Beck TV Background Guide to Food Storage Preparation

“Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.”

This proverb offers an important piece of advice, especially for today’s uncertain times.  As Glenn explains on his Thursday Fox News 5 p.m. broadcast, it’s important for you and your family to always have hope for the future, but to be prepared to face life’s uncertainties.

Are you prepared?  Here’s a useful guide from Glenn on what you can do:

THINGS TO CONSIDER

  • No refrigeration, plan for emergency assuming no electricity.
  • Be nutritious, there may be some more physical activity required (i.e. Blizzard requires more shoveling)
  • Keep calorie count

FOOD

  • Recommend you start with 2-week supply of food
  • Good no-cook food items
  • Energy bars / breakfast bars
  • Almonds
  • Peanut butter
  • Tuna packages
  • Canned pasta
  • Dried fruit / canned fruit
  • Dry milk
  • Instant coffee
  • V-8 juice
  • Plan around the way you already eat.
  • Build around 3 categories of food
  • Grocery store goods: often inexpensive, and it’s all familiar stuff. (i.e. mac & cheese)
  • Freeze dried foods: lightweight and don’t take up much room; more expensive, but priced out per serving, it’s budget-friendly.
  • Bulk dry food: rice, beans, dehydrated fruits and vegetables, cornmeal, wheat, dried milk, etc.; it will be the backbone of your food storage and last up to 20-30 years.
  • Don’t stock up on it unless you know you like it.
  • Look at ingredients.  You don’t want something high in sodium or preservatives.
  • Pay attention to shelf life. Take a look at package, can.  Soup doesn’t need water and store this for a few years.  Plastic bags and cardboard boxes – 1 year max.

WATER

  • Easiest way to store is by using cleaned out 2-liter soda bottles.  You can easily clean out with hot water, drop of soap.  Rinse thoroughly.  That type of plastic is safe for storage.
  • Recommend 2-liter soda bottle per person, per day.  For consumption and washing.
  • If a situation where water is an issue, be sure to have stash of paper plates & freeze dried meals.
  • If you can heat water, then at least you can enjoy a hot meal (i.e. mac & cheese, pasta, soup)

STORAGE

  • 5 main enemies to storing food
  • Temperature: ideal is 40 degrees – 72 degrees.  For every 18 degrees above 72, food will lose it’s nutritional value by half.
  • Humidity: Store food off the floor and away from outside walls.
  • Pests: Keep food in air-tight containers; clean up food particles on the shelves or floor.
  • Oxygen: Use oxygen absorbers, rotate food, vacuum packing food to reduce oxidation.
  • Light: Keep your pantry area dark.  if food is in clear containers, keep them in labeled boxes with lids.
  • Look for places where you can de-clutter (I have water bottles stored under my kids’ beds)
  • You can store food in bin under a bed, clear out space in closet and designate a shelf.
  • I recommend pieces of furniture that can double as storage (i.e. bench that opens up with a storage component – especially good for small homes).
  • Store in a place that you won’t be dipping into constantly.

NON-FOOD ITEMS

  • Items like toilet paper can be bulky but can be stored in garage, attic, shed, etc.  Moisture will affect it but temperature won’t.
  • Non-food items, purposefully 1-2 weeks supply.
  • Go through entire day and jot down every non-food item used – soap, shampoo, contact solution, etc. — and buy extras of those.
  • Keep easily organized in buckets (i.e. dental, laundry, etc.)
  • Give serious consideration to how your family will cope when power is down — communication, entertainment, pet care, keeping things cool in the home, etc.

Source: National Center for Home Food Preservation

Storage information: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/store.html

Drying information: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/dry.html

Canning information: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html

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  • libertyordeath87
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:03pm

    All good advice Glen. I have been working on this list for sometime. A few things to add:

    Generator with 20+ gallons of gas.
    Small window air conditioner to cool one small room
    Box or window fan
    Lots of power cords to run from the generator to the refrigerator and/or freezer
    12 gauge shotgun–preferably with a long barrel for hunting and a short barrel for defense
    .45 caliber pistol for defense
    Deer rifle w/scope for hunting and to use a a long range standoff weapon for defense
    300-500 rounds for each weapon
    Vegetable seeds to plant in the spring for growing food
    Water purification filter or tablets

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    • Old Coot
      Posted on November 26, 2010 at 1:46pm

      Get aproduct called pri-g.Your 20 gallons of gas will be bad by the time you need it.You can add this product to 20 year old gasoline and its as good as new.The product has an indefinite shelf life unopened,and 3 years after opening.Many towns and small orgs have huge generators,but their fuel supply will be no good,unless they barter with someone who has a product like this.It also improves gas mileage and comes in a diesal form(pri-d).You can only get it online,and NO I dont sell the stuff,I just know it works.-If they reject the hand of peace,than they deserve the hand of war-old coot!

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  • SaintMichael
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:52pm

    I think a VERY important point not mentioned, even as important as firearms, is getting to know your neighbors. Most folks would be stretching the truth to call their neighbors acquaintances.

    You need to know if they are like minded or not. Will they be waiting for the FEMA bus to the superdome or will they take care of themselves? Are they planning on bugging out, or bugging in? Are they going to be asking or demanding for food from you after they run out – in other words are they a potential threat? What are their skills that could be useful – having a surgeon living nextdoor could be handy.

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:08pm

      VERY good point, and support of the local farmer is prudent as well.

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  • MrButcher
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:50pm

    I’ve never been a chicken-little “the sky is falling type” but I’ve got a stash too.

    Just in case.

    FYI: Babies R Us often sells sturdy one gallon bottles of purified water for $1 a pop. You can stock up on water with no more than $20.

    Buy in bulk from wholesale stores for food.

    Army and Navy surplus stores are also a great place to get supplies (ie pots for cooking over an open flame etc)

    If the dollar pluments to a worthless level that means just about everything we take for granted will cease to be. No electricity, no running water, no gasoline, no grocery stores, no nothing.

    There will be chaos but I think most will band together and be just fine. It’ll be like a zombie movie or The Walking Dead. Stay away from the cities. That’s where to problems will be.

    It would also be a good idea to have a side arm, a shotgun and a long rifle (plenty of ammo for all)
    no only for defense but for hunting.

    but the best thing to remember is stay calm. if you lose your head you will do stupid things. relax. look at it as an adventure.
    ————————————————

    I can‘t believe I’ve written this.

    What are we coming to?

    stay thursty, my friends

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    • Reggabaet
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:49pm

      MrButcher, You are oh so right! We started ‘stocking up’ about a month ago. I‘ve even made a ’plan’ for my mom, my daughter and grandkids to ‘come to our house’ if/when spit hits the fan. I too cannot believe I am talking like this!!! INCREDIBLE!

      God, I hope we will all laugh about this in a year or two, but all this NWO stuff is too scary!!!
      Be Safe and remember: We are all in this together!!

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  • mamawalker
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:49pm

    You should also buy seed packs – you can feed a family of 4 for six months in small patio pots if you don’t have enough room for a Victory Garden. Google it and it tells you everything you need.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:18pm

      You might also want to look into sprouts. You can get sprouting seed and use the sprouts in cooking, or just to eat as fresh, green salad type food. Just Google sprouting seed and you will get lots of information.

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:46pm

    That’s why I have my own garden and fruit trees. I have many different seeds to last for awhile. I have a greenhouse and building a second. So that I can grow year around. Have the old kerosene lanterns for light and heat. But no matter how much planning you do, you will still have a hard time supporting your relatives that didn’t prepare. Are you going to be man enough to turn them away for your families survival? That’s the problem, with this scenario, because no one can sustain all the people that are going to be trying to get to your food.
    The best thing we can do is to hold together and stop this crap from ever happening. Because it will be an all out war if it does happen.

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    • OriMai
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:50pm

      “Are you going to be man enough to turn them (relatives) away for your families survival?”

      Man enough to turn your own family away? Unbelievable. That is NOT the sign of a real man, turning away his relatives.

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    • jmparrish
      Posted on December 4, 2010 at 4:31am

      Some people have dozens or more relatives…first, second cousins, dumbass brothers…what are any of you who only have a months worth of food three childeren and the dollar is worthless…meaning no more supermarket…are u going to support 5 more adults and cut your month of food down to a week? Are you going to choose your dumbass relatives over your immediate family, your childeren?

      Personally ill let them eat off the 400 lbs of dog food i have…Dog food is a complete nutritious diet that will last basically forever and is only about 20 dollars for 40 lbs.

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    • cheyenne1028
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 6:27pm

      agreed.

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  • CaptGregg
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:46pm

    I’ve noticed that nearly every time the Southeast is threatened by a hurricane, the newscasts show a video of empty shelves at a supermarket, and mention that the hardware stores are out of batteries, etc. STOCK UP IN ADVANCE! Here in the Midwest, it’s not unusual for a winter storm to knock out power for up to a week. I learned long ago how to cope in relative comfort at home, while hundreds have to rely on emergency shelters because they didn’t make basic preparations.

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  • Freedom1984
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:43pm

    wow, my husband and I have been trying to get prepared with “outdoor survival stuff”. We are already hikers/campers so we have a lot of stuff…. I wanted to get a book on “canning”…but we live in an apartment and we are actually afraid that we are going to “have to leave this place” and join a small group of people who assist each other in survival. So what do we do??? Focus on food/water, Stuff we can’t carry… or equipment and knowledge to survive. We have been active watchers of Survior Man, and Les Stroud’s knowledge of what in nature is useful and what skills you need to survive is so important. IF BAD THINGS HAPPEN and there are food lines….. we just feel that we couldn’t make it in a city. We would want to be in the country…where we could get people to join a co-opt with them.

    I think both ideas are important… I guess I worry that if one person has food…and their neighbor‘s don’t…. isn’t there fear of robbery???? Just saying. I work in the criminal justice system…..and in a city..when things go bad………… BAD BEHAVIOR RISES………………..

    so I am torn. not sure what to do, or where to spend my energies….

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    • vennoye
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:02pm

      If you really think you may have to leave and “carry” stuff……..get you a game cart–it can carry stuff just as good as an animal if you are on foot.

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    • Midwest Belle
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:22pm

      So you can’t stock water – stock water purification tablets. Stock dehydrated foods, not canned. A small cook stove can be made out of a small cat food can (it’s on youtube) and denatured alcohol is a good thing to store (and it’s relative light weight if you have to carry it away, compared to other fuels)

      The thing is, not everyone will have everything. Trade will become common place during really bad times. If you don’t have something, you will be able to trade for it. There are things that will be most needed that some people won’t think about.

      Ever thought about soap? if you can’t keep clean, you risk illness.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:46pm

      Subscribe to Backwoods Home magazine,get some back issues or anthologies and relax. Lots of information and good fun.

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    • wickerlight
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:54am

      Look for local networks of people in your area that you can coordinate with.
      Some possibly…
      http://www.americanpreppersnetwork.com/
      http://www.hisholychurch.org/index.php

      The thing is to find people locally.

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    • jmparrish
      Posted on December 4, 2010 at 4:18am

      If you live in a city I know it may sound “scary” to most city people but u must be armed to get out…

      if you are female chances are in a lawless society you are the most vulnerable and likely its not just your “stuff” that thugs might want…

      get a nice colt 45 a few or more clips and a scoped M-15 with ammo. Also spend a little money (the more the better) on some night vision to navigate in the dark without alerting wouldbe rapist/killer/thieving types…when u make your escape u will want a map of the sewer (from your local library)…because that will be the safest way to move around. It might be a good idea to rent a storage shed at the edge of town where u can stockpile food, fuel and supplies.

      If for nothing else get the firearms as a way to scare people away u dont have to shoot to kill…just the act of shooting will scare most people away whether they are armed or not.

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    • cheyenne1028
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 6:07pm

      I‘m glad I’m not the only one thinking this way. I’m learning so much from you guys. I live in CA (for now). Just being EQ prepared makes sense, taking it up a notch for ‘just in case’ makes even more sense.
      I lived through the Northridge quake & I‘m ashamed to say I’m no better prepared now than then. My only excuse is I live in a tiny condo w/very little storage space.
      I just wish I knew of more CA’s (SoCal) who are using common sense, preparing for any type of emergency that don’t have a collection of tin foil hats & window treatments made of Hefty garbage bags.
      Also, just how much Benadry is safe to give a pet? I have two cats, one is just under 10lbs & the other might be 11-12lbs. Any suggestions are very welcome.

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    • doreestone
      Posted on February 29, 2012 at 12:25am

      I have always lived in small two bedroom apartments. The best way I’ve found to store food is to use my dehydrator. I dry meat, soups, vegetables, fruits, anything that has moisture in it. After dehydrating it, I seal it in air tight bags. The food is light weight, takes almost no room and isn’t in breakable jars. And no electricity needed to keep it fresh. I can even put the dehydrated food into larger food safe buckets if I have enough of one type of food. All that’s needed to rehydrate is water. Also, put enough food for 3 days into a pair of jeans with the bottom of the legs tied tightly and a rope or belt through the waist loops pulled tightly closed. Hang them in an easily accesssible place. In case of quick evacuation, grab the jeans and GO!!!! If you have children, each child can carry their own 3-day food supply in a pair of jeans this way just like carrying a backpack. Also can be used for first aid kits and pet needs. They won’t have water, but they’ll have other needs in them.

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  • abc
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:43pm

    Beck wants to make everyone a Mormon, as they are all encouraged to save multiple weeks worth of food for that potential and unexpected disaster. It is not a bad strategy as far as it goes. The real meaning behind “hope for the best but prepare for the worst” is actually different, however. The proverb comes to us from Lucius Seneca, the famous Roman Stoic, who cautioned against greed and counselled us to avoid an overly materialistic life. Quoting Epicureus with rare approval, he wrote: “”Contented poverty is an honourable estate.” Indeed, if it be contented, it is not poverty at all. It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor. What does it matter how much a man has laid up in his safe, or in his warehouse, how large are his flocks and how fat his dividends, if he covets his neighbour’s property, and reckons, not his past gains, but his hopes of gains to come? Do you ask what is the proper limit to wealth? It is, first, to have what is necessary, and, second, to have what is enough.” He is also famous for an interchange with one of his rivals, in which his rivals sees Seneca eating a simple meal of lentils and chides him: “If you would submit to the emperor then you would not have to live on lentils” To which Seneca responds: “If you would acquire a taste for simple lentils, then you would not need to submit to the emperor.”

    The point is that being prepared is more than a week’s supply of extra food in the pantry. It is living within our means, simply and humbly. Beck and his faithful here ought to learn that true lesson behind the famous proverb quoted above.

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:01pm

      Time will tell ABC, whether this is a philosophical discussion or dire straights.
      it’s a no Brainer that in the least one will save a few bucks on stuff you will consume anyway.

      Maybe you should investigate some Mormon history and WHY they developed the 3-7 years rotating supply. It certainly made their society strong and self sufficient, Further it is not just the Mormons
      just about any cultural background that has come thru war, famine, and depression knows and does this.

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    • firstHat
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:10pm

      ABC. You obviously don‘t listen to Beck or you wouldn’t be making such a fool of yourself just now. He’s been talking about living within our means for a long long while. I think that makes you late to this party.

      I‘ve enjoyed stocking up if only because as things approach their expiration date and I’ve not needed to depend on them, they make a lovely contribution to our local food pantry.

      What have you donated lately, ABC, other than your overly sanctimonious proclamations?

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:43pm

      Part of Biblical teaching is being wise with what you have and always having some for lean times. If that means Glenn is making everyone a Mormon than….whatever. He is simply sharing knowlege that, surprise surprise a lot of people who already like him may already have known and are really happily enjoying one more thing we have in common. I think my plan is 3-5 years, but I could modify it to any chronological interval I saw to be appropriate. Jump on ABC, this ride may be a little ugly, but you may learn something and have fun at the same time.

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    • grandmabb
      Posted on November 21, 2010 at 8:14pm

      ABC, Glenn counsels all his viewers to live within their means so as not to be beholden to the “Emperor” and not to stock up just for a weeek or two but a year so that we may be a shelter for our neighbors and friends who did not prepare. Watch his show before you post your your comments. He often cites our country’s need to develop a spiritual bond with one another instead of always pursuing material things.

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  • felina g
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:42pm

    Don`t forget barter items like booze and cigs ! Talk to people who lived during hard times like the depression. Old farts have SO much knowledge……….utilize it !

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    • MrButcher
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:59pm

      I’ve got that covered.

      I have a vast personal supply of cigarettes, bourbon, scotch and wine.

      The only thing is I don’t plan on bartering these items.

      They’re for me.

      If the world is on fire I plan on lighting my cigarette off its smoldering ember with a glass of Jim Beam Black neat in a high-heeled shoe as a glass.

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  • UlyssesP
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:40pm

    I do a lot of this for hurricane season in Miami. Andrew in 92 was an eye opener. Good, sound advice.

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  • felina g
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:39pm

    Dehydration is compact and HUGE shelf life.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:33pm

      Make sure you have recipes or ways to use dehydrated stuff. This year I dehydrated TONS of cantaloupe, all that didn’t sell before getting too ripe. It isn’t very good…..very concentrated flavor and not pleasant. But the dogs LOVE it. makes great treats….go figure. Lots of stuff is great, but try it before you store a bunch.

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  • TXPilot
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:31pm

    Whether you are a strong believer in what Glenn says is coming or not (and we are), it’s certainly a wise idea to start and supply a pantry in your home. Our family has had one for years, and it’s carried us through natural disasters, inclimate weather, periods of unemployment and provided a convenient source of charitable donations when needed. And having lots of “healthy and yummy” canned veggies to threaten the kids with is a bonus!

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  • SND97
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:25pm

    Good advice

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  • Sledgehammer
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:24pm

    Glenn is my crazy younger brother, but I have a better beard! He’s smarter, I’m better lookin (gave the Mrs. $20 to confirm that one) Keep on going, Glenn.

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  • Pawsupday
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:23pm

    Been there done that….. I’m ready for any storm that comes along but I am ready for the long haul! Don‘t forget medical emergency’s….bandages, suave, etc. As well as for the girls personal protection of the monthly kind! If food doesn’t have an expropriation date you CAN CALL and ask for the date that the product expires…this includes foreign food company’s that are sold in America!

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  • jeremiah51
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:22pm

    Here is a great site for getting back to basics:
    http://www.backwoodshome.com/index.html
    for self-reliant living

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:27pm

      Thats the best, I have been a subscriber since issue #4. I am a BIG fan.

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  • Its Gonna Getcha
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:20pm

    No joke. I‘ve got a year’s worth of non-parishables. Duh.

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  • teahugger
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:20pm

    We started collecting emergency supplies/food last year. We could do minor surgery in our home and have enough food to last 3 months. Buying a few extra items every time we go to the store and especially when they are on sale has slowly added up. Yes, our family makes fun of us and we don’t tell our neighbors…but we are ok with being eccentric! If we don’t need ever need this stuff its alright with me, but if we ever do need it, we will be prepared, not perfectly, but better than most.

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  • aLinedog
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:19pm

    I would also suggest that anyone serious about preparation acquire books on old, forgotten skills. Google, Copy/Paste, then Print. If the Grid goes down, how else will you find information that you will need?
    Canning is a start.
    Planting. Trapping. Tanning. How to dig and operate a well. Smoking. Construction of shelter. Repairs for your current shelter. Cooking with fire as opposed to a temperature regulated oven.
    Do not presume you can ‘figure it out’. A Hammer is a simple tool, however knowledge of insulating materials available and how to build a tight joint are not so simple.
    Foxfire is a great series that has many volumes covering such data.
    -Line

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    • Pawsupday
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:27pm

      I have order online cook books from the turn of the century….cooking from scratch. Believe it or not one book even has cooking a Raccoon and how to do it….hope it NEVER comes to that.

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:41pm

      Paws, where I lived the loggers would shoot porcupine and toss them away, (they kill trees)
      I couldn’t stand the waste so brought them home for the dogs, skinned (carefully-lol) and baked in the oven, it smelled SO good, I ate it ,the heck with the dogs, it was good too !!

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    • P-Daddy
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:09pm

      Books are a must. My library has been being built up for a year now. One of my prized collection of books is a series (of seven?) The Foxfire Books. You can get old boy scout manuals pretty easily too. Canning books are a must, Encyclopedia of Country Living, Where there is no Dentist, Where there is no Doctor are a few others.

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    • Mary M. Tebbe
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:27pm

      watchmany2k: Okay. So I’m not taking any of your advice…thinking about your advice on a previous site…I think you know what I mean. I see where you’re coming from.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 9:32pm

      @pawsup…..raccoon stew used to be opening night fare at deer camp! If it isn’t a city raccoon it is delicious!! Camp deer were always soon to follow and man they were delicious too. When I was a trapper (a few years ago) muskrat was a favorite. It is all what an animal eats that makes it good fare.
      A garbage can raccoon will never be edible. A young cattail root fed muskrat is great. Once again, lets hope it doesn’t come to that.

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 9:34pm

      Yes, my Sister Mary. Keep your eyes on the prize !

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    • medcam
      Posted on December 4, 2010 at 6:27am

      Invest in a good solar oven, and check out something called a “wonder box”. Very cool stuff. There’s an awesome blog called http://www.everythingunderthesun.blogspot.com with great info. Pray it’s not needed, but prepare anyway…

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  • P-Daddy
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:13pm

    One of my favorite sites I go to for survival preparedness is http://www.survivalblog.com. The list is chock full of great information along the same lines. The site moderator has put out a couple of books worth reading too. Find the “list of lists” excel spreadsheet too, very good in helping you see what it takes to go completely country, unfortunately many of us will probably not have the means but it can start the discussions and the planning and the preparations from this article and websites like the one I’ve called out.

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:36pm

      I’ll say this.
      Eagle scout here, grew up in mass, moved to the deep woods in maine
      2.5 miles away from tar and power. nearest neighbor was a mile away.
      We prepared for it and chose it, it was a MAJOR SHOCK.
      THink the 1800′s, Major work, Major heartache.
      No wonder the pioneers died young.
      You need to be in shape, have good tools, and a group of strong people would be best.
      I was 24 when we moved there, my day consisted of keeping the kids from freezing, and gathering wood to be burnt that night.
      4 years later I was a streatcher case, with a fever of 104 that I couldn’t shake.
      It takes a decade to settle a raw piece of land, and that is in peacetime.
      Wonderful scenery, and nature though.
      Jack london on steroids kinda life though……
      What glenn is preparing for, is simple deep depression living with most of society intact.
      If the unrest explodes and widespread, think postwar Germany or “modern” Afghanistan, Haiti,
      I don’t think any amount of prep, will really prepare folks for that kind of shock.
      …Pray that it doesn’t occur in winter…..

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    • JRntEwing
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 11:26pm

      10-4 on Survivalblog.com. It took me almost six months to read everything from 2005 to present but he’s got it cross referenced and searchable now on any particular subject. It’s my nightly read while the grandson goes to sleep. Glen is on the right track although I wouldn’t advertise it like he has. Shelter, food, and defense first…Opsec always. The Golden Horde will be out there eventually, best to postpone it as long as possible.

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  • jeremiah51
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:12pm

    Great info. Thanks Glenn. Time is running short.

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  • osbo45
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:11pm

    How strange that this is being covered on a cable news channel. Mr Beck certainly does not conform to traditional standards. I think that’s one the the main things I like about him.

    He’s doing very important work here.

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:58pm

      I think he will be shocked at how many people are already into it….

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:22pm

      Yeah, I really enjoy and respect Glenn and what he does. Best thing about him is; leadership by example. He isn’t saying one thing and doing something else. Also, somebody has to mention barter. When you stock up, there is always stuff I get a better deal on than someone else does, and ditto with other folks. I let people know what I have extra of and trade for what they have extra of. I keep family on the top of the list. My church is small so we keep them all informed. We always feel good about that….and no sales tax(yet).

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  • oldasdirt
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:10pm

    A great start,I would only add a large amount of ammo.

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:21pm

      Keep your house insured then, if it catches fire it will burn to the ground
      no firefighter will enter with live rounds going off. and you shouldn’t let them.

      watchmany2k  
    • aLinedog
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:23pm

      Spot On.
      Gold will only be of value to those that can change it.
      Ammo will be readily useful and lightweight. If the worst comes, Ammunition will serve well as a form of currency for bartering with neighbors. Bear in mind that it will needs be a useful caliber, i.e.: widespread. 5.56 and 9mm, while sexy are useless to a person with a 30/30 or a 16gauge shotgun.
      -Line

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    • TXPilot
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:46pm

      Think about it, all your preparations might be worthless if you don’t have the means to defend it from all the other people who unwisely decided not to prepare, and a good alternative is to relieve you of your supplies, if/when things get bad.

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    • SaintMichael
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:48pm

      Burning ammo does not “fire” off, the primer detonates and the powder burns, it will not send the bullet anywhere.

      I would suggest to get into reloading your own ammo as a way to save on costs of stockpiling.

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    • Workforit
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:03pm

      I bought ammo a long time ago! I shop once a month for the family, I do this anyway… I don’t have the freeze dried stuff but I live in Montana…a generator, a well, and protein that walks through my front yard on daily basis! I should probably mention a river with fish, and fire wood! No TSA here!

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    • untameable-kate
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:40pm

      Lots and lots of ammo. I also am storing seed, If things go to crap I am leaving the city and going North. I always keep a full tank of gas in at least one of my Jeeps and have enough camping gear and supplies to last a long time. The house is paid for, I’m just going to lock up and leave.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:52pm

      I stock up on reloading supplies, much cheaper and its just fun to reload.

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    • JRntEwing
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 11:44pm

      Alinedog, Do you really want to barter ammo away that could be used against you. You’re right about gold though, that is for carrying wealth through the hard times, making large purchases, or to relocate with. Pre-1965, 90% silver, dimes & quarters are far more usable for obtaining necessities. Small enough to buy a loaf of bread with intrinsic instantly recognized value that will outlast any fiat currency and inexpensive enough to get started with. Ten dollars, face value, of decent dimes or quarters are selling for just over $200 on Ebay today.

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    • aLinedog
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 4:36am

      Point taken Jr.

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    • LAMET
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 10:09am

      @SAINTMICHAEL

      Yes live ammo will go off in fire – I have seen it happen in my own rural neighborhood.

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  • john seven eighteen
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:08pm

    I know you northern folks have basements, but if i stored this much food at my house it would be in bed with me, and I don’t need to tell you how long that would last. No, seriously, it’s a very well thought-out plan but I’m nowhere near that point yet. Maybe I’m a ****-eyed optimist, but I still think we can do something about the sad state of our nation before it gets to this point. Hopefully.

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    • cubber
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:14pm

      You should do this if for no other reason as an investment. Do you really believe that you will be paying the same for these items 12 months from now. Come on. Try and get “greater than inflation” return on you money market.

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    • felina g
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:37pm

      Co-opt with family and neighbors !

       
    • vennoye
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:54pm

      John, I have a friend who was raised by Morman grandparents……she says that she has spent her entire life sleeping atop canned goods. SO……..put them under the bed rather than in it with you!! :-)

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:13pm

      Look at it apolitically. Natural disasters happen. Having sufficient food to tide you through an extended period of power outage is essential. The last thing in the world that you want, is to be one of the thousands out waiting for the government cheese truck (which may come at the price of a brick of cheese for each gun you turn in, hey, it could happen).

      I just canned 11 pounds of cubed stew beef tonight, we’ve been canning for years, but never in huge quantities. I’m upping the canning routine to 1 to 2 times a week now, which keeps it affordable, and gives me 6-7 1 quart cans per batch. That‘s about a week’s food for a “meal slot” per batch. Meats are my focus right now, veges I dehydrate (have an Excaliber 9 tray dehydrator too).

      I’m not overly paranoid like some people in this world, but I can almost *feel* the “something” in the air right now and it’s had my hair on end for months now. Best to be ready. Worst that can happen is that we’re prepared for a blizzard.

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  • wyldibrouse
    Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:06pm

    Having been through a power outage due to an ice storm, this is sage advice for emergencies.

     
    • cubber
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:10pm

      As Baden Powell said, “BE PREPARED” for any old thing.

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    • BMartin1776
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:26pm

      Is it just me or is Beck taking “prepping” mainstream! This was once a lifestyle lived by our oarents and grandparents but thanks to technology went away only to be embraced those awaiting 2012 now we need to get back to this mentality in case those in power shaft us all!

      Better to be prepared than not… prepare for the worst hope for the best. The worst thing that can come out of this is you have some extra supplies. Its also good to do if you live in an area susceptible to earthquakes, flooding, heavy snow etc!

      Then again we are having to look at this b/c there are forces at work who are IMO deliberately trying to get the people completely dependent on them!

      Take back America through http://www.savingtherepublic.com

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    • snowleopard3200 {mix art}
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:47pm

      Any other suggestions Blazers have will be appreciated here, I have about a month supply for two built up, and wish to have any suggestions on what to concentrate upon. My case is based on a disaster occuring durring the height of a AZ summer, without power for two or more weeks.

      I also have a cat that I am not sure on what to do in the way of preparation.

      Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}  
    • BlazingPatriot
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 5:48pm

      Noah, why are you building that ark for …..lol lol lol …. it ain’t never, ever gonna rain, Noah …..lol lol lol

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:06pm

      My wife thinks I am crazy because I have really stocked up. Pantry is full, garage is stacked to the roof with can goods, emergency supplies and sundry items. I hope I never have to use any of this, but I really believe it’s coming soon.

      We are going to the 2 PM Beck/O’Reilly show in Dallas on the 4th of December. I hope she meets some people who think like I do changes her mind then. It’s not fun having your wife think you have a screw loose Glenn….

      Maybe I should lose the tinfoil hat…

       
    • Holly Woods
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:16pm

      We began with the “emergency kit” route and have been researching it online the best way to get started.

      A couple of great non-food items that are good the have on hand include – a non-electric can opener, solar yard lights (they are safer than candles and can be re-plenished everyday), notepaper, pens, pencils, sisscors, playing cards, etc. Each person in the household should have a backpack and or a carry bag stashed with 2-3days of underwear, a T-shirt, copies of important personal papers, phone numbers, basic soap and toiletries plus a few hundred dollars in petty cash – small bills. Much of this you can pick up at the dollar store or probably already have around the house. Just store it in one of those big rubber tubs.

      We live in So. Cal and when the fires came raging in there was literally less than 20 mins to get out. Your mind goes beserk when this happens. You don’t know where to begin grabbing things if you are not prepared. Now we have in addition to the emergency kit, we also have a list of items from computer hard-drives, to checkbooks to medicine to dog food, listed in the order of importance.

      It gets you thinking about what is important and how you will react ahead of time. Every family situtation is different. Do your research! What works best for you may be different than what would work best for someone else.

      Our next step will be several weeks of food and alternative energy sources. (My sister-in-law had no power for 4 days last month in Ohio because of a big storm that came through. They were the only one on their street that had a generator. The bad part was that every kid on the block was at her house watching TV and playing video games.)

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    • MsMonsoon
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:18pm

      Snowleopard: RE: Cat. Be prepared to skin it and eat it. Just joking.

      I love my cat. I have a carrier very handy and about 20 lbs. dry food in tin containers with lids pushed down over sheets of waxed paper. Apropos, 20 lbs of litter in 5gal paint/type buckets with lids.

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    • MsMonsoon
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:23pm

      In addition I have a camp stove. Simple Colman with a couple of cans of white gas. Though any liquid fuel including gasoline can be used in a Colman stove. A primus type stove is OK but gas cylinders may be harder to get. Also, a windup radio. Wouldn’t want to miss Glenn!

      DON’T broadcast your stash to the neighbors. Oh yes, a pistol and or shot gus is a necessity!

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    • VeraToss
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 6:37pm

      Amen! I live (too) near Seattle. A couple of years ago, we had snow that left our neighborhood with ice-covered steep-hill roads that only 4-wheel drivers could traverse, no mail delivery for 5-days and a 3-day power outage on top of it all. Fortunately for us we use a gas range, so we could at least have a hot meal and heat water for sponge baths. A propane space heater and several Coleman lanterns helped too, but it was a miserable week. We thought we were “prepared”, but this experience made us realized how woefully inadequate our preparations had been.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:13pm

      @watchmany2k, you need to elaborate on some of your ideas. The readers digest version is intriguing and I would love to know what a UPS is. We use led lights but…they are pricey. Do you submit any of this to any websites or publications? Let me know.

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    • A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:20pm

      @snowleopard3200,

      You better fatten that cat up. :)

      In fact, we’d better let all the stray animals roam around and breed, as well.

       
    • Beckofile
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:29pm

      Don’t forget the average person needs a couple gallons of water a day to survive so look at a good filter…..Berkey water filters are the best I have found. Also, I have done the canned food thing and I don’t want to use the food now but it expires within a couple years so buck up and buy freeze dried and put it in the coolest dryest place in your house and forget it. Live now on what you like but keep the 20 year stuff hidden for a time when it is needed and you won’t care what it is you are eating. Guns, God and Gold

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    • watchmany2k
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 7:46pm

      338L
      A UPS is geekspeek for Uninterupted Power Supply
      they are battery backup for computers and also filter power so spikes don’t degrade electronics.
      IE: everyone on a generator is throwing HUGE spikes into their home, and eating those expensive electronics.

      The average US house gets 100 “hits” (spikes) a month from the grid, that is what kills tv microwaves anything plugged in, the UPS will filter that out. A cheap power strip from walmart is useless.

      APC (American Power Company) makes many different sized and priced UPS, many are cheap and the cheapest is $40.

      Drop me a line at west_newfield100 at yahoo
      and I will forward my “spoutings” on energy, and LED design,FREE, they ARE PRICEY if storebought. that’s why I developed my own. I like to research and debunk energy stuff and myths and will spout off to anyone who will listen…

      LOL, well, I had to do the readers digest version, I could and have filled mailboxes with this stuff…
      no FUN knowing it alone…

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:34pm

      guess why you need to store food ?
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0t4bB5BwEM

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    • donbcg
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:34pm

      Bullets. Lots and lots of bullets…. During this time all hell is going to break loose. Ensure you have secured your home from intruders and have adequate self protection. Buy a dog. A big dog. Not a mean one but a big one. They hear better than any alarm system available. Always ensure you have at least a half tank of gas. Never let it get lower.

      Blankets. Camping gear is best. Assume that you may be religated to sleep outside if the weather is very warm. Remove any shrubs that may be blocking windows from clear sight and from easy access if you need to get out.

      Portable building to store your survival gear. Home depot sells some for as low $199. I have a 12 x 30 garage/shed. Expensive but stores a whole lot.

      Prepare to make room for freinds, family, and neighbors. Be prepared to share and share alike.

      If you live in a major city like LA, Houston, New York find a friend who lives well away from the city who is willing to share their space if possible. Best is to move, I did and love it. 50 miles from city.

      Bottom line is this. Glenn is right. When is what is in question here. Since the escalation of these so called lovers of freedom and society, I would assume less than 6 months. Guessing but I would definately treat this as if it were happening today.

      Glenn cannot give the whole truth for legal reasons. He knows something and has been kind enough to help us prepare. God willing we heed his warning and do what is best for ourselves.

      Our Father who art in heaven…..

      donbcg  
    • 338lapua
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 8:52pm

      @watchman Will e-mail right now.

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 18, 2010 at 9:14pm

      Don’t forget the PETS!

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    • SSBN_VET
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:38am

      I suggest that you also prepare in case you have to flee your home for safty’s sake. If you live in an urban area it could be more dangerous to stay than it would be to flee to the rural areas. As a former Life Scout and a Brother in the Honor Camper sect of the BSA called the Order of the Arrow, I am training people to prepare for this particular situation. I suggest that everyone in the family have a framed backpack, a zero degree or lower sleeping bag, as many cigarette lighters as you can and a magnesium flint and steel kit, camping fuel, fixed blade hunting/survival knives (multiple varieties of knives such as lockblades of different types and sizes are recomended also), machetes, camp axe, camping shovels, hiking boots, wool socks, cargo/military pants, underarmor skivies. longjohns, gloves, foul weather coats/parkas, water purification system/tablets, chlorine bleach, vinegar, 100 ft of 300-500lb parachord, 200 ft of 1000lb or greater climbing rope, walking staffs (sticks), handguns, 12 gauge shotgun, slingshot, bow and arrows. Get your firearms in the same caliber so you can carry as few sizes of ammo as possible. 9mm and .45 will be the best choices because there are so many of these models in circulation. I suggest that if you were to include a rifle to use a 7.62mm for the same reason. Also get you a Boy Scout Handbook. You will also want to have first-aid kits which include suture packages. You will also want to have fishing line and various sized hooks. Collect your dryer lint and store it in small watertight containers ( I use snuff cans). You then soak it down with camping fuel or ethanol and you will have a much easier time starting fires in wet conditions. also stackable pot and pan kits.

      Take your family camping on a regular basis and get some experience in the dirt. There is nothing better to help you learn what you may or may not need than to get out in the woods and rough it on the weekends as much as possible. If you can afford to spend $1000-$1500 on an old truck or van (1974 or older) would also be a good idea.

      Learn how to brain tan and bark tan hides. It is possible that the situation could actually last several years and knowing how to utilize every single part of a dead animal could mean the difference between surviving indefinitely or just for a few months.

      I also suggest that you learn how to make fuel from plant materials and animal fat. This is similar to bark tanning so there are multiple uses for the bark tanning solutions.

      Take a first aid class. If you were to contact your local Boy Scout Troop they will help you out with that. It would be very easy to get them to have a paramedic come in or go to the station and get a class being that first aid is a required merit badge in the BSA.

      You can’t ever get too much information on edible indigenous plants. Here is some valuable info on that. The pine tree is 100% edible and the needles contain vitamin C. Birch/Poplar trees have a natural pain reliever that asprin is made from that is in the soft material between the bark and the wood. Do not peel the bark all the way around the tree because it will kill the tree. Fir (Christmas) trees ooze a sap that is a very good antiseptic that also will close off a wound and keep the dirt and infection out of the wound. It also is useful as a strong glue and with a little experimenting you can make a decent mortar/cement mixture with mud/clay and water.

      Read the Gospels and do what Jesus says to do.

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    • Polwatcher
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 6:33am

      I might add that rice keeps well.

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    • Keep up the good fight
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 7:09am

      Being an old Boy Scout, the motto is to “Be Prepared.” Truer words have never been more relevant than today.

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    • LAMET
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 10:05am

      While we have been taking to steps to prepare – I have been thinking beyond just food and water which my husband has been concentrating on.

      We live in a rural area – My home does not have a fireplace and we are all electric – so my concern is keeping warm this winter. Looking at installing a fireplace or woodburning stove. Or getting a larger generator and storing lots of gas ( we have a tornado shelter we can use for emergency storage as well its can also be locked)
      We do have a small generator – but that won’t keep the heater running. Fortunately we have already upgraded all our insulation, energy efficient windows doors and metal roof..

      An Aerogarden is a good idea for those who have generators ( or other alternate power sources) as you can have FRESH veggies growing as well. But you will need to have some extra water on hand for it. While you can get preseeded kits – you can also make your own choices if they do not have what you want.

      Candles, hurricane laterns Coleman lanterns
      Stock up on Batteries in all sizes.

      CLEAN TARPS – that you can hang to capture rain water in. Buckets or LARGE clean trash cans to store it in.

      Some way to communicate – like a CB or ham radio. Cell Phones and landlines may not work at all.

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    • NickOhMan
      Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:20am

      Another good resource for emergency preparedness. See Karen Hoods article on can the dependence, it makes lots of sense. http://www.survival.com/hoodswoods/?page_id=145

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    • squeaker
      Posted on November 22, 2010 at 7:24pm

      snowleopard3200 – “”I also have a cat that I am not sure on what to do in the way of preparation.”"

      Marinade over night and keep refrigerated or on ice…:) —

      Actually, we keep extra food for our dog & cats (dry & wet canned food) and rotate it when we buy new food for them. We also keep kennels handy to pets in if needed. We also keep Benadryl on hand for them too.

      It’s also a good idea to keep extra medications for humans on hand.

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    • Pozocowboy
      Posted on November 23, 2010 at 3:38pm

      This is for Snowleopard and for anyone else that has pets. Try Quake Kare Inc’s web site, they have Pet Survival Kits for both dogs and cats as well as kits other emergencies.

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    • steve45.myefoods.com
      Posted on December 21, 2010 at 12:02pm

      We can’t stop the inflation…but we can be prepared for it.

      We just found a company that is giving away free food storage samples. In the past month or so, probably because of Glenn, they have given free samples to more than 12,000 families and subsequently sold more than $1,000,000 worth of food. You can try the free food by going to http://www.steve45.myefoods.com They are a 28 year old company, but just started a home business division and enrolled 5,300 distributors in the first month of their pre-launch.

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    • TruthLover
      Posted on December 22, 2010 at 2:07am

      If you’re serious about food storage and emergency preparedness, shoot me an email. You can begin stocking up on great tasting dry food storage without even making a dent in your monthly budget. This stuff lasts 12-30 years! Storage systems make it simple to keep your stock organized and rotated. Disaster preparedness made simple – even all the tools and supplies you’ll need! You can even make money on the deal.

      miksko at ymail dot com

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    • jmparrish
      Posted on December 28, 2010 at 5:26am

      Its possible that a 22 long rifle could be your best friend in a prolonged emergency situation….the ammo is the cheapest and most lightweight. . . .if you shoot it enough times you can learn how to lob the bullets as far as necessary. . .really though $100 worth of bullets would fill a backpack.

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    • Nathaniel Horn
      Posted on January 11, 2011 at 12:31am

      My wife and I started out slow with this prepping thing but every new indication we see and learn of gives new urgency to the endeavor. So with everything beginning to point to ever more certainty and dire consequences of currency collapse, our pantry has grown as well. We now have over a year’s worth of food and here are the tips I have run across: I store everything in food grade 5 gallon buckets with lids and seals. Got ‘em at ACE hardware. That will keep the bugs out and should last a few years if necessary. If you want to preserve maximum freshness and shelf life throw in oxygen absorbers. They are on Amazon and probably lots of other places too. Besides protecting the food well, the buckets also stack very nicely. Our house looks like it has been remodeled in the Nuevo-Greek style with white columns rising to the ceiling in every empty corner…

      Clean water is very important because if you survive the desperate hoards of mindless looters, (X-Liberals just being themselves… :) disease will be your next enemy. With no grid and no hospitals, even small infections can be deadly. The best and cheapest water purifier I have found is one developed by the ‘Texas Baptist Men’ and used to purify water in Haiti, Africa, Iraq and other third world countries. You know, like the third world country we’re about to become. If that filter can clean the filthy water in Haiti, it can do ANYTHING you might have to throw at it. Their website is http://www.justwater.me and is a very interesting read. They have two distributors but I prefer ‘Monolithic’ in Texas who are cheaper and have all of the choices like the great pressurized buckets to vastly speed up the drip, drip, drip of the purification process. For under a hundred bucks you can equip yourself with enough simple drinking water purification technology to last a year or more.

      My third tip is a wonderful, entertaining, fascinating and smart nurse on YouTube called ThePatriotNurse. She is a priceless resource and a treasure for all of us Preppers. Her videos will enlighten, frighten, entertain and bring you right down to ground level with regard to the medical realities and needs a SHTF scenario will present. You will need antibiotics, a medical kit and knowledge. She will tell you how to find what you need and put you far down the road towards your medical goals. I think that she has around 26 videos at this time. Keep in mind though that to do it right, take notes and do your own research as needed to fill out her excellent instruction. She will be a hero of many survivors.

      By the way, Google SHTF for a cornucopia of links which will scare and prepare you to save the lives of you, your family and friends.

      Buy gold if you can. It, as you know, has jumped up dramatically lately. It’s expected to skyrocket before the end. You can save money on toilet paper though. Dollar bills- (10s, 20s, 100s can be used interchangeably for equal effect…)

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    • TruthLover
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 2:00am

      If you’re serious about preparing for a long term crisis – email me. I can help you store food and emergency supplies for your family in a way that won’t break your budget. Good food too! I use it every day as well as storing it!

      miksko at ymail dot com

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    • Steve
      Posted on January 16, 2011 at 12:23pm

      We’re getting prepared for anything that may happen. Was at the store the other day and bought Kroger brand green beans for $1.06 a can. I remember not too long ago when they were .69 cents a can. Went online and found meals for .91 cents a serving, dehydrated from premium-grade fresh raw American foods. Food that is not genetically altered, no illegal fertilizers or insecticides…, no hydrogenated oils and zero trans fats. Certified kosher as well. I got 6 free meals, just paid s&h. http://www.steve45.myefoods.com Food is delicious!

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    • Steve
      Posted on January 16, 2011 at 8:09pm

      Choose not to be the ones standing in line at the grocery store. Go to http://www.steve45.myefoods.com and get your FREE food samples now! They are storable, inexpensive, do not take up much space, and taste great! Go see for yourself what thousands of others have already discovered!

      http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41062817/ns/business-consumer_news/

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    • Steve
      Posted on January 17, 2011 at 11:32am

      You never now what may happen, best to be prepared in any situation. This may help. http://www.steve45.myefoods.com

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    • lindap1667
      Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:42pm

      This food storage all sounds nice, but what if you already dont have enough to buy food and pay all your bills. Where do you get the money for the extra.

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    • Steve
      Posted on January 18, 2011 at 12:12pm

      Hi Snow Leopard,

      This may be of some help.

      Choose not to be the ones standing in line at the grocery store. Go to http://www.steve45.myefoods.com and get your FREE food samples now! They are storable, inexpensive, do not take up much space, and taste great! Go see for yourself what thousands of others have already discovered!

      http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41062817/ns/business-consumer_news/

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    • bobkatptg
      Posted on January 24, 2011 at 9:33am

      snowleopard,

      Concerning cat preparation: If things are going to get bad, I would suggest salt and pepper!

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    • oldoldtimer
      Posted on January 27, 2011 at 7:45pm

      I have prepared. But there is one thing people over look. Mind set. You must prepare yourself mentally for what may come. Are you prepared to protect your food ? If not then why bother. If neighbors know you have food they will be begging for it. when that fails they will try to take it by force. Are you prepared to use force to keep it? Then there is the other problem. The gov’t. They will try to round up people and put them in camps “for their own safety”. Be prepared with a fall back plan and location. Discuss your plan with the family. Have a meeting point to gather. Make sure you can go mobile if needed. I am talking about walking not driving. Driving can make you a victim with no place to hide. Visit urban survival sites. They have good advice. Learn urban evasion tactics. Most of think through your plan. Discussit with family. They to pick it apart for flaws. Make sure every one in your family knows how to use ALL your defenses in case you are disabled . Think! Use your brain. Above all be prepared and do not panic.

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    • Libertyluvnmomma
      Posted on January 27, 2011 at 9:17pm

      There are lots of prepared families doing the Great American Experiment. Check them out. Mistakes are COSTLY!!

      http://paratusfamilia.blogspot.com
      http://newlifeonahomestead.com/blogroll/
      http://survivalblog.com/

      Ladies and Guns!
      check out Limalife on Utube.
      Google: Christian gun owner
      You will grow to LOVE these people!
      they make you say,”YEAH AMERICA!!!!”

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    • Libertyluvnmomma
      Posted on January 27, 2011 at 9:35pm

      DUSTYLUV
      show your wife Proverbs and Titus 2
      A prudent man sees danger…………

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