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Hand Pumps on Drilled Wells

Posted in September 5th, 2008
by Martha Geddon in Vendors, Water

Think how handy having a clean water source in your backyard would be, if the power went out. It could make the difference between having to evacuate your home and being able to stay put in a prolonged power outage.
You can install a hand pump on top of your existing well casing, if the [...]

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Preparedness Vendors

Posted in March 16th, 2006
by Martha Geddon in Resources, Vendors

Here is a list of vendors that the Geddon family and friends have had direct (and positive) experiences with. We’ll be adding to the list as time goes on.
General Preparedness
Nitro-pak: An all-around source for preparedness supplies and equipment. Speedy and efficient, Nitro-pak knows how to deliver though the online shopping cart can be a bit [...]

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