As the population grows, more & more people are building their homes in what was once virgin forest area. Homeowners who build in wooded areas must take certain precautions to protect their homes as much as possible.Build using fire retardant materials, or have flammable materials sprayed with fire retardant chemicals. Keep your roof and gutters…
Floods are widely considered the second most common disaster related expense on insured property. There are several scenarios that can lead to flooding such as severe rain storms, hurricanes, melting snow, and damaged dams or levees. If you live in a flood zone, there are several things you can do to help prevent damage from…
This is an introductory post to a series on disaster mitigation. Mitigation can be simply described as efforts made to minimize the impact of a disaster SHOULD one occur. There are many ways we can take steps to reduce the damage and impact that occurs during and continues after a disaster. The first step in…
I’ve had an interesting week perusing the various survivalist/preparedness websites this week. The overall tone of many of the forums and blogs that I’ve read his week verge on the panic stricken, with the exception of the feudal lord wanna-bes, who are relishing the thought of breaking out the hardware to shoot down the ‘Golden…
When the power goes out thee are many things we will miss. Computers, television, refrigerators & stoves will all be useless. We can do without the electronic stuff and camping stoves will fit the bill for cooking. Your fridge will keep things cool for a short time, but eventually the contents will have to be…
There are a few essentials that everyone should keep in their car. Having a minimum of supplies can mean the difference between getting off the freeway at the next exit to get to a service station and sitting for hours by the roadside waiting for the tow truck to get to you through all the…
I have spent the better part of the last two months trying to help you all understand the importance of preparing for the “what if”. Well, today, let’s take a look at prepping for the “when”. Ben Franklin once said that in life, there were only two things that were certain, death & taxes. Death…
As summer approaches, so does the risk of tornadoes. There is no sure fire way to predict when and where a tornado may strike, but there are some signs that can warn us that they are possible. First off, keep an eye out during a thunderstorm, especially one that brews up quickly. Thunderstorms can quickly…
How many of us think that when the lights go out, our kids will be deprived of television, video games & the internet? Not a bad thing you might say. But let’s face it, when the kids get a bit older, say onto the tweens, they need something more than a deck of cards &…
I have found that milk is one of the toughest food items to store long term. Yhere are a few options, but let’s face it, the taste is, well, shall we say aquiered. First , and probably the easiest to store long term is instant powder. If repackaged in an opaque, airtight container and protected…
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