Flooding With No End in Sight…Store Water Now

Once again today there is flooding in many parts of the United States. This is not the end as the snow melt has just begun and that means more flooding in places that have escaped thus far. Flooding along the Missouri river is expected to  continue another month! With all this flooding comes the realization once again, just how important water storage really is. When water becomes contaminated due to flooding...

Food Storage 101 Lesson Five…Water

Before I begin my post for today I wanted to remind you I am still looking for photos of your food storage areas. Many of our friends here at Totally Ready live in small spaces or have large families and they need our help with creative solutions for food storage. Many of you live in areas with basements, lucky you. Many of us do not. How have you solved your storage area challenges? Please email photos to me at:...

Water: Absolutely Essential…Do It Right

Water is absolutely essential to life and the need for storing and for storing safely can not be over emphasized. Today part 2 of our discussion about water. I recently watched a national morning television show where the topic was emergency preparations. The “expert” gave some really awful advice about water storage. Some straight talk is in order. Do not drink sodas or alcoholic beverages in an emergency....

Water, Water, Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink!

Water storage is absolutely essential to a good preparedness plan. In an emergency, it may be too late to go to the tap and expect clean water to flow. One gallon per person per day is the minimum you will need to continue living the way in which you are accustomed. You will need at least two quarts for drinking and the rest for cooking, cleaning, flushing toilets, and personal hygiene. When planning your...

Food Prices set to Skyrocket?…Famine in the Future?…Tips #23-26

Food security is defined by the United Nations as having enough food on to feed a country’s population. The United Nations estimates the need for food will more than double over the next 50 years. Their scientists believe the only way to avoid wide spread famine is to re-invest in agriculture and in agricultural practices. Many of you who have been following Totally Ready for a while know the opposite...