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Best Food Dehydrator for Your Kitchen

By Jeff Wise October 15, 2024 | Preparedness

In today's uncertain world, preparedness is more important than ever. One essential tool for building a resilient food supply is a reliable food dehydrator. Dehydration is a centuries-old method of preserving food. With the right equipment, it can be a simple and efficient way to extend the shelf life of...

A Guide to the 4 Phases of Emergency Preparedness

By Jeff Wise March 01, 2024 | Preparedness

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the 4 phases of emergency preparedness. In today's world, it's more important than ever to be prepared for potential emergencies and disasters. Whether it's a natural disaster like a hurricane or a man-made crisis like terrorism, having a well-thought-out emergency plan can mean the...

Stay Clean and Safe: How to Maintain Proper Sanitation During Emergency Situations

By Jeff Wise February 24, 2024 | Preparedness

Maintaining proper sanitation during emergency situations is crucial for staying clean and safe. Whether it's a natural disaster or a pandemic outbreak, the importance of sanitation cannot be ignored. With limited access to resources and disrupted infrastructure, it becomes even more challenging to uphold hygiene standards. However, with the right knowledge...

Cutting Through the Cold: 5 Alternative Heat Sources to Keep You Warm

By Jeff Wise February 02, 2024 | Preparedness

In times of unexpected power outages during severe winter storms, it is imperative to have alternative heat sources readily available to ensure the comfort and safety of your household. With the temperature dropping and a chill permeating the air, being prepared with backup heat sources is crucial. We will provide...

What to Eat When the Power Goes Out

By Jeff Wise September 14, 2023 | Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month but one way to prepare all year long is to have a plan for what to eat when power goes out. There are power outages for many different reasons, and you never know when it's going to happen to you. In many of these cases,...

National Preparedness Month - Always Be Ready

By Jeff Wise September 04, 2023 | Preparedness

September is here, and you may not realize it, but this is National Preparedness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness among Americans about preparing for natural and man-made disasters. No matter where you live, there is at least one natural disaster concern, whether it's hurricanes, tornadoes,...

5 Go Bag Essentials for Your Family

By Jeff Wise August 29, 2023 | Preparedness

When natural disaster strikes, families need go bag essentials to be able to escape quickly. According to the Emergency Event Database, 185 million people were affected by natural disasters in 2022. There's a very good chance we will each experience at least one natural disaster in our lifetime. We must...

Emergency Prep While on Vacation

By Jeff Wise July 11, 2023 | Preparedness

Much goes into planning a family vacation, and emergency prep should be a consideration when making plans. In day-to-day life, it's always good to be prepared for an emergency. We don't usually anticipate something bad happening when we're traveling, though. But it's good to be prepared just in case. A...

The Best Food for Survival Kits

By Jeff Wise June 22, 2023 | Preparedness

If you're putting together an emergency bag, you may be wondering what are the best food for survival kits. We talk often about the importance of having an emergency bag to be ready for a disaster situation. It's always a good idea to be prepared. You definitely want a bag...

Natural Disasters and Their Effects on Drinking Water

By Jeff Wise June 13, 2023 | Preparedness

Did you know natural disasters and their effects on drinking water could cause an increase in toxins? What is the link between natural disasters and toxins? It's not an aspect of natural disasters we commonly think of, but it is a major concern. For obvious reasons, natural disasters, like floods,...

5 Items for Every Family Survival Kit

By Jeff Wise June 09, 2023 | Preparedness

There are 5 items to have for every family survival kit but let me ask you a few questions first. Do you live in a hazardous area? Are natural disasters likely to occur in your hometown? If so, you should have a family emergency supply kit. Different areas deal with...

4 Ways to Keep Family Safe During Emergency

By Jeff Wise May 12, 2023 | Preparedness

There are multiple emergency situations we may encounter throughout our lives in which we need to keep our family safe. It's important to know how to handle those situations, especially if you have a family with little ones counting on you. Perhaps you will face a natural emergency, like flooding...