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(Instructables photo.) On the topic of preparedness, someone sent me a link to this “How To” guide for surviving a rocket attack.  Farfetched? The author lives in Israel, and says, “The intention of this instructable is not to be political…

(Elh70 image.) There are many good resources for preparedness. How much food should you store? What should you keep on hand for emergencies?  What to do in case of nuclear attack? (Seriously, that information is out there!) But few of…

For more on preparedness, check out Safely Gathered In, a blog posted by two SAHMs (Stay At Home Moms).  There are no scary scenarios here, just calm, practical advice on how to be better prepared.  And recipes on how to…

“If we are to be saved in an ark, as Noah and his family were, it will be because we build it.” —Brigham Young How much food should you have to be prepared for an emergency? The Mormon Church tells…

(QuakeCare.com offers a 4-person 72 Hour Kit for $99.  This is a convenient way to go, but we made our own for less.) One of the essentials of preparedness is the “72-hour kit.”  This kit is a duffle (or any…

(Geograph photo.) “We’re nervous about the economy, so we’re buying pillows and blankets.” That’s what one of my local clients told me recently. They’ve already got plenty of ammunition, and other supplies. “I think we’ve got enough food,” she said, “but…