by Billie Nicholson | Oct 7, 2016 | Emergency Preparations, sanitation, Sun Oven, WAPI, Water Storage and Purification
Sanitation is a dirty subject that no one really wants to talk about. But it is an often overlooked aspect of emergency preparedness. When a disaster creates a situation where the water sources are compromised, the lack of sanitation in the given disaster area will...
by Billie Nicholson | Jun 12, 2016 | WAPI, Water Storage and Purification
It doesn’t take long for panic to set in when the water in your home stops flowing. How many times have you gone back to the sink and turned it on to get the same results? If you have any warning that the power will fail, like an impending hurricane or other big...
by Paul Eident | Feb 19, 2014 | Preparedness, WAPI, Water Storage and Purification
That’s a water pasteurization indicator. It is a simple thermometer designed as a transparent tube containing wax. It will float in a pot of water and melt when the water has reached 150º F (65ºC) for 6 minutes. This is the time required to destroy all microorganisms...
by Paul Eident | Nov 21, 2013 | Preparedness, WAPI
Water Pasteurization Indicator Have you ever heard of a WAPI? It is a very simple, yet useful tool for emergency preparedness. The WAPI (Water Pasteurization Indicator) is a specialized thermometer used to indicate when water has been heated to the pasteurization...
by Paul Eident | Oct 10, 2013 | Emergency Preparations, First Aid, Preparedness, Sun Oven, WAPI, Water Storage and Purification
Water Has Healing Properties Did it ever occur to you that if we make the best use of water, we could reduce the amount of sickness and death in the world? From microbes to soap, contaminated water is a major source of diarrhea. An important part of its prevention is...
by Paul Eident | Oct 10, 2013 | Emergency Preparations, Food Storage, Preparedness, Sun Oven, WAPI, Water Storage and Purification
Don’t get caught in an emergency situation without a Sun Oven® Many people consider a Sun Oven® an essential tool in their family emergency plans. A Sun Oven® will enable your family to be better prepared in the following ways: Water Purification – Pasteurize or...