Your RED book: Step 2 – A Meeting Point, Maps & Routes

by Dnurkle | Feb 23, 2010 | RED book (Real Emergency Directions)

You’ve gotten your list of contacts together for your RED book now. Remember to keep them updated with current cell phone numbers, addresses from a move and new family additions. It’s time to move on to a tactical plan. download of hereafter movie Pick at...

Your RED Book – Step 1: First Contact

by Dnurkle | Dec 16, 2009 | RED book (Real Emergency Directions)

The very first thing that most families in the USA did when the attack on 9-11 happened was to contact each other. Phone lines were jammed. Information was bottle-necked. Planes were grounded and many were frustrated at trying to contact others in their families. Our...

Real Emergency Directions – Your RED book

by Dnurkle | Dec 11, 2009 | RED book (Real Emergency Directions)

Some people say they think clearer in a real emergency. Others are overwhelmed and do more than needed. Still others are frozen by fear and do little to nothing in a real emergency situation. I’ve been in them before and handled them calmly, fine and thought I...

What food to store and a word on food calculators.

by Dnurkle | Jul 27, 2009 | Preparation

One of the things I am always asked is “What should we stock up on and store for our longer term pantry?”  The answer to that is simple: What you’ll eat. DISCLAIMER – there are a few things I’ve found wrong with almost ALL food storage...

Locating your Food Storage: Criteria 3 – Creative Choices Small Spaces

by Dnurkle | Jul 23, 2009 | Preparation

This is the third criteria for choosing where to locate your food storage.  There are a wide variety of options, but they differ greatly from home to home and from lifestyle to lifestyle.  For some people, having all the food in the same area such as a downstairs...