What is an MRE

MRE stands for meals ready to eat. The main entrees are sealed in a triple layer pouch and then cooked inside so the food is never exposed to the air until it's ready to be eaten. They can be eaten at room temperature or heated with the enclosed heaters. They can be stored for 5-10 years depending on temperature. The shelf life time was established purely for taste. The acceptable nutritional value and product safety will last far beyond the point of taste degradation.

The MRE kit also includes: the heater, an energy bar, nutrtional bar, crackers, jelly, spices, matches, spoon and a moist towelette.
These are great for camping or emergencies. Having these on hand will give you the peace of mind knowing you have nourishment for you and your family in case of a hurricane, flood, earthquake, blizzard, bird flu pandemic or act of terror.

Be Prepared to Shelter In Place

Sometimes disasters make it unsafe for people to leave their locations. Winter storms, floods, and landslides may temporarily isolate individual family members and make it necessary for each household to take care of its own needs until the disaster abates. Your household should be prepared to be self-sufficient for three days when utilities and access to outside supplies of food and water are disrupted.
1. Stay in your shelter until local authorities say it’s okay to leave. The length of your stay can range from a few hours to two weeks.
2. Unless you are alone maintain a 24-hour communications and safety watch. Take turns listening for radio broadcasts and monitor your tone-alert NOAA Weather Radio. Watch for fires.
3. Assemble an emergency toilet, if necessary. Use a , pail or bucket with a snug-fitting cover. Line container with plastic bag or toilet liner. Or purchase a complete bucket style toilet here, complete with chemicals.
Your preparation is key when it comes to your survival. Don't wait until it's too late.

Is Your Pet Prepared for Disaster?

If you are like many people, your pet is very important to you. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends on your emergency planning. Some of the things you can do to prepare is to assemble an animal emergency supply kit and to develop a pet care buddy system with friends and/or neighbors. Whether you decide to stay during an emergency or evacuate you will need to make plans for your pets in advance. Be prepared with emergency food and water for at least three days, maybe longer. Depending on the type of emergency it is also a good idea to have a pet first aid kit on hand, since stores may be closed for weeks following a disaster, make sure your pets are prepared. Our dog and cat survival kits contain all of the essential disaster preparedness items to keep around for your pets.

Is Your Child's School Prepared?

For parents and for school administrators, the safety and security of our children is of top concern while they are attending school. Whether they are in preschool, or college, their safety needs to be assured. How well prepared is your child’s school? Does their school or classroom have a classroom lock down kit? Does it have a first aid kit or any type of survival kit? Do they have an emergency plan? We as parents need to make sure these things are provided for our children and not just assume someone else has taken care of it.
Some states require disaster preparedness as part of their standard operating procedures due to and depending on the types of occurrences in their area. Is your child's school prepared? It's time to find out.

Prepare for Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Avian Influenza is an infection caused by the bird flu virus.

Although Avian Influenza is an infection typically affecting birds, infections can also occur in humans. This factor makes it important to educate yourself and be aware in an attempt to decrease your risk of contracting it. The virus has been contracted by at least 340 humans and more than 200 have died from it across the span of three continents. Virus infection usually occurs from direct, close contact with sick or dead infected poultry.

In 2005, a bill respectively titled The Pandemic Preparedness and Response Act was introduced by U.S. Senators as a resource meant to assist in responding to the growing threat of Avian Influenza outbreaks.

The Importance of: First Aid Kits

Sometimes amidst the chaos in our busy lives, we forget to protect and prepare ourselves for something as simple as a minor cut, burn or bruise to an injury that requires more serious attention. Although not all injuries are life threatening, it is important to equip ourselves with the necessary items should a situation or emergency arise.One should keep both home and vehicle stocked with an up-to-date First Aid Kit at all times; the kit should be easily accessible by adults and out of the reach of young children. Having a First Aid Kit on hand helps you to handle an emergency without delay. Many of our First Aid Kits also come with an easy-to-understand manual, providing you with clear instructions on how to use the contents within the kit, as well as a short directory of Emergency contact numbers.
*Quick Tip! – If you are a family with small children, it may also prove useful to stock your First Aid Kit with Coloring Books and Crayons, Board Games, etc.