Yearly Archives: 2008

Ready or Not #5: 72 Hour Kits

72 hour kits. Yeah, that’s right, we’re going to talk about 72 hour kits. No, I’m not going to tell you what to put in them. Well, I might. Okay, I am, but basically you know the drill – anything … Continue reading

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Ready or Not #4: Emergency Signal Kit

Whew! Ok, everything has settled down now. Thanks to the shoes, gloves, whistle and flashlight kit, that was next to everyone’s bed, everybody got out safe and without any serious injuries and now the earthquake aftershocks have stopped. Thank goodness … Continue reading

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Ready or Not #2: Storing Water

You have probably heard the saying, “Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.” Well, like I promised in my last, or should I say, my first article, we are going to talk about storing WATER, so that you … Continue reading

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$10 Dollars Will Do It

I started the $10.00 Will Do It club back in 2002 when I was given a church calling to help my neighbors build their food storage and get their families better prepared. I wanted to show people how easy it … Continue reading

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Ready or Not #3: Under Bed Kit

CRASH! BANG! SNAP! It’s an earthquake IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, but that’s okay because you have discussed with your family what to do when an earthquake happens. You have a family plan, which is a good thing. Everybody … Continue reading

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Ready or Not #1: Introduction

This is very exciting – bringing my newspaper column to our new web site! The emphasis of my column, and our web site, will be preparedness and food storage. ARE YOU STILL THERE? I really hope so. I know that … Continue reading

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