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A Roll of Quarters

Posted in February 27th, 2006
by Martha Geddon in Networking, Security

When was the last time you used a payphone? During a regional emergency the phone system is often disabled, but contrary to what you might think, as service is restored, pay phones come back on line sooner than residential phone lines or cellular service. And you’ll be much more likely to reach a friend [...]

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Food Storage Calculators

Posted in February 27th, 2006
by Martha Geddon in Food

Trying to figure out how much food to store and in what combinations to ensure a balanced food reserve can be a daunting task. The two food storage calculators below take some of the guesswork out of food security organizing. They are both based on the Mormon food storage system.
Simply enter in the number [...]

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Recommended Preparedness Handbooks

Posted in February 18th, 2006
by Martha Geddon in Books

The three books listed below are good references for for setting up your home preparedness plan. They all take a comprehensive approach to home preparedness including food, water, clothing, sanitation and basic healthcare. We highly recommend using a variety of sources when putting together your home preparedness plan. These handbooks in combination with FEMA [...]

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