Because preparedness simplified is more achievable
Because preparedness simplified is more achievable
The Utah State University Extension is great resource for preparedness and self-reliance information. The university has done much reliable research on those topics. Look for information on: Natural Disaster Preparedness including 72-hour kits and water storage Gardening including beekeeping and…
The Food Science students and professors in the Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science Department of the College of Life Sciences at Brigham Young University research food storage, especially long-term food storage. Their mission is “to promote self-reliance, reduce hunger, and…
I had a question presented to me by a woman who is an “empty nester” and whose eating habits have changed with the years. Here’s her situation: “When our kids were younger we were pretty much into the food storage…
In 2007, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were encouraged to have a 3-month supply of food that was part of their normal, daily diet. The pamphlet Prepare Every Needful Thing: Family Home Storage says: “Build…
Roads destroyed by landslides. Roads covered by mudslides and rockslides. Bridges washed out. Roads closed by wildfire. Roads broken up by earthquakes. Roads closed by high wind events or blizzards. Delivery ports blockaded. Airports closed. Are you prepared for transportation…
“Hurricane Ike is my first hurricane as an adult. I’ve been through many tropical storms over the years including Tropical Storm Allison, one of the most costly storms in U.S. history. I have been through several typhoons, the Eastern hemisphere…
The document below was produced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture during World War I and was used through World War II. Attitudes of self-reliance sure have changed on all levels since then and not for the better, unfortunately.…
Here’s some of the good advice found in the article linked below: “With our pantry we always know we can eat, and we have been able to cut out the quick (but economically deadly) trips to the convenience store. We…
How do being prepared and having food storage reduce stress in your life? For me, stress is relieved by