52 weeks to Preparedness

Welcome to week 2 of our 52 Weeks to Preparedness series, which focuses on finding cost-effective ways to get you prepared for disasters.
This week we are going to focus on investing in basic hardware items. In later weeks, we will add additional hardware items to the list, but this week we are going to focus on laying a foundation.
A good rule of thumb when planning for emergencies is that a person is only as good as their tools. Good, quality tools are a sound investment and can last a lifetime if they are properly cared for. When purchasing hardware items such as the ones provided in the list below, take take to read online product and customer reviews before you make an investment. Also, avoid these 8 Rookie mistakes often made by preppers.

Preps to buy for Week 2:

• 32-gallon garbage can or- a sturdy storage box to hold disaster supplies
• Flashlight with alkaline-batteries or a hand-crank flashlight for each member of household that is over the age of 6. (Don’t forget extra batteries for the flashlights). Flashlights should also be purchased for each car, as well.
• Batteries in multiple-sizes.
• Heavy rope
• Duct tape
• Bic lighter and matches- to be stored in a waterproof container
• Multi-tool
• For furry friends, purchase a leash, or pet carrier and an extra set of I.D. tags.

Action Items:

1. Involve your children in your family preparedness efforts. Educate them on the different types of disasters and on your family’s disaster plans. Check out websites like Ready Kids for methods to teach your children about what to do in an emergency.
2. You should ask your child’s school and/or day care about what their disaster plans are. Here are a few questions that I asked our school:

• How will you communicate with a child’s family during a crisis?
• Do you store adequate food, water, and supplies for a disaster?
• Are you prepared for a shelter-in-place situation?
• If you have to evacuate, where do you go?

3. Find up-to-date pictures of each family member in case one of them gets separated from you during a disaster event, put the pictures in a waterproof or Ziploc bag, and place it in your emergency kit.
4. Prepare a personal information card for each family member.
5. As a family, discuss your emergency meeting places, contacts, and plans. Give your children the opportunity to express their feelings and to ask questions so they fully understand the disaster plan.
6. For family members who have special needs, ensure that those needs are accounted for in your emergency plan.

  Author: Tess Pennington
Web Site: http://www.ReadyNutrition.com/

77 Items Sold Out Before You'll Get There

1. WATER
2. batteries
3. flashlights
4. ice
5. candles
6. matches
7. toilet paper
8. paper plates & paper towels
9. heavy duty aluminum foil
10. water filters
11. flour
12. sugar
13. milk
14. powdered milk
15. Gatorade
16. canned soup
17. soup mixes
18. bouillon cubes
19. hand-held can openers
20. dry cereal
21. diapers
22. wet wipes
23. baby food
24. baby formula
25. sanitary napkins & tampons
26. bath soap
27. laundry detergent
28. waterless hand sanitizer
29. disinfectant
30. bleach
31. trash bags
32. re-sealable plastic bags
33. toothpaste
34. toothbrushes
35. shampoo & conditioner
36. shaving equipment
37. lanterns
38. lantern fuel
39. lantern wicks or mantles
40. butane igniter
41. charcoal grills
42. charcoal
43. camp stoves
44. propane for camp stoves
45. pocket knife
46. army knife
47. vitamin supplements
48. antacids
49. antibiotics
50. rubbing alcohol
51. hydrogen peroxide
52. laxative and diarrhea remedies
53. antihistamine
54. epsom salts
55. bandages
56. sterile gauze pads
57. first-aid tape
58. portable toilets
59. 5-gallon plastic buckets
60. gas-driven generators
61. gasoline storage containers
62. duct tape
63. chain-saws
64. cast iron dutch oven
65. cast iron frying pan
66. bug spray
67. mouse traps
68. mouse bait (d-con)
69. thermal underwear
70. insulated coveralls
71. heavy work gloves
72. boots / rain gear
73. band saws
74. axes
75. solar panels
76. hand-crank radios
77. canvas and nylon tarps

Glenn Beck's 37 Items Sold Out in an Emergency

37 Food Items sold out after Crisis List.

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1. Water
2. Pasta
3. Rice
4. Canned Soup
5. Canned Meat
6. Canned Veggies
7. Canned Fruit.
8. Popcorn
9. Salt
10. Milk- (Condensed or powdered)
11. Cereal
12. Beef Jerky
13. Grains
14. Cooking Oil
15. Sports Drinks.
16. Nuts
17. Pickles
18. Dried Fruit
19. Spices
20. Honey
21. Crackers
22. Baking Essentials (flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder)
23. Power Bars
24. Instant Rice
25. Coffee
26. Alcohol
27. Hard Candies
28. Dehydrated Canned Entrees
29. Juice powders
30. Protein drinks
31. Peanut Butter
32. Long Lasting treats. (Twinkies, pop tarts)
33. Salsa ( flavor for eggs, rice, meats)
34. Ramen Noodles
35. Fresh Fruit
36. Baby Food/Special Needs food items.
37. Pet Food.

He also suggested another great addition to add. Amaranth seeds. Grows in very little water.

There is another list of OTHER IMPORTANT LISTS..
Top 10 Must Have Non-food Essentials

1. Sources of Light
2. Means of cooking
3. First aid Items
4. Garden Seeds
5. Personal Hygiene Items
6. Weapons and Ammo
7. Baby/Elder care items.
8. Bleach
9. Water Filtration system
10. Energy Source

How will you know when it's GOOD time?

When will you know it is time to head to shelter?

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Political

When government officials cannot be found
When major executives are flying to South America
When the constitution is suspended
When the POTUS exercises his power for total rule under NSPD-51
When the internet is unplugged
When martial law is enacted
When all gun sales are banned
When you can’t leave the USA because the borders are sealed
When the military is on America’s city streets making rounds to homes
When all guns are being confiscated
When FEMA and/or Red Cross advance crews start arriving in cities
When all major highways have roadblocks
When the National Guard is put on “Snapcount Alert”
When the Re-Ed camp contractors get the 3 day notice to start arriving
When large rail or highway convoys of heavy armor are reported nationwide
When the media is blacking out or refusing to report a real negative story


Economic

When the Euro finally collapses
When the stock market collapses
When a bank holiday is declared
When you are limited on how much you can withdraw from your bank
When credit cards and credit line access is frozen
When gold is being confiscated
When the supermarket shelves are empty
When Vivos has raised the price for a space to $1M in solid gold bullion


War/Terrorism

When multi-nation war breaks out
When the first nuke or dirty bomb goes off
When the next major terrorist or earth change happens
When the USA or EU is under a no-fly zone


Radiation

When Fukushima melts down and blows Cesium into the stratosphere
When Tokyo is evacuated
When airline pilots refuse to fly due to the radiation exposure
When American beef and milk has evidence of radiation



Biological
When a biological pandemic is declared
When a major city is quarantined
When you are told to stay in your home
When everyone is wearing face masks
When you cannot buy medications


Earth Changes

When the Canary Islands – La Cumbre Vieja erupts or slides into the ocean
When the Yellowstone caldera rises more than 10 feet
When multiple level 5 storms are sequentially occurring
When the Gulf BP oil dome blows
When new fault lines are awakened
When giant sink holes open up all around the world
When there are giant rips in the Earth’s crust for all to see
When new geysers are seen venting in California
When what sounds like horns blowing are recorded around the world
When smells of sulfur or fuel are being reported in many areas of the world
When pipelines across the country are ruptured


Space

When the Solar activity of the sun has changed dramatically
When an X-Class flare is headed our way
When the Northern Lights can be seen in Texas
When the magnetic poles are shifting faster and faster
When cosmic ray intensity is off the charts
When there are undeniable disturbances in our solar system
When meteor showers are increasing and fireballs are falling from the sky
When Nibiru appears to the naked eye
When everyone can see a second sun
When the sun sets in the North – Northwest
When the tides are rising, and the moon’s orbit is off
When the Space Station is evacuated
Before everyone else is panicking to find shelter!

Read More: http://www.terravivos.com/secure/whentime.htm

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