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2008-03-13T11:45:00.008-07:00

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Free! Free! Free!

2008-01-04T22:50:00.000-07:00

Sources for FREE Survival & Prepardeness Information
This just begins to scratch the surface. Some of these free downloads are also available as books or CDs from eBay, Amazon or from some of the survivalist web sites. That is fine. Sometimes it is easier to just pay the money and buy the book. But nobody can afford it all, and downloading gives you access to millions of pages - much more knowledge than you could acquire through any other method. Try these sources first:

Public library~
~You can gain lots of knowledge with no expense, then purchase only those books you want to keep on hand for personal reference.
~Also, many colleges and universities loan to local residents, so you can use them too, even if you aren't a student. If your local libraries participate, a great resource is Worldcat. It lets you search for books from home, then go check them out, or get them through interlibrary loan.

Online Library
~Project Gutenberg was mentioned as a good place to go for eBooks.
~The Smithsonian Institution is another great resource. They have digitized many older books, maps, and documents in their collection.
~Wikisource has a nice collection of free eBooks.
~One way to search for books no longer in copyright is to use Google Book Search. Check "full view." If it comes up in the search, it can be downloaded as a PDF file.
~A good alternative to Google is the Internet Archive which includes books, images, audio, and more. The Internet Archive also hosts the Wayback Machine, which archives copies of an incredible 85 billion pages from the internet of years past.
~Over 100,000 free eBooks can be accessed through Digital Book Index 2020ok is a directory of free online books and free eBooks
~The British Columbia Digital Library has an impressive Collection, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and most importantly, the Holy Bible.
~It also has a Guide to other digital libraries.
~Scribd is an online document library of free research articles, eBooks, and other content.

Schooling
~A great resource for home schoolers is the Internet's largest directory of free audio & video learning resources maintained by LearnOutLoud.com.
~Check out the postings of Home Schooling On-line Resources on the The Mental Militia Forums, as well as the "Must Have" Books/reference material topic.
~More than 3,200 pages related to the U. S. Constitution can be downloaded from The Founders' Constitution

Firearms
~For any firearm you own or plan to own, you should have a drawing of its Exploded View, which will help identify parts and how they fit together. One of the most comprehensive collections of Exploded Views is the paper edition of the Numrich Arms Catalog, which in itself is a gold mine of information and very inexpensive for a volume of over 1200 pages.
~But if you only need certain Exploded Views, there are many places on the internet where you can download them for free:Gunuts is a good place to start with hundreds of drawings.
~ Another source is The Okie Gunsmith Shop, which is apparently no longer operating, but you can still download drawings and parts lists from its web site.
~Big Bear Gun Works has another good list.
~For pre-WWII firearms, check out Gunsworld.
~For examples of specific firearms manufacturers, see Remington, Browning, and SKB Shotguns
~The book, The Defensive Use Of Firearms by Shane C. Henry is available as a download from rec.guns.
~ An enormous amount of additional gun information is available on the rec.guns web site.

There are several good sources for Military Publications:
~GlobalSecurity.org has a huge collection of Military manuals.
~Try Integrated Publishing for access to millions of pages of engineering manuals and documents.
~The U.S. Army Materiel Command maintains the LOGSA web site for access to thousands of Army technical manuals
~.The U.S. Air Force maintains the Air Force e-Publishing web site.
~As mentioned recently, The Small Wars Journal has a Reference Library of downloadable military documents.
~The Brooke Clarke web site has a good guide to accessing military field manuals

Survival
~For a basic guide, download How To Survive A Chemical Or Biological Attack.
~Nuclear War Survival Skills, along with some other very interesting books, can be found on the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine web site. This book includes plans for the Kearny Fallout Radiation Meter (KFM). If you have not bought a radiation meter, you should at least download the book for future reference. You can also get the Free Plans from The Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
~Nuclear War Survival Skills is also available on the KI4U web site as an online book, but not as a download.
~The Equipped To Survive web site has some free ebooks, as well as books for sale: Survival, Evasion, and Recovery and U.S. Army Survival Manual FM 21-76.
~The Volunteer Center of Marin County, California has prepared A Guide to Organizing Neighborhoods for Preparedness, Response and Recovery which you can copy from their web site.

Medical Resources
~ The Disease Net has a library of downloadable manuals on survival, weapons, emergency medicine, and less serious subjects.
~Virtual Naval Hospital is a digital library of naval, military, and humanitarian medicine
~The very important field manual, First Aid For Soldiers FM 21-11 can be downloaded here.
~One of the best medical handbooks available is the U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Handbook ST31-91B. It can be downloaded free (as well as additional essential guides) from Delta Gear, Inc.
~A newer version of the Medical Handbook, plus more great material can be downloaded from NH-TEMS (New Hampshire Tactical Emergency medical support).
~The American Red Cross has some of their disaster guides online for download. For most of their material, you have to go to the local office.
~Some of it can be copied from the Earth Changes Media Survival Tips page.
~The Red Cross Book, First Aid in Armed Conflicts and Other Situations of Violence
~The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency book, The Ship Captain's Medical Guide Hesperian makes available free downloads of its books for medical treatment in primitive conditions. Two highly respected guides it publishes are Where There Is No Doctor and Where There Is No Dentist.
~Here is a direct link to the must-have book Survival and Austere Medicine: An introduction.
~Australian Survivalist Online has several additional Files for downloading.
~The Department of Agriculture has a treasure trove of information for free download. This agency maintains The National Agricultural Library, a collection of free information on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, and other related subjects.
~Another USDA web site is the Cooperative Extension Service. Click on the map to navigate to various Extension offices around the country. Don't limit your search to just your own state.

Many of them have invaluable information on animals, crops, construction, food preparation and much more for free download.

~The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) offers downloads about preventing plant and animal diseases, among other topics.
~The USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) offers Fact Sheets about food handling and preparation, and emergency preparedness.
~Other Important Reference Resources The classic outdoor guides, The 10 Bushcraft Books by Richard Graves are available on the Chris Molloy web site.

Communication
~Free manuals for electronic equipment can be downloaded from eServiceInfo.com.
~Another source is UsersManualGuide.com.
~For Ham Radio and Test Equipment Manuals, the KO4BB web site has Free Downloads, as well as LINKS to many other web sites with free downloads.

Equipment Repair
~A few examples of repair information for outdoor equipment are Penn Reel Schematics, and Mercury outboard parts.

Paid Services
~In the unlikely event that you can't find free information on the Net to fix that generator or whatever you need to repair, there are web sites that charge for information.
~As a last resort, you can check Sam's PHOTOFACT service manuals, or RepairManual.com.
Hopefully, that won't be necessary.

Now Something to keep you from procrastinating
What will happen to the Internet when the grid goes down? There's no guarantee it will survive. Even if the World Wide Web endures in some form, most of the individual computers connected to it will not.
Hopefully by then you will have already downloaded all the free info that's going to help you cope with the new world.

You may want to download a copy of information on this web site or any other web site with useful content. It would be a shame to face some disaster when all the resources of the internet are no longer at your fingertips.

In preparation for a worst case scenario, it's a good idea to begin now to collect the knowledge that will come in handy later. You can download whole books, save them to jump drives, and keep an entire library in a very small space. All kinds of free manuals, guides, tech tips, and schematics are available on the internet; for everything from firearms to furnaces to computers to appliances.

All of the downloads listed here are in the public domain or allowable for copying. Stay away from sites that may involve copyright infringement. If you use a file-sharing site such as Limewire, Kazaa, or any site that uses bit torrents, you are not only downloading, but also uploading. Your participation involves automatically uploading to other users. If the file is illegal, you are distributing illegal material, not just downloading it. Stay away from these and stick with the legitimate sites listed above.

Keep in mind that some of this information you download might be illegal to use at the present time. You can't practice dentistry on your neighbor just because you have the book. Nevertheless, you have the right to possess this very vital information. After TEOTWAWKI, all bets are off. The information you collect today might save your life or the life of somebody you love.

Many downloads are in Portable Document Format (PDF) form, so to read them you must have a suitable program such as Adobe Reader, which is the free version of Adobe Acrobat. There are alternatives to Adobe that can read PDF files, if you prefer. Some of these files are very large. If your internet connection is slow, it's better to right click and download rather than try to read a huge file online.

Some documents you may want to print out. Others you can just leave on disc. Just be sure to store your drives safely. Not included in this list are the many web sites that are very good resources in themselves. Rather, these are the files you can download for offline viewing at a later time.

Download them while you still can!

Important Documents to think about

2007-12-12T22:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of important documents that you should have in a safe place or ready to go with you at a moments notice!

Keep an extra copy of everything in a safe or safety deposit box.

YOU WILL NEED:·

2-3" binder·

Plastic Sheet Protectors·

Dividers·

Copies of Documents, Copies of:·

Birth /death certificates·

Marriage License·

Passports·

Immunization records·

Education Graduation certificates·

Baptismal certificates·

Priesthood advancement certificate·

Medical: Insurance info, disabilities, allergies, doctors etc·

Auto insurance info and contact person·

Home insurance info and contact person·

Life insurance policy info, contact person·

Wills·

ALL Financial info.... Banks, checking info, saving info, investments, loans, debts, stocks, bonds.... who, where, what , how much·

Credit Card info-who, phone numbers, copy of cards·

Military records if any·

Adoption certificates and info, if any·

Funeral: burial plans, cemetery info, funeral service plans·

Home Inventory -a video would be awesome or photos·

BACK UP DISKS OF GENEALOGY INFORMATION·

Emergency contact list - accountant, lawyer, out of town relatives·

Emergency shut off valve location around home, and a diagram·

Appraisals and inventory (photos are great) of Artwork, Jewelry, Antiques·

Evacuation Plan for your family- how to exit home, where to meet out side, who to contact, what if aren't together ~

what should you do etc.· Resumes· Job / work information

Extra Items you might want·

Back up disks from computers (if you want)·

Negatives for important pictures

Shelter Comparisons

2007-12-12T22:34:00.000-07:00

Considering an Alternate Shelter?

Note that all of the following tents can safely have a wood stove for warmth.

1) Pyramid Tent -

average size 15x15 - average cost $900

Pro's
Relatively low cost
Generally small, light and easy to store and transport
Very easy and simple to setup
Does well in stormy weather
Made of rugged canvas
Damaged frame easily replaced without modern supplies

Con's
Generally small, not as "liveable" as other structures

2) Army Tent -

average size 16x32 - average cost $1,000

Pro's:
Large, roomy and very liveable
Can be found very easily, readily available
Generally proven design
Can be found in many sizes, including extremely large 30x60

Con's
Bulky and heavy for storage and transoport
Average storm durability
Uses a modern support structure, difficult to adequately repair without access to modern supplies
Not really customizable, mostly a surplus item
Cannot support large amounts of weight on roof (snow)
Somewhat difficult to setup.

3) Wall Tent -

average size 12x14 - average cost $1,200

(note: new wall tent prices usually do not include the frame)

Pro's
Large and roomy, with vertical walls maximizing usable interior space
Proven design, much like the Army tent
Customizable, can be ordered new from manufacturer's like Kirkham's and built to specification - theoretically can be as large as you want it to be
Manufactured of rugged, long lasting & durable canvas
Primitive frames (wood) easily repaired without modern supplies

Con's
Somewhat heavy and bulky for storage and transport
Vertical walls make it less stable in fierce storms
Cannot support large amounts of weight on roof (snow)
Modern frames (metal) difficult to repair without modern supplies
Somewhat difficult to setup

4) Tipi -

average size 18' (base dia.) - average cost $1,200 (excluding poles)

Pro's
Roomy interior
Ability to have open fire within structure
Proven design
Extremely stable in the fiercest weather
Repairable with no modern supplies
Incorporates double wall design at the bottom 6'

Con's
Round shape not conducive to space saving arrangements
Very bulky and heavy for storage and transport
Requires lumber rack or modified trailer rack to transport poles
Tricky and difficult to setup

5) Turtle Tuff -

average size 24' (base dia) - average cost $2,000

Pro's
Extremely rugged frame design (geodesic)
Very rugged and repairable cover material
Will stand up to the harshest weather
Roomy interior
Available with insulation package
Somewhat customizable
Small manufacturer, personal customer service and care

Con's
One of the more expensive shelters(but consider what you get)
Heavy and bulky for storage and transport
Very difficult and time comsuming to set up
Difficult to adequately repair without modern supplies (but comes with extra supplies)
www.turtletuffshelters.com

Food Starter Kit

2007-12-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

Looking for a preparedness-related gift idea?

Check out the newly introduced “Family Home Storage Starter Kit” on the LDS Church’s website.Family Home Storage Starter Kit (click title to follow link)

For only $25.95

The family home storage starter kit may be used to teach family home storage principles and help individuals get started with longer-term food storage. The kit includes materials that teach the importance of a three-month food supply, water storage, and savings and 6 cans of longer-term food supply items.

The kit contains:

All is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage pamphlet

All is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances pamphlet

All is Safely Gathered In: Basic Recipes pamphlet

Financial reserve and drinking water teaching aids

Two #10 cans of hard red winter wheat (11.6 lbs. total)

Two #10 cans of white rice (11.4 lbs. total)

One #10 can of pinto beans (5.2 lbs. total)

One #10 can of rolled oats (2.6 lbs. total)

Available for shipping to LDS United States addresses only.

Available direct from Church home storage centers canneries in the

Spring of 2008 with a savings in shipping and handling.

Grid Down......

2007-12-03T11:54:00.000-07:00

The Upright Spike in Technology Dependence-Why this effects You!http://www.survivalblog.com/2007/11/the_upright_spike_in_technolog.html

If someone were to construct a chart showing human dependence on technology, it would portray an essentially a flat line from Biblical Times to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. From there, there the line would curve upward slightly until the 1890s, when the line would tilt up to perhaps a 10 degree slope. The curve would further steepen in the 1950s (with the advent of computers). The line would then turn into an almost upright spike, starting in the 1990s.

In this new era, with each passing year, our dependence of electronic technologies grows greater and greater. Some technologies, such as microcircuit ("chip") design and fabrication require not only electricity, but dozens of foundational technologies to keep them operational. In effect, it now takes countless thousands of existing microcircuits to make other microcircuits. That leads me to wonder: If there were a full scale nuclear exchange with large EMP effective radius "footprints" in populated regions, how would the chip industry ever recover? Even if the chip fabrication facilities ("fabs") avoided physical destruction from nuclear blasts, how would they get all of their computer-controlled machinery back on line? Well, let's just hope that Boise, Idaho is not a nuclear target. That way, presumably Micron Technology can re-seed the world with chips. (That is, if they will still have a fab facility in Boise. Most chip makers are in the process of outsourcing their fabs. Many of them are being offshored to China.)

Beyond these "worst-case scenario" imaginings, let's consider something much more likely: extended power failures in North America, caused by severe weather, an oil embargo, or civil disruption. Given our current level of technological dependence, what would life be like in a "Grid Down" America? If the power grid goes down for a period of more than a week, all bets are off. Consider the following:

If “grid down” most towns and cities will be without municipal (utility) drinking water.
If “grid down” for more than a month there will likely be huge outflows of refugees from cities.
If “grid down” there will possibly be mass prison escapes.
If “grid down”, virtually all communications will go down.

Telephone company central offices (COs) do have battery back-up. These are huge banks of 2-volt deep cycle floating batteries. But those batteries will only last about a week. Backup generators were not installed at most COs, because no situation that would take the power grid down for more than 72 hours was ever anticipated. (Bad planning, Ma Bell!)

Thus, if and when the grid goes down then hard-wire phones, cell phones, and the Internet will all go down. When both the power grid and phone systems goes down, law and order will likely disintegrate. There will be no burglar alarms, no security lighting or cameras, and no reliable way to contact police or fire departments, and so forth.

If “grid down” for an extended period anyone with a chronic health problem may die. There will be no power for kidney dialysis machines or breathing machines for respiratory patients, no re-supply of oxygen bottles for people with chronic lung conditions, no re-supply of insulin for diabetics, et cetera.

If “grid down”, most heaters with fans won’t work, even if you can bypass the thermostat. And pellet stoves won’t work at all!

If “grid down”, then “seasonal affected disorder” will seem mild compared to the depressing effects of spending 13+ hours a day in the dark during winter months—especially at latitudes north of the 45th Parallel.

If “grid down”, there will be no 911 to call—no back-up—no “cavalry coming over the hill” in the nick of time. You, your family, and your contiguous neighbors will have to independently handle any lawlessness that comes your way.

If “grid down,” sanitation will be problematic in any large town or city. Virtually everyone will be forced to draw water from open sources, and meanwhile their neighbors will be inadvertently fouling those same sources. I heard one survivalist lecturer state that a grid down situation would “almost immediately reduce sanitation in the U.S. to Third World standards.” I think that he underestimated the impact of an extended power grid failure. At least in the Third World they are accustomed to living with poor water and sanitation. Here in the U.S., we don’t even have Third World facilities or folkways. With the grid down and city water disrupted, toilets won't flush and most urbanites and suburbanites will not dig outhouse or garbage pits! Furthermore, the long-standing Third World village norm of “Draw your drinking water upstream and wash your clothes downstream” will be ignored. A “grid down” condition could be a public health nightmare within a week in metropolitan regions.

Lastly, consider one implication that most people have never heard of: even residential piped (utility) natural gas service is dependent on the power grid. To push gas through the many miles of pipeline, gas companies depend on electrically-powered compressor stations to pressurize the distribution pipelines. It is important to distinguish between local (natural) compression versus long distance grid-powered compression. People living right near gas fields will benefit from the natural wellhead compression and thus will probably have continuing gas service in a long term grid-down situation, whereas those living farther away will not.

In the 1950s, a power failure was essentially an inconvenience for most businesses. They used manual adding machines, typewriters, and cash registers. They did their accounting in big bound paper books. But now, the majority of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers cannot function at all without grid power. I predict that they will send their employees home. If the grid stays down for more than 10 days, there will be either "unpaid holidays" declared, or good old-fashioned layoffs.

Commerce will grind almost to a halt, because cash registers won't work, and computerized "Just in Time" (JIT) inventory control systems will be offline. Some enterprising small businesses will keep their doors open, but they will be in the minority. Most of the major retailers will not be able to cope. Have you noticed that most of the big retail stores built since the 1980s are essentially windowless? Their corporate management succumbed to the promised "efficiency" and "economy" of the concrete slab tilt-up architecture that has become ubiquitous in the United States. Without power, these big windowless boxes won't even have enough light for anyone to see the shelves! Surely, most of them will have to lock their doors.

The bottom line? Be prepared. Avoid urban areas and the suburbs. That is where most of the trouble will be. To avoid the social upheaval, ideally, you should live year-round at a well-stocked retreat farm or ranch with plentiful water that is in a sparsely-populated region that is well-removed from major metropolitan areas.

If the grid goes down for more than a week, expect riots and looting. If it is more than a month, you can expect total anarchy. Be prepared to live self-sufficiently. Get your food and fuel storage squared away. Fence a large garden plot and practice gardening and canning each summer.

Be prepared to defend your retreat. To be practical, this will necessitate doubling-up or tripling up with neighbor to provide round-the-clock security. (Much as I described in my novel "Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse."Keep some extra items on hand for barter and charity. If the grid goes down, you may be surprised how quickly your barter goods come into play.

Car 72 hr kit

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Car 72-Hour kit

Poncho per person compass

Blanket per person whistle

Light sticks (12 hr) per person matches

First aid kit mirror

Water enough for each person fire starter and flint

15 ft, 500lb test cord toilet paper

36 hr light/heat source clothing per person

Purification tablets candles

Sewing kit knife

Soap and towel per person

Personal 72 hr kit

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Personal 72-Hour kit

1- radio

3- Glow sticks Toiletries:

1- Flash light small 1- toothbush and toothpaste

2- AA batteries 1- brush or comb

1- space blanket change of clothes

1- poncho deodarant

1- basic first aid kit soap

1- compass towel (small)

1- whistle wipes

1- knife toilet paper

1- mirror kleenex

1- lighter chapstick

1- sewing kit

1- sterno

1- 13 function knife

1- blaze orange vest striker and flint

1- gloves pen and paper

50- water purification tabs candles

Water for 3 days money (change)

Matches (waterproof) flagging

Toy

Deluxe 96 hr kit

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In emergency preparedness, a 72 hour kit is widely considered the first step in becoming prepared. Sitting in a closet or some other area close to the front door, it can be grabbed in a moment’s notice, should you have to depart your home with little or no warning. Two days ago, only a block from my house, a neighbor’s home caught fire at 3 AM. After getting everyone out, the fire hastily spread and quickly destroyed this family’s home. Everything inside it was totally destroyed. What did they have left? Only the pajamas on their backs. They lost literally everything. They didn’t even have shoes on their feet. They wish they’d had a good 96 hour
kit. Fortunately, the whole community is pulling together for them. But not everyone is this lucky. Sometimes, whole communities are affected at the same time. This same tiny farming village back in 1978 had to be immediately evacuated for several days because of derailed and leaking butane cars. Before that, everyone here thought this was a place where disasters ‘never happened.’ Seventy-two hour kits would have been really handy then as well. It’s not necessary that you live in a tornado or hurricane alley to need a 96 hour kit. Every family needs one for the unexpected.
A deluxe “96” hour kit should contain all the essential things your family would need to take you through 4 days of being on your own. There’s a reason behind the length of time the kit’s contents should last. It generally takes the disaster relief agencies at least 3-4 days to move in and set up before offering assistance.
Generally speaking, you’re on your own during this time. Depending on how bad the situation is, it could even be longer. Whether you start with our kit or put one together yourself from scratch, it’s important for your family’s welfare to have one. In any type of disaster things will be bad. Not having the necessities to sustain your life and the lives of your family members could turn an otherwise manageable problem into a personal cataclysm you could never recover from. Prepare now for life’s surprises.

DELUXE “96” HOUR KIT

First Aid
~ Personal First Aid Kit
~ Family First Aid Kit
Preventative Aid
~ Foot powder
~ Body powder, medicated

Light, Heat, Fire making
~ Pack lantern
~ Spare lantern mantles
~ Flash light
~ Spare bulb, batteries
~ Candle lantern
~ Spare plumbers candles
~ Glow sticks
~ Match safe & matches
~ Magnesium block
~ Magnifying glass
~ Lighter
~ Spare flints
Navigation
~ Map case
~ Maps
~ Map measure
~ Pedometer
~ Compass
~ Altimeter
~ Global positioning system (GPS)
Tools and Repair Kits
~Leatherman.Gerber tool
~ Sven saw
~ Hatchet/Boys axe w/sheath
~ 8 inch mill file
~ Spare parts: pack, stove, lantern
~ Tent/ Pack patch kit: ripstop tape
~ Copper wire, spool
Fishing Equipment
~ Pack rod case
~ Pack rod, spin -fly combination
~ Ultra lite spinning reel
~ Ultra lite fly reel
~ 15 lb test Spiderwire monofilament
~ 7DTF fly line
~ Fly line leaders, various lb test
~ Tackle boxes, small double sided (2)
~ Hooks, size 8, 10, 12
~ Fly assortment
~ Sinkers, split shot
~ Spinners
~ Spoons
~ Small plugs, poppers, bugs
~ Fanny Pack.
Cooking Equipment
~ Frying pan, folding
~ Cook set, nesting
~ Can opener, P-38
~ Eating utensil set
~ Book matches, water proof
~ Pack stove
~ Windscreen
~ Fuel bottles
~ Condiments
~ Salt & Pepper
~ Sugar
~ Flour
~ Honey
~ Milk, dry, instant
Personal Hygiene & Sanitation
~ Toilet trowel
~ Toilet tissue, biodegradable
~ Feminine hygiene items
~ Shampoo
~ Comb and brush
~ Eye drops
~ Tooth brush & tooth paste
~ Shaving gear
~ Deodorant
~ Soap & soap dish
~ Bath towel
Personal Items
~ Camera, lenses, flash and film
~ Binoculars
~ Swiss Pocket knife
~ Sharpening stones and oil
~ Wallet
~ Extra house and car keys
~ Copy of important papers such as
titles etc.
~ Handkerchief
~ Watch
~ Sun & prescription glasses
~ Pencil and note pad
` Scriptures
~ Chigger powder
~ Mosquito repellent
~ Lip balm
~ Sun block
~ Body powder, medicated
~ Corn starch
~ Hand lotion

Emergency Gear
~ Signal flares, night
~ Signal smoke, day
~ Signal die, water
~ Signal mirror
~ Strobe light
~ Whistle
~ Space blanket
~ Hand warmers
Clothing Maintenance and Repair
~ Sewing Kit
~ Spare shoelaces
~ Biodegradable detergent
~ Woolite
~ Small scrub brush
~ Clothes pins
Cash
~ $100 in small bills
~ $10 in Quarters
~ Credit Cards
~ Debit Card
~ A few blank Checks
Communication
~ Pocket radio, battery/solar power
~ Cell phone ... or
~ Two way radio: CB, GMRS, FRS
~ Spare NiCad batteries
~ Solar battery charger
Bedding
~ Foam pad, closed cell
~ Sleeping bag
~ Air pillow
Water
~ Poly canteens, 1 quart
~ Sierra cup
~ Water purification tablets
~ Water purifier & extra filters
~ Water bag, nylon
~ Water bag liners, plastic
~ Solar still
~ Rubber surgical tubing
Clean Up
~ Scouring pads, soap filled
~ Sanitary tablets & dunking bag
~ Dish towel
Pack and Pack Frame
~ Pack
~ Frame
~ Clevis pins
~ Stuff bags
~ Compression straps
~ Plastic garbage bags
~ Twist ties
Food
~ Personal daily rations
~ Energy bars, tablets
~ Trail snacks
Shelter
~ Tent
~ Tent fly
~ Tent poles
~ Tent pegs
~ Ground cloth
~ Ultra light weight tarp
~ Visk clamps
~ Nylon line, 50 ft. 2 ea
Clothing
~ Hiking boots
~ Trail sneakers
~ Socks
~ Underclothing
~ Thermal underwear
~ Shirts, short sleeve
~ Shirts, long sleeve
~ Shorts, hiking
~ Trousers, long
~ Belt and buckle
~ Sweater
~ Vest
~ Jacket
~ Parka
~ Poncho
~ Gloves, leather
~ Mittens, wool
~ Scarf
~ Balaclava
~ Bandanna, large
~ Hat
~ Moleskins
~ Swimsuit

Mawby's 96 hr backpacks

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Mawby 96 Hour Kit Backpacks

Hand Warmers Hooded Poncho

Space Blanket Sterna

Candles Steel Wool

Compass 20’ rope 2000lbs test

AA Mag Light Led Flash Light

Hand Crank Flash Light 2 Extra Bulbs

4 extra Batteries Metal Water Bottle

2x Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Silver ware

Pocket Knife Chopstick

Toothbrush Tooth Paste

Floss Large Hanker chief

Water proof Matches Lighter

Sewing Kit Survival Kit(Marine) Food and Water

Latex Gloves Medical Mask

N95 or N100 Mask Sutchers

Kleenex Band Aides

Gauze Medical Tape

Healing Ointment Benadril

Motrin Tylenol

4x Bottles of Water Ice Packs

Sterile Water Water Purification

Re-Usable Body Cooler 2x Bandana’s

Golf Ball Wet Wipes

Foam Wrap Ace Bandages

Trash Bags Topical Anesthetic

Mini First Aide Kit Vaseline

Brush Come

Duck Tape Whistle

Tent Stakes 2x small Towels

Surgical Scissors Hemostats straight

Hemostats Curved Binoculars

Glow Sticks Gerber Tool

Boot Laces 2x Change of cloths Vacuum Sealed

Flares Signal Mirror

Family Gear

84x Meals Freeze Dried 10x Cases of Water

14 Deserts 2x Cases of Gatorade

Jacket Boots

Sleeping Bags Tent

Mini Stove 4x Cans of Propane

Water Purification Pump Tarps

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72 Hour Kits

The objective of the Family 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit is to have, previously assembled and placed in one location, all of those essential items you and your family will need during a 72-hour time period following an emergency. When an emergency occurs you will probably not have the luxury of going around the house gathering up needed items, especially if you have to evacuate your home on short notice.

Take time now to gather whatever your family needs to survive for three days(72 Hours) based upon the assumption that those items are the only possessions you will have. Store these kits in a closet near the front door or some other easily accessible place where they can be quickly and easily grabbed on the way out the door. Pack all items in plastic Zip-loc type bags to keep them dry and air tight. This will prevent a liquid item from spilling and ruining other items in your kit and keep rain and other forms of moisture away from the items stored. Keep a list of the dates when certain items need to be reviewed, especially foods, outgrown clothing and medications so that they may be properly rotated. Emergency supplies are readily available at preparedness and military surplus stores. Fear may well be responsible for more deaths than exposure, hunger and injury combined. Realizing you have fears and that these are normal emotions in unfamiliar situation, you will be aware of them and better able to cope with them as they appear. Fears can be expected in any outdoor problem situation. Fear of the unknown and fear of your ability to cope with the situation will be foremost, along with a fear of being alone, darkness, suffering, or death. Fear is usually based on lack of self-confidence

and lack of adequate preparation and experience. Knowledge and experience (practice sessions), will help to instill confidence and help to control fear.

Container

The container you choose for your kit must be waterproof, have some type of carrying handle, and must be able to be carried easily by family members. The following are good containers: backpack, beltpack, suitcase, polyethylene plastic bucket, duffel bag, trunk or footlocker, plastic garbage cans.

Water

Advised amounts of water for a kit vary. The Utah County Sheriff's office recommends a minimum of two quarts per day for each adult. However, a person can survive quite well on less, and the load of carrying six quarts of water with a pack is great. Outdoor survival course veterans agree that a two-liter bottle should be

adequate. Water purification tablets or crystals need to be a part of each kit. Refer to

Emergency Water Supply for treatment methods and information on portable water

filters.

Food

You should include in your kit a three-day supply of non-perishable food. The food items should be compact and lightweight, in sealed packages. MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) are a good choice because they require little or no preparation. Freeze-dried foods are lightweight but require extra water in your kit. Canned goods are heavy with extra refuse. Plan nutritionally balanced meals, keeping in mind that this is a survival kit. Include vitamins or other supplements, if desired. Possible foods for a kit might include:

· MRE's

· snack crackers

· hard candy

· dried fruits

· instant oatmeal

· powdered milk

· jerky

· bouillon cubes

· raisins/nuts

· instant rice/potatoes

· dried soups

· gum

· granola bars

· instant pudding

· powdered drink mixes

Also include a mess kit or other compact equipment for cooking and eating. A can opener may also be useful.

Shelter

The objective of shelter is to provide emergency housing. It is extremely important to be physically protected from nature's weather elements. There are many types of shelter that can be easily included in your 72-hour kit. You may want to consider family tent, backpacker's tent, tube tent, rain poncho, garbage bags, nylon rope or cord, duct tape, space blanket and space sleeping bag

Bedding

·Bedding should be warm, lightweight, comfortable, waterproof and compact.

·Sleeping bag (2 1/2 pound hollow-fill).

·Insulation. Under your sleeping bag you will need some insulation to protect you

from the cold ground. Though foam pads are generally thought of as an item of

comfort, their true importance is in insulating you from the ground. The best

types are "closed cell" foam pads about 3/8 of an inch in thickness. They are very light

weight and easily attached to the backpack for carrying. You may also use a poncho,

plastic ground cloth, newspapers, leaves, or pine boughs, for insulation but they are not

nearly as effective as the closed cell foam pads.

· Blankets can be used to make a bed roll but generally they are not as comfortable

nor as warm as a sleeping bag. Wool blankets are the best since they retain their

warming ability even when wet. However, blankets are very heavy and bulky.

· Space blanket or bag. As explained in the previous section space blankets and space

bags (aluminum coated mylar) are very efficient at retaining body heat and are a

must for every 72-hour kit. Even when used by themselves, without the added benefit of

a sleeping bag they will keep you warm during the night. In cold winter weather they

may not be entirely comfortable but they will probably keep you warm enough to keep

you alive. Being plastic, however, they are impervious to moisture. This is good for

keeping out rain but they also retain sweat and condensation from your breath. you

may find that periodically during the night you will have to air them out in order to

sleep comfortably. They can also be used during the day to protect from rain, sun and

to retain body warmth.

Clothing

Include in your kit one change of clothing and footwear, preferable work clothing. Anticipate severe weather conditions. If you have a growing family remember to update clothing sizes and needs at least once a year. Try to avoid wearing cotton clothing. Tight

cotton clothing holds water next to the skin. Wet inner clothing causes freezing. Cotton clothing "wicks" (draws water up the very small individual fibers), thus retaining water and spreading it over the entire body, causing loss of body heat at an ever greater rate.

Wool clothing is best. Wool is a natural thermostatic insulator that keeps you warm in

the winter and cool in the summer. Wool is naturally durable and can withstand rugged and tough wear. Wool also repels water and has the unique property of keeping the body warm even if it does get wet. Wool dries from the inside out and does not "wick." Include two pairs of wool socks- one pair for wearing and one for keeping your feet warm while sleeping.

Fuel

Every family member should have fire starting materials and know how to start a fire. Several of these items should be assembled into a kit and labeled as "fire starting kit." Teach all family members how to use them and let them practice building fires with all methods until they feel totally confident with their ability to do so. Even little children aged five or six can be safely instructed in correct fire building techniques under proper supervision. Then if an emergency arises, they will not panic or feel overwhelmed

or frightened at the prospect of building a fire for their warmth and protection. Some different sources are:

· Matches. Carry at least two dozen wooden kitchen matches that have been either

dipped in wax or nail polish to make them waterproof or carry them in a waterproof

container.

The following information was taken from The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Magna Utah Central Stake Emergency Preparedness Plan Manual.

· Metal match. Waterproof, fireproof, durable, and non-toxic, will light thousands of fires. Available at sporting goods stores.

· Butane lighters, such as Bic cigarette lighters, are excellent ways to light a fire.

· Magnesium fire starters are good for starting fires with wet or damp wood. Shave

magnesium shavings off of a magnesium block with a pocket knife and then strike a

spark from a flint starter with a pocket knife. Magnesium burns exceptionally hot and will ignite almost any combustible material. Works even when wet and can be

purchased at most sporting goods stores.

· Small magnifying glass. Use to concentrate sunlight onto paper, shredded bark or other tinder.

· Flint and steel A spark from flint and steel (such as an empty cigarette lighter or flint

and steel striking bar), when directed at dry paper (especially toilet tissue), shredded

bark, dry grass or other tinder, if persisted in patiently will work very well to start a fire.

This is the most reliable "non-match" method of starting a fire.

· Commercial fire starter kits. These come in a variety of styles and fuels.

· Steel wool. Fine steel wool (used for scrubbing pots and pans- but not Brillo pads

or other types that have soap already impregnated into them) can be used for tinder. Hold two "D" flashlight cells together in one hand (or one 9-volt transistor radio

battery) while touching one end of a clump of steel wool to the positive end of the

battery and the other end of the steel wool to the negative end of the battery. The

current causes the steel wool fibers to incandesce and then produce a flame. It

burns very hot and fairly fast so have lots of other tinder to burn once the steel wool

ignites.

· Candles can be used for warmth, light, and starting fires. To start a fire simply cut a

piece of candle about 1/2 inch in length and place it on top of the tinder. When lit the

wax witl run over the tinder making it act as a wick and ignite. You can also place small

twigs and other easily burnable materials directly into the fame to build a fire.

· Car Battery. If you are near your car you can easily put sparks into tinder by attaching

any wires to the battery posts and scraping the ends together in the tinder.

· Sterno fuel and stoves make an excellent cooking fuel when backpacking or in

emergencies. Sterno can be lit with a match or by a spark from flint and steel. Slivers of

gelled sterno can be cut from the can and placed on top of tinder and lit with flint and

steel or with a match. It burns hot enough to ignite even damp tinder.

· Cotton balls and gauze from the first aid kit make excellent tinder and can be ignited

with sparks or with matches.

· Fuel tablets such as tri-oxane and gelled fuels store well and ignite quickly and easily.

Some can be fairly expensive, however.

· Butane and propane stoves. These are made especially for backpackers. The fuel

is cheaper than sterno, it burns hotter and it heats better in windy situations than other

fuels. Propane, however is more difficult to light as outside temperatures near zero.

First Aid Kit

Update your first aid skills. Keep your first aid kit well supplied. Suggested first-aid supplies for 72-hour kit:

· first aid book

· waterproof container

· assortment of band-aids

· gauze pads

· butterfly bandages

· cotton balls

· small roll of gauze

· adhesive tape

· cotton swabs (Q-Tips)

· safety pins

· Pepto-bismol tablets

· antacid tablets (good for bee sting)

· cold pack

· consecrated oil

· hydrogen peroxide

· alcohol (disinfectants)

· smelling salts

· medicine dropper tweezers

· alcohol wipes

· Benadryl capsules

· aspirin (promotes healing of burns)

· Tylenol (chewable for children)

· collapsible scissors

· thermometer

· crushable heat pack

· special prescriptions or equipment

· small tube or packets antiseptic cream

· ointment

· small spool thread/two needles

Miscellaneous

Some other miscellaneous items that may be very helpful are:

· light stick

· small flashlight

· extra batteries

· pocket handwarmer

· compact fishing kit

· compass

· pocketknife

· 50 ft. nylon cord

· plastic poncho

· garbage bag

· paper or cards

· pen, pencil

· fine wire

· extra plastic bags

· small scriptures

· favorite songs

· small game, toy, etc.

· spare glasses

· money (small bills and change)

· field glasses

· toothbrush/toothpaste

· metal mirror

· comb

· razor

· pre-moistened wipes

· toilet paper

· feminine products

· sunscreen

· soap

· lip balm with sunscreen

· bandana (may be used for hat, washcloth, mask, sling, tourniquet)

· tube soap, bar soap, waterless soap

· identification/medical permission card

· special blanket or such for little people

· portable radio with extra batteries

Family Information Record

In addition to emergency survival supplies you should also collect vital family information. Record and keep it in at least two safe places-a fire resistant "get-away" box that you can take with you if you have to leave the home, and a safe-deposit box at your bank or credit union. The following items would be useful for you to record and keep in these two locations:

· Genealogy records

· Full name and social security numbers of all family members

· Listing of vehicles, boats etc. with identification and license numbers

· Listing of all charge account card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers (both checking and saving), insurance policy numbers, securities, deeds, and loan numbers showing the company name, address and telephone numbers.

· Name, address, and telephone number for each of the following:

Ø employer

Ø schools

Ø fire/paramedics

Ø family contacts

Ø utility company

Ø police

Ø doctor

Ø hospital

Ø attorney

Ø civil defense

· Location of important documents

Ø insurance policies

Ø deeds

Ø securities

Ø licenses

Ø loans

Ø will

Ø safe-deposit box key

Ø vehicle titles (pink slips)

Ø birth/death certificates

Ø social security I.D. cards

Ø citizenship papers

Ø letter of instruction

Ø tax returns (last 5 years)

Infants

When assembling items for your 72-hour kit be sure to include all necessary items for infants. It would be a good idea to include a separate back pack or other container that holds nothing but infant supplies (which can be surprisingly voluminous). This kit should be kept with the kits of other family members so that it will not be forgotten in a moment of haste. As the baby begins to grow, replace clothing and diapers with the next larger size.

Car Mini-Survival Kit

Your car is frequently your home away from home. most of us spend many hours in our cars each month. Anything from a jammed-up freeway to a major disaster could force you to rely on your car for short-term shelter and survival. It is a wise practice to keep simple provision for emergencies in your car. A self-made cold-weather car kit, as described in some preparedness stores, is also good to keep in the car.

At-Work Survival Kit

Many persons stand a 40 percent chance of being at work when an earthquake or other emergency strikes. A mini-survival kit kept at your place of work could make the hours until you are able to get home more comfortable and safer. This kit could be a duplicate of the car mini-survival kit.

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Water

Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will need more.
Store one gallon of water per person per day.
Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food preparation/sanitation).*

Additional Information

Water sources during an emergency

Food

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are compact and lightweight.

Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:

Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
Canned juices
Staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
High energy foods
Vitamins
Food for infants
Comfort/stress foods

Additional Information

Food supplies during an emergency

First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.

(20) adhesive bandages, various sizes.
(1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing.
(1) conforming roller gauze bandage.
(2) triangular bandages.
(2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads.
(2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads.
(1) roll 3" cohesive bandage.
(2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
(6) antiseptic wipes.
(2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves.
Adhesive tape, 2" width.
Anti-bacterial ointment.
Cold pack.
Scissors (small, personal).
Tweezers.
CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield.

Non-Prescription Drugs

Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
Laxative
Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)

Tools and Supplies

Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils*
Emergency preparedness manual*
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
Flashlight and extra batteries*
Cash or traveler's checks, change*
Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type
Tube tent
Pliers
Tape
Compass
Matches in a waterproof container
Aluminum foil
Plastic storage containers
Signal flare
Paper, pencil
Needles, thread
Medicine dropper
Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
Whistle
Plastic sheeting
Map of the area (for locating shelters)

Sanitation

Toilet paper, towelettes*
Soap, liquid detergent*
Feminine supplies*
Personal hygiene items*
Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
Plastic bucket with tight lid
Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach

Clothing and Bedding
*Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.

Sturdy shoes or work boots*
Rain gear*
Blankets or sleeping bags*
Hat and gloves
Thermal underwear
Sunglasses

Special Items

Remember family members with special requirements, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons

For Baby*

Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Powdered milk
Medications

For Adults*

Heart and high blood pressure medication
Insulin
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Contact lenses and supplies
Extra eye glasses

Entertainment (based on the ages of family members)

Games (cards) and books
Portable music device

Important Family Documents

Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:

Will, insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds
Passports, social security cards, immunization records
Bank account numbers
Credit card account numbers and companies

Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the supplies kit in the trunk of your car.
Keep items in airtight plastic bags. Change your stored water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Replace your stored food every six months. Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace batteries, update clothes, etc.
Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.

Food and Water in an Emergency (A5055) (FEMA 477)

If an earthquake, hurricane, winter storm or other disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days, or even weeks. By taking some time now to store emergency food and water supplies, you can provide for your entire family. This brochure was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the American Red Cross and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Having an ample supply of clean water is a top priority in an emergency. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers and ill people will need even more. You will also need water for food preparation and hygiene. Store a total of at least one gallon per person, per day. You should store at least a two-week supply of water for each member of your family.

If supplies run low, never ration water. Drink the amount you need today, and try to find more for tomorrow. You can minimize the amount of water your body needs by reducing activity and staying cool.

Water Sources

How to Store Water
Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums.

Seal water containers tightly, label them and store in a cool, dark place. Rotate water every six months.

Emergency Outdoor Water Sources
If you need to find water outside your home, you can use these sources. Be sure to treat the water according to the instructions on page 3 before drinking it.

Rainwater
Streams, rivers and other moving bodies of water
Ponds and lakes
Natural springs

Avoid water with floating material, an odor or dark color. Use saltwater only if you distill it first. You should not drink flood water.

Hidden Water Sources in Your Home
If a disaster catches you without a stored supply of clean water, you can use the water in your hot-water tank, pipes and ice cubes. As a last resort, you can use water in the reservoir tank of your toilet (not the bowl).

Do you know the location of your incoming water valve? You'll need to shut it off to stop contaminated water from entering your home if you hear reports of broken water or sewage lines.

To use the water in your pipes, let air into the plumbing by turning on the faucet in your house at the highest level. A small amount of water will trickle out. Then obtain water from the lowest faucet in the house.

To use the water in your hot-water tank, be sure the electricity or gas is off, and open the drain at the bottom of the tank. Start the water flowing by turning off the water intake valve and turning on a hot-water faucet. Do not turn on the gas or electricity when the tank is empty.

Three Ways to Treat Water
In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water can contain microorganisms that cause diseases such as dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis. You should treat all water of uncertain purity before using it for drinking, food preparation or hygiene.

There are many ways to treat water. None is perfect. Often the best solution is a combination of methods.

Two easy treatment methods are outlined below. These measures will kill most microbes but will not remove other contaminants such as heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals. Before treating, let any suspended particles settle to the bottom, or strain them through layers of paper towel or clean cloth.

Boiling: Boiling is the safest method of treating water. Bring water to a rolling boil for 3-5 minutes, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking.

Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This will also improve the taste of stored water.

Disinfection: You can use household liquid bleach to kill microorganisms. Use only regular household liquid bleach that contains 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches, colorsafe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners.

Add 16 drops of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. If the water does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the dosage and let stand another 15 minutes.

The only agent used to treat water should be household liquid bleach. Other chemicals, such as iodine or water treatment products sold in camping or surplus stores that do not contain 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite as the only active ingredient, are not recommended and should not be used.

While the two methods described above will kill most microbes in water, distillation will remove microbes that resist these methods, and heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals.

Distillation: Distillation involves boiling water and then collecting the vapor that condenses back to water. The condensed vapor will not include salt and other impurities. To distill, fill a pot halfway with water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot's lid so that the cup will hang right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the cup is not dangling into the water) and boil the water for 20 minutes. The water that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled.

Food Supplies

When Food Supplies Are Low
If activity is reduced, healthy people can survive on half their usual food intake for an extended period and without any food for many days. Food, unlike water, may be rationed safely, except for children and pregnant women.

If your water supply is limited, try to avoid foods that are high in fat and protein, and don't stock salty foods, since they will make you thirsty. Try to eat salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals and canned foods with high liquid content.

You don't need to go out and buy unfamiliar foods to prepare an emergency food supply. You can use the canned foods, dry mixes and other staples on your cupboard shelves. In fact, familiar foods are important. They can lift morale and give a feeling of security in time of stress. Also, canned foods won't require cooking, water or special preparation. Following are recommended short-term food storage plans.

Special Considerations
As you stock food, take into account your family's unique needs and tastes. Try to include foods that they will enjoy and that are also high in calories and nutrition. Foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking are best.

Individuals with special diets and allergies will need particular attention, as will babies, toddlers and elderly people. Nursing mothers may need liquid formula, in case they are unable to nurse. Canned dietetic foods, juices and soups may be helpful for ill or elderly people.

Make sure you have a manual can opener and disposable utensils. And don't forget nonperishable foods for your pets.

Food Storage Tips

Keep food in a dry, cool spot - a dark area if possible.
Keep food covered at all times.
Open food boxes or cans care-fully so that you can close them tightly after each use.
Wrap cookies and crackers in plastic bags, and keep them in tight containers.
Empty opened packages of sugar, dried fruits and nuts into screw-top jars or air-tight cans to protect them from pests.
Inspect all food for signs of spoilage before use.
Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies, dated with ink or marker. Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in front.

Nutrition Tips

During and right after a disaster, it will be vital that you maintain your strength. So remember:
Eat at least one well-balanced meal each day.
Drink enough liquid to enable your body to function properly (two quarts a day).
Take in enough calories to enable you to do any necessary work.
Include vitamin, mineral and protein supplements in your stockpile to assure adequate nutrition.

Shelf-life of Foods for Storage
Here are some general guidelines for rotating common emergency foods.

Use within six months:

Powdered milk (boxed)
Dried fruit (in metal container)
Dry, crisp crackers (in metal container)
Potatoes

Use within one year:

Canned condensed meat and vegetable soups
Canned fruits, fruit juices and vegetables
Ready-to-eat cereals and uncooked instant cereals (in metal containers)
Peanut butter
Jelly
Hard candy and canned nuts
Vitamin C

May be stored indefinitely (in proper containers and conditions):

Wheat
Vegetable oils
Dried corn
Baking powder
Soybeans
Instant coffee, tea and cocoa
Salt
Noncarbonated soft drinks
White rice
Bouillon products
Dry pasta
Powdered milk (in nitrogen-packed cans)

Give a Gift of Preparedness.....

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Give a Gift of Preparedness for any Occasion......
At any Price$......
Christmas, Birthdays, Valentines, Anniversaries, Mothers/Fathers Day, Easter, or Whenever!

Items with sayings-

~Flashlights ~100 Hour Candles ~Matches ~Oil Lamp with oil ~Candles
“You light up my day/life”
“May your Christmas be Merry and Bright”
“You are so bright”
“Let your light so shine”
“We love how you light up our lives, we've come to depend on your glow. Here's a Flashlight to store, so you'll always be sure, to create light wherever you go.”

~Matches
“No one matches you as friends/neighbors/family.”

~Seeds
“The kindness you show, makes our friendship/love grow and grow”

~Paper Towels (1, 3, 6, ect. Month supply)
“Blot your troubles; absorb the Christmas Spirit”

~Hand Egg Beater/Blender
“Have an Eggstra Special Holiday”

~Wheat Grinder
“Grind away your worries; have a special day”
“Just Grind right into a loaf of bread; happy holidays”

~Fire Extinguisher
“My love Burns for you; Happy Valentines/Anniversary”

~Solar Oven
“Here's a little help for Sunshine to brighten your day”

~Honey (Any size, with honey dipper & bow on top)
“Bee Prepared; Have a happy Holiday”
“Bee-cause you are great neighbors; Happy Holidays”

~Hand Crank Radio or Ham Radio
“Tuning into a great neighbor/friend/son, ect.; Happy Holidays”
“Tune into my heart full of love/friendship for you”

~Filled Basket of any individual Items
“Wishing you a basketful of Preparedness/Holiday blessings”

~ Sleeping Cots
“I “cot” the Preparedness bug, and now you can catch it too”

~Jars of Jam (3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
“Hoping you have a hoilday jam-packed with fun!”
“Have a “Berry” nice holiday season/mothers day.”

~Cocoa Mix (Purchase a case from the cannery)
“Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas/new years/birthday/Valentines day”

~Pasta (Purchase a case of Macaroni from the Cannery)
“Have a “pasta-tively” happy holiday/birthday/new year”

~Muffin Mix (3, 6, 9, or 12 year supply)
“You're getting “Muffin” for Christmas.”

~Popcorn(3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
“Just “popping” by with a Holiday/Birthday hi!”

~Soup (homemade jars of dry mix or a supply of canned soup)
“Wishing you a “Souper” Holiday Season/birthday, ect.”
“We wish you a Wonderful Holiday/Birthday “simmering” gently with love.”

~Washboard & Clothes Wringer or Washclothes & Dishtowels
“This Christmas/birthday/mothers day, you deserve the best, a present unlike all the rest. We considered a new car or an exotic cruise... but decided on something you could really use. Finally we found you a gift to admire, We hope you enjoy your new Washer & Dryer!!

~Jarred Bread & Recipe (3, 6, 9, or 12 month Supply)
“We're not “Loafing” around when we say you're the best mom/neighbors, ect. Happy holidays/birthday,ect.”

~Jarred Butter or Powdered Butter
“You “butter” have a very Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday, ect.”

~Chocolate Chips (3, 6, 9, or 12 year supply)
“However the “Chips” may fall, we wish you a Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday, ect. All in all!” ~Pancake Mix & Syrup (3, 6, 9, or 12 year supply)
“We are “pouring out” Christmas/birthday wishes and hoping you have a Christmas/Birthday “Flip-over”

~Rope/Bungee cords/Straps for years supply
“May your Birthday/Holidays be “tied” up with festive fun!”

~Batteries
“Twas the night before Christmas and Santa was worried, he had an emergency, boy was he flurried! The power was off, and his flashlight was dead, he didn't buy “Batteries” when Mrs. S. said. We wouldn't want you in a similar plight, so we give you batteries to lighten your night. Merry Christmas to you, may you walk in the light”

~Cannery Fruit Drink Mix
“Pouring out” Christmas/Birthday cheer to you and yours!”

~Any Preparedness Book (Canning, survival, recipe, gardening, ect.)
“May the message of this book fill your heart and home with love and safety this Christmas Season.”

Individual Item Ideas Big & Small-(Wrap them up, put a bow on top, stuff them in stockings)

~Sewing Kit

~Blankets

~Cots

~Sleeping Bags

~Hand Crank Radio

~Pressure Canner

~Metal Dinnerware

~Hand Crank/Shaker Flashlights

~Food Storage Buckets with Lids

~Any Item from the Cannery- Single Can or Case of 6 with a
~Hand Can Opener
(Add a recipe corresponding with the food to the top with a bow)

~Tarps with no tear grips & straps

~Tents

~Water Bath

~Cast Iron Cookware or Dutch Oven

~Canning Jars & Lids

~100 hour Candles

~Books- Recipe/Survival/Canning/ Gardening

~Non-Hybrid Seeds

~Rope/Bungee cords/straps

Gift Baskets or Packs-(Add to or Take Away Items, to make it cost affective)

Sewing Box/Basket
Safety Pins(all sizes) needles, thread(heavy/lightweight), buttons, zippers, iron-on patches, shoelaces, sewing patterns, material, stove top iron -vintage

Emergency Car Kit/Bag
Food, water, first-aid kit, blanket, flashlight, gas siphon, wipes, Kleenex/T.P, map/compass, cash, pad/pencil, cards/activities, flares, matches, jumper cables, calling card, extinguisher, a reminder to add spare keys and walking shoes/socks.

Potty Bucket “Hope you don't have a crappy day”
Toilet(bucket & seat), T.P., hand sanitizer, baby wipes, garbage bags(for lining bucket), gift card to purchase feminine products.

First Aid Kit
list is endless, purchase already made, or create your own.

Emergency Family Activity Basket/Rubbermade Container/Box
Board games, cards, dominoes, coloring books/crayons, game/activity books, pencils/sharpeners, puzzles.

Water Pak
30 0r 55 gallon Barrels, hand pump, barrel wrench, Filter, water purification tablets/liquid, white hose.

Keeping your Mouth Happy Basket (3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
Toothbrushes (1 per month, per person) Toothpaste (1 lrg. per month per person) Dental Floss (1 a month per person) Mouthwash (1 bottle per 2 months per person) Toothrepair kit(fillings, picks, ect can be bought at store)

72 Hour Kit/bag/backpack
There are a lot of different ideas and lists. Remember to add a reminder to pack clothes and shoes.

Lighting the Way Basket
Add any and all kinds of ways to light. Candles, flashlights, matches, oil lamps, lightsticks, lighters, ect.

A Gift that keeps Giving Basket
Non-Hybrid Seeds, small garden tools, sprouter, gloves, seed starter, watering can.

Basket of Preparedness Books
Canning, recipe, survival, herb/plant, gardening, ect.

Laundry Gift Tub (packed in large tub)
Clothes line, bag of clothes pins, hand crank clothes wringer, laundry soap or gift card, wash board, scrub brush

Keeping You Connected, Communications Gift Basket
Hand crank radio, signal mirror, signal whistle, road flares, calling card, quarters/cash, map, pre-stamped postcards, document to be filled out entitled friends and family phone numbers/addresses with your name already on the list to start.

Dutch Oven, any size
Add dutch oven liners, hot pads, lifter, cook/use book

Cooking Gift Basket (3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
Plastic wrap, heavy duty foil, zip lock bags (all sizes), wooden/metal spoons, tongs, spatulas, colander/stainer, cheesecloth, dish towels

Gifts in a Jar (Add to a Food Storage; Make up 6-12 to give a weeks worth of dinners or More! There is a 3 month shelf life, make sure to note that and add the date jarred. Decorate the jar with a fabric lid and a bow tied around the neck. Also attach recipe and directions.)

Potato Soup Mix
Ingredients:
1 ¾ Cups Instant mashed potatoes
1 ½ Cups Dry Milk
2 Tablespoons Instant chicken Bullion
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon tumeric
1 ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Place in 1 Quart canning jars to store.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Potato Soup
To Serve Potato Soup: Place ½ Cup of mix in soup bowl and add 1 Cup of boiling water. Stir until Smooth.
Makes 6 Servings.

Friendship Soup Mix
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup beef or chicken bouillon granules
¼ Cup dehydrated onion flakes
½ Cup Split Peas
½ Cup Alphabet pasta or any small pasta
½ Cup Barley
½ Cup lentils
1/3 Cup non-instant Whit rice
Tri-Color Spiral pasta
Directions:
Using a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. Be sure to use wide mouth, 1 quart jars.
Layer ingredients in the order given above and add enough Tri-color spiral pasta to fill the jar.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Friendship Soup
In a large pot or kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef (stew beef or chicken) in a little olive or vegetable oil. Can omit, but makes the soup hardier.
Remove Tri-color pasta from top of jar and set aside.
Add the rest of jar contents to the pot with 12 Cups of water.
Bring Soup to boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add the Tri-color pasta and simmer for 15 minutes more.
Serve with you favorite bread or rolls, and salad.
Makes 8 Servings

Tortilla Soup Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup White rice 2 to 2 ½ cups slightly crushed tortilla chips1 (5 ounce) can chicken (Can add with gift jar)1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies(Can add with gift jar)
Seasonings:
Mix the following and place in a zip-type sandwich bag.
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules 2 teaspoons lemon-flavored sugar 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dried minced onion
Directions:
Place ingredients in jar in this order: Add rice to the jar first. Add the seasoning packet into jar. Fill jar with tortilla chips. Add the lid to the jar.
Include both extra cans and the soup mix in a little bag or basket.
Attach the following instructions to the jar, bag or basket:
Instructions to add to jar:
Tortilla Soup:
Remove tortilla chips and seasoning packet from the jar into a dish and set aside.
In a 1-gallon soup pot, add the rice and 10 cups of water. Add a 10 oz. can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, a 5 oz. can of chicken, and the seasoning packet from the jar. Bring to a boil; lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add tortilla chips, replace the cover and simmer 5 more minutes. Makes 3 quarts of soup.

Layered Dried Bean Soup
Ingredients:
Dried Bean Mix:1/2 cup kidney beans1/2 cup split yellow peas1/2 cup black beans1/2 cup red lentils1/2 cup small red beans1/2 cup split green peas
Layer each type of bean in a 24 ounce clear gift jar.
Seasoning Mix:1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon celery seed4 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions:
After layering beans in jar.
Combine ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag. Attach to jar and give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Yields about 3 cups dried bean mix and 1/4 cup seasoning mix.
Instructions to add to jar:
Seasoned Bean Soup:
Dried Bean Mix2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes (can add with gift jar)Seasoning Mix
Rinse beans and place in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight.
Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender.
Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm.
Yields about 10 cups soup.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
Mix the salt and baking soda in with the flour, then layer the ingredients into the jar.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Sift dry ingredients through a colander to separate the chocolate chips from other ingredients.
Beat 1 cup of unsalted butter or margarine in a medium bowl (can use powdered butter). Beat sifted ingredients into butter until blended.
In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.(Can omit vanilla and use powdered egg). Mix beaten egg mixture into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop teaspoonful of batter, spaced well apart, onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Country Oatmeal Cookies Mix
3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Using a 1-quart or 1-liter jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given. Pack down the jar after each addition.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Country Oatmeal Cookies:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F .
In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix by hand until combined. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. (Can use powdered butter and eggs, and omit the vanilla.)
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Can also go to www.recipegoldmine.com/foodgift/foodgift.html for other ideas.

Protect Yourself

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During the SARS epidemic, China claimed that masks did nothing to prevent the spread of infection. If we take a close look at the way hospitals handle patients in isolation, we see they are covered from head to toe. Head covering, eye protection, masks; full length gowns, gloves and shoe covers. With such a deadly disease as the Avian Flu, should we consider any less?

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Lets start with masks.
The best I have found are the Trisyn Antimicrobial w/exhalation valve. These are obviously more expensive (range $7 +/- each), however, they have a 24 hr. use life and they are the only masks that kill the virus on contact. These are probably your best bet when taking care of a patient at home. The in and out of the sick room allows you to reuse the mask for a full day. Make sure everyone has his or her own mask – DO NOT SHARE!

Virasmask do not have any straps and adhere all the way around the mask – a big plus. These generally have an 8hr life and would be ideal for those having to be out in public all day, i.e. work.

Nanomask have replaceable filters (make sure to sterilize the mask after use) and come in both adult and children’s sizes.

Generic N95-N100 is OK as long as the mask stays dry and tightly against the skin. After donning the mask, blow hard into it. If you feel any air coming out the sides or top, cover with medical tape.

Homemade mask directions can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol1206/05-1468.htm
How many masks do we need? Minimum - 6 weeks worth. The type you choose and how often you expect to use them will be up to you.

Goggles:
One of the most neglected items is goggles. The flu virus can enter in through the mucus membrane of the eyes, so eye protection is necessary. Most goggles have vents, so covering the holes with a breathable fabric will work.

Gloves:
Cheap and easy to find. For those with latex allergies, or if you prefer, try the cotton-lined household gloves (used for household cleaning). These can be reused after disinfecting. Double gloving for patient care is not unusual, so go ahead with that if you like.

Hair:
The virus can cling to hair and skin as easily as anywhere, so caps should be used. Plastic shower caps (inexpensive at the $ stores and can be washed) or medical caps; either is fine.

Gowns:
These can get as expensive as good masks, but are necessary. I’m recycling my husbands long –sleeved business shirts ( you must have long sleeves) and adding a piece of fabric along the edge for protection to the calf.

Feet:
You can purchase shoe protectors, wear socks (to be removed and put into disinfectant) or a pair of shoes that stay at the door of the sickroom.

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Of course the best action you can take to protect yourself and your family is

QUARANTINE, QUARANTINE, QUARANTINE!
Stay inside. Plan on a minimum of 2 weeks up to 3 months of Food Storage and water, and avoid going out to shop, school, work, ect. if at all possible.
It could save your life!

Contact Information

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For Questions or Comments Email

empoweringawareness@gmail.com

About Avian (Bird) Influenza

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Safety and Emergency
Preparedness Bulletin
Avian (Bird) Influenza

Original article:http://sas.byu.edu/training/bulletins/nov2006.doc

Avian influenza is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These influenza viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.

Infected birds shed influenza virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. Susceptible birds become infected when they have contact with contaminated secretions or excretions or with surfaces that are contaminated with secretions or excretions from infected birds.

Domesticated birds may become infected with avian influenza virus through direct contact with infected waterfowl or other infected poultry, or through contact with surfaces (such as dirt or cages) or materials (such as water or feed) that have been contaminated with the virus.

Infection with avian influenza viruses in domestic poultry causes two main forms of disease
that are distinguished by low and high extremes of virulence. The “low pathogenic” form may go
undetected and usually causes only mild symptoms (such as ruffled feathers and a drop in egg
production). However, the highly pathogenic form spreads more rapidly through flocks of poultry. This form may cause disease that affects multiple internal organs and has a mortality rate that can reach 90-100% often within 48 hours.

Human infection with
avian influenza viruses

There are many different subtypes of type A influenza viruses. These subtypes differ because of changes in certain proteins on the surface of the influenza A virus (hemagglutinin [HA] and neuraminidase [NA] proteins). There are 16 known HA subtypes and 9 known NA subtypes of influenza A viruses. Many different combinations of HA and NA proteins are possible. Each combination represents a different subtype. All known subtypes of influenza A viruses can be found in birds.

Usually, “avian influenza virus” refers to influenza A viruses found chiefly in birds, but infections with these viruses can occur in humans. The risk from avian influenza is generally low to most people, because the viruses do not usually infect humans. However, confirmed cases of human infection from several subtypes of avian influenza infection have been reported since 1997. Most cases of avian influenza infection in humans have resulted from contact with infected poultry (e.g., domesticated chicken, ducks, and turkeys) or surfaces contaminated with secretion/excretions from infected birds. The spread of avian influenza viruses from one ill person to another has been reported very rarely, and transmission has not been observed to continue beyond one person.

“Human influenza virus” usually refers to those subtypes that spread widely among humans. There are only three known A subtypes of influenza viruses (H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2) currently circulating among humans. It is likely that some genetic parts of current human influenza A viruses came from birds originally. Influenza A viruses are constantly changing, and they might adapt over time to infect and spread among humans. During an outbreak of avian influenza among poultry, there is a possible risk to people who have contact with infected birds or surfaces that have been contaminated with secretions or excretions from infected birds. Symptoms of avian influenza in humans have ranged from typical human influenza-like symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The symptoms of avian influenza may depend on which virus caused the infection.

Studies done in laboratories suggest that some of the prescription medicines approved in the United States for human influenza viruses should work in treating avian influenza infection in humans. However, influenza viruses can become resistant to these drugs, so these medications may not always work. Additional studies are needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of these medicines. Human health risks during the H5N1 outbreak

Of the few avian influenza viruses that have crossed the species barrier to infect humans, H5N1 has caused the largest number of detected cases of severe disease and death in humans. However, it is possible that those cases in the most severely ill people are more likely to be diagnosed and reported, while milder cases go unreported. For the most current information about avian influenza and cumulative case numbers, see the World Health Organization (WHO) avian influenza website.

Of the human cases associated with the ongoing H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and wild birds in Asia and parts of Europe, the Near East and Africa, more than half of those people reported infected with the virus have died. Most cases have occurred in previously healthy children and young adults and have resulted from direct or close contact with H5N1-infected poultry or H5N1- contaminated surfaces. In general, H5N1 remains a very rare disease in people. The H5N1 virus does not infect humans easily, and if a person is infected, it is very difficult for the virus to spread to another person.

Nonetheless, because all influenza viruses have the ability to change, scientists are concerned that H5N1 virus one day could be able to infect humans and spread easily from one person to another. Because these viruses do not commonly infect humans, there is little or no immune protection against them in the human population. If H5N1 virus were to gain the capacity to spread easily from person to person, an influenza pandemic (worldwide outbreak of disease) could begin.

For more information about influenza pandemics, see: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/.

What to Do to Prepare

You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.

To plan for a pandemic:

~ Store a two week supply of water and food. During a pandemic, if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand.

~ Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home.

~ Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.

~ Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for them in your home.

~ Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response.

~ Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic. To limit the spread of germs and prevent infection:

~ Teach your children to wash hands frequently with soap and water, and model the correct behavior.

~ Teach your children to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, and be sure to model that behavior.

~ Teach your children to stay away from others as much as possible if they are sick. Stay home from work and school if sick.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm
http://pandemicflu.gov/planguide/checklist.html

How much Food Storage does Your family need?

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Recommended Basic Food Storage Amounts
Amounts shown are for 1 year or 52 weeks.
You should store items you like to use and will eat.
*The amount of water shown is a minimal 2-week supply. It is rarely practical to store more.
We suggest that you store this amount and supplement it with a good water filter and/or water purification kit.

Basic Food Amount for 1 Adult(over 12 years)
Grains (includes wheat, white rice, oats, corn, barley pasta, ect.)
400 lbs
Legumes (dried beans, split peas, lentils, nuts, ect,)
60 lbs
Dairy Products (powdered milk, canned milk, cheese powder, ect.)
30 lbs
Sugars (white sugar, brown sugar, syrup, molasses, honey, ect.)
60 lbs
Leavening Agents (yeast, baking powder, powdered eggs, ect.)
6 lbs
Salt (table salt, sea salt, soy sauce, bouillon, ect.)
6 lbs
Fats (Vegetable oil, shortening, canned butter, ect.)
30 lbs
Water (stored in barrels, bottles, ect.)
28 Gallons*

Basic Food Amount for 1 Child (under 12 years)
Grains (includes wheat, white rice, oats, corn, barley pasta, ect.)
260 lbs
Legumes (dried beans, split peas, lentils, nuts, ect,)
39 lbs
Dairy Products (powdered milk, canned milk, cheese powder, ect.)
19 lbs
Sugars (white sugar, brown sugar, syrup, molasses, honey, ect.)
39 lbs
Leavening Agents (yeast, baking powder, powdered eggs, ect.)
4 lbs
Salt (table salt, sea salt, soy sauce, bouillon, ect.)
4 lbs
Fats (Vegetable oil, shortening, canned butter, ect.)
20 lbs
Water (stored in barrels, bottles, ect.)
28 Gallons*

Now Do the Math:
Now take the amount of Adults(over 12 years) and multiply that by the number of pounds.
Sample:
#Adults__2__x __400 _lbs in Grains = __800 lbs of Grains for 1 year.
Do the same for Children(under 12 years)
Sample:
#Child_3__x_260__lbs in Grains = _780_lbs of Grains for 1 year.
Then take the total of Food numbers and add them together. This will be the total amount to purchase for your family, in each corresponding food group.
Sample:
2 Adults + 3 Children = 1580 lbs of Grain for 1 year.

For a detailed description of how to put your Food Supply together and a Family Calculator, go to http://www.simplylivingsmart.com/ , register for Free.