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After sending Oscar off to get a haircut today, I turned my attention to the greens garden and gave it a haircut too. The chickens of course approved! This is the second haircut of the week for this bed. The other bed was trimmed… Continue Reading “HAIRCUTS MAKE HAPPY CHICKENS”
It’s time to review what was learned by practicing, or at least thinking about, Emergency Scenario #4: A cyber-attack has been launched on your country. The entire power grid has been taken offline. Many preparedness efforts are focused on loss of power, probably because… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #4”
A cyber-attack has been launched on your country. The entire power grid has been taken offline. To practice this scenario, live a full 24 hours without electricity. You must cook your meals without using electricity. There is no using the internet or cell phones,… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #4”
IT’S TIME TO ROTATE YOUR 72-HOUR KIT FOOD & WATER While this isn’t necessarily an emergency it’s something that needs to be done every year or so to ensure you are ready in the event of an emergency. To LIVE this scenario for the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #3”
“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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Not everyone will have to deal with the upheaval and chaos the Ukrainians have experienced while evacuating their homes because of the invasion of Russian military forces. However, many of us will have to evacuate our homes for some other disaster. PREPARE BEFORE THE… Continue Reading “EVACUATE!”
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