Emergency preparedness kits & supplies
Most disasters occur when family members are separated and unprepared. We continue to encourage people to store sufficient emergency preparedness kits & supplies, safety kits, first aid bags, first aid supply, clothing, and where possible fuel for at least one year. We have laid down an exact formula for what should be stored in Emergency Survival Kits. We suggest that you concentrate on essential foods...
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Update your Emergency preparedness kits and first aid supply and food supply every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to make sure that: all food, water, and medication is fresh and has not expired; clothing fits; personal documents and credit cards are up to date; and batteries are charged...
Dynamo - Solar radio with Flashlight
Contact & Meeting Place Information for your household. Compass, waterproof matches, a fishing hook and fishing line, a large plastic garbage bag, a small vial of bleach, a small candle, a jigsaw blade, an Exacta knife blade, a safety pin, dynamo-solar radio with flashlight, walkie-talkie headsets, wind 'N Go flashlight. Small toys/games are important too...
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Survival food and your food storage supplies
It has been said by experts and other individuals that all homes should have at least a three month supply of survival food for you and your family. And dont forget about emergency preparedness kits. We would suggest that you start with a three month supply and slowly build up to a year supply. You should make sure that you are planning your food storage supplies around items that can be combines to make meals...
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SURVIVAL FOOD
Emergency Preparedness Kits
EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES
Food and Water
(A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no refrigeration or cooking is available)
Suggested non-perishable food items:
• Protein/Granola Bars
• Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
• Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
• Canned Tuna, Beans, Turkey, Beef, Vienna Sausages, etc
• Candy/Gum
• Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters Per Person)
• Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried & dehydrated goods.
Sanitation Kit
• Plastic Bucket w/Tightly Fitted Lid
• Plastic Bags & Ties
• Disinfectant
• Improvised Toilet Seat
• Paper Cups & Plates
• Personal Toiletries
• Baby Supplies
• Aluminum Foil
• Paper Towels
• Personal Hygienic Needs
• Plastic Utensils
• Soap
Bedding and Clothing
• Undergarments
• Rain Coat/Poncho
• Blankets and Emergency Heat Blanks
• Cloth Sheet
• Plastic Sheet
• Change of Clothing (short and long sleeved shirts )
Fuel and Light
• Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.)
• Extra Batteries
• Flares
• Candles
• Lighter
• Water-Proof Matches
Equipment
• Can Opener
• Dishes/Utensils
• Shovel
• Radio (with batteries!)
• Pen and Paper
• Axe
• Pocket Knife
• Rope
• Duct Tape
Personal Supplies and Medication
• First Aid supply Kit and Supplies
• Toiletries
• Cleaning Supplies
• Immunizations
• Medication Prescription Medication (for 3 days)
Roll of toilet paper- remove the center tube to easily flatten
into a zip-lock bag, feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc.
Mini hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, dish soap, etc.
Warning: Scented soap might "flavor" food items.
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children's medication etc.
Other Emergency preparedness kits - needs
• Pen & Paper
• Money
• Address & Phone Numbers
• Work Gloves
• Basic Tools
Car Survival Kit
* Always Maintain at Least 1/2 Tank of Gas
* First Aid Kit & Manual
* Class ABC Fire Extinguisher
* Radio & Batteries
* Non-Perishable Food Stored in Coffee Can
* Bottled Water
* Bag of Sand, Shovel & Tools
* Blankets or Sleeping Bags
* Sundry Kit, Paper & Pencil, Map, Tissues, Premoistened Towels, Plastic Bags, Essential Medications
* Flashlights & Batteries
* Reflectors & Flares
* Waterproof Matches & Candles
* Jumper Cables
* Short Rubber Hose for Siphoning
* Shovel
Miscellaneous
When Assembling emergency preparedness kits, first aid bags and first aid supply for the Household, Include Items for Pets
*Extra food (The food should be dry and relatively unappealing to prevent overeating. Store the food and emergency preparedness kits, emergency survival kits, first aid bags, first aid supply in sturdy containers.)
* Kitty litter
*Large capacity self-feeder and water dispenser
Freeze dried food and freeze drying dates way back to the ancient Peruvian Incas of the Andes. They found that exposing their food to the heat of the sun, as well as freezing night temperatures, high altitudes, and low air pressure, their food was able to maintain it's natural texture and form while the water had evaporated, leaving it dry and easy to store for long periods of time. Pretty soon they realized it would regain its original texture after water was added. Only after World War II the freeze drying process was commercialized.
Freeze dried food remains only about 3% moisture at the time of packaging. The end product weight is reduced by over 90%, while the volume stays the same. This remarkable process concentrates the natural color, fresh product taste, and texture of fresh product in its freeze dried state. After re-hydrated with water the product will maintain the texture and shape of fresh product, with no shrinking or shriveling. Freeze drying provides natural and additive free fruits and vegetables to be stored effectively for long periods of time. They also contain no additives or preservatives. Dehydrated products are less expensive than wet pack food because you are not paying for all the water.
Freeze dried food processing facility is usually a huge plant with modern equipment and its food-handling areas must be approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. The company and its employees must adhere to government regulatory procedures. The plant may include:
a.large receiving and storage area for raw foods that arrive at the plant in bulk.
b.a food cooking area for those foods that must be cooked before processing
c.a large area with several large freezing and drying chambers
d.a packaging area.
A research area may also be located in the facility for improving methods of freeze-drying foods with a test kitchen where new preparation techniques to improve the final quality, taste, and texture of the food are tried. Many plants are dedicated to freeze-drying very specific product like freeze-dried coffee. Many others process a wide range from meats and vegetables to fruits. Many nonfood products like chemicals / pharmaceuticals are usually processed in separate plants from food products.
Unique freeze-drying process varies in the details of temperatures, times, pressures, and intermediate steps from one product to another.
Most noticeable disadvantages of freeze-dried food is its production cost. Most equipment required for this process requires a large financial investments, and the process itself is time consuming and labor intensive. Unfortunately these costs are usually passed on to the consumer, which makes freeze-dried products very expensive when compared to other methods.
Many foods are extremely well-suited to the freeze-drying process and others do not fare so well. Thin portions of meat, small fruits and vegetables can be freeze-dried very easily. Coffee products are the most common freeze-dried liquid. Other products can be freeze-dried are chunks or slices of shrimp, crab, lobster, beef, and chicken, while they are often mixed with vegetables as part of soups or main course entrees. Surprisingly almost all fruits and vegetables can be freeze-dried. Here is few: beans, corn, peas, tomatoes, berries, lemons, oranges, and pineapples. Even items like olives and water chestnuts can be processed in to freeze dried food.
Unfortunately larger, whole vegetables, thick portions of meat, and fruits cannot be freeze dried with any success yet, and with many other foods, it is simply not economical to preserve them by freeze drying.
Pharmaceutical products such as antibiotics and vaccines are often preserved by freeze drying. Food is not the only material that is freeze-dried specialty chemicals, pigments, and ceramics powders are also produced using freeze-drying. One of the most interesting applications is freeze-drying flowers to produce bouquets that can be stored for many months before being reactivated to make "fresh" flowers. This would be absolutely especially beneficial for many of those who want flowers that bloom only during a short season. Currently, there is development work even on freeze-drying various aerosol sprays.
