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Preparedness Google + Hangout Wrap Up

We had a great hangout and want to thank everyone for their participation!  We have more coming down the road, so stay tuned.  Hopefully Google will be friendly with us this time around. ...

We had a great hangout and want to thank everyone for their participation!  We have more coming down the road, so stay tuned.  Hopefully Google will be friendly with us this time around.  Google was experiencing a heavy traffic day and it affected our broadcast.  Just ignore hiccups and pauses, next time will be much better.

We covered a lot of ground during the hangout and will be diving deeper into sections of this plan in other hangouts.  There is so much information to share!

Send us your questions, we will include them in future hangouts.

September 18th Hangout

For Natural Preparedness Month’s 10th Anniversary, TruPrep, a local and online emergency preparedness store hosted a Google Plus hangout to answer the common questions and concerns on emergency preparedness.  Below is some helpful information to assist you in emergency preparedness.

Natural Disaster Preparedness

  • Hurricane
  • Tornado
  • Flood
  • Wildfire
  • Tsunamis
  • Earthquakes
  • Power outages as a result of severe inclement weather

Man-made Disaster Preparedness

  • Terrorism
  • War
  • Financial Collapse
  • Electro-magnetic pulse

How Do I Prepare?

Cause

Effect

Solution
Electric goes out for days, weeks, months Unable to use microwave, electric range, electric water heater, devices, etc.
  • Lighting:  Flashlight with batteries, extra batteries, candles.
  • Cooking: BBQ Grill (make sure propane tank is full).
  • *Volcano Stove:
    • comes with or without propane inserter
    • collapsible grill
    • utilizes wood, coals, and propane

 

 
Main water supply is unavailable Unable to cook, clean items, be hygienic: bathe, brush teeth, etc.
  • Locate your nearest water source: river, stream, etc.
  • Fireplaces and wood burning stoves good for boiling water, cleaning, etc.
  • *Berkey Water System purifies and filters water that you pour in and it runs through the filter.
    • Able to drink/use
    • No boiling
    • No bleach
    • No tablets

 

 

 
Food supply is scarce, not as accessible Need food to last longer, need a supply, unable to use an electric can opener to open canned food.
  • Always have a manual can opener for emergency preparedness situations.
  • Begin stocking your pantry now with “BOGO,” 10 for $10; especially canned items.
  • Rotate canned items as you buy them; new items move to the back, older items bring to the front
  • TIP: Liquid/juices from canned food can be used for cooking

*Canned goods have a 2-year shelf life

 

Long-term Food Solution

Option 1: Canning

Option 2: Mylar Bags

Option 3: Freeze Dried Foods
  • 2 – 3 year shelf life

 

Great Canning Must-Haves sold by TruPrep!

  1. Tattler Lids
  • Reusable
  1. Secure Grip Jar Lifter
  • Used to remove jar from boiling water
  1. 12 Jar Stackbox
  • Stores ¼ size jars
  • Stackable boxes
  • Portable; can move 12 at a time
  • Easy canning storage
    • Shelf Life: 20+ years.
  

Sold by TruPrep!

  • Stores food such as; rice, beans, grains, etc.
  • Oxygen absorber sucks out/removes the oxygen
  • Can be sealed with a hair dryer, hair straightener
  • Shelf Life: 20+ years.
 Shelf Life: 20 – 30 years 

TruPrep Popular Sellers

  1. Alpine Air, Army Reserve
  2. Mountain Air
  3. Wise (Vegetarian Line)
  • Maintains nutrients!
  • Maintains taste!
  • Simple! Add a little boiling water and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Good, decent meal!

 

 

TruPrep Emergency Preparedness Products to Consider:

Luggable Loo

  • Used while camping, boating, emergency preparedness, etc.
  • Used anywhere a non-flushing toilet is unavailable.
  • Put liner inside pail and discard after use; it’s that easy!
  • Portable!

Where do I seek shelter for my family?

  • FEMA
  • Contact the city you live in for your local shelter.

 

 

 

 

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