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The Utah State University Extension

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…

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Port Worker’s Strike

A port worker’s strike began at midnight on October 1, 2024, that affected 36 ports in 14 states on the East and Gulf coasts of the United States. Fortunately, it was suspended on October 3 until January 15, 2025. Sea-Intelligence…

BYU Food Storage Research

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…

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Preparing Temporally for the Second Coming

President Russell M. Nelson addressed Church members and the world at the end of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 6, 2024. He announced 17 new temples and then said “Why are…

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The Nutritional Value of Canned Food

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…

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Unavailable Transportation Routes

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…

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College Student Emergency Kits

College kids will start heading to school next month. Help them be prepared for power outages and other unexpected occurrences with their own emergency kits. Colleges and universities have emergency plans but not enough emergency supplies for all their students.…

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Spoiled with Variety

I’ve realized that I have spoiled myself with a variety of possibilities in my food storage – both food and recipes. Have you?