Week 30

1. If you live in a two story home purchase a fire escape ladder, and then practice using it with your children.

2. Purchase enough biscuit or muffin mix or mixes (variety is good) for six meals. Naturally the amount you need to purchase will depend on the size of your family.

3. Purchase 1 can of fruit per family member. If you can preserve 3 or 4 cans per person you can it the next time this blog asks you to add fruit.

4. Record the serial numbers of major appliances and electronics. These should be stored in a safe deposit box, your 72 hour kit and your contact person. Everyone is vulnerable to a burglary and these will be invaluable when trying to claim your possessions.

5. Stage a power outage in your home. Throw the breaker and see how your family deals with 24 hours without power. This is absolutely the best way to discover which items you need to add to your preparedness plans to really be ready for that emergency.

6. Add sleeping bags or blankets to your grab and go kits. Obviously you won’t be able to gather all of these into one container but place them all together so they are easy to access.

7. Collect change from the sofa cushions, everyone’s pockets, car, and the bottom of purses and place the coins in your 72 hour kit.