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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…

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…

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…

When a disaster strikes that forces you from your home, you will have only two real options.  Some disasters like hurricanes & earthquakes will likely have you ending up in a local public shelter.  On the other hand, such disasters as nuclear attack, wild fires etc. could have you running out of state to friends…