Category: Preparedness

WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #2

What are some of the things you learned from participating in Emergency Scenario #2? “You were involved in a car accident. You have some bumps and aches but were not seriously injured physically, however you have lost your memory.” There are so many situations… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #2”

TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #2

“You were involved in a car accident. You have some bumps and aches but were not seriously injured physically, however you have lost your memory.” While this is a terrible thing to think about, this and many other scenarios where you are out of… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #2”

WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #1

What are some of the lessons you learned from participating in Emergency Scenario #1? “A train derailment caused hazardous material to spill into your local water source and it is contaminated.  You are unable to use the water from your faucet.” When you practiced… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #1”

TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #1

As promised a couple of weeks ago, here is our first emergency to practice is this: “A train derailment caused hazardous material to spill into your local water source and it is contaminated.  You are unable to use the water from your faucet.” If… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #1”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK # I DON’T KNOW

Heads Up!  September is around the corner, and we have a challenge! National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.  So, let’s test our Preps. Jodi at Food… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK # I DON’T KNOW”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 26

Good personal hygiene is important under normal circumstances.  In an emergency or after a disaster has occurred it is still important but not necessarily as easy to accomplish. This week TAKE STOCK of how well you will be able to maintain personal hygiene if the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 26”

TAKE STOCK – CATCH UP

We haven’t taken time for a catch-up week for a while so let’s do that. This will give us the opportunity to re-visit the weekly assignments and take care of anything we might have missed. In Week 17 we were to Take Stock of… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – CATCH UP”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 24

Things sure have changed over the decades as far as the availability of information to help us with our Self-Reliance and Preparedness goals.  This week let’s TAKE STOCK of our dependence (over-dependence?) on technology for this information. In the not-so-olden days, we spent serious… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 24”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 23

Food Storage guidelines indicate we should store powdered milk – 24 pounds per person.  Naturally, this assumes you aren’t dealing with a dairy allergy.  As always, your food storage needs to fit your family.  This week TAKE STOCK of how well you are USING… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 23”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 22

As the gardening season is ramping up, we need to start now to get ready for the harvest. This week let’s TAKE STOCK of our Food Preservation skills and supplies. If you are ready to expand your self-reliance skills, preserving your own food is… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 22”