This is the first in a three part series on first aid kits, emergency medical kits and basic medical concerns during events like disasters. We’re going to focus on first aid kits today and set the groundwork for the next two episodes which will cover the more extensive emergency medical kits and then some specifics on how to pack and organize both kinds of kits, some specific recommendations on what to put into them and...
A good fixed blade knife is one of the classic tools. Archaeologists have found the remains of not so lucky individuals from thousands of years ago who, even though they didn’t have much by today’s standards, would have a sharp flint knife. The knife has remained a popular tool over the years because of its irreplaceable versatility. Although folding knives have become more common over the years, fixed blades still represent the most simple...
We put together a three page PDF guide to help you put together your own first aid kits: “These pages will help you put together a set of effective First Aid kits that are tailored for your location, budget and needs. The goal is to have some basic supplies that will let you treat common problems that arise in emergency situations…” Download the free guide as a PDF here.
Everyone should have a personal first aid kit that they can take with them when they leave the house. This is not the “big kit” that is scattered around your medicine cabinet and under the bathroom sink or the kit in a plastic box that you might keep in a car or truck. You need a kit that will fit in your purse, backpack or laptop bag because bad things happen unexpectedly.
Unless you’ve just fallen through a hole in a lake while ice fishing, having enough water is one of your biggest concerns in an emergency situation. In the hot summertime weather that now is headed our way, this is even more true.
When the power goes out, cooking becomes a concern, as soon as dinner time rolls around. Frosted Flakes will work for breakfast, a sandwich makes an acceptable lunch, but when you try Honey Nut Cheerios and Caesar Salad as a dinner combo, expect some odd sideways glances. What would really come in handy is a cooking unit that could not only take care of the meat that is slowly thawing out in the freezer,...
One concern that often gets overlooked during planning, but quickly becomes apparent during emergency situations is dealing with household toilets that do not work. This could be due to a shortage of water, so flushing is not possible. Or, there could also be a disruption of the sewer system, so that the flushes do not have anywhere to go…but up. Either way, it is a good idea to have an option available that does not...
Combine 4 common pantry staples, plus raisins or nuts if available, and you have a high protein snack made from long shelf life ingredients.
A hot meal that is easily made on the survival grill from a soup mix and other long shelf life ingredients.
A Simple Peach Cobbler made with long shelf life ingredients from the pantry and cooked on the survival grill for a boost in morale during bad times.