness, Long Term Storage, Preparation, Preparation Action Step

Today, a lot of families are working hard to become more self-sufficient and better prepared for potential difficulties ahead. Many people are learning brand-new skills, growing crops, and storing food, water, and supplies, in case things become significantly more...