Archive for August, 2008

The Basic 72 Hour Kit

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

The 72 Hour kit – basics   When you are planning for disasters and emergencies, you need to be sure to have the right supplies.  Nothing like having canned food to find out you don’t have a can opener.  Being prepared also means knowing what to do, not just having the stuff ...

Basic Food Storage

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

So, with Hurricanes bearing down on Florida, how many people are truely ready for a disaster or emergency. Lets face facts, most are lucky to think far enough ahead to have a few bottles of water in their house and a few candy bars to top it off. ...

SAS Urban Survival Guide – Update

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Just a quick update! My two sons (15 and 12) have hijacked my SAS Survival Guide. They are both looking at the traps section and fire starting section - figures my 12 year old is a pyro! To top it off, my 12 year old wants me ...

World Disaster Map

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Disaster Map Morning all, a friend sent me this link the other day.  Shows where all the the disasters in the world are.  There is another place to find the info - will get that link soon - got to dig it up from an old email. Keep it safe

Upcoming Items

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Good Day!  I am a bit behind myself due to work related stuff.  With that in mind, I am going to working on the following stuff: The Altoids Box first aid kit - Just need to post what I have! I know I know. Food Storage - the Basics Planning for disasters/emergencies Cooking with ...

First Aid Kit in Eugene

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Last week I was in Portland for a meeting.  All went well with the flight up and travel to Eugene.  Went to this funky brew pub and had dinner (don't bother ordering their Southwest burger if you are looking for something with some fire to it!)  Listened to some folks ...

Flying Back

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

While coming back from a trip in Portland, I realized that both ways that I had to check my survival kit to keep Homeland Security happy!  No tools, weapons, edible food, or other items considered dangerous.  Funny thing is that I can bring a laptop on! I hate checking luggage.  I ...

Joint Forces Suvival Guide

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Good Morning to all. Welcome to Sunday (in the western world) and Monday elsewhere.I want to publicly thank all of those folks who recently signed up for the Newsletter! I am still having some challenges getting the push to work properly, so please bare with me. For ...

Joint Forces Suvival Guide

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Good Morning to all. Welcome to Sunday (in the western world) and Monday elsewhere. I want to publicly thank all of those folks who recently signed up for the Newsletter! I am still having some challenges getting the push to work properly, so please bare with me. For those who ...

Surviving an Earthquake

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Since the quake in LA/San Diego last week, I thought I would share some info that I received from a friend. I am not sure where he got it from, but none the less it is great info. PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY NOW Have an earthquake survival kit on hand. All ...