Tag: Preparations

COVID-19: Personal observations over the past couple of days

I continue to believe that the current “panic stations” response by many to the threat posed by the coronavirus epidemic is overblown.  Nevertheless, practical preparations are in order for most of us:  and the evidence that they’re needed is growing.  Here are just a few things I’ve personally observed over the past couple of days.… Continue reading COVID-19: Personal observations over the past couple of days

Preparedness book proposal – what do you think?

Last week I reviewed Selco Begovic’s new book. At the time, I concluded: As a matter of fact, Selco’s book has got me wondering whether I shouldn’t write one of my own, about the lessons learned in SHTF situations in the many and varied circumstances in which I’ve found myself over the years.  I must… Continue reading Preparedness book proposal – what do you think?

“Prepper” foods: you may not like what you eat

A news report last weekend mentioned that a major retailer is offering various “package deals” on freeze-dried foods, designed to provide nutrition for up to a year for individuals or families.  It’s not a bad idea, albeit rather expensive . . . but there are other factors to consider. Such foods offer a number of… Continue reading “Prepper” foods: you may not like what you eat

Contaminated water awareness goes mainstream?

Last week I published some thoughts about emergency water supplies, in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Now Accuweather has put up two interesting articles dealing with the threat from contaminated water following a hurricane, and how to deal with the problem. How to avoid drinking contaminated water after a hurricane 6 ways to… Continue reading Contaminated water awareness goes mainstream?

A useful tip for storing emergency water supplies

I thought that, in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, my readers might like to hear a useful tip about keeping reserve water supplies.  FEMA suggests keeping a minimum reserve supply of one gallon per person per day, for a minimum of three days.  However, I regard that as far too little.  It leaves… Continue reading A useful tip for storing emergency water supplies

Storing your emergency supplies

I’ve had a few queries now and then about how best to store and organize one’s emergency supplies.  This is a very good question, because we need to be able to find them when we need them, and also move them in a hurry, if that becomes necessary in a ‘bug-out’ situation. I’d begin by… Continue reading Storing your emergency supplies

A get-home kit for emergency use

In the light of potential disruptions to our everyday lives, we need to think about preparations for emergency situations when we’re not at home, where our supplies can be a lot more extensive and ready to hand.  There are any number of articles about so-called ‘bug-out bags’, designed to get you away from trouble and… Continue reading A get-home kit for emergency use

Keeping your eye on the ball this New Year

There’s an awful lot of deliberate misdirection in our society at present.  What’s more, an awful lot of people are allowing themselves to be taken in by it.  In the New Year just ahead, when we traditionally take stock of our lives and make resolutions to improve at least some aspects, it’s not a bad… Continue reading Keeping your eye on the ball this New Year

End of a loooooong day

Well, the truck’s loaded, all except for a few things (particularly our bed, in which we’ll spend a last night here before loading it).  U-haul did us proud, and provided a brand-new Ford 26′ truck with less than 3,000 miles on the clock.  It’s a lot more comfortable than other trucks I’ve hired from them,… Continue reading End of a loooooong day