For those who are prepared …

There are
no emergencies!
 The quick and easy way
to be prepared:
 With a few purchases you can have a
emergency survival system in place!

That is, two weeks of food and water ….

If you wish to be more
prepared … have a food
storage program.
It is my responsibility to take care of
my body’s needs without being a
burden on others.

Up until now I have depended on others:

 The farmer
 The grocery store
 The restaurant
 The microwave and oven
 The nation’s electrical grid
 Water from the tap

But what if I wake up one morning and that support system

is gone?
 Grocery stores have
a three-day supply of
fresh food.
 They are dependent on trucks.
 Trucks are dependent on fuel.
 Even with the trucks running and fuel flowing,
the food supply is dependent on the farmer.
 The farmer is dependent on many factors such
as weather; whole crops can fail if conditions are
not favorable.
 What could I store?

 In short, the foods I like to eat!

 Foods that I can prepare even if I have no

electricity, stove or refrigerator.

 It is not practical, in a food shortage situation, to

drastically change my eating habits and be
happy and satisfied.
 Each time you go the grocery store
to buy food and supplies you use on a
regular basis – buy extra!
 If you normally buy one, buy six; if you normally buy 6,
buy a case.

 This is true of non-food basics as well — such as

medicine, vitamins, toiletries, cleaning products, etc.

 Purchase extra of anything you use on a regular basis.

 Any items you stock will cost more next year, so it is a

good investment as well.
 Each time you make a purchase
stop and ask yourself: Would I like
this item to be in my stock?
If the
answer is yes,

BUY EXTRA!

This is a very organic way

to build a supply.
In addition, have a basic food stock
that fits the following profile.

 is easy to use
 is inexpensive
 is easy to store
 has a long shelf life
 does not require a stove or refrigerator
 consists of simple foods you know how to use
and like to eat
 Life is in the seed.
 All beans can be sprouted.

 Mung, lentil and adzuki beans are favorites.

They are easy to sprout and can also be cooked.

 Sprouting gives you fresh vegetables when there

are none.

 Sprouting increases nutritional value as well as

volume and weight.
 Canned Foods
 keep for about two years; look for
expiration dates.
 contain water and need no cooking.
 are easy to store.
 can be opened and eaten as is!
 buy those with the low sodium content as
more salt will require you to drink more
water.
 Suggestions for
simple foods you know
how to use and like to eat –
if you have a stove

 Wheat
 Rice
 Textured vegetable protein (TVP), like soy nuggets
 Beans
 Seeds for sprouting

All of the above items store for long periods of time.

Five to 30 years have been reported.
 How much do I need?

 Everyone is different; some need more, some

need less.

A three weeks supply is the least

amount suggested.
 In some situations it may be more important to
have an exit plan than a storage plan.
Along with the other things you
have accumulated from your
regular shopping, you are set.

 Or are you?

 Something is missing!
You can live for three weeks
without food …

But you’ll survive less than a

week without…

Water!
Of first and foremost importance is
water. No amount of food will
make up for a lack of water.
 Store 20 gallons of water per person.
 This is a minimum three week emergency
supply.
 Other Considerations
 If you are in a cold climate, heating could be ore
important than water.
 Then water.
 Then food.
NOTE:
If using gas heat, be sure to ventilate room to avoid carbon
monoxide poisoning
If burning wood, have fire extinguishers at hand.
In the event of an earthquake, turn off gas and water mains.
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Some ways to purify your water

 Bleach
 Iodine
 GSE – grapefruit seed extract
 Colloidal Silver
 Distilling
Always boil and filter questionable water; then use a purifier.
Use the methods described only to make water safe from
bacteria or viruses.
Do not drink water you think may contain chemicals, oils,
poisonous substances, sewage, or other contaminants!
 Chlorine bleach
with no other additive
Treat water with a 5 to 6 percent
liquid Chlorine Bleach solution.
Treating clear/cloudy water ……………………….. Bleach solution to add
 1 quart/1 liter 3 drops
 ½ gallon/2 quarts 5 drops
 1 gallon 1/8 tsp
 5 gallons 1/2 tsp
 10 gallons 1 tsp
 Double this for treating very cold, or surface water.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/purify.htm
 Iodine Water Disinfectant
http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/faq/emerg.html

 You can use chlorine tablets to disinfect

filtered and settled water.

Chlorine tablets containing the necessary dosage

for drinking water disinfection can be purchased
in a commercially prepared form. These tablets
are available from drug and sporting goods
stores and should be used as stated in the
instructions. When instructions are not available,
use one tablet for each quart or liter of water to
be purified.
 Using Colloidal Silver
FOR PURIFYING FOOD & WATER
http://altered-states.net/barry/colloidalsilver/suggesteduses.htm

 Colloidal Silver is an excellent water purifier.

Water stored with one or two tablespoons
of Colloidal Silver per five liters will be safe
and sweet tasting for a very long time.

 After testing 23 methods of purifying

water, NASA selected a silver system
for the space shuttle.
 GSE
Grapefruit Seed Extract

 Add 10 to 25 drops of GSE, per gallon of water. Shake and let stand
for several minutes. The water will have a bitter taste to it, due to
the GSE.

GSE is a substance derived from the seeds, membranes,

and the pulp of grapefruit. Used as a broad-spectrum, non-
toxic, antimicrobial product, it is known to be highly
effective for fighting infection and promoting health. GSE is
used as a purifier, antiseptic, and preservative. Even in
studies comparing its effectiveness to chlorine bleach,
isopropyl alcohol, and colloidal silver, GSE has been found
to be superior as an antimicrobial.
 Distillers

Counter top electric Stove top / open fire

4 gallons a day 10 gallons a day
 Storing Water
 Preferably store in new, clean containers of
manageable size in a cool, dark place.
 Rotate stored water every six months.
 If there is advance warning, fill bathtubs and all
available containers. (Avoid using flood waters.)
 Solar showers, such as the Reliance Solar Spray
Portable Shower, are available on the internet
and in camping stores. They are a good way of
conserving water.
Important items to keep on hand
 First-aid kit

 Radio – wind up, solar or a supply of batteries

 Flash light – wind up or battery powered

 Water-proof matches or lighter

 Candles

 Gas camp stove

Ways to store grains and seeds:
Heat, light, bugs, moisture, time and oxygen
work against storage life. Therefore, use:

 Glass jars – or plastic jars in earthquake-prone

areas.

 Mylar bags

 Food-grade buckets

 Oxygen absorbers
 Were to keep your supplies
 A dark, cool, dry place

 Mylar bags

 Buckets made of food grade plastic

 Basement

 Refrigerator
Each pack will give
you 100% of the
recommended
vitamins and minerals.
Cost for a 3-day
supply is about $4.

One bottle will purify up to 400

gallons of water. Cost $20

Just add water and you have

the quickest, easiest disaster-
stay-alive kit for cheap!
 For the Car

 Emergency survival kit

with food, water and first aid supplies
 Warm jacket or blanket / sleeping bag
and a pair of walking shoes
 Cash – one and five dollar
bills. ATMs may not work.
 Any needed medications

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 Communication and Transport

 Carry ID noting blood type and known

allergies.
 Have an evacuation plan and meeting
place
 Keep your gas tank full at all times. If
possible, safely store extra fuel.
 First Aid
 Maintain good health
 Consider taking a basic first aid course
 Research and acquire a good first aid kit
 Know your local medical facilities and
providers
 Keep an extra supply of prescription
medications and easy-to-locate details of
any specific medical conditions you have.
 Hygiene … to help your house keep
smelling fresh when there is
no running water:

 Keep a supply of small garbage bags by each

toilet. Use over the toilet or a five-gallon pail
with a tight lid.

Add one tablespoon of non-chlorine bleach after

use and seal tightly.

 Or, use wag bags, an ecologically-friendly

alternative: http://www.easycaretoilet.com
Finances, Documentation, Security
 Keep your bill payments up to date
 Keep copies of all financial documents,
personal data, etc. in a place to which you
have direct access, not in a safe deposit
box.
 Store cash in a safe place; you may not be
able to rely on credit cards or banks.
 The immediate benefit is
the peace of mind you experience
by being prepared.

The more of us that are prepared,

the less of a drain we put on
each other if shortages appear.