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Did a family member give you a generator with solar panel attachments for Christmas? Did you get a bag of survival food at a holiday gift exchange? Survival gear is a practical gift. You’re in good company if you ended the holiday season with gear. But great gadgets and supplies are only helpful if you know how to use them. If you got survival gear for the holidays, keep reading to learn how to use it. Store Supplies Safely Food and water storage are important parts of emergency preparedness. Did you get water bricks or survival food kits for the holidays? If so, the first item on your to-do list is deciding where to store them. Here are 3 things to consider when storing survival supplies: Access: Survival food and water should be easy to access, but not in the way. Store them in a closet or empty pantry shelf. Temperature:  Survival food can last up to 25 years in proper storage conditions. Keep your supplies in a place where they won’t experience extreme temperatures. ...

You know the quickest route to the hospital, but what if there’s construction? You know who to call if your car breaks down, but what if you don’t have cell service? Life is full of surprises, which is why every great plan needs a backup. 4Patriots is the emergency preparedness brand that does more than help you make an emergency plan. They help you stay ready for anything. Here’s how to boost your emergency preparedness with 4Patriots. To contact a 4Patriots team member, call 1-800-304-4202 Ready to start creating your backup plan? Head to https://4patriots.com/ What If: I Run Out of Food? Solution: Long-Term Food Kits Everyone should have a 3-day supply of emergency food. This supply can help you get through severe storms and other emergencies. What if an emergency lasts longer than 72 hours? Think of your extended emergency food supply as a backup plan for your backup plan. You’ll thank yourself for thinking ahead if you ever need it. 4Patriots sells time-based emergenc...

Fall is finally here. Trees are shedding their leaves. Squirrels are busy burying acorns. Birds are migrating south. Rabbits are rushing around, making burrows. There’s a reason the world seems so active during this season. What we do in the fall determines how ready we are for winter. Your home is better insulated than the average rabbit den. But you can still prepare ahead of time to keep your loved ones safe and comfortable during the winter. Here are 4 preparedness measures to take this fall to enjoy a safe winter. Stock Up on Supplies You don’t have to start harvesting and burying acorns. But you can stock up on essential supplies before winter. During the winter, you might want to stay off the roads any more than necessary. When you have emergency supplies, you can avoid dangerous winter roads. If a severe storm hits, your family can stay prepared for anything. Stock up on survival food . Be sure to keep emergency drinking water on hand, too. If you have a wood-burning firep...