Fast Emergency Preparation

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	Fast Emergency Preparation Fast emergency preparation skills are for those with little time to prepare and no more than a few hundred dollars to spare. Are you worried about terrorist threats, an impending hurricane or bird flu? Worried you don?t have the time or finances to prepare? According to Kathy Harrison, author of the amazing book Just In Case: How To Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens, the worst thing anyone can do is to rush out the door without a plan. Without a list and a budget, you are likely to waste both your money and your time and neglect to pick up certain items that will make the difference between being fairly comfortable or suffering from hunger, thirst or lack of vital medicine. Before you head out the door, take a few minutes to sit down with paper and pen and write up a supply list for your fast emergency preparation. Then map out a shopping route to get the most done in the least amount of time. Divide up the tasks, if possible, between adults so you can cover the most ground in the shortest amount of time. Your tasks and purchases should include the following: Tank Up Take all your cars to the service station and fill them up. Gasoline is likely to be one of the first items in short supply, so get that first. Better still, always make certain your gas tank is at least half full. Fill Those Prescriptions Refill your prescriptions and get an extra month's supply, even if your insurance won't pay for them. The extra cost will be well worth it in an emergency. In an emergency, the last thing you need is to run out of your blood pressure medicine or other vital drug. While you're at it, pick up some extra over the counter medications for the best fast emergency preparation. Check Your Water Storage Supplies And if you don't have any water stored, then get large, clean containers and fill them with water. You will need at the bare minimum two gallons of water per person per day. Stock Up on Nonperishable Food Look for canned goods, such as soups, stews, fruit and vegetables. Also stock up on things that don't need to be cooked, such as breakfast bars, dried fruits and nuts, boxed cereals and powdered milk. Such items are your best bet for fast emergency preparation. Personal Items Don't forget items such as toilet paper, first-aid and sanitary supplies, soap and toothpaste in your fast emergency preparation. Have a Baby at Home? Then be sure to stock up on diapers, formula, and wet wipes. It's also vital to have warm clothes on hand for your little one, such as a fleece or wool suit. Emergency Lights Look for hand-cranked flashlights and hurricane lamps. If you can't find those, then get plenty of candles, holders and matches for your fast emergency preparation. If you already have a hurricane lamp, pick up extra fuel and wicks and be sure to clean the lamp's globe. If you are buying candles, look for ones that are thicker rather than the tapers. Emergency Cooking A propane camp stove is useful for cooking if the power goes out, but make sure you put it in a well-ventilated area such as your garage or covered porch. Also make certain you have some extra propane cylinders. If you plan on using your gas grill, then be sure to refill its tank. Stock Up On the Extras Make sure you have plenty of batteries for your flashlights and a radio. Include board games, jigsaw puzzles, books and playing cards, crucial even in fast emergency preparation. Get Cash For fast emergency preparation, get as much extra cash from your bank or ATM as possible, preferably in small bills. Got a Pet? Make sure you have plenty of pet food on hand. More Helpful Information on Being Prepared Every home should have an Emergency Supply Kit on hand as an important way of being prepared. Here's how to build one. You don't want to be unprepared in an emergency, but what if disaster struck today? Here are some tips on Fast Emergency Preparation If you are thinking about being prepared by buying wheat in bulk, then you're likely looking for recipes. Here's a Delicious, Wholesome Soup Recipe Using Cooked Wheat Berries You know wheat berries can be ground into flour, but what else can you do with them? Learn how to Cook Wheat Berries for a Variety of Dishes Have you just bought a lot of wheat in bulk? Proper storage will ensure your wheat lasts for years. Here are some Methods for Storing Bulk Grain What if you haven't bought wheat yet, but want to? Where do you begin? Here are some Tips on buying bulk grains When thinking about emergency preparation, water is the essential first thing to think about. Here are some Tips on Storing Water Wheat isn't just for breads, but can be used to produce a healthy vegetable as well. Learn how to Grow Sprouts for Fresh Greens Anytime, Anywhere Do you have a drilled well on your property? 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