How To Survive Doomsday Part 1

FOOD:

     This is quite possibly the easiest concept to grasp for any prepper. Food is needed to live. The main problem you will have is there will be no supermarkets, food will no longer come on a shelf.
     In the long term, you will need to know how to grow and how to catch your own food. In the first few months of any doomsday even you are going to want to stay hidden, maybe even a few years.
     In the event of a doomsday event being predicted, local supermarkets will be wiped out in minutes. So, you need to prepare now. You should aim for a minimum of a year's supply of food for yourself and your family. Ideally, two years is better.
     This will take considerable thought as to how much food you would actually need for an entire year. Sit down and work out the numbers on paper for your own particular situation. Also keep in mind that you clearly can't store fresh food or frozen food for that matter. It is far easier to store dry and canned food.
     The obvious starting points are carbohydrates. Grains and pastas will become the bulk of your food supply. Keep the goods in the bags they are purchased in, they will last far longer than if the package is opened up and exposed to the air. NEVER store any food on the floor at all.
     You can find five gallon food grade buckets and mylar bags for your grains and pastas to be put in and sealed with an oxygen absorber inside. Sometimes you can find these buckets for free from bakeries and other places. Just make sure no chemicals have been in them. You can also buy them for a few dollars from Lowe's or other home improvement stores.
     Next look at canned goods. It lasts for years and still tastes good when you open it. Think about your nutritional needs. You will need protein, fats and vitamins and minerals.
     Meat, fish, fruits and veggies can all be supplied by canned goods.
     After carbs and canned goods there are extras to think about. You will need a wide variety of sauces, condiments and spices. Also, you need to think about instant coffee, hot chocolate, tea bags and powdered milk. Soups are another excellent choice, they are filling and easy to cook.
     You may also consider stocking a range of dried fruits and nuts. You will also need to store sugar, flour and dried herbs.
     Also make sure that you have several can openers (at least 10) and make sure they are all different models. They will get blunt quickly. It never hurts to be prepared.

Storing Water for Emergency Use

You must store water in suitable containers and put it in correct locations in your home. Water is best stored in a dark room or in heavy cardboard boxes to keep the light out. Store in several locations so you can get to it easily.

Containers to Use: Make sure all containers are food grade and have never held chemicals or poisons.

     Heavy Plastic - you can reuse 2 liter soda bottles, gatorade bottles, also apple juice and cranberry juice bottles are great.  It is recommended to have a three month supply of water if possible. That's 180 gallons of water per person.

     You can use bottled water. Bulk bottled water can be purchased through some companies. Generally it is far too expensive to store in quantity.

     Bleach bottles - stored water in these can be used for cleaning or washing hands. Label it clearly with a black marker, but keep away from children. These can also be used as emergency flush water for your toilet if your toilet breaks or your water supply gets broken.

    Polyethylene Barrels - available in several sizes.

    Glass containers - drinking water can be stored in quart sized jars sealed by the water bath canning method. Pint jars require 20 minutes boiling time, quart size require 25 minutes and half gallon jars require 30 minutes.

     DO NOT USE MILK JUGS TO STORE WATER!!! The plastic is not thick enough and since it has been run through other types of storage, it makes the plastic weak.

     Supplemental Sources of Water:

     The water in your hot water heater is available to use, if necessary. Also the water in the tank (NOT THE BOWL!) of the toilet can be scooped out and used.

     Liquid for drinking can be obtained from canned fruits, juices, vegetables and soft drinks.

     You can also use melted snow or rain water if you have a collection barrel. (Disinfect by boiling for 5 minutes before drinking it.)

     Lakes, Streams, ponds, rivers and even ditches can be used if treated with a sanitizing method.

Make sure that you check your water supply occasionally for cloudiness and leakage.

    

Economics of Long Term Emergency Storage

     When it comes to long term emergency storage, you must keep in mind that your storage plan must be personalized for you and your family.

     Do not store in out of the way places.

     A practical plan is to use what you store, store what you use. This plan involves simply storing extra amounts of item your family is already consuming, using the oldest items before they expire and rotating the new items into storage.

     Your home grocery store will be to you all the necessary food, water, bedding, clothing, fuel, cooking equipment, and medical supplies to sustain life for a minimum of three months to one year.

     A practical food storage plan will be nutritious, comprehensive, and tailored to your family.

     You can store a variety of grains, flour, rice, noodles, evaporated milk, beans, peas, canned meats, tuna, soups of all kinds, all baking items, shortening, oil, peanut butter, jams, syrups, salad dressings, mayonnaise, gelatin, cocoa, bottled water, bottled and canned fruits and veggies, and many other dehydrated products.

     Keep in mind that improper planning leads to waste.

     Every time you go to the grocery store, get two of each item you normally buy. Put one away, use the other.

     Stash some cash for emergencies. You will need a three month supply of cash, minimum. To find out how much you actually need, budget everything you pay monthly then times that amount by three.

     Don't put emergency fund money in the bank. But, be sure you have the correct change. If times are tough and the economy fails, you won't have ready access to it. Put your cash stash away in a fireproof safe. 1/3 should be coins, 1/3 should be small bills (under $20), and 1/3 should be $20 and $50 bills. You can also put some silver and gold coins away in case regular currency loses its value.

     Get out of debt and stay out of debt.

     Try to increase your income, decrease your spending, or some of each.

     This will bring you great peace of mind.

How to Make Your Own Pepper Spray

     To make 100ml of pepper spray, follow the directions below.

1. Get 100g of hot chili powder, and 200ml of ethanol.

2. Mix the two together in a container.

3. Run the mixture through a sieve to make sure there's no solid chili powder left, and then put it in a stove burner safe container.

4. Put your container on the burner until the ethanol boils and evaporates. You'll have an orange solution of waxy consistency left.

5. Now add 20ml of baby oil. (Depending on the type of chili powder. Because consistencies can vary, make sure that you have a viscous liquid.)

6. Now you can put it in a bottle. You can buy spray bottles at any store, or buy self-aerolizing bottles online for a professional solution.

     Pepper Spray Antidotes:

1. Whole milk is considered very effective as an antidote. Simply wash the affected area (or submerge it) in the whole milk and it will help to wash away the pepper spray. This will alleviate the pain but will not break down the oil itself which causes the burn in the first place.

2. Pepper-Spray-store.com says a recipe of 25% Dawn and 75% water can be used to break down the oil, which is the actual cause of the burn.

Brown Recluse Spider

Brown Recluse Spider

The Brown Recluse Spider is Extremely Dangerous. This spider contains 9 poisons, similar to rattlesnake venom. Self Treatment - Stage 1 - If you've been bitten by this spider (or any spider), the 1st thing you should do is apply activated charcoal directly to wound (keep in medicine cabinet for poison emergencies). You can find it in capsules sold at health food stores, or you can buy it in the aquarium dept. of a grocery store. Charcoal must be finely ground before it's used. Apply thick paste to bite area. Then seek immediate medical attention.

 

10 Important Things that go First in an Emergency

     When it comes to any type of disaster, there are a few things that are extremely important to have that will disappear almost immediately. To prepare correctly, these things need to be stocked up on ahead of time. I recommend that you keep a large supply of water, food and survival supplies.

     Things that disappear:

1. Generators -  Keeping your fridge or a heater going can be the difference between basic but uncomfortable survival and a comfortable survival. The fuel can be expensive and hard to store, but worth it.

2. Water and Water Filters or Purifiers -  Water is a MUST HAVE. If the pipes freeze or the water is contaminated, you will need a way to purify it. There are many ways to store water.

3. Portable Toilets - In case the plumbing goes down, you'll need one. These are typically off the shelves in the blink of an eye in an emergency. It's a basic, but it's a very important basic. Sanitation is important. Improper sanitation can make you very ill.

4. Firewood - Especially handy in a power outage. Firewood is extremely important to stay warm. Alternate heat is vital in the colder months and can also be used to cook with.

5. Lamps, Lamp Oil and Wicks - Safer than candles and lasts longer. Great source of light when you are without power.

6. (Coleman) Emergency Stove and Fuel - Store a large amount of fuel. We use more than we realize. The more you have the better.

7. Protection: Knives, Pepper Spray, Clubs, Guns and Ammunition - In an emergency, we can become very vulnerable. Make sure that you have everything you need to protect yourself and your family before disaster strikes.

8. Can Openers and Egg Beaters - These are important in order for you to eat your perishable supply before it goes bad.

9. Sugar, Honey and Syrup - The sweet tooth prevails and is usually the first thing to go. These can help you keep your energy up.

10. Grains, Beans and Rice - These components are difficult to prepare and can spoil quickly. Find meals that simply require water. You'll be glad you did.

When putting together your emergency supply, keep these things in mind so you aren't empty handed in a crisis.

Changing things up a bit

Hey everyone! I thought I would let people know that I am changing things up a bit. I will still be doing things like product reviews and such, but I am also going to be writing about prepping and other things that can be done to get ready for when the SHTF. Which I am very sure it will. I will be giving out ideas and ways to do things that might help you prepare for what is coming. I have been working on it slowly myself and learning as I go. I hope that this finds everyone in good health. Thanks to all of you.

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