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Emergency Preparedness

I've been thinking a lot lately about being prepared for emergencies. I've really felt the need to have a plan and stock up on necessities. I am not doing anything out of fear because my trust is in the Lord Jesus and He will take care of us. However, the bible exhorts us over and over to be planners and to store up food and to be wise. So with that in mind we're preparing to be prepared. Here's what my family and I have done so far.....

Prepared an emergency "survival" bag to grab quickly if we needed to evacuate.
Inside that bag I have the following:
Canned food, water, pocket knives, toilet paper, emergency foil blankets, waterproof matches and candles, flashlight, batteries, hand crank radio & light, barrier masks, fishing materials (bait, line, hooks, etc), toiletries, towels, trashbags, rope, & more...

I have also started stocking up on canned goods, wheat berries, millet, popcorn, water, beans and rice, and items to bake with like baking powder, honey, etc.  We also have extra propane tanks for our gas grill in case we'd ever be without electricity.

I also think it is important to get out of debt as quickly as possible. We've heard about an impending economic crash for a while now and it's only a matter of time before we start to see some changes. I think it is always wise to be out of debt as the bible states. It's just hard to do it "quickly".
It's always a good thing to have cash readily available in an emergency where you may not be able to go to the bank. My goal is to have a few hundred saved at home for easy access.
Has anyone else felt the need to prepare?

Wow

7:32, Monday, May 8, 2006 .. Posted by MyThreeDaughters

Wheat berries come in a can? I didn't know that. I am not even sure exactly what they are lol.

This week it was my plan to buy a small gas bottle for a BBQ we were given a little while ago to cook while there are blackouts. Last week or so the power went out and we used the wood BBQ but it wasn't raining just at that moment and the power came back on at 6pm. I still know I might "forget" to buy it. My memory is shocking but still trying to plan, although trying harder would be good lol.

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8:50, Thursday, May 11, 2006 .. Posted by Anonymous

I have felt a need to be prepared as well. With our economy (on thin ice), empending threats of terror and the bird flu pandemic,to mention a few, I feel a burden to stock up and get out of debt.
I feel as Christians we should be a blessing to others and not a burden. So if a disaster does come we will be able to share and minister to others.
One of the things I have learned recently is to can meats, soups, and other "convenient" foods. Cooking from scratch is very economical and you can take some of what you cook and can for a future meal. I suggest canning instead of freezing because of the possibly of not having electricity.
Also, you can cook dry beans by bringing them to a boil and place the pot on your bed and insulate the pot with newspapers and quilts and they will continue to cook until done. Rice and noodles do not need to be on the stove for the suggested time as well. They will continue to cook if they are covered.
I will try to share that technique at a later time.

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11:09, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 .. Posted by CandyFoote

I feel a real burden to prepare. My husband and I live off grid, but we really need to add to the system. As of now, we still depend a lot on gas.
I am working on getting the pantry stocked way up.
I am not fearful either, but am being led of the Lord.
We are called to be a blessing to others. Someone had better be prepared!
Great post!

Candy