How To Be Prepared For The Unexpected

Do you know how to be prepared for the unexpected? If you turn on the radio in your car or listen to the national or local television news reports there are so many reasons we must be prepared today, not tomorrow, for the unexpected.

My husband and I love to eat dinner watching Scott Pelley on CBS to get the latest news around the world. The last few days we are horrified by the flooding we see in the Houston area and are praying for the families affected. Before that, it was Austin, Texas with horrid rain falls. As I remember, they had twenty inches of rain in 24-48 hours and they are getting more.

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As you may know, Page Street Publishing Company asked me to write a book to help people be prepared and survive by outlining the skills they need. I would love every family in the world to have one of my books and I will be having giveaways often so people will have a chance to win one. If you already have my book and you enter and win the giveaway please share the book with a friend or family member. My book has the tools to be prepared in order to survive most any disaster or unforeseen emergency.

How to Be Prepared for the Unexpected

Sometimes we need to be reminded to do all the following, one step at a time.

1. Store water so you have a minimum of 4 gallons per person per day for all the members of your family (I recommend a minimum of 30 days)
2. Store food to supply your family for a minimum of seven days (I recommend a minimum of 30 days)
3. Gather your important documents today not tomorrow. I have a FREE download for you: Food Storage Moms Binder Contents One of the pages explains all of the items you need, like a zippered binder, zippered pouches and picture holders for your family photos, etc.
4. If you have a 72-hour go bag that’s awesome. If you cannot afford a bag put your all the items in a box that you will need to survive for 72 hours in case of a disaster.

The book I’ll be giving away details many other things to consider as you prepare for possible disasters. What will happen if you lose power and can’t heat or cool your home or cook your meals? How will you communicate if your cell or landline phones don’t work? How will you stay warm, wash dishes or clothes or run home appliances if the electricity is not available? What if you have to evacuate your home? There are so many things to consider. The book will bring to your attention many things you’ve probably never thought about. Once you read the book you’ll want to share the concepts with all your extended family, friends, and co-workers.

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Some of my favorite items for survival:

• My book: Prepare Your Family for Survival: How to Be Ready for Any Emergency or Disaster Situation
• AquaBricks: AquaBrick Food and Water Storage Container – Brick Only
• BlueCans: Blue Can – Premium Emergency Drinking Water
• Goal Zero Flashlight: Goal Zero Torch 250 Flashlight with Integrated Solar Panel
• Kelly Kettle: Kelly Kettle Ultimate Stainless Steel Large Base Camp Kit
• Butane Stove: Camp Chef Butane 1 Burner Stove with Camping Case
• Lodge 6-quart Dutch oven: Lodge Camp Dutch Oven, 6 Qt