by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | 72-Hour Kit, Emergency lighting alternatives, Emergency Medical Assessment, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, First Aid, Food Storage, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness
Emergency Essentials September is preparedness month. It’s the time of year as the seasons change to prepare for the future. Preparing for the future should not be overwhelming. We’ve included 12 primary areas of preparedness. Use your specific situation to decide...
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 Billie Nicholson | Jun 12, 2016 | Water, Water Storage and Purification
Last month we discussed a few techniques to use to purify water including boiling and pasteurization using a WAPI in our Sun Oven®. This month we’re including more options. Some techniques will not work for everyone, but this way,...
by Billie Nicholson | May 4, 2016 | Emergency Preparations, Water, Water Storage and Purification
Water is the most critical of basic needs About 65% of the human body is water. It flows through the blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and flushing wastes out of the body. It cushions our joints and soft tissues. Without water intake, we cannot digest or...
by Paul Eident | May 18, 2015 | Electricity, Emergency Preparations
The National Preparedness Community What is a Power Grid? The power grid consists of a set of large power plants connected together by wires. It works well as a power-distribution system because it allows for energy sharing. Interestingly, there is no storage in the...