Emergencies don’t always come in the form we expect, but sometimes they come in ordinary ways to remind us that our goal is actually not to have every conceivable remedy in the trunk of our car, but to possess some specific knowledge and the confidence that comes from a spirit of self-reliance.
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How Will You Prove You Had 200 Cans of Food?
Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, all have destroyed homes and put plans on hold for thousands this year. We may think these things can never happen to us. All those who lost homes in 2024 thought exactly the same thing. It is time to consider why you need an inventory? Do you really know what you own?
What Are Your Plan B and C to Survive a Disaster?
As we have watched in horror the disasters of the past few weeks, we wonder how we can help, how could they have been more prepared and how can we learn from these disasters? We have learned disasters can happen anywhere. We have learned even 1,000-year disasters can and will happen.
Practical Tips for Helping After Helene and Milton
Floodwater is both dangerous and destructive after the initial threat has passed. Starting clean up immediately is the key to preserving health and saving property. As you head out to help, or if your neighborhood has been affected, be prepared.
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has been devastating. Forecasters warned the residents to be aware the storm was growing and it would be huge, more than 300 miles wide. Many heeded the warning and evacuated to a safer location. Some evacuated to an area that had been safe in the past only to discover this storm was different.
God Always Warns of Dangers Ahead
You are the captain or your ship, the expert for your family. You can know how to prepare and where to find help and reliable answers. Now is not the time to rely on charts found on the internet, it is time to rely on the Lord.

Pillars of Preparedness: Dos and Don’ts
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and the perfect time to closely examine what you have done and what you are doing to improve. You may be new to preparing and considered it unnecessary in the past. Whether you are a newcomer, or a seasoned pro, take time to plan and move forward.