How To Prepare For Disaster – A Survival Guide For Your Family Part 1

Prepare-2-216x300BulkMany of us have the tendency to think that we will never face a really serious disaster or emergency.  But those who have been through a difficult ordeal know that it is those who are prepared that have the best chance to survive a crisis.

This article is the first part in a three part series on how you and your family can be prepared if disaster or emergency strikes.

It is not difficult.  In fact, it can be easier than you think.

In this guide, we break the preparation process down into 4 checklists. Begin with step 1, and work your way through step 4.

Step 1 – Build an emergency pantry that can provide you and your family with food for a year. I know that sounds like a lot.  But it is much better to be over prepared than under prepared.  You will want to only buy food for your emergency pantry that will keep very well.  Ideally you will want to stock it with food that can keep for several years.  This emergency food pantry will give you peace of mind that if disaster or emergency does hit, you and your family will have plenty to eat.  Consider it to be an insurance policy.  We take out insurance against all kinds of (Read more....)

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The Pros And Cons Of Alternative Energy Sources For Your Home

Wind Power1Solar panelsMore than ever before, people are considering alternative energy solutions for their homes.  There are many reasons for this.  Some people are tired of the constantly increasing cost of electrical power.  Others want to do something positive for the environment. 

Whatever the reason is, alternative energy is here to stay, and this article will examine some of the pros and cons for some of the most common alternative energy solutions out there today.

Wind Energy

Wind appeals to a lot of people because it is a very clean source of energy.  There are no harmful emissions, so it is one of the most environmentally friendly sources of energy in existence.

Two of the best things about wind energy are that we will never run out of wind and a typical wind energy system does not require much maintenance.

However, wind is only a practical solution in certain areas.  If you live in an area without constant windy conditions it may not make sense for you.

In addition, the blades of some windmills are a threat to birds and other wild life.  Also, wind is not an energy source that can be counted on (Read more....)

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