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How to Survive in Emergency Situations

Emergency Preparedness
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Being in an emergency situation has a great potential to throw you into a panic, and you might not know what to do at that moment. Fortunately, by following these tips, you will be able to survive in an emergency situation.

Have a Plan
Some people will be lucky enough to never experience an emergency situation in their lives, but this doesn’t mean that they should avoid planning. You cannot constantly be running through “what-ifs” in your head, but you can have common sense plans. For example, you should have an idea of what you will do if a fire breaks out in your home or someone starts shooting at the workplace. Having a plan can help you to feel more in control of the situation. This is especially true if you live somewhere prone to natural disasters, such as tornadoes or hurricanes.

Being Physically Prepared
You also need to have the right equipment to deal with certain emergency situations. For example, you should have emergency first aid kits in both your home and your car. If you are going to be walking around alone at night or in a dangerous place, you need to find someone to walk with you. Preventing emergency situations is obviously the most important goal here, but you can take additional preparations to ease the impact of the situation if something does occur. Smoke and fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and a security system are really must-haves in your home.

Quick Contact Numbers
You have speed dial on your phone, so be sure to utilize its power! If an emergency occurs, you are not going to have a ton of time in which to make a phone call. Having 911 as well as some emergency contacts on file ensures that you will be able to get the call in as quickly as possible. On top of being efficient about the process, you will also be accurate. In a really intense situation, it can be difficult to remember an important phone number. With speed dial, it is already there for you and ready to go.

Staying Calm
When you hear that you should stay calm in an emergency situation, you probably start to chuckle a bit. In theory, it’s an excellent idea; in the real world, it does not always work out so well. However, you must try your best to stay as calm as possible. Getting upset means that you are going to be unable to think clearly, and you may not make the best choices. As soon as an emergency situation breaks out, take charge if you are comfortable. Sometimes, just being in charge of the situation is enough to make adrenaline kick in and keep you from completely losing your cool.

Emergency situations can involve so many scenarios, depending what the circumstances are. No matter what type of situation you are in, it’s really important to follow the afore mentioned tips, and make sure they are customized for your situation. Being prepared and having a plan are always going to help you out.

Jeana Rodriguez writes about emergency preparedness and law enforcement. Her most recent work tells of her journey becoming a K9 Officer.


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Natural Wood Branch Raised Garden Bed Project

Composting, DIY Projects, Garden Beds, Gardening
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instructables

Instructables website share another great do it yourself raised garden bed project that can be made mostly from salvaged tree trimmings. It is an interesting concept if you would like to keep your garden looking more organic … almost like a forest.

The Hugelkultur method is normally done by placing branches horizontally then burying the pile of wood with layer small layer of compost then very large layer of garden soil – planting over it. The wood becomes a slow compost source and also a reservoir of water for dry months.

Do you see how the this may work into this project ?

It is also a very frugal option….

Therefore this Natural Wood Branch Raised Garden Bed will slowly break down but should last for 4 – 6 years.

Click here to read the article: http://www.instructables.com/id/Natural-Wood-Raised-Garden/?ALLSTEPS


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Building Plastic Barrel Root Cellar or Emergency Cache Of Supplies – Video

DIY Projects, Emergency Preparedness, Homesteading




Here is the video: Click below



Building Barrel Root Cellars - YouTube

This is an interesting concept that can also be used to bury supplies (cache) in case of emergencies as well. Make sure all supplies are vacuum sealed by a food saver system or space bags before putting them in a waterproof barrel. Doubling your waterproof system will be worth it’s weight in gold if you ever need these supplies.

Make sure to use a nature based markers as well as a detailed map so you find it again,lol.

Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Being prepared is not about living in fear, it is just about taking care of creating your own insurance.

As a cousin once said ” It is looking out for your own”


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The Preparedness Primer: How To Get Started

Daisy Luther
The Organic Prepper
February 27th, 2013
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Lao Tzu (604 BC – 531 BC)

Above is the most popular version of this quote by ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. But I’ve always kind of liked the more literal translation, which is, “A journey of a thousand miles must begin where you stand.” I find it so inspiring that wherever I want to go in life, I can start working towards that goal, right here, right now. I just have to make the decision to do so.

I can’t think of any place this quote is more applicable than with a journey to preparedness and self-sufficiency. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you can begin right now, this very day, to ensure the well-being of your family during whatever crisis comes your way.

Lately, I’ve gotten a lot of emails and comments asking where to begin. I think that is a wonderful question because it means that more of you reading this have realized that there’s no time to lose. I have given some brief suggestions, but this is a topic that deserves detail. I brushed upon it recently in an article called, “Is It Too Late to Start Prepping?” but today, we’re going to get down to the nitty-gritty.

First things first, you need to figure out where you’re at with regard to preparedness.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Is your significant other on board?
• What crises are the most likely? Think about natural disasters that are common to the area, like earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes. Consider man-made disasters like leaks from chemical plants or nuclear meltdowns at power plants. Don’t forget the potential for an economic crisis like job loss, illness, and general inflation.
• How much money do you have to spend on prepping?
• What kind of storage space do you have?
• What natural resources can you tap into at your current location? (This could be a lake for water, wild berries in the forest, wood to heat your house, etc.)
• What do you already have?

Once you know where you are, it helps you map out where you need to go!

Next, you need a plan.

This is where I refer you to another website. I recommend 52 Weeks to Preparedness by Tess Pennington, over at Ready Nutrition. This is a free (FREE!!!!) series that breaks down preparedness week by week. It is incredibly well organized, and by breaking things down into small, bite-sized pieces, it’s far more affordable for those of us who make under 6 figures and cannot afford a fully stocked bunker in the mountains of Idaho. When I first discovered this site, I’d already been prepping for several years, but the sheer organizational genius of all the lists helped me take it to another level.

So, whether you are starting from the very beginning or you’ve been at it for a while, this series will be incredibly beneficial.

• 52 Weeks to Preparedness: An Introduction
• Week 1 of 52: Short Term Emergency Food Supply (List 1)
• Week 2 of 52: Hardware List
• Week 3 of 52: Emergency Medical Supply (List 1)
• Week 4 of 52: Communications
• Week 5 of 52: Pet Care
• Week 6 of 52: Evacuation Preparedness
• Week 7 of 52: Basic Home Security
• Week 8 of 52: Emergency Sanitation
• Week 9 of 52: Emergency Medical Supply (List 2)
• Week 10 of 52: Dental Preparedness (List 1)
• Week 11 of 52: Short Term Food Supply (List 2)
• Week 12 of 52: Financial Preparedness
• Week 13 of 52: Spiritual Preparedness
• Week 14 of 52: Mental Preparedness
• Week 15 of 52: Emergency Medical Supply (List 3)
• Week 16 of 52: Survival Tools
• Week 17 of 52: Water Preparedness
• Week 18 of 52: Emergency Food Preservation
• Week 19 of 52: Food Storage Tools
• Week 20 of 52: 1 Month Supply of Food
• Week 21 of 52: Emergency Fuel Supply
• Week 22 of 52: Hardware Tools (List 2)
• Week 23 of 52: External Security Preparedness
• Week 24 of 52: Water Preparedness (List 2)
• Week 25 of 52: Dental Preparedness (List 2)
• Week 26 of 52: Emergency Sanitation (List 2)
• Week 27 of 52: Emergency Light Preparedness
• Week 28 of 52: Pandemic Preparedness
• Week 29 of 52: Charity
• Week 30 of 52: Nutrition and Exercise
• Week 31 of 52: Inventory Management
• Week 32 of 52: 1 Month Supply of Food (List 2)
• Week 33 of 52: Essential Fats and Oils
• Week 34 of 52: Essential Legumes
• Week 35 of 52: Surviving with Carbohydrates
• Week 36 of 52: SHTF Sugars
• Week 37 of 52: Essential Baking Needs
• Week 38 of 52: Emergency Communication
• Week 39 of 52: Alternative Power Sources
• Week 40 of 52: Cold Weather Preparedness
• Week 41 of 52: Self-Reliant Skills
• Week 42 of 52: Characteristics of an Ideal Retreat
• Week 43 of 52: Livestock and Gardening
• Week 44 of 52: Collapse Investing: Money and Wealth Preservation During Times of Uncertainty and Instability
• Week 45 of 52: Long-Term Food and Water Needs
• Week 46 of 52: Survival Caches
• Week 47 of 52: Emergency Medical Supply (List 4)
• Week 48 of 52: Essential Tools (List 4)
• Week 49 of 52: Nuclear and EMP Preparedness
• Week 50 of 52: Bartering the Community
• Week 51 of 52: Home Defense
• Week 52 of 52: Long-Term Security and Defense
• Week 53 of 52: The Preparedness Lifestyle

Take the First Step

Take this a bit at a time. No, you don’t have unlimited time to get prepared, but it’s important not to go out in a tizzy and make rash expenditures, particularly if the budget is already tight. Use the “week at a time” system above to help you break this down. It’s very overwhelming to try and attack this all at once.

If you’re going to go out and do some shopping, put together a list. A good starting target is a two week supply of the following:

• Drinking water for every member of the household (including the furry members)
• 3 servings per day of grains for each person
• 3 servings of protein for each person
• 5 servings of fruits and vegetables for each person
• 2 servings of dairy for each person (more for growing children and pregnant or lactating women)
• Take into consideration any special dietary needs that members of your household might have. Things like baby formula, low sugar foods, low salt foods and supplements are often overlooked.
• Necessary prescription medications
• A method of heating or cooking the above foods in the event of a power outage, along with fuel (alternatively, you can make choices that don’t require cooking)
• Basic first aid kit
• Candles or other light sources that do not rely on the grid

And there you are. It really is THAT EASY to get started.

What caused you to make the decision to start prepping? What was your first step? Please share in the comments below!

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Contributed by Daisy Luther of The Organic Prepper.

Daisy Luther is a freelance writer and editor. Her website, The Organic Prepper, offers information on healthy prepping, including premium nutritional choices, general wellness and non-tech solutions. You can follow Daisy on Facebook and Twitter, and you can email her atdaisy@theorganicprepper.ca

The Preparedness Primer: How To Get Started

How to Make Organic Soap Using Soapwort Plant

Cleaners, Shampoo, soaps
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the battery

The Herb Gardener blog talks about the different uses and recipes using the flowering plant Soapwort into a cleaning solution. In this article there is an additional website link if you are interested in growing it yourself as well.

Click here to read article: http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-make-organic-soap-using-soapwort.html


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Laundry Day Without Electricity

Cleaners, Homesteading, Off Grid
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prepper ideas

Prepper Ideas website share a laundry recipe and a step by step picture tutorial of how to do off the grid laundry.

After reading this article, you will understand why women use to call it “Blue Monday” …. all the household laundry was done on Mondays and it was an all day project of back breaking work.

Keeping your clothes clean is important. Not only does it keep you from stinking to high heaven, but the buildup of proteins and bacteria in dirty clothes can lead to sickness, skin issues, drawing insects to your living space an in a disaster situation.

Plus if you stink, people can smell you downwind whether they can see you or not.

Click here to read: http://www.prepperideas.com/laundry-day-without-electricity/

Laundry Day Without Electricity » The Homestead Survival

Precious Pepper Jelly Condiment Recipe

Recipes, Water Bath Canning
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la table de nana

La Table De Nana blog shares Pepper Jelly recipe to tempt you to bring your canning pot and mix up a batch. By making your own condiments, you can avoid preservatives and choose organic ingredients if that is your choice.

Click here to read recipe: http://latabledenana.blogspot.com/2010/09/lovely-little-pepper-jelly.html

Precious Pepper Jelly Condiment Recipe » The Homestead Survival

Hard Boiled Egg Chickens – Fun Project !

Recipes, Uncategorized
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Start out by slicing your carrot slice

Make as many as you have eggs



Slice off a bit of the bottom so it with stand upright

Place the egg uprightSlice down on the top of the egg about 1/2 inchPush gently the carved carrot piece into the eggAdd black peppercorns to each side of the egg (eyes)Repeat all steps for each eggs

Serve on a bed of spinach

After hard boiling eggs and peeling them… put them together took 10 minutes.

Enjoy !


Hard Boiled Egg Chickens – Fun Project ! » The Homestead Survival

Magic Potion

October 26, 2011 · by Mrs Happy Homemaker

Double double toil & troubleFire burn & cauldron bubble

It’s magic potion time! The kids will get such a kick out of this & it’s very easily put together too. All you need is a few different colors/flavors of KoolAid. This time around, I used red, green, & blue. You make the KoolAid according to package directions & then pour some of it into ice trays – a different ice tray for each color. As the ice cubes melt, the ‘potion’ will turn cool colors & change flavors too!

When the KoolAid cubes are frozen, pop at least one of each into clear cups & top with lemon-lime soda.

Not only are these cool at Halloween, but really any time of the year!

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Irish Whiskey & Brown Bread Ice Cream Recipe – True Bit Of Ireland

Desserts
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married an irish farmer

Married An Irish Farmer blog shares a truly bit of Ireland with us through this dessert recipe.

Click here to read the recipe: http://marriedanirishfarmer.com/2010/09/01/brown-bread-irish-whiskey-ice-cream/

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Irish Whiskey & Brown Bread Ice Cream Recipe – True Bit Of Ireland » The Homestead Survival