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4 Ways to Make Sure You Have Food During an Emergency

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Unexpected circumstances can make it hard or impossible to get to the grocery store. Floods, fires, heavy snow, and hurricanes can all make travel difficult. How will you get the supplies you need? If you have emergency food and a solar cooker, you’ll have your meals covered. But what else might come in handy? The right gear can help you prepare for the worst and stay safe. Here’s how: Emergency Food Power Your Fridge An easy way to stay fed during a blackout is to keep your fresh food from spoiling. You probably already have food in the fridge. The problem is that it will go bad quickly when the fridge loses power and gets warm. With a portable solar generator and the power of the sun, you can keep your fridge running. It can also power a freezer, mini-fridge, and other appliances. You won’t have to worry about fuel or fumes. Plus, it’s quiet, so you won’t attract unwanted attention. Stock Up on Shelf-Stable Food Emergency food is a shelf-stable option that’s perfect for emergenc

What Should Be in Your Emergency “Go Bag”?

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If your family had to evacuate tomorrow, would you be prepared? We all hope emergencies never happen, but they are a part of life. Severe weather could cause you to evacuate your home. A house fire could displace your family. Flooding in your area could cause you to seek shelter far from home. If any of these things happen, your emergency Go Bag is essential. Portable Power Station Some call it a disaster preparedness kit. Some call it a get-out-of-dodge (or G.O.O.D) bag. Whatever you call it, your grab-and-go survival kit is important. You never know when an emergency could happen. This bag should be packed and ready to go at all times. To keep your family safe, make sure your Go Bag has these 4 essentials. A Food Source If you are evacuating due to weather, you may seek shelter at a community refuge point, like a church or school. Food can be scarce in emergency situations. Keep emergency food bars in your Go Bag so your family doesn’t have to rely on the kindness of