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Emergency Preparedness Basics

Emergency Preparedness Basics

The most essential items to have prepared in an emergency situation are:

1. WARMTH & SHELTER: In extreme conditions, an individual will survive only around three hours without any protection from the elements. If you don’t have adequate shelter, you won’t have a chance to get thirsty or hungry before you start to suffer from hypothermia or extreme heat exposure.

2. WATER & HYDRATION: Your body can only survive around three days without access to water in extreme conditions. We recommend that you have at least 3 different ways to access water. Large barrels can store a large amount of water, but are obviously not portable since fully loaded they can weigh over 400 lbs. You need portable water containers in case you need to evacuate your house, like the 5 gallon stackable water containers. You also need a way to purify water if you have access to water, but it is unsafe to drink.

3. FOOD & NUTRITION: Depending on the conditions of your environment and level of activity, an individual can survive about three weeks without food. In extreme cold the lack of food can be dangerous, and in other situations, (like gradual dehydration), hunger can bring about many consequences long before it causes death. These problems can include irritability and low morale, weakness, loss of mental clarity, poor judgment, weakened immune system, and increased difficulty maintaining body temperature.

4. SANITATION & HYGIENE: During periods of emergency or disaster, sanitation levels can deteriorate rapidly and disease can spread and even cause death in a matter of days. Maintaining good hygiene will prevent disease and illness from spreading. You will need a way to use the bathroom, a way to keep your living environment clean, and a way to keep your hands, mouth, and body clean.

5. First Aid: First aid can help a person survive and function with injuries and illnesses that would otherwise kill or cripple him/her. It’s important to have a first aid kit in almost any emergency situation to treat any type of trauma like lacerations, which may become infected, bites or stings from venomous animals, bites leading to disease, infection through food, animal contact, drinking contaminated water, bone fractures, sprains, burns, poisoning from consumption of, or contact with, or poisonous plants or fungi.

6. TOOLS: In an emergency or disaster situation, tools and supplies are not one of most basic essentials, but they can greatly increase your ability to effectively provide yourself and others in an emergency situation. A pocket knife, a shovel, some pliers, or a compass could greatly improve your chances of survival if one finds themselves in a fleeing situation.

7. LIGHT & COMMUNICATION: As with tools, light and communication are not essential to your immediate survival, but they are invaluable tools in helping to protect yourself from greater danger and assisting you in acquiring safer and more stable living conditions.

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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

With Holiday Baking ahead of us all, I wanted to share Cookie recipe I found.

It makes 7 to 8 Dozen Cookies and they say the Dough can be frozen for later use!!

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Sugar Cookies

1.1 lb (500 grams) Butter
1 can Condensed Milk (390-400 gram)
1 cup Sugar
5 cups Self Rising Flour (or plain flour and baking powder)
toppings like choc chips, smarties, jam, cinnamon and sugar

Cream butter and sugar, add condensed milk.

Stir in flour.

Roll into balls and flatten or Roll out with rolling pin and cut with cookie cutter

Top with toppings of choice...... Choc chips, Sprinkles, Sugar or thumbprint and add jam for jam drops.Bake at 350 degrees for approx 10 min until golden brown.

Cool on racks.

Makes 7 to 8 Dozen

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Food Storage Series- Salmon

ALASKA SALMON TERIYAKI BOWL

1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon
1 cup instant or quick-cooking rice
1 Tablespoon oil
1 lb. frozen stir-fry vegetables
1/2 cup prepared thick teriyaki sauce
1/4 teaspoon each sesame oil and ground ginger, if desired

Drain salmon and reserve 2 tablespoons salmon liquid. Break salmon into chunks, set aside. Prepare rice according to package directions. In pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and stir-fry for one minute. Stir in salmon liquid and teriyaki sauce. (Add sesame oil and ginger, if desired.) Add salmon; reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir just before serving. Portion 1 to 1-1/2 cups rice into bowl. Top with salmon-vegetable blend.

Makes 2 to 3 servings.

Food Storage Series- Salmon

ALASKA SALMON MINI-LOAVES


1 egg OR 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 Tablespoons fat-free milk
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 cup soft multi-grain or whole wheat bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread)
1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked
1/2 cup favorite salsa, catsup, or Ranch dressing

Preheat oven to 350degrees. Spray-coat a shallow baking dish. In mixing bowl, blend egg, milk, dried onion, dill weed, and lemon pepper. Blend in bread crumbs, then salmon. Divide salmon mixture into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into a 4 x 2-inch mini-loaf. Place loaves in dish and lightly spray tops with cooking spray to aid browning. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve warm loaves with 2 tablespoons favorite sauce for dipping or topping.

Makes 4 servings (4 loaves).

Food Storage Item -Salmon

ALASKA SALMON BRUNCH FRITTATA

Cooking spray
1 small bell pepper, cored and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked
6 eggs
1/3 cup non-fat milk or water
2 teaspoons Mexican, Taco, or Fajita seasoning
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray-coat a 10-inch nonstick pan. Stir in bell pepper, onions, and garlic; sauté two minutes over medium heat. Add salmon. Beat together eggs, milk or water, and seasoning; pour over vegetables in pan. Cook over medium-low heat, omelet-style, until sides are set, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle on cheese. Transfer pan to oven about 5 inches from heat, covering handle with foil if necessary. Bake an additional 5 minutes, or until frittata is puffy and eggs are firm in the center. Cut into wedges; serve each slice with 1/4 cup salsa.

Kill a Bug Flu Juice

Fighting the Flu? Try this naturopathic remedy for

"Kill a Bug" Flu Juice

Put 1 head of peeled garlic, 1/3 cup sliced fresh ginger and 1 tsp of Cayenne Pepper into 1 quart of water.

Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add 1 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup honey. Stir.

The garlic and honey fight off germs, the cayenne and ginger help you sweat out the virus and the vinegar boost your immunity.