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http://72hours.org/utilities.html
I found a few sites on how to be prepared for natural disasters such as earthquakes, power outages, powerful storms, hurricanes, and contagious disease. This is a list of a few things to expect this year in 2012 and its smart to be prepared in case you experience this.
Some good questions answered are how to store food that will last without electricity and how to eat and prepare food without gas and electricity. Having a can opener will be handy if you dont have fresh vegetables growing outside and need to eat something out of can.
Electricity Solutions: solar powered generator and 1 solar panel will cost about 2k at home depot. This will be a generator that doesnt require fuel, just sunlight and can operate your appliances at home.
Water Solution: a rain water collector cost about 200 dollars at home depot and loots like a large plastic climbing wall that stands up against the house and collects rainwater.
Greenhouse: I would at least try to grow some vegetables inside or outside the house, beans are pretty easy to grow and so are tomatoes and corn. Try to grow at least something.
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Keep weight in mind for you have to be able to carry everything if you need to relocate. A 100 lb generator won't help if you have to leave it behind. Just an FYI
I would still try your small health foods store and see what they have but also I know that most grocery stores, chain or not, carries some sort of sproutable seeds...................
running spring will never freeze up, only standing water does.................
A good sturdy one that can pry, scrape, cut. an ax is essential to dig, cut or what ever. doesnt have to be expensive just sturdy. Don't take my word on the water filter look at the reviews and read consumer reports before making any purchase.
The filter last for many months (100's of gallons). Iodine can be purchased at any camping store or off the internets. Get good clean soap like Dr. Bronners since it can be used to brush teeth and wash clothes, plus it is biodegradable. Pack some board games, cards and dice sanity is important to maintain during difficult times. Like said before look online for some of the specifics of the water filter they clearly state how many gallons the filter is good for. Have fun with your preparations. Pack a good knife and ax, tools can do wonders and need to be considered as well.
indoor or outdoor gardening, considering 12 month season , you really don't need to perserve anything; food grows everyday..................
I do pickle green tomatoes , watermelon skin ..................
I'll get back to this topic 'morrow.....I've got guests coming for supper this evening; serving raw salad, backed sweet yams and organic wine...................
laters.................
alfalfa, clover, mustard, wheat,buckwheat , beans, ................I would imagine that any Whole Foods or local Health Foods Store can provide you with anything you need for sprouting.....................
Try this :
any small or large planting pot, filled with soil, sprinkled with seeds of beets,salad greens , garlic, onions, herbs.....................
set it next to your windows getting sun.....water it every other day.....wait couple of months and guess what~........food.
in this train of thought you can grow just about anything indoors................
I dont want to tell you wrong so be sure you do some research prior to making a purchase. My wife and just purchased a filter from RCI for about $70 it is super light and can filter just about anything down to biological and chemical impurities. It is also good to have some iodine tablets which are super cheap but they are good for using in especially dirty water(ponds and stagnate water sources) If you boil water for 10min it will kill MOST dangers so be careful. I cannot emphasize enough to remain calm no matter the situation, panic kills, calm prevails. Again I encourage you to do some research and read the reviews they can be very helpful. Another helpful tip that I want to share is have a good first aid kit with soap and bandaids and wraps (for sprains) also get yourself those bandaids specifically for blisters in case you have to be on the move. I am not trying to scare anyone it is just good to be prepared not only for earth changes as you mentioned but even the occasional blackout or severe snowstorm that may come your way. Stay calm and keep your wits that's really all it takes to live through a traumatic time. Or so I would imagine cause this is a first for me as well
Be well and Be aware
Nathan Lawcynell
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