There are a number of ways to treat water to make it safe to drink, and one of the easiest is chemical treatment. Chemical treatment of water primarily comes in two forms: Iodine, and chlorine. Iodine treatment is commonly found in tablets like Potable Aqua which can be purchased at most outdoor or camping stores. […]
Water Pasteurization and the WAPI
One way to make water safe to drink is to pasteurize it. Pasteurization is accomplished by heating the water to 65°C (149°F) for a short period of time. The water is then free from microbes, including E. coli, Rotaviruses, Giardia and the Hepatitis A virus. Pasteurization is not sterilization, so although this water is safe […]
Pros and Cons of Popular Water Storage Containers
Last month I asked you all to tell me how you store your water and boy did I get a variety of answers! Which actually, is to be expected. There are a myriad of different containers available for storing water and each method has its pros and cons. Today we’re going to discuss some of […]
What are Gamma Seal Lids and How to Install Them
Gamma seal lids are super handy plastic lids built for 12 inch buckets which includes most standard size 3.5, 5, 6, and 7 gallon buckets. The gamma lids have an outer ring that seals onto your bucket and an inner lid that screws into the outer ring. Both pieces have a rubber gasket, so there […]
FEMA Basic Water Storage Guidelines (With Commentary)
photo by Fields of View FEMA has some guidelines on water for an emergency. Most of them are accurate with my experience, but I’ll throw a few comments in where I have something to add. FEMA’s information is in italics. Having an ample supply of clean water is a top priority in an emergency. A […]
12 Reasons You’ll Need Water in an Emergency
Our blog focus for October is water. Have you ever thought about all the ways you use water? Of course we need it to drink, but there are so many more ways we use water in our everyday lives that are worth storing water for. Here are 12 ways water will save you in an […]
What are Your Emergency Feminine Hygeine Plans?
Okay ladies, what are your plans for “that time of the month” in an emergency situation? What about periods in a long term emergency (like Alas, Babylon, or One Second After)? I’ve got a product to share with you that will help ease the burden of stocking up on piles and piles of tampons and […]
Preparedness Quick Tip: Halloween=Light Sticks
If you’ve been into a store lately, you’ve probably noticed all the Halloween decorations, costumes, and candy are on display. Another item that you may find in abundance because of the upcoming holiday is light sticks. Because of Halloween, you can usually find these in varying sizes, shapes, and colors and often less expensive than […]
How to Make a Paracord Survival Bracelet
Making a bracelet from paracord (also called parachute cord) is a relatively easy project. We did this together as a family and even my 8 year old got one made with not too much help from mom. A paracord bracelet gives you approximately 8-10 feet of usable cord that you can wear wherever you go. […]
How to Start a Fire with a Magnifying Lens
Knowing how to start a fire without matches or a lighter is an important skill to have. One fun way to start a fire without matches is to use a magnifying glass. Now, in case you didn’t do this to poor little bugs as a kid, don’t worry–you can make up the learning curve pretty […]
