Saturday, June 29, 2013

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 25

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #25

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  28 cans of tomato sauce
 
Extra Item    8 rolls of toilet paper

Utility Box     This is a box, action, packer, cooler, etc. that is used for larger, heavier, more specialized items that will make life nicer in an emergency and when the urgency of grab and go fast is NOT present.  This is more suited for a mandatory evacuation that would last for a longer time, so it is a bigger sized box.  This week get the box.

Family Prep    Buy extra batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.  Make sure the smoke detector batteries have been changed if you didn't do that last week.




Saturday, June 22, 2013

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 24

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #24

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  2 lbs of bouillon cubes
 
Extra Item    30 lbs of beans

Car Kit    Your basic car kit is complete.  Modify it and personalize it.  Some ideas might be: coins/money, a book for a long wait, candy, gum, a multi-tool, toilet paper, hand towels, a cell phone or a phone card, OTC medications like aspirin, etc.  

Family Prep    Volcanic Ash Fall tip #4: Ash is heavy.  A one-inch layer can weigh more than 10 pounds per square foot.  It is also very slippery for walking or driving.  This site informs you of what is rocking and rolling in North America http://www.usgs.gov/




Saturday, June 15, 2013

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 23

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #23

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  Fruit (or other) drink to make 30 quarts
 
Extra Item    20 lbs of oats

Family Prep    Time to change the batteries in the smoke detectors so buy and replace batteries for all smoke alarms.




Saturday, June 8, 2013

MAGE MUSIC: A Million Monkeys

MAGE MUSIC: A Million Monkeys: “Your brain on music is a way to understand the deepest mysteries of human nature.” ~ Daniel J Levitin,  This Is Your Brain on Music: The S...

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 22

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #__

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  8 cans of vegetables
 
Extra Item    30 lbs of rice

Car Kit    A small quantity of food and water that could survive freezing and warm temperatures without damage or spoil.  Note that it is NOT a good idea to store water long-term in plastic in cars!

Family Prep    Volcanic Ash Fall prep item #2: Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.  If you must drive increase following distance behind vehicle in front, always use windshield washer with wipers, change air filter frequently and/or immediately upon noticing a loss of power (therefore always have at least one spare filter) and drive slowly because ash is slippery.
This site informs you of what is rocking and rolling in North America http://www.usgs.gov/





Saturday, June 1, 2013

MAGE MUSIC: SymbolicallyYours

MAGE MUSIC: SymbolicallyYours: “…knowing the notes isn't enough. You have to know how to play them.” ~ Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man’s Fear Mage Music 55 ...

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 21

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #21

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  8 cans of fruit
 
Extra Item    8 rolls of toilet paper

Car Kit    Duct tape, electrical tape, tow strap, bungie cords, rope

Family Prep    Volcanic Ash Fall: Stay indoors if possible.  Close doors and windows.  Avoid using woodstoves, fireplaces, furnaces or clothes dryer unless they have an outside air source or exhaust fans. 
This site informs you of what is rocking and rolling in North America http://www.usgs.gov/