Category: Preparedness

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 20

There are many ways to approach Food Storage. The old-time way was to get a year’s supply of four basics: wheat – salt – honey – milk. That evolved into a more rounded program that looks something like this list which shows the pounds… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 20”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 19

This week, let’s TAKE STOCK of our garbage. Provident Living includes using our resources wisely.  As prices continue to rise, this is becoming more than a platitude – it’s essential.  One way to see if we are using our money, food, and time wisely… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 19”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 17

In case you’re wondering – I didn’t post my Week 16 message here on the blog because it revolved around planting your garden and I didn’t want to stress out my more northerly friends, who are still getting snow, by declaring, “It’s time to… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 17”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 15

We’ve covered a lot lately and if you’ve not quite completed some of the tasks in the previous six weeks, use this as a Catch-Up Week. If you missed or didn’t quite finish the tasks for a particular week, this is the time to… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 15”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 14

To finalize your 72-hour kit, TAKE STOCK of two pieces of information that should be included with your kits. If you haven’t already done so, you will want to include Emergency Contact information in your kits and also post an Evacuation Checklist. We’ve all… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 14”

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TAKE STOCK – WEEK 13

This is the week to TAKE STOCK of our 72-hour kits. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. First responders will be over-whelmed and basic services are often unavailable. In some scenarios, you will need to evacuate… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 13”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 12

When a disaster strikes, (hurricanes, tornados, and ice storms are the most common in this area) it takes time for emergency responders to locate and assist those affected. In such a situation, you and your family will need to rely on yourselves, and the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 12”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 11

This week it’s time to Take Stock of the Convenience Foods in our pantries. Convenience foods are prevalent in the modern family’s kitchen. As handy as they are to speed meal preparation, however, becoming reliant on them could be problematic. There are several reasons… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 11”

TAKE STOCK – WEEK 10

This week let’s Take Stock of our Cleaning Supplies. In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, many of these items will not be available. In the event of a personal financial shortfall, you won’t want to spend money on laundry detergent or… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 10”