Reviving the lost art of self-reliance, one small step at a time
We just never know, do we? That’s why taking emergency preparedness planning seriously is so important.
Maybe it’s a weather event or other natural disaster. Perhaps the bread-winner in your family is suddenly laid off. Or maybe there’s an incoming ballistic missile and you only have a few minutes to figure out what to do. (I’m in Hawai‘i; true story!)
A catastrophic emergency is the best time to put your skills at self-reliant living forward. When things get dicey, it’s such a relief to know that you’ve got things under control. Emergency preparedness will allow you to breathe easier during times that challenge you.
Having a disaster plan in place and knowing what you might need for your survival during a short-term or extended emergency situation can help ease some of the stress we face in uncertain times.
From natural disasters to unexpected household issues, planning ahead is smart. Learn how to maintain the emergency supplies you need to keep your family safe and how to stock a household to be ready for unplanned situations.
Becoming more self-reliant is good for us in emergencies and day to day life – not to mention better for the environment. Gradually switching our lifestyles to becoming more self-reliant now instead of waiting until we’re in crisis mode can prevent panic and provide a sense of stability, even when it feels like things are swirling out of our control.
What are YOUR survival needs when times are tough? Make sure you’re schooled in essential life skills for an easier time of it.
A concrete block rocket stove is easy to make and is great for power outages, camping, and outdoor cooking. Consider this method when you’re ready to build a rocket stove for off-grid cooking. They’re an easy to use, easy to build, clean burning cooking device.
We’ve lost the essential life skills that used to be commonplace in our world. Isn’t it time we reversed that trend?
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Now is the time to prepare for power outage. Here’s what worked (and what didn’t) when our power grid went down during a storm.
When hurricanes and storms threaten, an emergency preparedness checklist can keep you on task. Keep your family safe; implement these emergency plans ASAP.
Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Hurricanes and Natural DisastersRead More
Emergency essentials: Planning ahead for potential storms and emergencies will serve you well. Here’s what we learned from Hurricane Iselle.
Whether natural disaster or economic collapse, emergency preparedness is key to survival. This list of 100 items to stockpile is a good place to start when gathering emergency supplies.
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Learn proper canning storage techniques in order to make sure that your home-canned goods remain safe. Smart pantry storage will preserve the quality of the food, prevent loss, and even keep the glass jars safe in the event of an earthquake.
Canning Storage: How to Store Mason Jars in the PantryRead More
Like many people living on the Ring of Fire, we found ourselves faced with the threat of a tsunami awhile back. We’re on high ground here, so we weren’t in imminent danger from the tsunami, but there were other possibilities. Damage to our harbors would impede the delivery of goods via barge. An interruption of …
