Can you believe we have been at this for 6 months now. We are at our 1/2 year mark! If you copy the steps each week, add them to your binder and cross off the ones you complete it will be easy for you to see later what still needs to be done. Keep saving your change and don’t be afraid to ask for a case of food or pandemic supplies or a 72 hour kit for your birthday, anniversary or one of the holidays. Tell your sweetie not to buy chocolate but rather a case of brownie mix. Then you can get your fix during a time when there is no money for chocolates. This week:
1. Practice building a shelter. There are many websites which can help you with directions for a lean-to, or tents. If you purchased your tarp(s) last week or if you have an old one around practice using that so you can see what else you may want to add to your Grab bag to make creating a safe shelter easier. This will also help you understand how many tarps and ropes you may need to accommodate your family’s needs. Besides this is a great activity with the kids.
2. Purchase cooking utensils for your Grab bag. This is a great time of the year as the barbecue utensils are on sale. You will want long handled items just in case you end up having to cook over a fire.
3. Purchase a set or two of white sheets. If you remember the Seasonal Bargains sheet you copied, you will know July is a great time for white sales. White sheets are important in preparing for a pandemic. Decide which two rooms you would turn into “hospital” room for those who are ill. Purchase at least one set of white sheets for the beds in those rooms. During a health emergency you will want to wash sheets in hot water, soap and bleach to be sure all the germs are killed, thus white sheets.
4. Add 2 cans of vegetables per person to your food storage. Hopefully you can find them on sale.
5. Make or purchase a holiday gift. We are spreading out our expenses by doing this and thus preparing so the holiday season doesn’t have us incurring large debts. If you know someone who loves to barbecue now is the time to find great buys on everything from aprons to marshmallow roasting forks. Holiday fabrics are on sale now.
6. Make more room for food storage. If you are running out of space now is the time to create some more. We will be adding more food to reach that three month supply so be ready.
7. Take time to catch up on one or more of the Steps you have missed.
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