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Preparedness 101
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items Emergencies, natural disasters, and illness can occur at any time so it is a great idea to stock up on some essentials so that you can be more prepared for those unexpected events! After living through multiple tornados (and the toilet paper disaster...
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Getting Prepped
Getting Prepped
A few ideas to help you start your emergency supply lists.
Having a solar powered charger is a no brainer for me! I use mine in bad weather power outages, when I'm at the beach, and when I'm camping!
Solar Powered Battery Charger
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Anything solar powered is usually an automatic "add to cart" for me! I keep my solar powered flashlight ready to go during bad weather and when camping.
Solar Powered Flashlight
A weather radio is an absolute must when preparing, especially if you live in the south or Midwest!
Weather Radios
Extra batteries are crucial to have on hand! You never know when your power will go out (or when the remote batteries will finally stop working). I have been using Amazon batteries for years and the quality is comparable to the name brands. The price...
AA and AAA Batteries
LifeStraws are a staple in my emergency gear. When natural disasters hit, water sources can be contaminated and water is a must to survival!
LifeStraw
When you live in an area prone to tornados, you know that a helmet is a must have in your safe room. Helmets can be used year round for skating, bicycling, and riding toys, but can also be used in an emergency to protect your head from debris.
Helmets
If you have no power in the winter months, these hand warmers can come in handy! I like the single use ones for keeping in emergency bags but the rechargeable ones could be used regularly if you live in an area that experiences a cold winter to keep ...
Hand Warmers
A good whistle for each family member should be in your prep area or prep bag, especially if you are expecting severe weather. After strong winds or tornados, it can be difficult to find people who are trapped beneath debris. Whistles can help save y...
Whistles
This item is definitely an investment, but for me provides a peace of mind knowing that if the power goes out and stays out for a few days, I can still power my devices with the sun! We purchased a Jackery solar generator a few years ago and it has b...
Solar Generators - Jackery
Emergency candles can be an affordable alternative to flashlights and battery powered light devices in a power outage. I keep a few of the large pillar candles on hand that have a burn time of 6-8 hours or more! I avoid using candles due to kids, but...
Emergency Candles
A solar flashlight that has the ability to charge other devices is such an important part of my emergency kit!
Solar Flashlight with Charger
Small, portable stoves are a great addition to your emergency list. We have used a few different styles when camping and they all worked well so for me, it comes down to personal preference, size, and weight.
Camping Stoves & Camping Grills
Portable generators can make a difference during a power outage! There are many different kids out there, make sure you find the one that fits the best for your needs. Make sure you use generators safely!
Portable Generators - Electric & Dual Fuel Options
We love our Berkey system! It’s a great way to keep safe drinking water on hand during an emergency, but we also use this everyday!
Berkey Water Filter
Many of our emergency supplies (and everyday needs) require propane, so we like to keep a few of these small canisters on hand for emergencies.
All-Purpose Propane Gas Cylinder
Having a way to quickly access important documents is imperative during an emergency. We keep our organizers in a small file organizer and stored in a fireproof safe. It’s always better to be prepared!
File Storage Organizer